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Tony Whitehead is 90 years old, still on the block he's held since he was a child, and still letting sheep out at trials across NSW and Victoria. This one's a sit-down with a bloke who's seen more of the working dog world from the yards than most of us will ever see from the arena.

Tony grew up at Urana in the NSW Riverina, was a jackaroo on Tubbo Station on the Murrumbidgee during the 1956 floods, spent four years as a ringer north of Winton in Western Queensland, and tossed a coin to decide between coming home and getting his pilot's licence in Cairns. He's carted grain, built tunnels at the Williamstown naval dockyard, owned a £35 racehorse that won 22 races, and came to sheepdog trials in his sixties because his wife reckoned he'd work himself to death on the farm otherwise.

What you'll hear:

• Life on a Riverina station in the 1950s, with two full-time rabbiters running 30 dogs each
• How Tony went from helping in the yards at the Supremes to trialling his own dogs, and the dogs that got him there: Hamish, Horace and Bear
• The put-away dog he refused to sell, no matter the money
• Tony's let-out method: ropes, a white rock at 20 metres, proper side barriers, and why "prevention is better than cure" in the yards
• The best run he's ever seen: a small white bitch of Greg Prince's that got attacked 23 times by sick sheep and still penned
• Why he thinks more women in the sport has been good for stock handling
• Narrandera, Koroit, and what makes a well-run trial
• His advice to a 20-year-old: never be in a hurry, do it right, do it once

This episode we sit down with Oscar Thorpe and chat about how he got into the industry, what he loves about it and so much more.

Join us as we catch up with Gary White from Whites Kelpie Stud almost 5 years after his first DogTorque #8.

James Rayner from Stoney Creek Kelpies joins us to discuss his story.

This episode see Roland Pell tell us about his life, working dogs and so much more...

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This episode we sit with Jack & Lucy Kings from Instinct Working Kelpies.

Join us as we chat with Josh Latty from Kelbar & Kamarooka Kelpies. We discuss where he is at in life and how he got there, what he likes in dogs, genetic and so much more.

In this episode we sit down with Jacob Ryan from Jaymalar Working Kelpies and discuss everything from getting into dogs to what he is doing now.

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Ever seen the champion dog Barambogie Mack pop up in a kelpie pedigree and wondered about the story behind him?

In this episode, Dan sits down with Steve Weyman to chat all about Mack, his background, impact, and why he’s left such a mark on the kelpie world.

This week on DogTorque we’re joined by Antony Mulder from Narroonda Working Dogs.

We get into his journey with dogs, the way he approaches training, and what he’s learnt through trialling and working dogs day in, day out. There’s plenty in this around timing, pressure, and understanding your dog, not just telling it what to do.

A really honest chat with a lot of practical takeaways for anyone working dogs.

This week on DogTorque we’re joined by Lydia Nielsen from Wylder Working Dogs.

We dive into dog nutrition and how what you feed your dogs can impact their performance, recovery, mindset, and overall health. Lydia shares what she’s learned through her own dogs, what people often get wrong about feeding working dogs, and a few simple things handlers can think about when it comes to their dogs’ diet.

This week on DogTorque we’re joined by Louis Simpson from Lochiel Stockdogs.

We chat about where he’s travelled, the places he’s worked, the dogs he’s learned from (and the ones that have taught him a few lessons the hard way), and how all of that has shaped the way he trains today.

It’s a real conversation about backing yourself, putting in the work, and figuring things out as you go.

Plenty of dogs, plenty of stories… and a few laughs along the way.

We are joined by Sharron Steer from Calare Kelpies in the Central West. As a psychologist and working dog handler, Sharron brings a really valuable perspective on the role mindset plays in both people and dogs.

We chat through stress, awareness, fight-or-flight responses, and how our own state of mind can directly influence the dogs we work with. Sharron explains how these concepts show up in everyday training, handling pressure at trials, and recognising what’s actually happening beneath the surface when things don’t go to plan.

A thoughtful conversation that connects the dots between human behaviour and dog behaviour with plenty to take away whether you’re training at home, trialling, or just trying to understand your dogs (and yourself) a little better.

Welcome back for 2026. Join us as we chat with Raph McIntosh from McIntosh Livestock

In this episode, we chat with Eric Tighe from Tighe’s Working Border Collies and Heal With Ease about his journey with dogs, breeding, and the balance between natural healing and performance in working dogs. A great conversation with plenty of insight into the way Eric approaches both health and training.

In this episode of DogTorque, we are joined by Chris Egan and Paul Doyle for a deep dive into training, mindset, and the overlap between stock dogs and working detection/protection dogs.

Chris and Paul share their thoughts on the industry, the direction it’s heading, and the patterns they’re seeing in both working dog and stock dog circles.

We also unpack how Dan’s approach to dogs has changed over the past four years, and how Laura's team has developed, what she’s learned along the way, and the opportunities that have come from those experiences.

A relaxed, honest conversation with plenty of insight and ideas.

Part 2 with Mitch Perez is finally here.

In this episode, we’re joined by Seumas McKillop and Jeremy Lim from Holbrook Vet Centre to talk all things summer safety for working dogs.

From dealing with and managing snake bites to recognising the early signs of heat stress, they share practical prevention tips and real-world advice to help you keep your dogs safe through the hotter months.

A timely chat packed with insights every handler should hear before the temps really start to climb.

This week on DogTorque, we catch up with Thomas Woolford a stockman, handler, and all-round good bloke who’s built a name for himself through hard work, good dogs, and a love for the land.

Thomas shares how he first got into working dogs, the lessons that shaped his training style, and why he changed up his life. It’s a yarn about backing yourself, learning from every run, and staying true to your dogs.

Emelia Stokehill, Brooke Barton, and Billie Bourke are three great mates carving out their place in agriculture and working dogs. From long days on the land to weekends at trials, they share their stories of getting started, the lessons learned along the way, and what keeps them turning up in an industry that isn’t always easy.

It’s an honest, down-to-earth chat about mateship, persistence, and passion for both farming and dogs.

This episode is proudly supported by Enduro’s Women in Ag initiative, celebrating the growing number of women shaping the future of our industry.

On this episode of DogTorque, we’re joined by Jade Gilling from New Zealand. Jade talks about her journey with working dogs, how she first got started, and the experiences that have shaped her as a handler. It’s a great insight into the Kiwi trialing scene and the passion that drives her.

On this episode of DogTorque, we sit down with Mitch Perez of MDP Working Dogs. Mitch shares how he first got into dogs, what drew him to the lifestyle, and the reasons behind his passion for training and trialing. Our chat was cut short due to technical issues, but Part 2 will be out in the coming weeks with more insight into his journey and approach.

On this episode of DogTorque, we sit down with Chris Coman, president of the Queensland Yard & Utility Trial Association. From the highs and challenges of running the Association to his own journey with working dogs, Chris shares what drives him, the lessons he’s learned, and where he sees the sport heading.

We catch up with Ceri Lewis from Kiwi Stock Dogs for a chat that spans three countries and a lifetime with dogs. From his early days in Wales to life in New Zealand and now Australia, Ceri shares how he starts his dogs, what he values in them, and how he approaches working stock.

Dan catches up with mate Sean O'Hare to discuss his life in Aus and overseas, dogs and everything inbetween.

Join us as we chat with young Angus Armstrong about his working dogs. Gus discusses what he likes in a dog, where and what he'd like to do within the industry as well as some big ambitions for the future.

A few weeks back at the NSW Utility Championships in Eugowra, Daniel caught up with Kevin Howell & Gary White to discuss some things abut Utility Trials.

Hear all about the upcoming Australian Cattle Dog Championships held at Casino, NSW in July.

Join us as we catch up with Ann Moy to hear all about her life, how she got into working dogs and so much abut genetics.

This episode we are joined by Dave Crawford from Crawford Collies where we discuss what his dogs are like, what the country he works on is like and some wonderful stories.

This week sees episode #134 with Megan Campbell & Jai Middleton from Sagana Kelpies

This week we sat down with Scott Smith to learn how he got into working dogs, his day to day life and so much more.

This episode we are joined by Marlene Brewer and discuss how she got onto the land, her story and journey with dogs as well as how she ended up on Season 3 of Muster Dogs

Join Daniel as he chats with Kirra Woodhead from Central West Canine Breeding

This episode see Jake Nowlan from Jake Nowlan Working Dogs sit down with Laura & Dan.

This week we sit down with Ross McIntosh from McIntosh Ag in Victoria.

Our final episode for 2024 we joined Shane Maurer from Getitdun Working Dogs to see his ideas, thought and ambitions.

This episode see Will Cox from Cox's wrking Dogs sit down for a chat about dogs. Will runs both Kelpies and Collies and discusses what he likes about them, how he likes a dog to work and s much more.

Join us this fortnight as we chat with Emma Bradley (Lawrence) from Glen Idol Working Dogs.

Joined by Matt Adams from Frontier Kelpies and Cow Dogs - this is one not to miss!

This episode we are joined by Jeremy Lim from Holbrook Vet Centre and Homebrook Working Dogs. Jeremy gives us an insight into how and why he became a vet, his journey with working dogs and so much more.

This episode see Joe Gerristen Murrawarra Working Dogs sit down for a chat and discuss his likes and dislikes, why he needs dog day to day as well as working and managing properties in almost all states of Australia.

This episode we are joined by Brad Jones from DJH Agriculture and discuss how he got into woriiking dogs, how they benefit him as well as what he likes.

Nathan Brown from Nil-Rain Working Dogs joins us as we talk about his family background in working dogs, trialing and so much more.