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Farm Dog

The podcast about the working dogs of farming, ranching, homesteading, and rural living. Presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. We discuss the fascinating history and current practice of humans working with dogs to make a living from the land. Our chats with experts cover breeds, training, on-farm experiences, and more. Herding dogs (stockdogs) and livestock guardian dogs are frequent topics, but terriers, hunting dogs, and good ol' all-around farm dogs are up for discussion, too. If it produces, protects, or provides for our rural lives, we'll talk about it.

Latest Episode

Ep. 113: Talking German Shepherds with a German shepherd (Ulf Kintzel - rebroadcast)

Ulf Kintzel, White Clover Sheep Farm Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Ulf's farm website: ⁠https://whitecloversheepfarm.com/⁠ Ulf's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UlfKintzel⁠ Ulf's Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/White-Clover-Sheep-Farm/100071363336686/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

January 21 • 1h 9m 27.1s

Episodes

Ep. 113: Talking German Shepherds with a German shepherd (Ulf Kintzel - rebroadcast)

January 21 • 1h 9m 27.1s

Ep. 112: The Boykin Spaniel - retreiver and farm buddy (Michael Barnes)

Michael Barnes, Valley Way Kennels, Huntsville, AL Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Valley Way Kennels (Boykin Spaniels): ⁠https://valleywaykennels.com/⁠ Valley Way Kennels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@valleywayboykins/videos Boykin Spaniel Society website: https://boykinspaniel.org/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

January 16 • 38m 24.9s

Ep. 111: Waterfowl hunting with dogs 101 (Michael Barnes)

Michael Barnes, Valley Way Kennels, Huntsville, AL Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Valley Way Kennels (Boykin Spaniels): https://valleywaykennels.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

January 9 • 29m 56.7s

Ep. 110: 2024's most popular episode! (Juan Reyes - rebroadcast)

Buy host Aaron Steele's new book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm Your Community, and Your World at GoatsForGood.com! Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. MR Angus Ranch (Juan's website): ⁠https://mrangusranch.com/⁠ MR Angus Ranch (Facebook): ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mrangusranch/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

January 2 • 53m 28.5s

Ep. 109: Slow is fast at the stockdog trial and on the farm (Lincoln Rogers - rebroadcast)

Get 10% off Aaron Steele's new book, Goats for Good, with the code FARMDOG. Get it now at GoatsForGood.com! In the 60’s and 70’s, the phrase “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday,” meant average Joes might buy a particular brand of car once they saw it win on the race track – even if the average Joe would never have a need for such high performance. Can the same be said about stockdog trials, or can every farmer and rancher benefit from a high performance herding dog? Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Lincoln Rogers' Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RogersStockdogs⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 26 • 1h 3m 10.9s

Ep. 108: Goats for Good

New book by Aaron Steele! Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World GoatsForGood.com Listeners to Farm Dog can get a 10% discount on the purchase of the audio book (in the form of a podcast) here: https://goatsforgood.supercast.com/?coupon=FARMDOG Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 19 • 20m 55.7s

Ep. 107: The making of the Colorado Mountain Dog (Wendy Francisco)

Wendy Francisco, Moncos, Colorado, Colorado Mountain Dog Registry Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Colorado Mountain Dog Registry: ⁠https://coloradomountaindogs.com/⁠ Holy Trinity Monastery Colorado Mountain Dogs: https://coloradomountaindogs.com/htm CMDR Colorado Mountain Dogs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008687669144125 Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 10 • 40m 7.4s

Ep. 106: Is the Colorado Mountain Dog too good to be true? (Wendy Francisco)

Wendy Francisco, Moncos, Colorado, Colorado Mountain Dog Registry Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Colorado Mountain Dog Registry: https://coloradomountaindogs.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 3 • 37m 43.3s

Ep. 105: Picking the LGD pup that's right for you (Cherrie Nolden - rebroadcast)

Cherrie Nolden, Wonder Acres Farm, Dodgeville, Wisconsin Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. American Karakachan Dog Association: ⁠http://www.karakachanusa.org/⁠ Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care, and Training (Dawydiak & Sims): ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Livestock-Protection-Dogs-Selection-Training/dp/1577790626⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

November 26 • 1h 15m 39s

Ep. 104: Border Collies for bird hunting (Garhart Stephenson)

Garhart Stephenson, Lander, Wyoming Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠. Garhart's article in Shooting Sportsman: https://shootingsportsman.com/one-mans-flushers/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

November 19 • 1h 7m 44.6s

Ep. 103: Dogs for upland hunting 101 (Jennifer Wapinski - rebroadcast)

Jennifer Wapinski, Project Upland ⁠Farm Dog⁠ is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Jennifer's company, Project Upland: ⁠https://projectupland.com/⁠ Jennifer's dog-focused podcast with Craig Koshyk: ⁠https://projectupland.com/category/project-upland-listen/hunting-dog-confidential/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

November 12 • 1h 6m 55.4s

Ep. 102: What's an LGD worth? (Bill Costanzo)

Bill Costanzo, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠. Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program website: ⁠⁠⁠https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/⁠⁠⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/⁠⁠⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LDG Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamulivestockguarddog/⁠⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

November 5 • 46m 24.9s

Ep. 101: LGD bonding and high tech containment (Bill Costanzo)

Bill Costanzo, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠. Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program website: ⁠⁠https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/⁠⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/⁠⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LDG Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamulivestockguarddog/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

October 29 • 46m 10s

Ep. 100: Up, up and away with Border Collies (Rebecca Gibson - Rebroadcast)

Rebecca Gibson, Flyaway Geese Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Flyaway Geese website: ⁠http://flyawaygeese.com/⁠ Flyaway Geese Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flyawaygeese/⁠ Other social media: @flyawaygeese Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

October 22 • 1h 1m 19.5s

Ep. 99: Listener feedback and Ruby update

Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

October 16 • 34m 47.9s

Ep 98: Double your lamb crop with wolves (Janet McNally - Rebroadcast)

Janet McNally, Tamarack Lamb & Wool, Hinckley, Minnesota Tamarack Lamb & Wool website: ⁠http://www.tamaracksheep.com/⁠ Tamarack Lamb & Wool meat sales:⁠ http://www.eatlamb.com/⁠ Janet McNally on TikTok: @tamarack_sheep Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

October 8 • 58m 25.6s

Ep. 97: Getting the job done ugly with stockdogs (Jacqueline Tinker)

Jacqueline Tinker, Arcadia Working Aussies Arcadia Working Aussies website: ⁠https://stockdogtrainer.com/⁠ Working Aussie Source: ⁠https://workingaussiesource.com/⁠ The Instinctive Australian Shepherd podcast: ⁠https://www.theinstinctiveaussie.com/⁠ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

October 1 • 27m 31s

Ep. 96: Selecting and dog-breaking stock for training (Jacqueline Tinker)

Jacqueline Tinker, Arcadia Working Aussies Arcadia Working Aussies website: https://stockdogtrainer.com/ Working Aussie Source: https://workingaussiesource.com/ The Instinctive Australian Shepherd podcast: https://www.theinstinctiveaussie.com/ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

September 24 • 35m 13.2s

Ep. 95: A new Border Collie pup, and a few LGD victories

Update on dog stuff on the Steele farm, including a new puppy! Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com.⁠⁠ David Dagley's website: ⁠⁠DagleyRanch.com⁠⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on ⁠⁠Audionautix.com⁠⁠.

September 17 • 37m 18s

Ep. 94: High plains Hangin' Tree Cowdogs (David Dagley - rebroadcast)

David Dagley, Dagley Ranch, Mound City, South Dakota Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com.⁠ David Dagley's website: ⁠DagleyRanch.com⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on ⁠Audionautix.com⁠.

September 10 • 1h 10m 5.6s

Ep. 93: PHARM Dog is the prescription for farmers with disabilities (Jackie Allenbrand)

Jackie Allenbrand, PHARM Dog USA PHARM Dog USA website: https://pharmdog.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHARMDogUsa Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

September 4 • 59m 51.8s

Ep. 92: Homesteading with Aussies, part 2 (Jordyn Kelly)

Jordyn Kelly, Working Aussies Homestead, Dunn, North Carolina. Find part 1 in Episode 89. Herding on the Homestead - Start Where You Are (Jordyn's book): ⁠https://sawdustpublishing.com/product/herding-on-the-homestead-start-where-you-are/⁠ Working Aussies Homestead: ⁠https://workingaussieshomestead.com/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAussiesHomestead/featured⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/workingaussieshomestead/⁠ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

August 27 • 31m 18.4s

Ep. 91: E-collars for gun dogs, why not stockdogs? (Nick Adair)

Nick Adair of the Gun Dog it Yourself (GDIY) podcast. Topics discussed: Controlling dogs vs. working with them Crossover among working dog types Defining positive and negative reinforcement/punishment How does a flag or rake compare to an e-collar? Our understanding of pressure vs. dogs' understanding Driving down pressure and all pressure is not created equal The need for more education and nuance regarding e-collars The thrill of partnering with pointing dogs in bird hunting GDIY podcast and website: ⁠https://www.gundogityourself.com/⁠ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

August 20 • 1h 27.5s

Ep. 90: High stakes stockdog work (Jared Epp - Rebroadcast)

Have you ever met one of those people who seem to be pulling off the impossible every day without a hint of stress or worry in their demeanor? Jared Epp is like that, running thousands of sheep and goats for hire, in urban and suburban places, sometimes without fences. What’s his secret? A lot of expertise and border collies that are ideally suited to the job. Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog⁠. Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ (⁠GoatsOnTheGo.com⁠) and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Contact Jared Epp: jaredepp@littleloon.ca Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

August 13 • 1h 8m 26.1s

Ep. 89: Asking a lot from Aussies on the homestead (Jordyn Kelly)

Jordyn Kelly, Working Aussies Homestead, Dunn, North Carolina Topics discussed: Thinking creatively about farm dog tasks Companion vs. working lines for homestead versatility Australian Shepherds as service dogs? Do we expect too little from working dogs? What makes the Aussie a good choice for homesteads? Working Aussies Homestead: https://workingaussieshomestead.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingAussiesHomestead/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingaussieshomestead/ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

August 6 • 34m 47.9s

Ep. 88: Work makes border collies (Harry Frederick)

Harry Frederick of Winding Creek Farms, Tompkinsville, Kentucky Topics discussed: The "lambulance" Importance of effectively working singles The value of a nursery pasture Always have a dog with you! Shedding and sorting in the field Pushing young dogs on real work Selling dogs vs. matchmaking with people Winding Creek Farms:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.windingcreekfarms.com/⁠ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 30 • 45m 58.6s

Ep. 87: Dog it Yourself (Nick Adair)

Nick Adair of the Gun Dog it Yourself (GDIY) podcast. Topics discussed: Why "Average Joe's" training experiences matter The temptation for training to become a hobby and the point of the training lost No trade secrets to protect in dog training Staying open-minded about different training approaches Theoretical knowledge vs. practical skill Baby steps in training to avoid screwing up a dog Too much control and too little control GDIY podcast and website: https://www.gundogityourself.com/ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 23 • 37m 56.7s

Ep. 86: Border collies in a regenerative grazing system (Harry Frederick)

Harry Frederick of Winding Creek Farms, Tompkinsville, Kentucky Topics discussed: Choosing Kentucky from all the other options as the place to start a sheep farm No farm dogs without farm dreams Dogs for western cows vs. dogs for eastern sheep Applying stockdogs in a regenerative grazing operation Making great dogs during lambing season Winding Creek Farms: ⁠⁠https://www.windingcreekfarms.com/ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 16 • 37m 59.7s

Ep. 85: Protecting the public's flock at USSES (Justin Vincett)

Justin Vincett of USDA Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit (U.S. Sheep Experiment Station), Dubois, ID Topics discussed: Staying "dogged up" What's an "American white dog"? The Spanish mastiff, and "in-flock LGD's" Having a full bag of LGD tricks Dealing with people's misguided ideologies about dogs USDA's RSPER/USSES website: ⁠https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/dubois-id/range-sheep-production-efficiency-research/⁠ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 9 • 36m 29s

Ep. 84: Farm Dogs of the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (Justin Vincett)

Justin Vincett of USDA Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit (U.S. Sheep Experiment Station), Dubois, ID Topics discussed: Why does the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station exist? Managing working dogs during downtime Selecting and equipping employees with working dogs One-upmanship with stockdogs Assigning dogs to the right people for the right places Breeds vs. performance, and the Idaho Shag Local and regional working dog communities Putting dogs in the work environments that suit them USDA's RSPER/USSES website: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/dubois-id/range-sheep-production-efficiency-research/ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 2 • 36m 51.3s

Ep. 83: For English Shepherds, versatility is a specialty (Mary Peaslee and Carla Green)

Mary Peaslee of Shepherd's Way English Shepherds and Carla Green of Sweet Home Farms Topics discussed: Core traits vs. variable traits in the English Shepherd Should a dog breed be easy to stereotype? Defining and testing the minimum standards for a working English Shepherd English Shepherd and Border Collie trait swapping The English Shepherd Breed Conservancy The future of the English Shepherd English Shepherd Breed Conservancy: https://esconservancy.org/ Shepherd's Way English Shepherds: ⁠https://englishshepherds.net/⁠ Sweet Home Farms: ⁠https://sweethomefarms.net⁠ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

June 25 • 38m 20.5s

Ep. 82: What's holding back the English Shepherd? (Mary Peaslee and Carla Green)

Mary Peaslee of Shepherd's Way English Shepherds and Carla Green of Sweet Home Farms Topics discussed: Evolution of the English Shepherd, good and bad Is the English Shepherd too versatile? The lack of a consolidated voice and brand for the English Shepherd Comparing today's small farms to those of the English Shepherd's heyday Evaluating and testing English Shepherds Shepherd's Way English Shepherds: https://englishshepherds.net/ Sweet Home Farms: https://sweethomefarms.net Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

June 18 • 37m 4.6s

Ep. 81: A day in the life of a conservation dog handler (Arden Blumenthal)

Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference Topics discussed: Conservation dog work compared to upland hunting Dog miles vs. handler miles Good careers for not-so-good pets How many scents can a conservation dog learn and remember? Training different search techniques for different species Stay there, bear Dog/handler relationships Dogs over data New York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: ⁠https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc⁠ K9 Conservationists: https://k9conservationists.org/ Search Dog Foundation: https://www.searchdogfoundation.org/ Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

June 11 • 36m 42.5s

Ep. 80: Intro to conservation dogs (Arden Blumenthal)

Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference Topics discussed: What is a conservation dog? What is an invasive species? Can any breed be a conservation dog? Prerequisites for successful conservation dogs The stages of dog detection Preferred techniques and styles New York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

June 4 • 31m 39.2s

Ep. 79: Rooting for the under(stock)dog (Billie Richardson)

Billie Richardson, YKnott Ranch, Alberta, CA Topics discussed: Developing feel in a stockdog Assessing new dogs Expanding working space and herd size Dogs learning from other dogs Developing a utilitarian ranch dog The appeal of free moving loose-eyed dogs Australian Shepherds and goats Resurrecting other herding breeds Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 28 • 36m 41.4s

Ep. 78: Why not the Australian Shepherd? (Billie Richardson)

Billie Richardson, YKnott Ranch, Alberta, CA Topics discussed: Breed discrimination Why are Australian Shepherds worth it? The objectivity of dog work Benefits of training a variety of dog types Availability of dog talent vs. availability of mentorship and opportunity Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 21 • 32m 23.8s

Ep. 77: Getting real with stockdog training (Jeff Christiansen)

Jeff Christiansen, Dog Training Online: ⁠https://dogtrainingonline.com/⁠ Topics discussed: Putting less common working breeds in training videos Using training videos to get over the intimidation of in-person training Benefits of showing pro trainers and their dogs making mistakes Dogs having "off days" Stock differences from region to region Benefits of crossover learning with other working dog segments Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 14 • 31m 54.1s

Ep. 76: The best trainers in the world at your fingertips (Jeff Christiansen)

Jeff Christiansen, Dog Training Online: https://dogtrainingonline.com/ The need for a video library of advice from excellent stockdog trainers Identifying and vetting trainers, and the challenges of filming working dogs in training sessions The benefits of having access to a variety of trainers, each with different styles and personalities Getting customized coaching remotely, and the advantages of video technology Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 7 • 30m 59.1s

Ep. 75: Picking puppies with purpose (Haley Hunewill)

Haley Hunewill knows what she wants in a stockdog puppy, and they’re not around every corner. She’s looking for something that is somewhere in-between the usual cow dog and sheep dog border collie lines. Her advice on puppy selection in this part two of our interview can help you turn the odds in your favor when selecting a pup for yourself. Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog⁠. Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 1 • 33m 48.5s

Ep. 74: Real work, and sheep dogs vs. cattle dogs (Haley Hunewill)

For a stockdog, what is “real work” on a farm or ranch, and how is it different than a competitive trial? Is real work necessary for developing a well-rounded stockdog? What does "well-rounded" even mean, and for that matter, is it really all that important? Rancher, trainer, and trialer, Haley Hunewill is here to tell us. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

April 23 • 36m 21.6s

Ep. 73: Stockdogs and startups (Ross Turner)

You know that old joke about how to make a small fortune in farming or ranching? Start with a large fortune. Well, how do you become an old, highly experienced professional stockdog trainer? Start when you’re young, of course. But more than that, recognize the value you have to offer, have the guts to charge what you’re worth, and keep learning. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Turner Stockdogs (website): https://www.turnerstockdogs.com/ Turner Stockdogs (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turner%20Stockdogs/112530194974448/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

April 16 • 43m 49s

Ep. 72: Can all breeds be stockdogs? (Terry Parrish)

Have you ever wondered why tee ball and little league and slow pitch softball exist in a world where there’s Major League Baseball? Of course you haven’t. We all know those low-level sports are valuable for players even though they’re not the best of the best, and everybody has to start somewhere. So why would we dismiss dogs and handlers who play in the herding minor leagues? Welcome to Farm Dog. Action K9 Sports: https://www.actionk9sports.com/ Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

April 2 • 59m 25.4s

Ep. 71: LGD training is not remotely impossible (Cindy Benson)

Imagine an early livestock guardian dog, laying out under the stars thousands of years ago, next to a band of sheep and goats somewhere in what is now Turkey. He sniffs the air and peers into the moonlit night searching for threats as his shepherd snores, and he thinks, “If only this bozo had Zoom and Cindy Benson, we might just understand each other.” Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Cindy Benson's remote courses: https://www.livestockguardiandogcourses.com/ Benson Maremmas: https://www.bensonmaremmas.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

March 19 • 1h 3m 45.2s

Ep. 70: Bonus! The Dogs that Made Australia, Part 2 (Guy Hull)

Australia is a large place with a larger than life history, shaped in large part by its dogs. Guy Hull, author of the book, The Dogs that Made Australia, joined us last week for part one of a large interview. Not listening to Episode 69 or part two of the interview in this episode would be a very large mistake. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by ⁠Goats On The Go®⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Guy Hull's books: The Dogs that Made Australia (⁠https://a.co/d/9vPFkHA⁠) and The Ferals that Ate Australia (⁠https://a.co/d/2tYyv8s⁠) on Amazon. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

March 6 • 47m 33.3s

Ep. 69: The Dogs that Made Australia, part 1 (Guy Hull)

Some of the world’s most popular stockdogs would not have come to be without the unique environmental, economic, and social forces at work on the continent of Australia. And Australia would certainly not be what it is today without its dogs. Guy Hull, author of "The Dogs that Made Australia" is here to tell us how this synergy shaped both the dogs and the place. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Guy Hull's books: The Dogs that Made Australia (https://a.co/d/9vPFkHA) and The Ferals that Ate Australia (https://a.co/d/2tYyv8s) on Amazon. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

February 27 • 41m 47s

Ep. 68: Border Collies at the tip of the iceberg (Juan Reyes)

If you’re like me, struggling to get your stockdog to perform well doing just the basics on the farm or ranch, you might have mixed emotions when stockdog legend, Juan Reyes, tells us that even he is only scratching the surface of what a border collie can do. But keep listening to his gentle, confidence-inspiring coaching and he’ll make you a believer, too. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. MR Angus Ranch (Juan's website): https://mrangusranch.com/ MR Angus Ranch (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/mrangusranch/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

February 12 • 51m 56.3s

Ep. 67: Dog power vs. grizzly power - Blackleaf Guardians (rebroadcast)

When you raise sheep on pasture surrounded by the largest carnivore in North America, mountain lions, and a local pack of wolves, you'd better have your act together when it comes to predator protection. For Steve Skelton of Bynum, Montana, that means his sheep live with a security detail of at least 10 livestock guardian dogs representing four or more different breeds. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Blackleaf Guardians on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/blackleaflivestockcompany/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

January 24 • 56m 0.7s

Ep. 66: Talking German Shepherds with a German shepherd (Ulf Kintzel)

Most North Americans recognize the German Shepherd Dog and similar breeds as law enforcement, military, and search and rescue dogs. While the German Shepherd never quite caught on here as a farm and ranch worker, the “shepherd” in its name should tell us something about its history, and Ulf Kintzel is here to tell us about its present and future as a working stockdog. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Ulf's farm website: https://whitecloversheepfarm.com/https://whitecloversheepfarm.com/ Ulf's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UlfKintzel Ulf's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/White-Clover-Sheep-Farm/100071363336686/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 26 • 1h 8m 15.6s

Ep. 65: These are the Days of our Farm Dog Lives

It’s a mixed bag for today’s episode. We’ve got good and bad news about livestock guardian dogs, Sweets the Kelpie may have found a new talent, a book about the science of dog behavior for your winter reading, goats for sale, on the lookout for a border collie pup, and can bird dogs and chickens live in harmony? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 11 • 39m 46.6s

Ep. 64 DIY stockdogs (David Neason)

We’d all like to have a stockdog from a famous line, and most of us understand that the best bet for training a useful working dog is to start with great genetic material. But great genetic material usually comes with an equally great price tag, and it means you’re signing up for the breeder’s goals and not your own. Is it possible to go your own way and save some money in the process? Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog⁠. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. David's website: ⁠https://www.atexascowboy.com/⁠ David's Facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/aTexasCowboy/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

December 11 • 1h 5m 1s

Ep. 63: The Idaho Shag, mystery stockdog (Seth Simpson)

Suppose there is this group of crossbred working dogs that has developed its own little subculture of fans. It’s not a breed really, but someone clearly put some thought behind the crosses with a purpose in mind. Beyond that, though, the dogs' origin story is murky. Should we research, parse, categorize, and standardize the dogs into a definable breed, or just embrace the mystery? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

November 27 • 1h 5m 18.8s

Ep. 62: The Australian Cattle Dog is not for everyone (rebroadcast)

The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), obviously, was bred for cattle work. But today's farmers and ranchers don't often demand much from the breed, and its appeal to pet owners is strong even though some of its cattle dog instincts are undesirable for domestic life. With pressure to change coming from all sides, who's going to bat for the working genetics of the ACD? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

October 16 • 50m 28.6s

Ep. 61: Bonus Episode with Bill Costanzo on LGD's

Oftentimes the most pressing challenges farmers and ranchers have with livestock guardian dogs have nothing to do with breeding, training philosophies, and the intricacies of the canine mind. Sometimes it comes down to the basics…what should I feed them, how do I feed them, and how do I keep track of them? Solve those problems and you’ve got a great start toward success with LGD’s. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program website: ⁠https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LDG Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamulivestockguarddog/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

October 1 • 40m 19.5s

Ep. 60: You can raise a successful LGD. The research says so. (Bill Costanzo)

What should our expectations be for our livestock guardian dogs? Do they really need two to three years to mature into useful protectors? How can we measure their usefulness? Can the “average Joe” be trusted to raise well-socialized and effective guardians? Wonder no more, because Bill Costanzo is here with the results of his research on these questions. Welcome to ⁠Farm Dog.⁠ Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠. Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program website: ⁠https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LGD Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/⁠ Texas A&M AgriLife LDG Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamulivestockguarddog/⁠ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

September 25 • 52m 36.7s

Ep. 59: Dogs for upland bird hunting 101 (Jennifer Wapenski)

You love working dogs. You love working with dogs. You can’t imagine how much more work it would take to get your work done without working dogs. With all this work going on, have you ever thought about putting a working dog to work on some recreation? You might just decide to do a little less work and a little more upland hunting. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Jennifer's company, Project Upland: https://projectupland.com/ Jennifer's dog-focused podcast with Craig Koshyk: https://projectupland.com/category/project-upland-listen/hunting-dog-confidential/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

September 10 • 1h 6m 55.4s

Ep. 58: Fuel for working the night shift (Josh Michaelis)

If you’re listening to this show, you probably know something about working dogs – or at least your kind of working dogs. But the working dog world is surprisingly big and it includes some fascinating subcultures that go on thriving with most people – even dog people – unaware. Of course, it’s easier to go unnoticed when you’re nocturnal. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Josh's podcast, Fueled by Joy Working Dog Podcast: https://joydogfood.com/fueled-by-joy-working-dog-podcast/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

August 23 • 1h 2m 19s

Ep. 57: High stakes stockdog work (Jared Epp)

Have you ever met one of those people who seem to be pulling off the impossible every day without a hint of stress or worry in their demeanor? Jared Epp is like that, running thousands of sheep and goats for hire, in urban and suburban places, sometimes without fences. What’s his secret? A lot of expertise and border collies that are ideally suited to the job. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® (GoatsOnTheGo.com) and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Contact Jared Epp: jaredepp@littleloon.ca Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

August 10 • 1h 8m 12.7s

Ep. 56: How will virtual fencing change your dog's job?

Isn’t it interesting how some things go through dramatic technological change – like smart phones and space flight – while others don’t (toilets are basically the same as they were in the late 1700’s). We’re experiencing the equivalent of space flight for pastured livestock right now, and yet we’re still going to need farm dogs. Sorry for the toilet comparison, Fido. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 27 • 47m 40.7s

Ep. 55: Yes, livestock guardian dogs can be trained (Cindy Benson)

Livestock guardian dogs are just built different. Compared to other dog breeds they live differently, work differently, behave differently, and – importantly – learn differently. It’s often said that LGDs can’t really be “trained” in the usual sense, but with such a high failure rate among guardians, maybe we should be thinking about training on their terms instead of ours. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Benson Maremmas (Cindy's website and blog): https://www.bensonmaremmas.com/ Benson Maremmas (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/BensonMaremmas/ Benson Maremmas (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@bensonmaremmas/ Cindy's Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cindy-Benson-KPA-CTP/author/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

July 13 • 1h 2m 25.8s

Ep. 54: Highs and lows on the Steele Farm

Philospher, Giannis Delimitsos, (whose books I confess I have not read) wrote, “What is my personal history if not the heroic narrative created by myself in an attempt to inform myself about who myself is, assisted by my tactically biased and fickle memory?” That about sums up my history with dogs and farming. Thanks, Giannis. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

June 30 • 48m 47.6s

Ep. 53: English Shepherd, mall cop of farm dogs (Morgan Beckwith)

It herds, it protects, it washes your car and does your taxes. Many people say the English Shepherd can do many farm tasks brilliantly…but not many of us have one. Why? Is the English Shepherd overlooked, over-hyped, or misunderstood? Or, is the English Shepherd’s time about to arrive? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Ice House Farm (Morgan's website): https://icehousefarmvt.com Ice House Farm (Instagram): @icehousefarm Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

June 15 • 1h 3m 1s

Ep. 52: The quest for the all-purpose farm dog

If someone called you a “jack of all trades, master of none,” would you be flattered or insulted? Being a lover of versatility I’ve always viewed it as a compliment. How would you view a working dog that is a jack of all trades? A blessing? A curse? Or – as I see it – the Holy Grail of farm dogs? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Leave an audio recording with your comments or topic suggestions at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 29 • 58m 24.7s

Ep. 51: Dog food is more than just calories with a price tag (John Howard)

Back in Episode 46 I vented about the deceptive labeling practices of dog food companies that make comparing the price of one brand to another nearly impossible. I went on to describe my strategy for finding a good value, but John Howard of Kinetic Performance Dog Food listened to that episode, and he’s here to add some depth to my superficial solution. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Kinetic Performance Dog Food (John Howard's company): https://kineticdogfood.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

May 13 • 1h 15m 45.9s

Ep. 50: Slow is fast at the trial and on the farm (Lincoln Rogers)

In the 60’s and 70’s, the phrase “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday,” meant average Joes might buy a particular brand of car once they saw it win on the race track – even if the average Joe would never have a need for such high performance. Can the same be said about stockdog trials, or can every farmer and rancher benefit from a high performance herding dog? Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Lincoln Rogers' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RogersStockdogs Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

April 30 • 1h 1m 36.7s

Ep. 49: Confessions of a stockdog skeptic

As a listener to Farm Dog, you’re probably already sold on the benefits of working dogs for helping us be more effective and profitable in our livestock enterprises. But is every partner in your operation equally enthusiastic about dogs? Have you asked? Today I do exactly that with my business partner, and the answers are surprising. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

April 17 • 1h 6m 53.9s

Ep. 48: Your dog can talk. Can you listen?

Renowned interviewer, Larry King, once said, “I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening.” That’s great advice for people, but I wonder if Larry would agree that it applies to our relationships with our stockdogs, too. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Tucker Creek Farm (Tanya Wheeler's website): http://tuckercreek.ca/ The Talking Dog (Tanya Wheeler's training program): https://thetalkingdog.ca/ Tucker Creek Goose Control: http://tuckercreek.ca/category/goosing/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

March 30 • 1h 28m 37.4s

Ep. 47: Training for the shed (it's not what you think)

There is an immensely popular outdoor activity happening right under our country dwelling noses at this time of year. It brings its practitioners closer to nature, cures cabin fever, provides exercise and fresh air, and – the best part – it’s done most effectively with well-trained dogs. So why are we working farm dog people mostly unaware of it? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Dog Bone (Jeremy Moore's website): https://dogbonehunter.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

March 14 • 1h 15m 37.2s

Ep. 46: Dog food sponsorship? Fat chance.

In case you were worried that this podcast might eventually become ad supported and filled up with a bunch of commercials, let me ease your mind, at least for now. Today I rant about how dog food makers label and price their products. This episode shall forever be known as “The one where he kills any chance at a future dog food sponsorship.” Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Download the Dog Food Price Calculator: https://www.farmdogpodcast.com/downloads-and-resources Sommer Ranch Stockdog Supply: https://www.sommerranchbordercollies.com/sommer-ranch-stockdog-supply.html Palomine Lines (biothane dog leads): https://www.palominelines.com/ Farm Diggity: https://farmdiggity.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

March 6 • 34m 3.8s

Ep. 45: High plains Hangin' Tree Cow Dogs

Yes, it can be done. A rancher can start with almost no stockdog experience and in six years have a full crew of high performing ranch dogs and be producing puppies that are in demand from all over the world. It helps to have a ton of drive and passion, like David Dagley, and to start with Annie the Hangin' Tree Cow Dog. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. David Dagley's website: DagleyRanch.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

February 16 • 1h 11m 33.3s

Ep. 44: Countless buzzards, thousands of lambs, and dozens of farm dogs

How do we know that thing we saw one of our farm dogs do is a consistent behavior or just a one-off, random event? To be sure, we need more opportunities to observe the dog in the same situation. Having thousands of lambs and dozens of livestock guardian dogs makes for a bigger sample, as does a day-in-day-out threat from black headed buzzards. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Crossroads Land & Livestock (Austin Troyer's Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/crossroadslandandlivestock/ Crossroads Land & Livestock (website): https://www.crossroadslandandlivestock.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

February 1 • 1h 4m 57.9s

Ep. 43: Sweets the Kelpie update, plus other news

Sweets is sweet, she said. She's sweet with sheep and so sweet she sometimes seems soft. So, seek some solid suggestions in search of solutions. Stockdogs sound so simple, sometimes sneakily so. Show Sweets some sensitivity so she'll see success. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Farm Innovators: https://www.farminnovators.com/ Thermocube: https://www.thermocube.com/ Nofence: https://www.nofence.no/ Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference: https://practicalfarmers.org/events/annual-conference/2023-annual-conference/ Grassworks Conference: https://grassworks.org/events/grazing-conference/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

January 19 • 46m 57.6s

Ep. 42: Are livestock guardian dogs worth it?

Most of us assume that livestock guardian dogs are a good investment for an operation with small livestock, but how many of us have actually run the numbers? Just like every other part of our production systems, guardian dogs are not free. Do they really produce more than they cost? Does it matter? What if predation is less costly than our dog packs? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Grandview Livestock (Greg Christiansen's YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@grandviewlivestock3936 Raising Meat Goats in a Commercial Operation by Greg Christiansen: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Meat-Goats-Commercial-Operation/dp/0615584128 Seeing God's Hand on the Farm by Greg Christiansen: https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Gods-Hand-Farm-Christian/dp/0578980665 Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

January 4 • 1h 13m 18.8s

Ep. 41: Does the stockdog world understand and welcome newbies?

"What we've got here is failure to communicate." That quote from Cool Hand Luke may apply to the stockdog world. Do stockdog trainers and new stockdog owners really understand each other? Is a tight knit, tight lipped community good or bad for the future of our stockdog breeds? And, what can we learn about communication by training with other types of working dogs? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Audionautix.com

December 21 • 1h 37.4s

Ep. 40: An Australian perspective on Australia's stockdogs

Where should one go to learn about Australian Cattle Dogs and Australian Kelpies working together to move Australian cattle and Australian sheep on an Australian ranch? To Ames, Iowa of course...where thanks to the wonders of the Internet I was able to speak with Belinda Carter and Ben Wade in New South Wales, Australia. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Erudite Australian Cattle Dogs (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/eruditecattledogs/ Erudite Australian Cattle Dogs (Website): https://eruditeacd.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

December 8 • 1h 2m 1.1s

Ep. 39: Is the Armenian Gampr the human-focused LGD?

To bond or not to bond with your livestock guardian dog? Conventional wisdom suggests that an LGD can only truly bond to its stock or to its people. Take your pick. But the Armenian Gampr may cause you to doubt that way of thinking. Could the Gampr really be an effective, people-focused livestock guardian? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Armenian Gampr Coalition: https://www.armeniangampr.ca/ Armenian Gampr Club of America: https://www.gampr.org/ Armenian Gampr Club of America (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/armeniangampr Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

November 24 • 1h 1m 40s

Ep. 38: Up, up and away with Border Collies

When you break it down to its basics, despite all the different ways we use stockdogs on our farms and ranches, we're generally asking them to do the same one thing: move animals. Out, back, left, right, this way and that way. Rebecca Gibson does the same with her Border Collies, except she adds in a third dimension that most of us would never think of -- up. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Flyaway Geese website: http://flyawaygeese.com/ Flyaway Geese Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyawaygeese/ Other social media: @flyawaygeese Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

November 9 • 1h 51.3s

Ep. 37: Getting nerdy with livestock guardian dogs and tech

Take a look at that livestock guardian dog in your pasture. What do you see? Fur, jowls, slobber, giant brown eyes, and thousands of dollars of kibble consumed? Bill Costanzo and I see all that, plus...dozens of orbiting satellites and the technology-enhanced future of animal agriculture. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. The Guardian Way blog: https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/author/bill-costanzo/ Texas A&M Agrilife LGD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7YbP6bNDV7___6H8mifBA Texas A&M Agrilife LGD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TAMUlivestockguarddog/ Texas A&M Agrilife LGD on Instagram: @TAMULivestockGuardDog Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

October 26 • 1h 14m 41.1s

Ep. 36: Stockdog-man-ship

You'd be forgiven for thinking that stockmanship is only for the human in the handler-to-stockdog relationship. After all, "man" is in the word. But Milt Scott is here to say that it doesn't end with us. Yes, if we want to help our dogs be successful we need to be better stockmen, but we also need to nurture the development of stockmanship in our dogs. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

October 12 • 1h 2m 25.9s

Ep. 35: Farm & ranch pest control, the Farm Dog way

Jordan Reed and his pack of dogs are professional rat hunters. They have drive, talent, expertise, and a game plan shaped by long experience. They are the varsity team. What about the rest of us JV third-stringers? Can working dogs do meaningful pest control on our farms and ranches, even though we're probably a little less intense about it? Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Jreed & His Mongrol Hoard of Rascally Rat Wranglers (Jordan Reed's website): https://themongrolhoard.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

September 28 • 45m 0.6s

Ep. 34: More Border Collies are the only prescription

Saturday Night Live's fictional music producer, Bruce Dickinson, is famous for saying, "I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cow bell." Returning guest Zeb Gray, after some early bumps on his stockdog journey, has decided the only prescription for his fever is more Border Collies. We'll check in on Zeb's progress in this "novice-to-novice" episode. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

September 14 • 1h 5m 36.6s