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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. 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 7 • 30m 59s

Episodes

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

May 7 • 30m 59s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 1 • 33m 48s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 23 • 36m 21s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 2 • 59m 25s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 19 • 1h 3m 45s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 6 • 47m 33s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

February 12 • 51m 56s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

January 24 • 56m

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 26 • 1h 8m 15s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 11 • 39m 46s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 11 • 1h 5m

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

November 27 • 1h 5m 18s

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

October 16 • 50m 28s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

October 1 • 40m 19s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 25 • 52m 36s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 10 • 1h 6m 55s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

August 23 • 1h 2m 18s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

August 10 • 1h 8m 12s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

July 27 • 47m 40s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

July 13 • 1h 2m 25s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

June 30 • 48m 47s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

June 15 • 1h 3m

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 29 • 58m 24s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 13 • 1h 15m 45s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 30 • 1h 1m 36s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 17 • 1h 6m 53s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 30 • 1h 28m 37s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 14 • 1h 15m 37s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 6 • 34m 3s

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

February 16 • 1h 11m 33s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

February 1 • 1h 4m 57s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

January 19 • 46m 57s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

January 4 • 1h 13m 18s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 21 • 1h 37s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 8 • 1h 2m 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

November 9 • 1h 51s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

October 26 • 1h 14m 41s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

October 12 • 1h 2m 25s

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 28 • 45m

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 14 • 1h 5m 36s

Ep. 33: Rats! Farm dogs to the rescue!

Like it or not, if your farm or ranch has livestock it probably has rats and other troublesome pests. In fact, they may outnumber your sheep, goats, chickens, or cattle. You could attack the problem with traps and poisons, but as someone who understands the value of working farm dogs you'll be happy to know "there's a farm dog for that" also. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 1 • 45m 55s

Ep. 32: I got a stockdog!

I have a confession to make. I've been keeping a a big secret from you. I got my first real stockdog way back in March and I've been waiting for the just the right time to let you know. Now that she and I have had some experiences together -- some good ones and some not so good ones -- it's time to introduce you to, my dog, Sweets. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

August 16 • 42m 43s

Ep. 31: The most valuable farm dog?

We use stockdogs to herd cattle at $1.50 per pound and we keep livestock guardian dogs to protect $3.00-per-pound lambs. In both cases we believe our dogs make us money and add to the experience. But, what if you could switch to a crop that sells for around $1,000 per pound and a good working dog would be more essential than ever? 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Limestone Hills (Gareth Renowden's farm website): https://limestonehills.co.nz Limestone Hills (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/limestonehillsnz The Truffle Book (by Gareth Renowden): Amazon Inside of a Dog (by Alexandra Horowitz): Amazon Rosie the Beagle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosiethebeaglenz Rosie the Beagle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiethebeaglenz/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

August 3 • 1h 4m 4s

Ep. 30: How wolves can double your lamb crop

Sometimes the lessons we learn in farming and ranching can seem devastating in the moment, but they set us on a course toward greater success and better stewardship. Janet McNally had that sort of devastation-to-revelation experience, and changing her livestock guardian dog program was one piece of a management shakeup that led to bigger and better things. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Janet McNally, Tamarack Lamb & Wool, Hinckley, Minnesota (website): http://www.tamaracksheep.com/ Tamarack Lamb & Wool meat sales: http://www.eatlamb.com/ Janet McNally on TikTok: @tamarack_sheep Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

July 21 • 57m 33s

Ep. 29: Picking the LGD pup that's right for you

A litter of adorable livestock guardian puppies is at your feet, and you have a serious decision to make. Right. Now. Keep in mind that you'll be feeding this dog for at least the next decade, your choice will affect your farm's profitability, and if the dog doesn't work out you probably won't be able to find it another home. Wouldn't it be nice to have some more information? 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Cherrie Nolden, Wonder Acres Farm, Dodgeville, Wisconsin 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

July 6 • 1h 15m 39s

Ep. 28: The Border Collie for farm, ranch, and trial

If the question is, "What breed of stockdog should I get?", the Border Collie is virtually never a wrong answer. It might not be the perfect answer for your particular taste, livestock, and situation, but it would be hard to go wrong with a Border Collie. It's been Scott Glen's right answer since 1984 both on the ranch and the trial circuit, and he's here to tell us why. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Scott Glen, Alta-Pete Stockdogs: https://altapetestockdogs.com/ Alta-Pete Stockdogs (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/Alta-Pete-Stockdogs Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

June 14 • 56m 20s

Ep. 27: Talkin' tree dogs

While you and your stockdogs are fast asleep in your beds, Ben Sheets is likely out in the woods with another kind of working dog. Multipurpose "tree dogs" were once a near necessity for people living close to the land, and while they are no longer as critical as they once were, their partnership can still make our rural lives even richer. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Tree Talkin' Time podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tree-talkin-time/id1602910749 Tree Talkin' Media (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

June 2 • 1h 1m 40s

Ep. 26: Mining Border Collie trials for farm and ranch stockdogs

Who would want a "washout" stockdog? Or even a retired one? The first implies failure, the second that its best days are behind it. But if it comes from the field trial world, there's a good chance that dog will have more talent and high level training than any pup we raise and train ourselves for farm and ranch work. A pro is a pro, even if it didn't make it in the big leagues. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Julie Grenfell (and Dave Imas, Catbird Stockdogs): https://www.catbirdstockdogs.com/ United States Border Collie Handlers Association (USBCHA): https://usbcha.com/ USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals: https://www.sheepdogfinals.org/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 18 • 1h 2m 21s

Ep. 25: The Karakachan - challenging assumptions about livestock guardian dogs

True or false? Livestock guardian dogs should weigh at least 100 pounds. LGD's should bark at everything they can't identify. LGD's should be aggressive and predatory. LGD breeds must have names that are difficult to pronounce. Dr. Phillip Sponenberg, is here to give us some surprising answers based on his breed of choice -- the Karakachan. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. American Karakachan Dog Association: http://www.karakachanusa.org/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 4 • 48m 32s

Ep. 24: Hangin' Tree Cowdogs, Batman, and Jared Lewis Lee

Batman -- the superhero -- is tough, but so are all superheros. What makes Batman so cool is the way he brings the bad guys to justice in style, wearing the cape and cowl and driving the Batmobile. Batman the Hangin' Tree Cow Dog and the rest of Jared Lewis Lee's kennel bring a similar mix of toughness and style to the stockdog world. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Jared Lewis Lee's website: https://jaredleecowboy.com/ Lee HDC Ranching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leehdc.ranching Hangin' Tree Cowdog Association: https://www.hangintreecowdog.net/ The Ultimate Cowboy Showdown: https://www.insp.com/shows/ultimate-cowboy-showdown/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 21 • 58m 12s

Ep. 23: What's a stockdog clinic for?

Stop me if you've heard this one...A novice, a pro trainer, and 15 dogs walk into a barn in Wisconsin...Seriously though, I attended my first ever stockdog clinic recently and my eyes were opened. Trainer Rick Hardin is here to help me unpack what was an extremely valuable experience. No joke. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Rick Hardin's Facebook page (Hardin Stock Dog): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057208429099 Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 7 • 57m 57s

Ep. 22: The Sarplaninac - globe trotting LGD that's as tough as its name

Shar-pla-nee-nats. Say it with me... "Shar-pla-nee-nats." Got it? Me either. Fortunately, we don't need to know how to say it in order to appreciate this livestock guardian dog breed. From Yugoslavia to Alberta by way of Holland, Louise Liebenberg will tell us why these dogs were worth all the hassle -- and the tongue twisting. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. The Grazerie: https://www.grazerie.com/ Louise Liebenberg's blog: https://predator-friendly-ranching.blogspot.com/ Louise Liebenberg's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louise.liebenberg.3 Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 24 • 1h 3m 28s

Ep. 21: Network effects of stockdogs

According to Wikipedia, a network effect is the phenomenon by which the value or utility a user derives from a good or service depends on the number of users of compatible products. I don't know much about that, but what I do know is hearing from and being around lots of stockdog people is much better than fewer. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Leave an audio message: FarmDogPodcast.com The Dog Wars by Donald McCaig: https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Wars-Border-Battled-American/dp/0983484503 Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

March 10 • 12m 44s

Ep. 20: The Australian Kelpie - "They just suit me better..."

What makes one breed of stockdog a better fit for someone than another breed? Is it a personality match between human and dog? Is it the kind of stock or the size of the herd? How about the terrain, vegetation, and climate? If you ask Trey Rutherford, it's all of those things and more that make the Australian Kelpie the right breed for him. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Rutherford Working Kelpies (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/Rutherford-Working-Kelpies-690062018074981/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

February 15 • 54m 32s

Ep. 19: First steps of a novice's stockdog journey

When you're just setting out into a new, intimidating landscape, sometimes it's nice to step in the tracks of someone who's just a few paces ahead of you. The stockdog world is no different, and fellow Iowan Zeb Gray is kind enough -- and humble enough -- to break trail for me today, sharing his lessons learned as a novice stockdog handler. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

February 2 • 1h 56s

Ep. 18: LGD's are for the birds -- the farm dogs of White Oak Pastures

Are livestock guardian dogs for the birds? With thousands of acres, 10 species of pastured livestock, and furred and feathered predators to contend with, there's no better place to find out than at White Oak Pastures in Georgia. Jenni Harris is here to give us her thoughts on dogs for protecting, and defending against, birds. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Jenni Harris, White Oak Pastures: https://whiteoakpastures.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

January 19 • 58m 44s

Ep. 17: The English Shepherd - Swiss Army knife of farm dogs

If the English Shepherd was a baseball player, it would be a utility infielder -- steady, reliable, and able to shift between a variety of jobs on a moment's notice. Even though specialists may be able to perform a narrow range of tasks with greater style, the English Shepherd could be the ideal stockdog for diverse, small farms. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Marianne Dwight, Fox Hill English Shepherds: http://foxhillenglishshepherds.net/index.html Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

January 6 • 54m 11s

Ep. 16: Stockdogs 101

Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. Whenever you want to learn something new, you've got to start with the basics to do it right. And, putting a herding dog to work on your farm is no exception. Fortunately, the author of the book "Stockdog Savvy" is here to give us a lesson on the foundational concepts and vocabulary of stockdogs. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor: https://stockdogsavvy.wordpress.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 23 • 1h 6m 41s

Ep. 15: The discerning LGD - Colorado Mountain Dog

Can a livestock guardian dog be trusted to stay with its herd even if it's enjoyed some moments on the porch in the past? Must it show suspicion and aggression toward every unfamiliar thing it encounters? Is it capable of discernment? The Colorado Mountain Dog might just challenge some of our assumptions about what LGD's are capable of. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Colorado Mountain Dog Registry: https://coloradomountaindogregistry.com/ Kristin Robertson's website (Painted Canvas Farm): https://www.paintedcanvasfarm.com/ Sarah Williams' website (Stellar Cattle Dogs): https://stellarcattledogs.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

December 8 • 1h 1m 1s

Ep. 14: Dog power vs. grizzly power - Blackleaf Guardians

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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Blackleaf Guardians on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackleaflivestockcompany/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

November 23 • 56m

Ep. 13: The Australian Cattle Dog is not for everyone...and that's a good thing

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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Working ACD Resource: https://www.workingacdresource.com/ Working ACD Resource (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099224020407634/ Rebecca Elder's Way Out Australian Cattle Dogs: https://www.wayoutacd.com/ Erin Eckert's Outline Australian Cattle Dogs: https://www.outlineacds.com/dogs/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

November 9 • 50m 28s

Ep. 12: The farm dogs of Premier 1 Supplies

Suppose your farm or ranch had unlimited access to the entire catalogue of products sold by Premier 1 Supplies. Would you still need working dogs? That farm actually exists, and its livestock manager says even the best farm equipment can't replace her livestock guardian dogs and Border Collies. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Fiona Harrar's Instagram: @fjfarmgirl Premier 1 Supplies: https://www.premier1supplies.com/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

October 29 • 1h 3m 11s

Ep. 11: Your Border Collie is a hunting dog.

Craig Koshyk grew up among farm dogs and traveled the world observing and writing about hunting dogs. After diving into the cultures, languages, and practices that produced both types, he found out they're not all that different. Craig will walk us through the common beginnings and shared instincts of hunting breeds and our canine farm hands. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Dog Willing Publications: https://photos.dogwilling.ca/ Hunting Dog Confidential Podcast: https://projectupland.com/category/project-upland-listen/hunting-dog-confidential/ Hunting Dog Confidential - The Magazine: https://projectupland.com/hunting-dogs/hunting-dog-confidential-the-magazine/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

October 12 • 1h 5m 47s

Ep. 10: Australian Shepherd, part 2: Training, sustaining, and regaining

Pressure and release, covering your stock, stockdog training for personal growth, trialing as recruitment tool, and...could the growth of small and sustainable farms and homesteading be the savior of the working Australian Shepherd? All topics covered in this part two of our interview with Jacque Tinker. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. 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 GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog. Jacque's website: https://stockdogtrainer.com/ Jacque's podcast: https://www.theinstinctiveaussie.com/ Working Aussie Source: https://workingaussiesource.com/ Australian Shepherd Club of America: https://www.asca.org/stockdog/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 28 • 34m 45s

Ep. 9: Australian Shepherd, part 1: Still relevant, still not Australian

Jacqueline Tinker is a trainer and breeder of working Australian Shepherd stockdogs. She wants to see intelligence, independent thinking, loyalty, and a willingness to please in her dogs that allows them to adapt to all kinds of stock. Going to complete mush over babies, however, is optional. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Jacque's website: https://stockdogtrainer.com/ Jacque's podcast: https://www.theinstinctiveaussie.com/ Working Aussie Source: https://workingaussiesource.com/ Australian Shepherd Club of America: https://www.asca.org/stockdog/ Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 14 • 45m 26s

Ep. 8: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Livestock Guardian Dogs

When it comes to livestock guardian dogs, it's easy to find plenty of oft-repeated advice about breeds, working styles, training, socializing. But how much do we actually know? Bill Costanzo, a livestock guardian dog researcher, is helping us all know more about the dogs our farms, ranches, and homesteads rely on. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele (aaron@GoatsOnTheGo.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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

September 1 • 54m 57s

Ep. 7: A McNab Dog is NOT a Border Collie

Gary Williams is a cowboy, an author, and a horse and stock dog trainer, but he's not a geneticist. So when he went looking for pure McNab dogs to be the foundation of his breeding program, he kept an eye out for a single characteristic that told the dogs' genetic histories as accurately as any DNA test -- the unique McNab working style. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Gary's website: http://garywilliamsmcnabdogs.com/ Gary's book: Lessons from the Range -- Adventures of a Working Cowboy Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

August 20 • 48m 29s

Ep. 6: What makes a cow dog a cow dog?

To Randal Walker, a rancher and stock dog trainer out of Toppenish, Washington, “cow dogs” are border collies, not all border collies are cow dogs, a fearful dog is certainly not a cow dog, and while it might tell you something about its character, a cow dog is not necessarily required to gather cattle from the Pacific Ocean. Confused? Randal will explain it all for us. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Satus Stock Dogs website Randal's Rumble page (videos) Randal's YouTube Channel Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

July 27 • 48m 38s

Ep. 5: Maxing out the capabilities of Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD's) with wolves, mountain lions, bears and coyotes...and more.

So you think you’ve got predator problems on your farm or ranch? Liesl and Cody Lockhart from Saskatchewan, Canada raise sheep and cattle among coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and wolves. Liesl’s here to tell us how her livestock guardian dogs won the battle against them all, but then proved helpless against another unexpected predator that fundamentally changed their sheep operation. Welcome to Farm Dog. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Candall Lamb & Cattle Co. Documentary about Liesl's dogs Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

July 12 • 1h 8s

Ep. 4: Flint, 2020 Farm Dog of the Year

What does it take to be Farm Bureau's Farm Dog of the Year? Flint, the Australian shepherd, knows that it takes loyalty, raw talent, drive, being at your best when the cows get out on Sunday morning, and owners smart enough to recognize your brilliance. Welcome to Farm Dog. Flint's Farm Bureau Dog of the Year video Lor A Australian Shepherds 2022 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year contest Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

June 21 • 48m 38s

Ep. 3: 93 working dog breeds for the farm, all in 1 book!

When it comes to farm dog breeds, Janet Vorwald Dohner literally wrote the book on the subject. She catalogued 93 breeds of guardians, herders, terriers and other canine working partners for the farm from all over the world, and she's here to share her knowledge with us. Welcome to Farm Dog. Jan Dohner's website (buy her books!): https://www.jandohner.com/ Jan Dohner's webinars: https://www.jandohner.com/webinars Food Animal Concerns Trust (sponsor of Jan's webinars): https://foodanimalconcernstrust.org/ Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go®. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

June 5 • 1h 11s

Ep. 2: McNab Dog, Colorado Mountain Dog, and Goat Grazing Business with harmOny Davies

Have you heard of the McNab Dog or the Colorado Mountain Dog? Probably not, they're pretty rare. But Harmony Davies works with both on a daily basis. In fact, in just five short years harmOny has been assisted by more working farm dogs - and a greater variety of farm dogs - than most of us will experience in a lifetime. Welcome to Farm Dog. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

May 11 • 57m 31s

Ep. 1: 25 farm dogs, 1200 sheep and goats, 1 rancher

Greg Christiansen is the owner of Grandview Livestock, a Kansas sheep and goat operation that utilizes dozens of livestock guardian dogs (LGD's) and a couple of herding dogs to provide a living for himself and his family. He is also the author of Raising Meat Goats in a Commercial Operation. In this first episode of Farm Dog we discuss LGD breeds that Greg has put to work on his farm (Anatolian Shepherd, Akbash, Komondor, and Great Pyrenees) and the different working styles of the breeds. Greg tells us about his history with "gathering dogs" (border collies, heelers, and Australian kelpies) and how to manage the tricky balance between the herding dogs and the LGD's who may view the herding dogs as the predators from which their sheep and goats need to be protected. We also discuss herding dog training and the logistics of taking care of so many dogs across several scattered pastures. Farm Dog is presented by Goats On The Go®. Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmdog/message

April 23 • 54m 1s