Farm Dog
By: Aaron Steele
Language: en
Categories: Kids, Family, Pets, Animals
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.
Episodes
Ep. 138: Breeds for farmstead security
Jan 07, 2026Farm 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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatsForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:38:29Ep. 137: 2025's most popular episode! Making cattledogs with goats (RH Whitten - rebroadcast)
Dec 24, 2025RH Whitten, Cluck Ranch, Mountain View, Missouri
Website: https://cluckranch.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100064717420841
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatsForGood.com.
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Duration: 01:01:21Ep. 136: Border Collies in a regenerative grazing system. (Harry Frederick - rebroadcast)
Dec 03, 2025Harry Frederick of Winding Creek Farms, Tompkinsville, Kentucky
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatsForGood.com.
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Duration: 01:25:09
Ep. 135: Cow dogs with "sheepy-ness" (Nicholas Mason)
Nov 19, 2025Nicholas Mason, Single Malt Stockdogs, central Oregon
Website: https://singlemaltstockdogs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singlemaltstockdogs/
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:55:27Ep: 134: Protecting the public's flock (Justin Vincett - rebroadcast)
Nov 07, 2025Justin 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 downtimeSelecting and equipping employees with working dogsOne-upmanship with stockdogsAssigning dogs to the right people for the right placesBreeds vs. performance, and the Idaho ShagLocal and regional working dog communitiesPutting dogs in the work environments that suit themUSDA's RSPER/USSES website: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/dubois-id/range-sheep-production-efficiency-research/
Ep. 133: Stockdog goes to college (Leighlynn Towne)
Oct 08, 2025Leighlynn Towne, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, Curtis, Nebraska
Website: https://ncta.unl.edu/stock-dog-team/
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 01:07:01Ep. 132: The McNab Shepherd revisited (Ron Prentice)
Sep 18, 2025Ron Prentice, Rockin' KR McNabs, Klamath Falls, OR
Website: https://mcnabshepherd.com/rons-story/
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:49:29Ep. 131: Why looks may matter in stockdogs (Robin Brown)
Sep 03, 2025Robin Brown, Broken Circle Stockdogs, Indian Valley, Idaho
Website: https://www.brokencirclestockdogs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokencirclebordercollies/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brokencirclestockdogs
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForG
Duration: 00:59:52Ep. 130: The most valuable farm dog? (Gareth Ronowden - rebroadcast)
Aug 22, 2025Gareth Ronowden, Limestone Hills, New Zealand
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
Limestone Hills (Gareth Renowden's farm website): https://limestonehills.co.nz
Limestone Hills (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/limestonehillsnz...
Duration: 01:05:17Ep. 129: OMG! Surprised by LGD DNA.
Aug 06, 2025Surprising DNA test results for Aaron Steele's livestock guardian dogs, and next steps toward Colorado Mountain Dog registration.
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.
Embark: https://embarkvet.com/
Colorado Mountain Dog Registry: https://coloradomountaindogs.com/
CMDR Colorado Mountain Dogs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008687669144125
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Duration: 00:34:03Ep. 128: Training cattle and stockdogs in the high desert (Katie Starr)
Jul 23, 2025Katie Starr, Starr Stockdogs, Paulina, OR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Starr-Stock-dogs/100057617072326/
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:53:10Ep. 127: "Special K" - Komondor and Karakachan in perspective (Cherrie Nolden)
Jul 09, 2025Cherrie Nolden, Wonder Acres Farm, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Website: https://www.wonderacresfarm.com/
Social: @cherrienolden
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:54:45Ep. 126: LGDs on the homestead (Marlena Balvin)
Jun 19, 2025Marlena Balvin, Tattie's Ranch, Sholo, Arizona
Website: https://tattiesranch.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077112919303
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 01:03:03Ep. 125: Making cattledogs with goats (RH Whitten)
Jun 04, 2025RH Whitten, Cluck Ranch, Mountain View, Missouri
Website: https://cluckranch.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100064717420841
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 01:01:21Ep. 124: The Komondor: top notch LGD disguised as a mop (Julianna Williamson)
May 21, 2025Julianna Williamson, Starrstead Ranch, Starr, South Carolina
@starrsteadranch on social media.
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, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:59:26Ep. 123: "My mind is always on trialing..." (Alicia Lund)
May 07, 2025Alicia Lund, Magnolia Ridge Farm, Vonore, Tennessee
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.
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:55:12Ep. 122: Teenage trialer to collie clinician (Derek Fisher)
Apr 17, 2025Derek Fisher, Fisher Stockdogs/Goodwin Kennels
https://www.facebook.com/goodwinkennels/
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.
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 01:17:31Ep. 121: On the right track with a versatile Border Collie (Trina Earl)
Apr 02, 2025Trina Earl, Doniphan County Pet Rescue and DT Canine Deer Tracking
Doniphan County (KS) Pet Rescue: https://www.facebook.com/DPCountyPetRescue/ (913) 370-3297
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.
Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:47:24Ep. 120: Speaking the LGD language (Cindy Benson)
Mar 20, 2025Farm 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/
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Duration: 00:39:52Ep. 119: Defining the work of livestock guardian dogs (Cindy Benson)
Mar 13, 2025Farm 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/
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Duration: 00:34:46Ep. 118: The Airedale Terrier is all purpose, and all that (Priscilla Mumea and Dianne Maxwell)
Feb 27, 2025Priscilla Mumea and Diane Maxwell, Hunting Working Airedales, Inc.
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.
Hunting Working Airedales, Inc.: https://www.huntingworkingairedales.com/
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Duration: 00:55:30Ep. 117: Thousands of sheep, countless buzzards, and dozens of guardian dogs (Austin Troyer - rebroadcast)
Feb 20, 2025Austin Troyer, Crossroads Land & Livestock
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/
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Duration: 01:05:10Ep. 116: Real work, and sheep dogs vs. cow dogs (Haley Hunewill - rebroadcast)
Feb 13, 2025For 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 toFarm Dog.
Farm Dog is presented byGoats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at FarmDogPodcast.com.
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Duration: 01:07:48Ep. 115: Dog food is more than just calories with a price tag (John Howard - rebroadcast)
Feb 05, 2025Back 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.
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Ep. 114: Kicking off the Livestock Guardian Dog Vocab Project
Jan 30, 2025Farm 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 audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at GoatsForGood.com.
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Duration: 00:13:26Ep. 113: Talking German Shepherds with a German shepherd (Ulf Kintzel - rebroadcast)
Jan 21, 2025Ulf 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/
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Duration: 01:09:27Ep. 112: The Boykin Spaniel - retreiver and farm buddy (Michael Barnes)
Jan 16, 2025Michael 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/
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Duration: 00:38:24Ep. 111: Waterfowl hunting with dogs 101 (Michael Barnes)
Jan 09, 2025Michael 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/
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Duration: 00:29:56Ep. 110: 2024's most popular episode! (Juan Reyes - rebroadcast)
Jan 02, 2025Buy 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/
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Duration: 00:53:28Ep. 109: Slow is fast at the stockdog trial and on the farm (Lincoln Rogers - rebroadcast)
Dec 26, 2024Get 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...
Duration: 01:03:10Ep. 108: Goats for Good
Dec 19, 2024New 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.
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Duration: 00:20:55Ep. 107: The making of the Colorado Mountain Dog (Wendy Francisco)
Dec 10, 2024Wendy 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
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Duration: 00:40:07Ep. 106: Is the Colorado Mountain Dog too good to be true? (Wendy Francisco)
Dec 03, 2024Wendy 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/
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Duration: 00:37:43Ep. 105: Picking the LGD pup that's right for you (Cherrie Nolden - rebroadcast)
Nov 26, 2024Cherrie 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
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Duration: 01:15:39Ep. 104: Border Collies for bird hunting (Garhart Stephenson)
Nov 19, 2024Garhart 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/
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Duration: 01:07:44Ep. 103: Dogs for upland hunting 101 (Jennifer Wapinski - rebroadcast)
Nov 12, 2024Jennifer 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/
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Duration: 01:06:55Ep. 102: What's an LGD worth? (Bill Costanzo)
Nov 05, 2024Bill 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/
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Duration: 00:46:24Ep. 101: LGD bonding and high tech containment (Bill Costanzo)
Oct 29, 2024Bill 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/
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Ep. 100: Up, up and away with Border Collies (Rebecca Gibson - Rebroadcast)
Oct 22, 2024Rebecca 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
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Duration: 01:01:19Ep. 99: Listener feedback and Ruby update
Oct 16, 2024Farm 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.
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Duration: 00:34:47Ep 98: Double your lamb crop with wolves (Janet McNally - Rebroadcast)
Oct 08, 2024Janet 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.
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Duration: 00:58:25Ep. 97: Getting the job done ugly with stockdogs (Jacqueline Tinker)
Oct 01, 2024Jacqueline 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.
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Duration: 00:27:31Ep. 96: Selecting and dog-breaking stock for training (Jacqueline Tinker)
Sep 24, 2024Jacqueline 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.
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Duration: 00:35:13Ep. 95: A new Border Collie pup, and a few LGD victories
Sep 17, 2024Update 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
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Duration: 00:37:18Ep. 94: High plains Hangin' Tree Cowdogs (David Dagley - rebroadcast)
Sep 10, 2024David 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
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Duration: 01:10:05Ep. 93: PHARM Dog is the prescription for farmers with disabilities (Jackie Allenbrand)
Sep 04, 2024Jackie 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.
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Duration: 00:59:51Ep. 92: Homesteading with Aussies, part 2 (Jordyn Kelly)
Aug 27, 2024Jordyn 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.
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Duration: 00:31:18Ep. 91: E-collars for gun dogs, why not stockdogs? (Nick Adair)
Aug 20, 2024Nick 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 huntingGDIY podcast and website: https://www.gundogityourself.com/
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Duration: 01:00:27Ep. 90: High stakes stockdog work (Jared Epp - Rebroadcast)
Aug 13, 2024Have 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.
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Duration: 01:08:26Ep. 89: Asking a lot from Aussies on the homestead (Jordyn Kelly)
Aug 06, 2024Jordyn 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...
Duration: 00:34:47Ep. 88: Work makes border collies (Harry Frederick)
Jul 30, 2024Harry 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 peopleWinding 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.
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Duration: 00:45:58Ep. 87: Dog it Yourself (Nick Adair)
Jul 23, 2024Nick 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 controlGDIY podcast and website: https://www.gundogityourself.com/
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Duration: 00:37:56Ep. 86: Border collies in a regenerative grazing system (Harry Frederick)
Jul 16, 2024Harry 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 seasonWinding 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.
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Duration: 00:37:59Ep. 85: Protecting the public's flock at USSES (Justin Vincett)
Jul 09, 2024Justin 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 dogsUSDA'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.
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Duration: 00:36:29Ep. 84: Farm Dogs of the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (Justin Vincett)
Jul 02, 2024Justin 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 themUSDA's RSPER/USSES website: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/dubois-id/range-sheep-production-efficiency-research/
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Duration: 00:36:51Ep. 83: For English Shepherds, versatility is a specialty (Mary Peaslee and Carla Green)
Jun 25, 2024Mary 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 ShepherdEnglish Shepherd Breed Conservancy: https://esconservancy.org/
Shepherd's Way English Shepherds: https://englishshepherds.net/
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Duration: 00:38:20Ep. 82: What's holding back the English Shepherd? (Mary Peaslee and Carla Green)
Jun 18, 2024Mary 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 ShepherdsShepherd's Way English Shepherds: https://englishshepherds.net/
Sweet Home Farms: https://sweethomefarms.net
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Duration: 00:37:04Ep. 81: A day in the life of a conservation dog handler (Arden Blumenthal)
Jun 11, 2024Arden 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 dataNew York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/
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Duration: 00:36:42Ep. 80: Intro to conservation dogs (Arden Blumenthal)
Jun 04, 2024Arden 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 stylesNew 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
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Duration: 00:31:39Ep. 79: Rooting for the under(stock)dog (Billie Richardson)
May 28, 2024Billie 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 breedsFarm 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.
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Duration: 00:36:41Ep. 78: Why not the Australian Shepherd? (Billie Richardson)
May 21, 2024Billie 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 opportunityFarm 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.
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Duration: 00:32:23Ep. 77: Getting real with stockdog training (Jeff Christiansen)
May 14, 2024Jeff 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 segmentsFarm 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.
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Duration: 00:31:54Ep. 76: The best trainers in the world at your fingertips (Jeff Christiansen)
May 07, 2024Jeff 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 technologyFarm 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.
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Duration: 00:30:59Ep. 75: Picking puppies with purpose (Haley Hunewill)
May 01, 2024Haley 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.
Ep. 74: Real work, and sheep dogs vs. cattle dogs (Haley Hunewill)
Apr 23, 2024For 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.
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Duration: 00:36:21Ep. 73: Stockdogs and startups (Ross Turner)
Apr 16, 2024You 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/ T...
Duration: 00:43:49Ep. 72: Can all breeds be stockdogs? (Terry Parrish)
Apr 02, 2024Have 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/
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Duration: 00:59:25Ep. 71: LGD training is not remotely impossible (Cindy Benson)
Mar 19, 2024Imagine 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.
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Duration: 01:03:45Ep. 70: Bonus! The Dogs that Made Australia, Part 2 (Guy Hull)
Mar 06, 2024Australia 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.
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Duration: 00:47:33Ep. 69: The Dogs that Made Australia, part 1 (Guy Hull)
Feb 27, 2024Some 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 F...
Duration: 00:41:47Ep. 68: Border Collies at the tip of the iceberg (Juan Reyes)
Feb 12, 2024If 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 FarmDo...
Duration: 00:51:56Ep. 67: Dog power vs. grizzly power - Blackleaf Guardians (rebroadcast)
Jan 24, 2024When 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.
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Ep. 66: Talking German Shepherds with a German shepherd (Ulf Kintzel)
Dec 26, 2023Most 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.
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Duration: 01:08:15Ep. 65: These are the Days of our Farm Dog Lives
Dec 11, 2023It’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.
Ep. 64 DIY stockdogs (David Neason)
Dec 11, 2023We’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.
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Duration: 01:05:00Ep. 63: The Idaho Shag, mystery stockdog (Seth Simpson)
Nov 27, 2023Suppose 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.
Ep. 64: DIY Stockdogs (David Neason )
Nov 27, 2023We’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.
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Duration: 01:05:00Ep. 62: The Australian Cattle Dog is not for everyone (rebroadcast)
Oct 16, 2023The 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.
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Duration: 00:50:28Ep. 61: Bonus Episode with Bill Costanzo on LGD's
Oct 01, 2023Oftentimes 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 FarmDogPo...
Duration: 00:40:19Ep. 60: You can raise a successful LGD. The research says so. (Bill Costanzo)
Sep 25, 2023What 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.
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Duration: 00:52:36Ep. 60: You can raise a successful LGD. The research says so. (Bill Costanzo)
Sep 24, 2023What 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.
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Duration: 00:54:57Ep. 59: Dogs for upland bird hunting 101 (Jennifer Wapenski)
Sep 10, 2023You 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.
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Duration: 01:06:55Ep. 58: Fuel for working the night shift (Josh Michaelis)
Aug 23, 2023If 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.
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Duration: 01:02:18Ep. 57: High stakes stockdog work (Jared Epp)
Aug 10, 2023Have 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...
Duration: 01:08:12Ep. 56: How will virtual fencing change your dog's job?
Jul 27, 2023Isn’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.
Ep. 55: Yes, livestock guardian dogs can be trained (Cindy Benson)
Jul 13, 2023Livestock 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.
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Duration: 01:02:25Ep. 54: Highs and lows on the Steele Farm
Jun 30, 2023Philospher, 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.
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Duration: 00:48:47Ep. 53: English Shepherd, mall cop of farm dogs (Morgan Beckwith)
Jun 15, 2023It 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
Ep. 52: The quest for the all-purpose farm dog
May 29, 2023If 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.
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Duration: 00:58:24Ep. 51: Dog food is more than just calories with a price tag (John Howard)
May 13, 2023Back 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.
Ep. 50: Slow is fast at the trial and on the farm (Lincoln Rogers)
Apr 30, 2023In 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.
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Ep. 49: Confessions of a stockdog skeptic
Apr 17, 2023As 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.
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Duration: 01:06:53Ep. 48: Your dog can talk. Can you listen?
Mar 30, 2023Renowned 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.
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Duration: 01:28:37Ep. 47: Training for the shed (it's not what you think)
Mar 14, 2023There 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.
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Duration: 01:15:37Ep. 46: Dog food sponsorship? Fat chance.
Mar 06, 2023In 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.
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Duration: 00:34:03Ep. 46: Dog food sponsorship? Fat chance.
Mar 03, 2023In 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.
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Duration: 00:34:03Ep. 45: High plains Hangin' Tree Cow Dogs
Feb 16, 2023Yes, 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. Duration: 01:11:33
Ep. 44: Countless buzzards, thousands of lambs, and dozens of farm dogs
Feb 01, 2023How 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.
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Duration: 01:04:57Ep. 43: Sweets the Kelpie update, plus other news
Jan 19, 2023Sweets 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.
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Ep. 42: Are livestock guardian dogs worth it?
Jan 04, 2023Most 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.
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