81 episodes

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.

Farm Dog Aaron Steele

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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.

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

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

    Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference



    Topics discussed:


    Conservation dog work compared to upland hunting
    Dog miles vs. handler miles
    Good careers for not-so-good pets
    How many scents can a conservation dog learn and remember?
    Training different search techniques for different species
    Stay there, bear
    Dog/handler relationships
    Dogs over data



    New York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: ⁠https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program⁠



    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/⁠



    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc⁠



    K9 Conservationists: https://k9conservationists.org/



    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.


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

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

    Arden Blumenthal, Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference



    Topics discussed:


    What is a conservation dog?
    What is an invasive species?
    Can any breed be a conservation dog?
    Prerequisites for successful conservation dogs
    The stages of dog detection
    Preferred techniques and styles



    New York - New Jersey Trail Conference website: https://www.nynjtc.org/content/conservation-dog-program



    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynjtc_conservationdogs/



    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc



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



    Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.


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

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

    Billie Richardson, YKnott Ranch, Alberta, CA



    Topics discussed:


    Developing feel in a stockdog
    Assessing new dogs
    Expanding working space and herd size
    Dogs learning from other dogs
    Developing a utilitarian ranch dog
    The appeal of free moving loose-eyed dogs
    Australian Shepherds and goats
    Resurrecting other herding breeds



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



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

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

    Billie Richardson, YKnott Ranch, Alberta, CA



    Topics discussed:


    Breed discrimination
    Why are Australian Shepherds worth it?
    The objectivity of dog work
    Benefits of training a variety of dog types
    Availability of dog talent vs. availability of mentorship and opportunity



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



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

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

    Jeff Christiansen, Dog Training Online: ⁠https://dogtrainingonline.com/⁠



    Topics discussed:


    Putting less common working breeds in training videos
    Using training videos to get over the intimidation of in-person training
    Benefits of showing pro trainers and their dogs making mistakes
    Dogs having "off days"
    Stock differences from region to region
    Benefits of crossover learning with other working dog segments





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



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

    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.






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    • 30 min

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