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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

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All Episodes

01:00:51

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

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2022/11/09

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

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01:14:41

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

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2022/10/26

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 usknow at FarmDogPodcast.com. The Guardian Way blog:

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01:02:25

Ep. 36: Stockdog-man-ship

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2022/10/12

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

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00:45:00

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

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2022/09/28

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 usknow at

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01:05:36

Ep. 34: More Border Collies are the only prescription

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2022/09/14

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

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00:45:55

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

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2022/09/01

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 usknow

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00:42:43

Ep. 32: I got a stockdog!

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2022/08/16

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 usknow at

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01:04:04

Ep. 31: The most valuable farm dog?

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2022/08/03

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 usknow at

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00:57:33

Ep. 30: How wolves can double your lamb crop

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2022/07/21

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

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01:15:39

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

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2022/07/06

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,

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00:56:20

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

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2022/06/14

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

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01:01:40

Ep. 27: Talkin' tree dogs

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2022/06/02

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 usknow at

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01:02:21

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

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2022/05/18

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,

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00:48:32

Ep. 25: The Karakachan - challenging assumptions...

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2022/05/04

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 usknow at

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00:58:12

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

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2022/04/21

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

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00:57:57

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

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2022/04/07

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

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01:03:28

Ep. 22: The Sarplaninac - globe trotting LGD that's...

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2022/03/24

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

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00:12:44

Ep. 21: Network effects of stockdogs

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2022/03/10

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

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00:54:32

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

Farm Dog ·

2022/02/15

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

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01:00:56

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

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2022/02/02

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

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