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In this episode, Jacque speaks with Randy Kidd, owner of Kidd’s Australian Shepherd, about the history of Australian Shepherd, and what defines a working dog. They also discuss Australian Shepherd genetics and how it is so important when choosing a dog.  Randy Kidd grew up around working dogs. As he got older and started working in livestock, he decided it was time to get his own dogs. In 1979, Randy Kidd got his first registered Australian Shepherd and still works them to this day. He is the owner of Kidd’s Australian Shepherd.  Randy tells stories about working dogs and what a good working dog looks like and what they can do. He talks about the kind of dogs he likes and shares the history of his lines. He gives great advice on choosing pups, and getting into breeding working dogs.  Randy’s company, Kidd’s Australian Shepherd, continues to keep strong Hangin Tree and Slash V bloodlines as the principal breeding in their Aussie dogs. They believe that a powerful dog can handle all types of stock.  Randy strives to breed Aussies that are physically correct and sound, mentally strong, and dogs that are very trainable and fun to be around. The Aussies at Kidd’s Australian Shepherd meet their expectations or we will not sell them to someone else. Their dogs come with a full health guarantee and are guaranteed to want to work.   Connect with Randy Kidd: Website: http://www.kiddsaustralianshepherds.com/ Connect with me, Jacqueline Tinker: Lessons, trained dogs, occasional puppies, clinics, and trials Phone number: 817-948-8825 www.stockdogtrainer.com www.intinctiveaussie.com

This is a very interesting episode about training with chain behavior and how explosion detection dogs! Jacque speaks with Élise Saint-Pierre, the owner of Dig It Dogs Canine Services and an explosive detection canine handler.  She started with training when she was in high school with her terrier mix. After she graduated high school, she went to British Columbia for 6 months to learn more about dog training. When she got back to Nova Scotia, she started boarding and private training.  For Élise, chain behavior training sessions are her favorite way to work with a dog because she can see their true intelligence. A chain behavior is a multiple set of behaviors that a dog must do all of them, in order, for the dog to get the reward.  Élise is also working with an explosion detection dog, a shepherd named Roberta. Élise keeps up on her training and works on a lot of nose work (scent detection) with her.  When training, she says it's easy to get stuck in the frame of “this dog is not understanding the training” but Élise realized she needed to take a step back and train them based on what works for them.  Élise focuses on shaping the behavior. She starts with a goal in mind, and rather than have them follow a treat, she teaches them the process. She likes letting the dog be creative so they can figure out the system, rather than just going through the systems. Élise has 2 “full-time” dogs with whom she focuses on obedience and agility training. Connect With Elise Saint-Pierre: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Élise.saintpierre.7 Dig It Dogs Canine Services: https://www.facebook.com/DigItDogsCanineServices Website: https://www.digitdogs.ca/   Connect with me, Jacqueline Tinker: Lessons, trained dogs, occasional puppies, clinics, and trials Phone number: 817-948-8825 www.stockdogtrainer.com www.intinctiveaussie.com www.workingaussiesource.com

In this episode, Jacque speaks with Aaron Steele, founder of Goats On The Go and host of the Farm Dog podcast.   This is a very interesting conversation about finding a working dog that works for you. When you are looking for a working cattle dog, it is very important to understand the dog’s genetics. Building a relationship with an outside breeder is important, especially if you want to know the dog’s background, training, and potential health issues.  It is important to know what dog you want for your lifestyle, and that is why podcasts like The Instinctive Australian Shepherd and Farm Dog are educating people about the breeds and what to expect from them.  They were just having fun at first and started off their farm as a hobby, but quickly became a business called Goats On The Go®. Now they have 35 affiliates, including one in Canada and Australia.  His son’s helped manage the growth, but as they grew up and moved out of the house, he felt the “growing pain” and decided it was time to get his first stock dog - so he decided to interview experts and that was the birth of his podcast, Farm Dog.  Goats On The Go, based in Ames, Iowa, is a targeted grazing company that uses goats to sustainably manage unwanted vegetation on customers' properties. They also produce the most sustainable meat on Earth for restaurants and consumers. Aaron’s organization is helping people to stop surrendering to the use of poisonous herbicides or CO2-spewing equipment and using goats instead.  Connect with Aaron and Goats On The Go®: Goats On The Go: https://www.goatsonthego.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goatsonthego/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goats-on-the-go/?viewAsMember=true Farm Dog podcast: https://www.goatsonthego.com/farm-dog-podcast   Connect with me, Jacqueline Tinker: Lessons, trained dogs, occasional puppies, clinics, and trials Phone number: 817-948-8825 www.stockdogtrainer.com www.intinctiveaussie.com

Title: Clinic Hopping with Kathi Schwengel In this episode, I chat with Kathi Schwengel, an author and Australian Shepherd enthusiast. There are so many similarities between our lives, this conversation is like speaking with an old friend.  We talk about how having Australian Shepherds is like having a Ferrari without breaks. These dogs are amazing, they have such inner knowing, but you need to put breaks on them! We also talk about what it is like living with Australian Shepherds, living on a farm, dealing with sheep, ducks, and other animals. Kathi was working with the versatility line of Aussies when she got her first sheep. She was trialing and training her dogs, but realized she was missing all the good stuff that happens when you do it “the right way”. When you don't focus on the main end goal, you get to experience all the little goals, which she found was way more fun for her. She knew she wanted to continue taking her dogs to competitions, but she needed a break. She had to take a step back to find more joy for not only herself but her dogs as well.  We discuss ‘clinic hopping’ and changing techniques. I suggest finding one mentor and mastering one method before finding another method to experiment with. Kathi is a fantasy author. Growing up, she spent a lot of time in the library with her librarian mother. Her newest book Bound In Shadow is available now on her website or on Amazon. Connect with me, Jacqueline Tinker: Lessons, trained dogs, occasional puppies, clinics, and trials Phone number: 817-948-8825 www.stockdogtrainer.com www.intinctiveaussie.com www.workingaussiesource.com www.australianshepherdnation.com   Connect with Kathi: Kathi’s Website: https://shadowdanceaussies.com/ Kathi’s Author Website: http://klschwengel.com/ Kathi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowdance_farm/ Kathi’s Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/K.L.-Schwengel/e/B00ALKNP42%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

This story is a nail biter. Trudy and her family escape the 2020 Wilhoit fire Oregon fire. She shares her story day by day and talks about how her Aussie, Jill rounded up the sheep and ducks.  Trudy talks about how the fire brought out the best and worst in people. She shares lessons learned and how she now prepares for potential disasters in the future. Thanks Trudy for sharing this amazing story.  Copyright 2021- The Instinctive Australian Shepherd Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar

Meet Sonja Galley, owner of Bindi, 2021 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year. Bindi saved Sonja's life on her family dairy when a rogue heifer charged Sonja and had her on the ground.   Bindi is Sonya's right hand on the dairy farm. This is not only a great story, which will leave you with a lump in your throat or tears in your eyes, it is a nice look into the life of an American farmer and her dog. Make sure you check out the video in the link below...It is very exciting.   Copyright 2021- The Instinctive Australian Shepherd Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar   Video of Bindi! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyG5vpFAB2c

This episode celebrates the resilience and intelligence of the Australian Shepherd. Jade is a young Aussie that is lost in Yellowstone following a serious accident.  Today I am interviewing Jade and her owners David Sowers and Laura Gillise as well as the author of the book, Bring Jade Home, Michelle Caffrey. The book is published by FarCountry Press.  This episode can be found on youtube at: https://youtu.be/hk645uL_aPo  Meet Jade and watch this great interview!  www.theinstinctiveaussie.com episode edited by: Dorien Vogelaar www.BringJadeHome.com Facebook Bring Jade Home (Jade’s fanpage) www.MichelleCaffrey.com Facebook Michelle Caffrey Author https://bringjadehome.blogspot.com/

Today we are talking about those naughty Aussie puppies and dogs! My guest, expert dog behaviorist and trainer, Sarah Dixon and I offer solutions to puppy behaviors and adult Aussie behaviors.   This is part 2 of our awesome conversation about puppy training and adult dog training. Topics of this conversation: -Crate training puppies (dos and don'ts) -Overprotective Aussie behavior -Relationship building behaviors -Dog sports for relationship building   Should you really get an Aussie in the first place? How to meet the Aussie's needs. Choosing the right breeder for your Australian Shepherd.   Check out Sarah Dixon's resources for aggression and fearful. http://odysseyanimalbehavior.com/   Want to share your Aussie stories on the podcast? Go to www.theinstinctiveaussie.com and click on the big orange button and share your best Aussie stories with us!   Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar 2021 Copyright 2021- The Instinctive Australian Shepherd www.theinstinctiveaussie.com

Today we are talking about those naughty Aussie puppies! My guest, expert dog behaviorist and trainer, Sarah Dixon and I offer solutions to puppy behaviors.  We discuss nipping/biting, chewing, jumping, reactivity and fear of loud noises! This is part 1 of of 2 of a great discussion. You can tell we are both extremely passionate about this topic and hope that you can learn something that helps you out! Want to share your Aussie stories on the podcast? Go to www.theinstinctiveaussie.com and click on the big orange button and share your best Aussie stories with us!  Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar 2021 Copyright 2021- The Instinctive Australian Shepherd www.theinstinctiveaussie.com

You thought the first episode was good? Part 2 of Around the Campfire with Larry and Glenda Teaff is even better! These two are such amazing story tellers. Re-join the conversation and learn about dog training and great dogs. Larry talks about how to judge power on a dog and what a dog has to do to be strong on cattle. Learn how to start dogs on cattle with a mature dog. Those of you who run under Larry as a judge should really listen to this. He shares what he wants to see in a trial dog as well as what is necessary to have in a ranch dog or ranch dog pair. These stories of amazing dogs and what they have taught us are inspiring and heartwarming. The philosopher in Larry pops out too! I love these two so much and this conversation will give you a hint about why! Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar 2020 Copyright 2020- The Instinctive Australian Shepherd www.theinstinctiveaussie.com      

Join me in a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Larry and Glenda Teaff. This episode reminds me of the post-trial campfires surrounded with friends and full of the dog stories where legends are made! Larry and Glenda are dear friends who were there when I first got started in the dog trialing many years ago. Larry is an ASCA stockdog judge and stockdog trainer. And Glenda is his partner in crime. The two of them carry tons of knowledge of the working dogs and lines in this breed. These stories are endearing and a special documentation of the working history of the Australian Shepherd.  This is a 2-part podcast!  Looking for a working Aussie? Check out the list of proven working breeders at https://workingaussiesource.com/listing-by-name/   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode! www.theinstinctiveaussie.com    Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar

Today's guest represents 3 generations of working Aussie breeding. Beth Crandall visits the show to talk about her family's line of working dogs. This episode is just jam packed with great working dog information, ranching talk and dog training.   This is one of those easy listening conversations about dogs that allows me to appreciate a working Aussie even more.   Looking for a working Aussie? Check out the list of proven working breeders at https://workingaussiesource.com/listing-by-name/   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode!    Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar   Links: Farm Bureau Dog of the Year! https://www.fb.org/land/fdoty  

Today I get to interview Rick Hardin. Rick has been influential in the working Aussie for many years. This is a great historical episode - especially those of you fellow pedigree nerds!   We have lots of pedigrees to share of the dogs Rick mentioned. I will list the time and pedigree below. Enjoy!   Looking for a working Aussie? Check out the list of proven working breeders at https://workingaussiesource.com/listing-by-name/   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode!    Edited by: Dorien Vogelaar Photo Credit:  Rambling Cowgirl

Ever wonder what a dog can do to help you out on your operation? No matter how large or how small your place is, your Aussie partner can help you get the job done!  Today’s episode is a very practical episode. It’s just me and my mic, surrounded by my best ranch hands, talking ranch and farm dogs! I am sharing the 6 chores my dogs do around the ranch on a regular basis, plus one thing they do naturally that makes the ranch life better!  Introduction [00:30] Working Aussie Source www.workingaussiesource.com [00:   ] The value of a working dog on a farm or ranch [09:20] Chore #1 Holding Stock off feed [16:37] Chore #2 Holding Gates  [18:18] I mention Susan Boyd interview I did in Episode 7 https://theinstinctiveaussie.com/%237%3A-ranching-high-desert [20:14] Chore #3 Moving Stock around the place [29:40] Chore #4 Loading Trailers [32:57] Chore #5 Gentling Livestock / Dog Breaking  [40:55] Chore #6 Working Cattle and Sheep [46:00] Bonus Task- Protection & Loyalty - Protection and Loyalty [57:00]- How to Find a  Working Aussie  Looking for a working Aussie? Check out the list of proven working breeders at https://workingaussiesource.com/listing-by-name/ Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an episode!  Produced and edited by Jacqueline Tinker

This episode is all about the athlete Australian Shepherd. I get to interview ultra runner, Michelle Coleman. Michelle Coleman is a true southern girl, hailing from West Tennessee, but has happily settled in the beautiful Flint Hills of North East Kansas. Michelle fell in love with trails and trail racing because it was kinder to her body, and most trail race directors allow her Australian Shepherd running partner, Stella, to accompany her. She especially enjoys hitting up the trails around Clinton Lake or Wyco in Kansas City, with Stella out in front and leading the way. Michelle puts into action her belief that runners should not limit themselves to just training with their four-legged running partner, but should also race with them as well, because it’s loads of fun! Michelle divides her work time between basic cancer research at Kansas State University, and being office manager for her husband’s business, Coleman Electric. Along with her wonderfully supportive husband, Tony, and their active, red-headed seven-year-old son, Andrew, Michelle shares her life with three red Australian Shepherds – Stella, Deuce, and Boom. In her spare time she coaches Girls on the Run, and Andrew’s baseball, soccer, and track teams. Michelle enjoys sharing her experiences running and racing with her Aussies at her blog, “Running with Reds. IntroductionRunning with your Aussie Managing behaviors in a high drive dog [18:00] "The Snake" Race [19:00] Training Your Dog Trail behaviors and commands [22:00] Equipment [24:15] Canicross [27:30] Dog Friendly Racing [31:00] Girls on the Run [34:00] Injuries [38:00] Overweight dogs [42:10] Diet and Nutrition for K9 Athletes [47:10] Selecting the healthiest dog and best breeders [50:30] Resources: https://www.hurtta.com/global_en/ https://www.cleanrun.com/ https://howlingdogalaska.com/ https://canicrossusa.org/ Join our conversation and give us feedback on Facebook and join The Instinctive Australian Shepherd private group. Our website is www.TheInstinctiveAussie.com  This episode was edited by Dorien Vogelaar. Much appreciation to her for her efforts to help me stay on track!  

This episode is packed full of nosey topics like tracking, search and rescue, skijoring and more....This is a very interesting episode if you are thinking about starting in the sport of tracking or in search and rescue!  Christine Tait is my guest this episode. She does tracking, nosework, barn hunt and search and rescue and skies with her Aussies in Alaska! We discuss all things tracking and search and rescue!  Tantalize your inner zombie with our gross conversations about human remains and body farms!  Introduction Tracking: 11:45 Certifications Testing Training Titles and courses 22:15  How to get certified 23:30 Training 26:00 Search and Rescue 27:30 HRD training 28:30 Search and Rescue Commitment  29:30 HRD zombies and body farms 33:30 Differentiating between sports 40:30 Confusing the dogs 42:00 Certification for Search and Rescue 44:45 Training and Callouts 48:00 Book I mentioned: Hero Dogs ASCA Tracking rules: https://www.asca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/trackingrules.pdf AKC Tracking information: https://www.akc.org/sports/tracking/ Clinicians I mention in this episode: Dick Staal- https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/ Vincent Ramirez

This episode is super fun. Tanya Wheeler is an ASCA, AKC, AHBA and CKC stockdog judge with many years of trialing, judging and training experience. We talk about everything from Tanya's moose rearing experience to the controversies in the trialing arena. I appreciate Tanya's intelligence and understanding of the breed and the issues the breed faces in trialing and working worlds. Tanya has recently released an online herding program. Check it out at www.thetalkingdog.ca Join our conversation and give us feedback on Facebook and join The Instinctive Australian Shepherd private group. This episode was edited by Dorien Vogelaar. Much appreciation to her for her efforts to help me stay on track!

Today I get to interview author Sheila Pierson who incorporates an Australian Shepherd, Jax. She took a real event that happened in her hometown and following her inspiration and muse to create an exciting adventure with an Australian Shepherd. This is a bit of a different podcast...you creatives will enjoy it!  I am sorry we don't have much Aussie stuff in this podcast. I indulged my creative side and the writer in me couldn't help it! I had to talk writing.  Download Endangered in the Ozarks today.  1:00 Learning about Sheila and her dogs 17:30: About writing that first book 19:15: Transition from Leadership books to Fiction writing 23:00 Book Overview- Aussie Jax is a main character 28:00 The 80s...yep we even talk about the 80s 30:00 Review of the characters and book launches   Check out Sheila's book and her website.  www.theozarkpost.com Check out her Facebook page The Ozark Post Check out other podcast epidsodes at www.theinstinctiveaussie.com  

This episode is packed with stuff for you and your dog. I have the pleasure of interviewing Billie Richardson, who with her dog Dan, won the 2018 Calgary Stampede Stockdog Trial, making them the first Aussie team in history to be crowned the winners at the Stampede! Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npi79Z6CoLQ Billie shares her lovely heart with us and reveals a passion she has for improving the mindset of handlers and trainers everywhere. I met Billie at a stockdog clinic she presented and fell in love with her attitude and "Never Say Die" spirit.   We talk everything from trialing to dealing with pressure! It's all about dogs' minds and human minds!  Check out this inspiring podcast and go out and "Train Harder" Here are our promised reading lists. These are the books and audios that impact our lives.  Billie's Mindset Reading List: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Anything from Tim Ferriss Mindfulness Meditation by John Kabbot-Zin Nine Secrets of Perfect Horsemanship by Don Blazer Jacque's Mindset Reading List: Anything by Jim Rohn (he has books and audio recordings) Being in Balance by Wayne Dyer (I have this in Audible and listen over and over) Anything he writes is amazing The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - Best book ever!  Check us out at www.theinstinctiveaussie.com or in our Facebook private group called "The Instinctive Australian Shepherd"

Today we are talking to Steve Gannon - frisbee competitor! Steve competes in disc events with his three Aussies, reaching World Competition Success.  Join us for an engaging chat. Learn about the sport and how to get started training your Aussie to be a frisbee champ! www.theinstinctiveaussie.com