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,&nbsp;Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us&nbsp;know at <a href="https://goatsonthego.com/FarmDog" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GoatsOnTheGo.com/FarmDog</a>.
 
Julie Grenfell (and Dave Imas, Catbird Stockdogs): <a href="https://www.catbirdstockdogs.com/">https://www.catbirdstockdogs.com/</a>
 
United States Border Collie Handlers Association (USBCHA): <a href="https://usbcha.com/">https://usbcha.com/</a>
 
USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals: <a href="https://www.sheepdogfinals.org/">https://www.sheepdogfinals.org/</a>
 
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Ep. 27: Talkin' tree dogs

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.