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Farm Dog

Aaron Steele
Livestock Guardian Dogs
Border Collies
Dog Training
Herding Dogs
Working Dogs
Goats
Border Collie
Stock Dog Training
Ranching
Australian Shepherd
Goats On the Go
Cattle Ranching
Livestock Management
Australian Shepherds
Idaho Shag
Boykin Spaniel
Sheep Farming
Stockdog Team
Dog Breeding
Training Techniques

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 guardia... more

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Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions,... more

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 me... more

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Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments,... more

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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.c... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Costanzo
Livestock Guardian Dog researcher; Texas A&M AgriLife and Prairie View A&M
Texas A&M AgriLife; Prairie View A&M
Episode: Ep. 150: Virtual LGD containment comes of age (Bill Costanzo)
John Campbell
Operator of Ewe Graze, LLC; vegetation management using sheep on solar sites
Ewe Graze, LLC
Episode: Ep. 146: The best stockdogs under the sun (John Campbell)
Catie Maclennan-Dobson
Owner of High Country Shepherding
High Country Shepherding (Alberta, Canada)
Episode: Ep. 145: Adventure shepherding with stockdogs and LGDs (Catie Maclennan-Dobson)
Hanna Bernhardt
Hanna Bernhardt of Finlayson, Minnesota and Medicine Creek Farm
Medicine Creek Farm
Episode: Ep. 144: Farming with guests, sheep, wolves, and dogs (Hannah Bernhardt)
Tyler Sladen
Owner of Southwest Wildlife Pros; photographer and freelance writer
Southwest Wildlife Pros
Episode: Ep. 143: Farm dogs on safari (Tyler Sladen)
Jared Epp
Stockdog trainer, prescriber grazing programs, workshop facilitator
Jared Epp Stockdogs
Episode: Ep. 142: Stockdog foundations (Jared Epp)
George Ford
Owner-operator of a UK pasture-based farm, guardian-dog keeper
Nempnett Pastures (Nempnett Thrubwell, United Kingdom)
Episode: Ep. 141: Pastured poultry protection (George Ford)
Louanne Twa
Stock dog trainer and owner of Phantom Ridge Ranch
Phantom Ridge Ranch
Episode: Ep. 140: Lights, camera, stockdog! (Louanne Twa)
Harry Frederick
Owner of Winding Creek Farms in Kentucky, expert in integrating Border Collies in sheep farming
Winding Creek Farms
Episode: Ep. 136: Border Collies in a regenerative grazing system. (Harry Frederick - rebroadcast)

Hosts

Aaron Steele
Host of Farm Dog, focuses on working farm dogs, training, and on-farm practices.
George Ford
Owner-operator of a UK pasture-based farm, guardian-dog keeper.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Good Job!

    I love the verity in this show! He covers a wide range of topics around dogs on the farm and their jobs. His questions are almost always in sync with my thoughts as I’m listening. Very well done podcast. I am excited to listen to future topics. Thank you for the hard work you put into this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trashpanda119
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great podcast. Aaron is a good host and does well at getting valuable info from his guests. Really enjoy it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Much
    Canada2 years ago
  • Farm Dog

    I love this podcast and the focus on working farm dogs, such as livestock guardian dogs (LGD’s) and herding/stock dogs. I’ve learned so much and I find the podcasts most interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drover’s Way Farm
    Canada2 years ago
  • I am so enjoying your podcast!!! What a wealth of information!

    Danelle fenley

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danellef
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing show!!

    I just stumbled upon this show and I am thoroughly enjoying it! It’s very helpful and informative. I would absolutely love for him to do a episode on Shetland sheepdogs! (if they haven’t already as I am currently searching)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grace heart 1234
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth on LGDs, stockdogs, and humane training approaches.
The host shares practical updates and deep-dive topics that are useful for on-farm dog work.
Guests are diverse and bring hands-on expertise across breeds and farming contexts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 150: Virtual LGD containment comes of age (Bill Costanzo)
Q: What potential benefits do AI-enabled virtual fencing collars bring to guardian dog management?
AI-enabled collars offer data-driven containment, health tracking, and automated corrections, potentially reducing labor and increasing precision in when to warn or correct dogs, especially in large-scale operations.
Ep. 150: Virtual LGD containment comes of age (Bill Costanzo)
Q: What differences are observed between single-bonded and pair-bonded dogs in terms of roaming and bonding?
Single-bonded dogs with hot wire tend to roam the least, followed by paired dogs with hot wire; the order shifts when hot wire is removed, with mixed results based on other factors like age and social exposure.
Ep. 150: Virtual LGD containment comes of age (Bill Costanzo)
Q: Is the hot wire bonding pen approach effective at reducing roaming across rounds and species?
Yes, consistently the hot wire bonding pen approach reduces roaming and helps dogs stay with the herd, especially when combined with socialization and early exposure to calves; singles tend to roam less than pairs.
Ep. 146: The best stockdogs under the sun (John Campbell)
Q: What are the key challenges with using guard dogs on solar sites?
Guard dogs must protect the flock without scaring or obstructing solar technicians, and finding dogs with the right balance of protectiveness and people-safety is critical; poorly chosen dogs can be a safety risk and hinder site operations.
Ep. 146: The best stockdogs under the sun (John Campbell)
Q: Why not just mow, spray, or cover the site with gravel instead of using sheep?
Mowing and spraying are options, but grazing with sheep offers a very low-impact, environmentally friendly way to manage vegetation; it avoids erosion issues and keeps the site productive by maintaining vegetation control while supporting protein production.

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A practical, hands-on show focused on working farm dogs, blending training methods, breed insights, and real-world farming experiences. Episodes frequently explore livestock guardian dogs and stockdogs, with occasional forays into terriers, herding dogs, and dogs used in film work. Listeners gain actionable guidance on training, dog handling, predator deterrence, and on-farm workflows, often illustrated through host updates, case studies, and guest expertise. Noteworthy angles include community-building around stockdog education, cross-breed versatility, and the use of dogs to improve farm welfare and productivity across diverse rural settings.

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1. Bill Costanzo
2. John Campbell
3. Catie Maclennan-Dobson
4. Hanna Bernhardt
5. Tyler Sladen
6. Jared Epp
7. George Ford
8. Louanne Twa

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