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This episode sees us joined by Tony Overton from Gwydir Kelpies. Tony discusses, stock handling, breeding, training, trialing and so much more.
This episode we discuss CA, with Dr Kao from Dog Breeding Science. Dr Kao chats about how and why to test for it, how it works as well as how to minimise the risks of breeding affect dogs and what it means if you do.
This episode we join Matt Johnson from Pandara Kelpie Stud in Tasmania. Matt discusses how the industry has changed ver the years, what he likes and has tried with genetics and also touches on his time breeding and training sniffer dogs.
Jeremy Grills from Eaglehawk Angus & Working Dogs to chat about his experiences training, working and selling dogs.
This episode saw Laura sit down with guest host Mick Hudson to have a chat with old time legend, Tim Austin. Tim is the long time and well known Kelpie breeder from Elfinvale Kelpie Stud.
This fortnight saw John Halsted from Halsteds Kelpies sit down for a chat about his life and where he has worked, how he got into working dogs, how he uses them day to day as well as touching on some breeding
This episode see Nathan Carr from Tanderra Working Dogs discuss his experiences with dogs, breeding, training and trialing.
Whilst at the Commonwealth Championship in Port Fairy Paul Darmody and Laura sat with Pip Hudson for short while. Listen and enjoy
Welcome back for 2024! First up episode back saw Stefan Cross from Echo Park Working Dogs in South Australia sit down for a chat.
For the last episode of the year, we were joined by Tom Joyce who was part of the recent Australian Test Team for the Wayleggo Cup. Tom discusses how he go into workings, what he likes in his dogs and so much more.
This episode we are joined by Tom Austin from Elfinvale Stud Kelpies. Tom is second generation of the stud and discusses the history of the stud, breeding and training.
This episode is with Richard & Ali Davies from Celtic Kelpies and Livestock Services. We discuss their backgrounds, how they got into working dogs, their experiences working in sheds and managing properties aswell as why they have the dogs they have and touch on yard, 3 sheep and utility trialing.
Episode #100 saw Tony Jackson from Jacksons Working Dogs and the current Queensland Working Sheepdog Association. Tony discusses his background in working dogs, the agricultural sector and trialing.
This fortnight saw Dimitris from 5th Quadrant Dogsports Club join us to discuss his training and similarities between it and stock/working dogs.
This fortnight saw Nathalie Grimmer from Hooked on Hounds and Hooked on Working Dogs join Laura and guest Host, Nick Hovey for a chat. Nat discusses her move to Australia, how she got into working dogs in remote Queensland and how her life has changed now.
This week saw Tammie Conroy from Trevonnie Performance Horses and Working Dogs join us to tell her story of life and how she got into working dogs and trialing.
This week saw Rex & Kay Hocking from Washpool Working Kelpies. Together they chat about their background, working dogs, harness racing and trialing.
This week saw Chris Egan from Rockhill Working dogs join us to discuss how he got into working dogs, Kelpies and Smithfields. What he has learnt over the years and so much more
This week say Hunter Valley local, Peter Crowe from Macelbru Working Dogs join us to discuss how he got into working dogs, the benefits dogs have to his farming operation and so much more!
This week saw Chris Egan from Rockhill Working dogs join us to discuss how he got into working dogs, Kelpies and Smithfields. What he has learnt over the years and so much more
This week saw David & Sarah Lee from The Lees Working Dogs sit down and chat with us about their transition from cattle dogs in Northern Australian properties to more sheep dogs in Victoria. We also discuss their preferences in dogs and what they are looking for, how they like to start their dogs and so much more.
This week saw Nick Hovey, from Hovey's Working Dogs. Nick discusses about his upbringing and what got him into working dogs, what he likes in a dog as well as touches on breeding of cattle and dogs.
This week saw Lee Mickan from Mickans Working Dogs talk about his experiences within the livestock industry and working dogs.
This week saw Bill Scott from Stockmans Kelpies and Collars. Bill discusses his lifelong journey with working dogs, what he likes as well as how he breeds.
This week saw Murray Wilkinson from Yarrum Working Dogs & Performance Horses. We discuss Murray's opinions on breeding, training and trialing.
This week saw Rob Hodgman from FL Working Dogs sit down and chat genetics, training and competing of both his cutting horses and working dogs. Rob also discusses in depth the similarities between his horses and dogs.
This week saw Anthony Quinn discuss how he got into different types of careers, working dogs and trialing. Anthony also discusses how trialing and in particular, NSW Yard Dog Trialling community has allowed him to meet so many wonderful people and life long friends as well as build a great network around him.
This week we caught up with Peter Barr from Barkell Peters Working Dogs in South Australia. Peter shares his knowledge of the agricultural industry, working dogs, training breeding and trialling.
Andrew King from Kingsley Working Dogs joined us this week on DogTorque. Andrew discusses his work, training of dogs as well as trialing.
This week was caught up with Jon Cantrall from Wongaburra Working Dogs. Jon is also the current NSW Sheep Dog Workers President. In this episode we talk about Jon's background, how he got into working dogs coming from Sydney as well as breeding, training and also 3 sheep trialing.
This week saw Pat Stuart from Operant Canine and the Podcast The Canine Paradigm sit down and discuss puppy development, different approaches to training. As well as an insight into protection sports trialling and the training tools/equipment that he uses and recommends.
This week we were joined by Ryan Tate from TATE Animal Training Enterprises as we spoke about how he got into his line of work, what he does as well as some of the conservation work he does.
This week we sat down with Shayne Fowler from Canine Scent Training and serviceman. Shayne chats to us about his time in the army and working with dogs whilst in the army and on deployment. We dig into how he trains, works and the general gist of his job as well as what he is up to now.
This week we sat down with Shayne Fowler from Canine Scent Training and serviceman. Shayne chats to us about his time in the army and working with dogs whilst in the army and on deployment. We dig into how he trains, works and the general gist of his job as well as what he is up to now.
This week saw Fred and Catherine Rains from Lokabe Working Dogs sit down and tell us a bit about themselves, how they got into working dogs, where dogs have taken them as well as about their likes and dislikes with dogs.
This week saw Tim Hall from Valley Kelpies in Tasmania catch up with us to discuss how he got into working dogs, his life as a butcher before working at Connorville Station and also some of his thoughts about breeding and training.
This week saw NSW First Female Police Dog Handler Deb Eden (Debbie Lee) join us live on DogTorque to chat about her experiences in the force as well as her challenges and process to make the dog squad. Deb also chat to us about her own working dogs and how life looks for her now.
EXCLUSIVE JUDGES ANNOUNCED - With the upcoming Ultimate Stock Dog competition in the coming weeks, we caught up with Matt & Chris Sherwood who started the concept and event about why they started it. Nathan Cayfe also joins us as he is running this years competition at Cowra on the 28 - 30 April.
This week we sat down with Scott Mullins from Mullarway Working Dogs from Victoria. Scott discusses how he made his way in the agriculture industry from farm hand, overseer to trainer and much more.
This week we caught up with Greig Tonkins from Blue Collar Canines and Conservation. Greig discusses his back ground with dogs as well as how and why he does what he does.
This week we caught up with Lauren Vest from Canberra Working Dogs. Lauren chats to us about her unique story of getting into working dogs, her thoughts on DNA testing, breeding, training and so much more.
This week we caught up with local friend and dog trainer Bear. Bear has his own dog training business called Bear The Dog Behaviourist located in the Hawkesbury . Together we discuss the likes of his time training combat dogs overseas, reactive dogs, along with how and why he got into working dogs.
This we caught up with Scott Wilson from Wilsons Working Dogs. Scott gives us an insight into what his past has looked like to get him to his position today managing livestock, we also dive into what Scott likes from his dogs and they way he approaches work.
This week we caught up with Bill Davidson from Wirchilleba Border Collies. Bill is a very successful dog trainer and trialer, who discusses all things about training, selecting dogs and trialing. Sit back and enjoy!
This week we caught up with Dayne and Nikki West from DW Rural out at Dubbo, NSW. Dayne & Nikki talk us through their contracting business dipping, jetting, sheering, lamb marking etc. and how that has helped progress them with their dogs. They also discuss how they use their dogs and what they like in them along with a lot about how young or unexperienced people can get their foot in the door of the agricultural or working dog industries.
The first week back for 2023, saw us chat with Farmer Dave from Ruff Track. Dave talks us through how he got to where he is in life along with how Ruff Track came about and some details about it.
This week we got to learn a little bit more about the lady we listen to each week, Laura McKillop. Laura not only is not only a co-host of DogTorque each week but she also owns and operates the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine. Laura kets us know how she got into working dogs, her work and how she got into the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine. Along with training, trialing and all things dogs. Sit back and get to know the voice you recognise, Laura.
After some internet trouble, we managed to sit down with Milo for a chat about his experiences with working dogs, trapping wild dogs, trialing and training. This is one to sit back and enjoy.
This week we got to learn a little bit more about the man we listen to each week, Daniel Camilleri. Dan not only jumps on to co-host DogTorque each week but he also is from E.K. Kelpies and Hooked On Hounds. Dan chat us through how he got into working dogs, his previous work and how he started Hooked On Hounds along with lots about training, trialing and all things dogs. Sit back and get to know Daniel.
This week we caught up with Belinda Carter from Erudite Australian Cattle Dogs, Stock Horses and Kelpies. Belinda chats to us about how she got into the industry whilst growing up in the Blue Mountains, what she does now as well as all about her Australian Cattle Dogs and how she uses them everyday for work plus so much more!
This week we caught up with Lance Clifford from Lecliff Kelpies in Tasmania. Lance chats to us about what he likes in his kelpies along with training and some stories about his life and trialing.
This week we caught up with Pip Flower from Pip Flower Working Dogs. Pip lets us into a little bit about herself and how she got to working on the land in Australia, all about her Huntaways and Border Collies along with how she keeps her dogs ready for the trial ring and work.
This week what had a chat with Sean Barrett from Black Dog Livestock Education. Sean chats to us about how he got into working dogs and livestock education, touches on his process of weaner breaking as well as what he likes in dogs.
We caught up with Jim Luce from Coogee Kelpies this week. Jim talks us through some of his old dogs like PHILSCREEK SAM (Pat), some trialing stories and what he liked in his dogs.
This week what sat down with Emelia Walton from Gettem Working Dogs from the South West Slopes of NSW. Emelia chats to us about how she got into the Agricultural Industry and working dogs, how she went about getting her first job. Along with what she likes in a dog, how she likes to approach training and starting young dogs and so much more.
This week we chat with Peter Griffiths from Allstates Kelpies. Peter lets us get to know a bit about him and what he has done, he talks us through his training program, what he likes to see in his dogs along with so much more.
This week we chat to Thomas English from Precision Working Dogs. Tom lets us in on some of his background and what he has done for work in the past, we discuss how he likes to start cattle, and what he likes in his dogs. We also chat about his livestock education and dog training schools, and what he likes about running them along with some of the concepts he teaches.
This week we caught up with Gavin Carr from Carrdoon Droughtmasters & Working Dogs. Gavin lets us in on a fair bit about himself, his start in the agricultural industry, how he starts his pups and a fair bit about some of his philosophy on breeding and working dogs.
This week we caught up with our local friend Danny Kerr from D.K Stock 'N' Dogs. After only three years trialing and training dogs, Danny is the Inaugural Australian Utility Champion with his Border Collie Mingle. Danny discusses his background with horses, dairy farming and how he got into working dogs, along with what he enjoys about it. We also chat about his experiences and what he has learnt in the short time he has been playing with dogs.
This week was caught up with David Hines from Tarcoola Border Collies in Victoria. We discuss David's life and where his dogs and jazz band have taken him. We touch on what David likes in his dogs, 3 sheep trialing as well as some amazing stories. David also, plays us a great tune at the end of this podcast, a great end to a wonderful interview.
This week we had a chat with Charles Williams from Queensland. Charles is a fifth generation farmer and discusses what kept him on the land, how he uses his dogs each week and how he goes about finding dogs whilst being so remote.
This week was a last minute catch up with Paul Doyle from Enduro. Paul discusses his experience with his own dogs and the types of trials he competes in. We also touch on what Paul has learnt about working dogs in his recent travels as well as a little bit out the Enduro products. Dan & I would like to thank Paul for jumping on at such short notice and we look forward to talking with Charles Williams next week.
We caught up with Dale Thompson from Broken River Kelpies and Contracting this week. Dale talks us through some of his bloodlines and where they are today, his experience from cutting horses to working dogs aswell as training and trialing.
We caught up with Rick Jones from Northern NSW this week. Rick is a contractor and does a lot of goat mustering as well. He discusses his likes and dislikes with dogs, why he found himself attracted to the kelpie and what he needs/likes in a dog to get his job done. We also touch on breeding and trialing with Rick.
A little bit of background about utility trials, talk to some competitors and our winner, Danny Kerr.
This week we sat down with Wayne Gelven from Yanven Kelpies in SA. Wayne talks us through a little bit about his background with horses, dogs and his upbringing. Together we discuss Wayne's selection criteria for breeding along with his training program. This is one to enjoy!
We caught up with Aoidh Doyle from Whisper Kelpies & Livestock Services. Aoidh is the 2022 Australian Yard Dog Champion with his dog Cash. Aoidh chats to us about his experiences growing up Ireland and coming to Australia as a "holiday" to settling down and starting a family here. We jump into the likes of working in the industry, what he finds suits his style of work and of course his recent trialing successes.
We caught up with Josh Abell from Ability Pastoral Services and Working Dogs. Josh discussed his experiences with regenerative grazing, contract mustering, weaner and cleanskin education, breeding and experiences with both Kelpies & Border Collies as well as touching on his experiences cattle trialing.
This week we caught up with Michael Longton from Rooten Brook Sheepdogs in the UK. Michael talks about the what he likes in a dog, his experiences in the industry, trialing and training as well as some interesting stories along the way.
This week we caught up with Paul MacPhail from Beloka Kelpie Stud in Victoria. Paul chat about how get got into working dogs, the attributes he likes to see in them as well as what he looks for when thinking about joining dogs. Paul also talks a lot about training and how he does training schools and regular lessons.
This week we sat down with Grace Halsted & Zac Ede from the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Grace and Zac talk about thier background in the agricultural, horse and working dog industries and where they are today within it. We discuss how they like to work their dogs, breeding and trialing.
We caught up with Travis Scott from Scott Bros Contracting and Larnach Kelpies. Travis chats with us about how he ended up in the agricultural industry and working dogs. How his day to day life looks as well as his thoughts on styles/types of dogs and their work ethics along with much much more.
This week we caught up with Daniel Pumpa from Spring Valley Dohnes & Kelpies. Daniel talks to us about his time and experiences in the agriculture industry, why the type of dog he likes suits him and also touches on his experiences with breeding and trialing.
This week we catch up with Geoff McDougall from McDougall's Working Kelpies and Collies. Geoff discusses his experiences with both Border Collies and Kelpies, his experiences with both cattle and sheep up and down the east cost of Australia along with some of his trialing and training ideas and concepts.
This week we caught up with Megan & Peter Rutherford from Stanford Poll Herefords & Working Kelpies. We chat about their own family properties and life in QLD & NSW, their experiences within the agricultural industry, how they use their kelpies in their day to day life. Pete & Megan also discuss what they like in their dogs, breeding and trialing.
This we catch up with Sarah Mortimer from Culgoa Kelpies in NSW. Sarah tells us a bit about how she got to where she is today, what she likes in her dogs and some of her trialing experiences.
This week with catch up with Meg & Ricky Hutchinson from Littledale Sheepdogs in the UK. Together we discuss work life in the UK, how they got into dogs, trialing vs. work dogs, what they like in their dogs and touch on some training exercises.
This week we chat with Stan Hughes about his experiences with dogs, both Border Collies and Kelpies, his beliefs with breeding and what he thinks makes a good dog along with trialing. Stan also discusses his time with the likes of Tony McCallum and the Late Scott Lithgow.
Join us as we chat with Kate Jubb from Hopkins River Livestock & Kelpies. Kate chats about how she got into dogs, things she likes in her kelpies, trialing and training.
Join as we chat all things training, Kelpies, Border Collies, his time in the USA and breeding with Simon Leaning from Marionvale Working Dogs, WA.
In this episode we chat with Lyndon Cooper from Nacooma Kelpies. Lyndon let us in on his ins and outs of dogs, breeding and touches on his experiences trialing.
Join us as we chat with Steve Weyman about all things dogs, trialing - past and present and much much more!
This week we caught up with long time breeder and handler Mary McCrabb from Avenpart Kelpies. Mary dives into a bit about her background and how to she cam to have kelpies, her opinions on breeding, trialing and so much more!
This week to talk to Steve Condell from Condover Working Dogs. Steve lets us in on the ins and outs of his daily work life as a Stock Agent, he also discusses what he likes in a dog, his thoughts on breeding and so so much more! Sit back and enjoy!
Join us as we sit down for a chat with Fred Cook. Fred explains his experiences with dogs and livestock, how he came about to love the industry, breeding and some stories of trialling. Sit back and enjoy!
Join us as we chat with Matthew Sherwood from Marista Kelpies. We talk to Matt about how he got into dogs, what he likes in a dogs, we touch on breeding and all things trialling.
Join us as we chat to Frank Finger about all things livestock, working dogs and training. Sit back and enjoy!
Join us as we have a chat with Michael Johnston from Milburn Kelpie Stud. Michael tells us a bit about his experience on the land, what he likes in a dog, some training tips, trialing and discusses some of his old dogs.
Join us as we chat with Warwick Doolan, coordinator of the Jerilderie Working Dog Auction. We discuss how Warwick became involved with working dogs, a bit about his contracting days, what he likes to see in a dog, how the Jerilderie Working Dog Auction came about, and lots about the upcoming Auction this coming weekend.
Join us as we have a chat with Tom Curtain from the Katherine Outback Experience. Tom chat with us about all how he got into doing his shows, some awesome stories, how he goes about training his dogs and horses and so, so much more!
Join us as we chat to Scott Amon from Barru Kelpies. We talk to Scott about all things breeding, and selecting dogs.
In this episode we chat with Robert Cox from Karrobar Kelpies. Robert chats to us about how he got into working dogs along with a bit about breeding and trialling. Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy.
Join us as we have a chat with Rod Cavanagh about his life growing up, his book - Australian Sheep Dog Training and Handling, and the newly formed Australian Utility Stock Dog Society.
- We ask for your patience during this episode as we experienced some technology issues due to inconsistent internet. I have done my best to edit the Q&A with Rod for you to enjoy. *
Welcome to our first episode of 2022! Join us as we have a chat with Kevin Howell from Karana Kelpie Stud in NSW. Kevin chats to us about how he got into working dogs, breeding, some pointers on casting and so much more!
Join us for our last episode for 2021 with Chris Stapleton from Capree Stud. Chris tells us stories about some of his old dogs, what he likes in a dog, his experiences with trialing and how it has changed over the years along with so much more!
We will be back Tuesday 18th January 2022 for another year filled with Q & A's
Laura + Dan
Join us as we chat with Ben Coster from Wandabar Stockdogs. We discuss all things from starting out and where his passion for the industry began, breeding, training, to working and trialing. Grab a bite, sit back and enjoy..
Grab a cuppa, sit back and join us as we talk with Adrian Carpenter from Bamma Kelpies in Tasmania. Adrian is the current president of the TAS Yard Dog Association. We talk to with Adrian about about his work, the style of kelpies he likes and needs for work and all things trialling in Tasmania.
Join us as we have a chat with Paul Wroe from Natel Working Dogs about how he found a passion in working dogs, how he began trialling, how it has changed over the years and some training tips! Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy!
Join us as we chat with Adam James from Jindi Kelpie Stud about his opinions of dogs, how he goes about trialling and so much more!!
Join us as we chat with Ben Gould from Riverside Working Dogs about his experiences with dogs and all things cattle trialing.
Join us as we chat with Bill Luff, owner of the very famous Yallaroi Toss. Tonight we chat with Bill about trialing in the 90s, his experiences in both 3 sheep trialing and yard trialing, some old stories, his line of dogs and so much more!
Join as we talk with Joe Spicer from GoGetta Kelpie Stud about all things breeding, training and touch on Joe's training principles.
We apologise in advance for the patchy sounds, however, it does improve at around 25mins.
Join us as we chat with Neil McDonald about his experiences working cattle, travelling doing both working dog and stock handling schools and so much more.
Join us as we chat with our first international guest Laura Hinnekens from SheShepherds who is all the way from Scottland. We chat to Laura about working and training dogs on their large hills, trailing in the UK and SO MUCH MORE!!
Join us as with have a chat and laugh with Gary White from White's Kelpie Stud. We discuss training, breeding and work along with some great stories about some of his past legends like White's Fella.
Join us as we chat to Ian O'Connell from Doghouse Training. A very interesting and informing chat with Ian about his training program, his experiences growing up with dogs, his experience starting Casterton Working Dog Auction and much more!
Join us as we talk to Robert Johnston from Shady Acres Working Stock Dogs. We discuss Robert's 60+ years experience with working dogs, what he likes to see in a young pup, his trialing experiences and successes and so much more.
Join us we talk to Bree about her experiences with working dogs, her success in the trialling ring and the recent NKFT. Bree discusses what she likes in her dogs and her value on helping others in the industry.
Join us as we chat to Dave about his experiences with working dogs on goats, sheep and cattle. Dave discusses his thoughts on the use of whistles, his training approaches and so much more!
Join us as we chat to Jamie Sturrock. Jamie chats with us about his training styles, what he likes in a dog, getting jobs on the land and much, much more.
Join us as we catch up with Kevin Bell. Kevin chats with us about all things Geurie Golden Collar, his experiences with his own dogs, his experiences with UK border collie lines and lots more!
Join us as we have a chat with Nathan Cayfe from Eveready Kelpies. Nathan is also the current NSWYDA President.