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The Working Dog Podcast

by Alison Erskine

The working dog podcast covers everything about dogs with jobs.I have noticed a gap between the experts and everyone else trying to learn. I’m attempting to bridge that gap while interviewing the men and women who use their dogs daily and the ones who strictly trial. We focus on international sheep and cow dog handlers and pick their brains about working dog tips and tricks.We also talk to the handlers behind the great variety of hunting and service dogs.

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Episodes

  1. Kerry Chittock

    Kerry Chittock is a New Zealand native who is passionate not only about his working dogs but in also helping the next generation. I was fortunate enough to spend the afternoon will Kerry and learn more about the dogs they use and why, as well as how their dog trials differ from ours in North...

  2. Bill Harding

    Laura and I took a virtual trip to Australia and got an opportunity to sit down with the owner and operator of Wild Bill working dogs and JC performance horses. Queensland Australia is where Bill Harding and his wife Jody call home but they often spend their days away on a custom mustering crew…

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  3. Joni Tietjen

    Joni Tietjen is not a new name in the dog industry, she has paved her own way while creating a rock solid reputation for developing young dogs with a niche for the nursery division. This 3x National nursery finals champion creates the all around dog that puts in the hours on their Wyoming ranch...

  4. Scott Glen

    We were honoured to interview one of the most decorated trialists in North America. Scott Glenn has been a force in the industry for over 25 years. Since his start, he and his dogs have earned more than a dozen competitive titles, including six-time USBCHA National Champion, four-time Canadian...

  5. Kier Scott

    Kier Scott of Herding East Stock Dogs outside of Airdrie, Alberta has paved himself a path in the stock dog industry. Growing up around working dogs he didn’t get the itch until he found a dog named Sweep from his father. It didn’t take them long and they were winning trails and Kier was full…

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  6. Sarah Martin

    Sarah Martin is no stranger to dog trialing but we were all the more excited to sit down with her this week after she took home the buckle for the Canadian Cow Dog Futurity. We covered everything from how she got into stockdogs, her influence on the Australian Shepherd breed and the impact she…

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  7. Milt Scott

    If you are in the working dog world you most likely would have heard of Milt Scott. With an excess of 35 years experience, he is one of North America's top handlers. Join us in this great conversation where we discuss good old stockmanship as well touching on some of the more controversial topics...

  8. Dustin Gonnet

    In this episode of the Working Dog Podcast we sit down with Dustin Gonnet of Nanton, AB. Dustin is the son of Peter and Pam Gonnet who we have previously had a great conversation with, go back to EP. 3 to catch that one. We covered what type of dog Dustin needs for his operation as well as how he...

  9. Duce Stockdogs

    Calin duce is a fresh face in the Canadian cowdog industry with loads ambition and integrity. Listen in as he expands on the dedication and passion required for the development of a useful companion on the job. Calin’s enthusiasm for the stock dog industry and prospective handlers is second to...

  10. Jack Regier

    A man of few words but plenty of stories, we sat down with Jack Regier and discussed his life with dogs. Jack has recently made a reappearance into the trial world and didn't miss a beat while taking home first place at Mert Taylors late summer mounted open field cattle trial.

  11. Frank Willman

    Join us as we sit down with Frank Willman, a notorious dog man and teamster. Please endure the first ten minutes of bad audio, it does get better. He's a great storyteller with a wealth of experience getting the job done with just his black and white buddies. He was on the first leafy spurge...

  12. Training Shorts- Milt Scott

    Welcome to our first training short where we are joined by Milt Scott, and accomplished handler currently storm stayed in Sheraton, Wyoming on his way to the NCA finals. We discuss keeping a good relationship with your dog, holding the line, and positive and negative enforcement.

  13. Jared Epp (PART 2)

    Happy New Year everyone. Grab your dog, grab a friend, this is not an episode you want to miss. Jared Epp goes in detail about the importance of leadership and being the teammate your dog has always wanted you to be. You will be hard pressed to find someone who make you laugh harder as well as…

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  14. Jared Epp (PART ONE)

    Happy New Year everyone. Grab your dog, grab a friend, this is not an episode you want to miss. Jared Epp goes in detail about the importance of leadership and being the teammate your dog has always wanted you to be. You will be hard pressed to find someone who make you laugh harder as well as…

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  15. Dale Montgomery

    Not many people can wallpaper their house with cheques earned by dog trialing, but Dale Montgomery has made it look easy. In this episode of The Working Dog Podcast, Laura Culligan and I sit down and hear about trialing during "the good ol' times" and where trialing is headed in the future. Dale...

  16. Episode 3 - Peter and Pam Gonnet

    In this episode of The Working Dog Podcast we interview Peter and Pam Gonnet out of Outlook, SK. This power couple is no stranger to the championship ring in the trial world, but stresses that the foundation of their well known breeding program comes from a long days work on the ranch. You can...

  17. AY Cowbred Border Collies

    In our second episode of The Working Dog Podcast we travel down to Bishop,Texas to visit with Annie Young of AY Cowbred Border Collies. Annie shares the importance of raising pups right as well as what her plans are for the future. There's plenty of gold nuggets in this episode so be sure to...

  18. Elvin Kopp

    In our very first episode of the Working Dog Podcast we talk with Elvin Kopp, owner of That'll Do Ranch, near Westerose, Alberta. This world-champion stock dog owner, trainer and instructor is the natural first guest for our podcast. Be sure to follow That'll Do Ranch on Facebook as well as keep…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The working dog podcast covers everything about dogs with jobs.I have noticed a gap between the experts and everyone else trying to learn. I’m attempting to bridge that gap while interviewing the men and women who use their dogs daily and the ones who strictly trial. We focus on international sheep and cow dog handlers and pick their brains about working dog tips and tricks.We also talk to the handlers behind the great variety of hunting and service dogs.

HOSTED BY

Alison Erskine

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The working dog podcast covers everything about dogs with jobs.I have noticed a gap between the experts and everyone else trying to learn. I’m attempting to bridge that gap while interviewing the men and women who use their dogs daily and the ones who strictly trial. We focus on international sheep...

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The Working Dog Podcast is created and hosted by Alison Erskine.
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