The Instinctive Australian Shepherd

The Futurity Returns: Heartbreak, Comebacks, and the World Ranch Dog Finals

Episode Description In this episode of The Instinctive Australian Shepherd, Jacqueline Tinker shares a candid, behind-the-scenes recap of the Working Aussie Source Futuri

Protecting the Working Aussie: The Futurity, Vetting, and What Comes Next

In this update episode, Jacque Tinker shares major news from the working Australian Shepherd world—plus several big announcements you won't want to miss. The episode spot

Instinct at Work: Australian Shepherds with a Job That Matters

What if your Australian Shepherd's biggest superpower isn't speed or herding instinct… but their nose? In this episode of The Instinctive Australian Shepherd, host Jacq

The Australian Shepherd That Replaced Four Cowboys

What does a real working Australian Shepherd look like in 2025?   In this episode of The Instinctive Australian Shepherd, Jacque Tinker sits down with Shawn Raff, a G

Saddle up with your Aussie- Horse & Dog Trail Competitions

Join host Jacqueline Tinker on a unique journey into the world of horse and dog trail activities. In this special episode, Jacqueline interviews two passionate enthusiast

Australian Shepherds Across the Pond- High level working dogs with Kat Farrants

In this episode I am talking with Kat Farrants from the UK about her successes with her Australian Shepherds in high levels of competition. We spend our time talking abou

True Versatility - Working Ranch dogs - Winning Trial dogs with Tom Collins

Yes, Virginia, a Working Ranch Dog can Trial! Join us for this fascinating discussion about working ranch dogs and trialing dogs with Tom Collins from Fruitville, Idaho

The Working Aussie Source Big Announcement

Ok. The Big Announcement I have been teasing is here! It turns out there are 4 announcements. BIG CHANGES coming for the Working Aussie Source....   Please share with you

Upping our Herding Game- Raising Expectations with Erin Eckert Part 1

This is part 1 of an excellent interview with Erin Eckert.  In this podcast episode, Jacque Tinker and Erin Eckhart delve into the intricacies of training and trialing

Bulls, Broncs and Dogs- The Bulls Behind the Pro Riders and the Aussies that Care for Them

In this podcast episode, host Jacque Tinker interviews Jan Wyatt-Owens, who is involved with Australian Shepherds and raises bulls for rodeos. They discuss Jan's involvem

A Look Back at Hangin' Tree Dude and Modern Day Trialing

Pull your toes in or put your steel toed boots on! We are getting real in this episode and some topics may be uncomfortable.  In this particular episode of the Instinct

Just what the Doctor Ordered- Australian Shepherd Therapy Dogs

In this episode, Jacque speaks with Brad Hawkings, an Australian Shepherd breeder and trainer in Pembroke, Kentucky. About 5 years ago, Brad learned about a therapy dog

Am I exercising my Aussie enough? Common Myth Busted!

When owning an Australian Shepherd, or thinking of getting one, so many questions arise. In this episode, Jacque becomes an Aussie Whisperer and answers some of the most

Joe Sheeran and Woody the 2019 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year

Today Jacque speaks with Joe Sheeran about Aussies. This is a very interesting conversation about Joe's dog Woody the American Farm Bureau Federation's 2019 Farm Dog of t

History and Working Dogs with Randy Kidd

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 d

Chain Behavior Training and Working with Explosion Detection Dogs featuring Élise Saint-Pierre

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 Ca

Finding The Working Dog That Is Right For You, featuring Aaron Steel from Goats On The Go

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

Clinic Hopping with Kathi Schwengel

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 be

Fire at the Double V

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

Bindi - Hero Dog

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 gro