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S15: E3: Could a Working Dog Make Your Homestead Chores Easier?

Old Fashioned On Purpose

English - July 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratings
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This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land. 

However, this conversation with Jordyn Kelly of Working Aussies Homestead completely changed my mind. Listen as she shares the creative, time-saving ways she uses dogs around her homestead (even for handling chickens!), plus training tips and more.

Podcast Episode Highlights

Why working dogs are important for a homesteadThe tasks of a working dogTips for helping your dog be chicken-friendlyBest working dog breedsThe possibility of training a dog you already own...Basic training tips for working dogsBiggest challenges when training working dogsHow to keep working dogs stimulatedAdvice on how to start with working dogsResources from Jordyn Kelly

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Jordyn Kelly and Working Aussie Homestead here: www.workingaussieshomestead.com

Never run out of meal ideas again! Learn about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Buy Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application


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