The Instinctive Australian Shepherd

The Instinctive Australian Shepherd

A show dedicated to the preservation of the Australian Shepherd and the education and entertainment of Aussie fanciers. Learn about the heritage of the breed and enjoy the many things these dogs can do!

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Upping our Herding Game- Raising Expectations with Erin Eckert Part 1
Jan. 10, 2024

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 Australian cattle dogs and Australian shepherds. They di…
Bulls, Broncs and Dogs- The Bulls Behind the Pro Riders and the Aussies that Care for Them
July 21, 2023

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 involvement with Australian Shepherds, her experiences with tr…
A Look Back at Hangin' Tree Dude and Modern Day Trialing
May 22, 2023

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 Instinctive Australian Shepherd Podcast, the host, Jacque Tinker…
Just what the Doctor Ordered- Australian Shepherd Therapy Dogs
Feb. 2, 2023

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 workshop in his area. At that time thought that his dog…
Am I exercising my Aussie enough? Common Myth Busted!
Dec. 13, 2022

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 commonly asked questions about the truth behind owning…
Joe Sheeran and Woody the 2019 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year
June 19, 2022

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 the Year (the first Farm Dog of the year!). Joe has a f…
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Unleashing Potential: The Art of Training and Trialing Australian Working Dogs

Introduction Hello, fellow dog enthusiasts! I'm Jacque Tinker, the host of "The Instinctive Australian Shepherd" podcast, and today I'm excited to share with you the insights and experiences from one of our most engaging episodes. I had the pleasur…
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