The Instinctive Australian Shepherd: Not On My Watch

The Instinctive Australian Shepherd: Not On My Watch

Welcome to a show dedicated to the soul of the Australian Shepherd—a specialized masterpiece born from the rugged American ranch. This podcast is your home for preserving the legacy of a breed built for courage, kindness, and dawn-to-dusk work.

Join us as we explore the heritage that makes these dogs legendary. Because keeping the "instinct" in the Australian Shepherd isn't just a hobby—it’s a promise.

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Recent Episodes

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Protecting the Working Aussie: The Futurity, Vetting, and What Comes Next
Feb. 25, 2026

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 spotlights the Working Aussie Source (workingaussiesource.c...
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Instinct at Work: Australian Shepherds with a Job That Matters
Jan. 14, 2026

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 Jacque Tinker sits down with Kallie Bongtrager, a Nursery Ins...
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The Australian Shepherd That Replaced Four Cowboys
Dec. 31, 2025

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 Georgia cattleman running roughly 4,000 head across large bl...
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Saddle up with your Aussie- Horse & Dog Trail Competitions
Nov. 19, 2025

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 enthusiasts: Danielle Beumkes from the Netherlands and Kimberly W...
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Australian Shepherds Across the Pond- High level working dogs with Kat Farrants
April 3, 2025

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 about dog sports and mindset and all things Aussie competition. It's a great...
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True Versatility - Working Ranch dogs - Winning Trial dogs with Tom Collins
Feb. 20, 2025

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. Tom and I discuss the value of a working ranch dog and the fun of the game of...
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Recent Blog Posts

Unleashing Potential: The Art of Training and Trialing Australian Working Dogs
Jan. 10, 2024

Unleashing Potential: The Art of Training and Trialing Australian Wor…

IntroductionHello, 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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