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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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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The Working Aussie Source Big Announcement
Jan. 3, 2025

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 your friends. This is very pertinent if you are trialing in January! Get...
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Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 10, 2024

Unleashing Potential: The Art of Training and Trialing Australian Working Dogs

Unleashing Potential: The Art of Training and Trialing Australian Working Dogs
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