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 homestead
The tasks of a working dog
Tips for helping your dog be chicken-friendly
Best working dog breeds
The possibility of training a dog you already own...
Basic training tips for working dogs
Biggest challenges when training working dogs
How to keep working dogs stimulated
Advice on how to start with working dogs
Resources 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
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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