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This week saw Rob Hodgman from FL Working Dogs sit down and chat genetics, training and competing of both his cutting horses and working dogs. Rob also discusses in depth the similarities between his horses and dogs.

This week saw Anthony Quinn discuss how he got into different types of careers, working dogs and trialing. Anthony also discusses how trialing and in particular, NSW Yard Dog Trialling community has allowed him to meet so many wonderful people and life long friends as well as build a great network around him.

This week we caught up with Peter Barr from Barkell Peters Working Dogs in South Australia. Peter shares his knowledge of the agricultural industry, working dogs, training breeding and trialling.

Andrew King from Kingsley Working Dogs joined us this week on DogTorque. Andrew discusses his work, training of dogs as well as trialing.

This week was caught up with Jon Cantrall from Wongaburra Working Dogs. Jon is also the current NSW Sheep Dog Workers President. In this episode we talk about Jon's background, how he got into working dogs coming from Sydney as well as breeding, training and also 3 sheep trialing.

This week saw Pat Stuart from Operant Canine and the Podcast The Canine Paradigm sit down and discuss puppy development, different approaches to training. As well as an insight into protection sports trialling and the training tools/equipment that he uses and recommends.

This week we were joined by Ryan Tate from TATE Animal Training Enterprises as we spoke about how he got into his line of work, what he does as well as some of the conservation work he does.

This week we sat down with Shayne Fowler from Canine Scent Training and serviceman. Shayne chats to us about his time in the army and working with dogs whilst in the army and on deployment. We dig into how he trains, works and the general gist of his job as well as what he is up to now. 

This week saw Fred and Catherine Rains from Lokabe Working Dogs sit down and tell us a bit about themselves, how they got into working dogs, where dogs have taken them as well as about their likes and dislikes with dogs.

This week saw Tim Hall from Valley Kelpies in Tasmania catch up with us to discuss how he got into working dogs, his life as a butcher before working at Connorville Station and also some of his thoughts about breeding and training.

This week saw NSW First Female Police Dog Handler Deb Eden (Debbie Lee) join us live on DogTorque to chat about her experiences in the force as well as her challenges and process to make the dog squad. Deb also chat to us about her own working dogs and how life looks for her now.

*EXCLUSIVE* JUDGES ANNOUNCED - With the upcoming Ultimate Stock Dog competition in the coming weeks, we caught up with Matt & Chris Sherwood who started the concept and event about why they started it. Nathan Cayfe also joins us as he is running this years competition at Cowra on the 28 - 30 April.

This week we sat down with Scott Mullins from Mullarway Working Dogs from Victoria. Scott discusses how he made his way in the agriculture industry from farm hand, overseer to trainer and much more.

This week we caught up with Greig Tonkins from Blue Collar Canines and Conservation. Greig discusses his back ground with dogs as well as how and why he does what he does.

This week we caught up with Lauren Vest from Canberra Working Dogs. Lauren chats to us about her unique story of getting into working dogs, her thoughts on DNA testing, breeding, training and so much more. 

This week we caught up with local friend and dog trainer Bear. Bear has his own dog training business called Bear The Dog Behaviourist located in the Hawkesbury . Together we discuss the likes of his time training combat dogs overseas, reactive dogs, along with how and why he got into working dogs.

This we caught up with Scott Wilson from Wilsons Working Dogs. Scott gives us an insight into what his past has looked like to get him to his position today managing livestock, we also dive into what Scott likes from his dogs and they way he approaches work. 

This week we caught up with Bill Davidson from Wirchilleba Border Collies. Bill is a very successful dog trainer and trialer, who discusses all things about training, selecting dogs and trialing. Sit back and enjoy!

This week we caught up with Dayne and Nikki West from DW Rural out at Dubbo, NSW. Dayne & Nikki talk us through their contracting business dipping, jetting, sheering, lamb marking etc. and how that has helped progress them with their dogs. They also discuss how they use their dogs and what they like in them along with a lot about how young or unexperienced people can get their foot in the door...

The first week back for 2023, saw us chat with Farmer Dave from Ruff Track. Dave talks us through how he got to where he is in life along with how Ruff Track  came about and some details about it. 

This week we got to learn a little bit more about the lady we listen to each week, Laura McKillop. Laura not only is not only a co-host of DogTorque each week but she also owns and operates the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine. Laura kets us know how she got into working dogs, her work and how she got into the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine. Along with training, trialing and all things...

After some internet trouble, we managed to sit down with Milo for a chat about his experiences with working dogs, trapping wild dogs, trialing and training. This is one to sit back and enjoy.

This week we got to learn a little bit more about the man we listen to each week, Daniel Camilleri. Dan not only jumps on to co-host DogTorque each week but he also is from E.K. Kelpies and Hooked On Hounds. Dan chat us through how he got into working dogs, his previous work and how he started Hooked On Hounds along with lots about training, trialing and all things dogs. Sit back and get to know D...

This week we caught up with Belinda Carter from Erudite Australian Cattle Dogs, Stock Horses and Kelpies. Belinda chats to us about how she got into the industry whilst growing up in the Blue Mountains, what she does now as well as all about her Australian Cattle Dogs and how she uses them everyday for work plus so much more!

This week we caught up with Lance Clifford from Lecliff Kelpies in Tasmania. Lance chats to us about what he likes in his kelpies along with training and some stories about his life and trialing.