Stock Dog Philosophies Podcast - Barrett Mountain BC

In this episode, Ty and Buford sit down with NEBCA handler, Josh Newcombe and discuss his time and experiences training and trialing dogs. They boys also get together and talk about their experiences at the Cascade SDT and dive more in depth into their look at judging.

In this episode the Barrett Boys sit down with 2026 Bluegrass Open Champion and Team USA member, Blake Byrum, to talk about his experience with dogs and what all goes into trialing and starting them.

In this episode, Ty and Justin continue with Phillip Kiesner and their discussion of building and using whistles, and then they talk about their training session and breakdown some runs from it.

In this episode, the Barrett Boys sit down with Phillip Kiesner to discuss his intro and lessons from dog trialing and what all goes into his custom whistles.

In this episode the boys talk about a couple fo the recent big trials (Bluegrass and Soldier Hollow) and then discuss their new segments (Pupdates) where they break down some footage of their pups and talk about their progress. The new Segment called the Bark-ives where they continue to talk about and break down some old runs and works.

In this episode, Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss their experience at 2026 Irish Fest, talk about their new puppies, some tips from training and starting dogs, and look ahead to some new challenges they have as they set to try new trials this year.

In this episode with USBCHA Vice-President Russell McCord and the boys talk about his experiences in herding and trialing, especially with his prowess as one of the top Nursery trainers and handlers in the country.

In this episode the Barrett Boys talk about some key things and tips they saw over the weekend and breakdown a handful of their runs.

In this video review-heavy episode the Barrett boys look back at some runs from across the years at arena trials and go through some of the key things they do while they run and how they prepare.

In this episode, Ty, Justin and Buford are joined by USBCHA National Champion and renowned handler, Angie Coker-Sells. They cover all sorts of topics from starting a young dog, choosing your dog, training and handling.

In this episode, featuring just Ty and Buford they walk through some old runs, looking at judging points, and also having a focus on putting pressure while working the pen.

In this first every video edition of the podcast, the Barrett boys watch through some of their old runs and begin to break them down. Merry Christmas!

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford search through stock forums and answer some common questions about the dogs. Be sure to comment any questions you may have and we will look to answer it on our next episodes.

In this episode the Barrett boys (Buford, Justin, and Ty) discuss their recent trialing stories, some stock dog news and choosing the right dog.

In this episode Ty and Justin interview the co-author of "Think Like a Sheepdog Trainer", Beth Kerber. They comment on several key philosophies and training tips throughout the episode as well as the mental game of being a handler and trainer.

In this episode, Ty and Justin talk with 6-time National Champion Lyle East about his stockdog school, handling, trialing and everything in between.

In this episode, Ty and Justin sit down with Tulsa Irish Fest President Don Burdick to discuss the roots of our dogs back to Ireland, our connections with Irish Fest and all that comes with the event.

In this episode, Ty and Justin discuss their upcoming trial and talk about what they do to prep for running their dog in a trial.

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss their upcoming trials and also talk about burnout on some dogs as well.

In this SPECIAL episode Ty and Justin record live from the Culture Tent at 2025 Tulsa IrishFest. They are joined for a great segment with the Fest's executive Director Millan Kupp. They discuss the Fest, dogs and some unique demos the boys have done before.

In this classic-style episode, Ty and Justin discuss when they start to trial and train dogs and walk through some of the struggles and rewarding times of starting to work with and trial your dog.

In this episode, Ty, Justin and Buford discuss what types of sheep they prefer to work and also what qualities they prefer in their dogs.

In this episode, Justin, Ty and Buford discuss starting their dogs and how they train to work the pen.

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss the trial at Lyle East's as well as other pertinent training topics.

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford sit down to discuss the trial that happened this weekend at Lyle East's. They also discuss setting out, sending your dogs, and spotting them.