Robin Brown & Kimberly Thiessen

The Handler's Post

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The Handler's Post is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of stockmanship and herding dog training. Co-hosted by trainer Robin Brown, a seasoned stock dog trainer and rancher with over 40 years of experience, and beginner handler Kimberly Thiessen this podcast is designed specifically for those passionate about dog trials or using working dogs on their ranch. Each episode is packed with practical training tips, strategies for mastering your mindset during competitions, and techniques for calm handling. Novice handler or a seasoned stockman, you'll find valuable insights to create the ulti...

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Robin Brown & Kimberly Thiessen

Episodes

01- Robin Brown's Start With Dogs Part #1 16.02.2026 20:55

From Idaho Ranch Life to Dog Training: Robin Brown’s Beginning In this first podcast episode, Kimberly Thiessen and Robin Brown introduce themselves and explain the purpose of the show: to share Robin’s 30+ years of dog training experience in a more accessible way, with Kimberly interviewing and learning as a beginner who needed a dog after adding sheep to her longtime cattle experience. Robin des...

02- Robin's Training Turning Point Part #2 16.02.2026 27:06

Robin and the host discuss how her stock dog training evolved from physically exhausting methods to a pressure-and-release approach that created better communication and partnership with her dogs. Robin compares this shift to a breakthrough moment in skiing—after years of trying too hard under her demanding father’s coaching, she finally made an effortless, correct turn later in life, which helped...