A Look Back at Hangin' Tree Dude and Modern Day Trialing

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Jodi Tietjen about dog training, breeding practices, and the importance of community in the dog trialing world.

Pull your toes in or put your steel toed boots on! We are getting real in this episode and some topics may be uncomfortable. In this particular episode of the Instinctive Australian Shepherd Podcast, the host, Jacque Tinker, engages in an insightful conversation with Jodi Tietjen, a guest who has extensive experience in working with dogs, particularly Australian Shepherds and Border Collies. Jodi shares her knowledge and expertise on training and breeding these dogs, highlighting the significance of preserving good lines in the breed. She explains how breeding practices can impact the health and temperament of the dogs, and how responsible breeding can help maintain the breed's integrity. Moreover, the discussion sheds light on the importance of supporting and encouraging each other in the dog trialing and training community. Jodi shares her experiences of being a part of this community and how it has helped her grow as a handler and breeder. She emphasizes the significance of having a positive mindset and seeking out opportunities to learn and improve. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of working dogs and the responsible breeding practices that are…

People in this episode

Host: Jacque Tinker

Guest: Jodi Tietjen

Topics covered

• dog training
• breeding practices
• community support
• working dogs
• dog trialing

Keywords

• Australian Shepherd
• Border Collie
• dog breeding
• dog training
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian Shepherds, Border Collies

Books & works: Hangin' Tree Dude

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