DogTorque

Join us as we chat with Josh Latty from Kelbar & Kamarooka Kelpies. We discuss where he is at in life and how he got there, what he likes in dogs, genetic and so much more.

In this episode we sit down with Jacob Ryan from Jaymalar Working Kelpies and discuss everything from getting into dogs to what he is doing now.

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Ever seen the champion dog Barambogie Mack pop up in a kelpie pedigree and wondered about the story behind him?In this episode, Dan sits down with Steve Weyman to chat all about Mack, his background, impact, and why he’s left such a mark on the kelpie world.

This week on DogTorque we’re joined by Antony Mulder from Narroonda Working Dogs.We get into his journey with dogs, the way he approaches training, and what he’s learnt through trialling and working dogs day in, day out. There’s plenty in this around timing, pressure, and understanding your dog, not just telling it what to do.A really honest chat with a lot of practical takeaways for anyone...

This week on DogTorque we’re joined by Lydia Nielsen from Wylder Working Dogs.We dive into dog nutrition and how what you feed your dogs can impact their performance, recovery, mindset, and overall health. Lydia shares what she’s learned through her own dogs, what people often get wrong about feeding working dogs, and a few simple things handlers can think about when it comes to their dogs’ diet.

This week on DogTorque we’re joined by Louis Simpson from Lochiel Stockdogs.We chat about where he’s travelled, the places he’s worked, the dogs he’s learned from (and the ones that have taught him a few lessons the hard way), and how all of that has shaped the way he trains today.It’s a real conversation about backing yourself, putting in the work, and figuring things out as you go.Plenty of...

We are joined by Sharron Steer from Calare Kelpies in the Central West. As a psychologist and working dog handler, Sharron brings a really valuable perspective on the role mindset plays in both people and dogs.We chat through stress, awareness, fight-or-flight responses, and how our own state of mind can directly influence the dogs we work with. Sharron explains how these concepts show up in...

Welcome back for 2026. Join us as we chat with Raph McIntosh from McIntosh Livestock

In this episode, we chat with Eric Tighe from Tighe’s Working Border Collies and Heal With Ease about his journey with dogs, breeding, and the balance between natural healing and performance in working dogs. A great conversation with plenty of insight into the way Eric approaches both health and training.