Listen ""The adventures agriculture has taken me on is incredible" with Muster Dogs Star Blythe Calnan"
Episode Synopsis
Adventure pulses through the veins of Pilbara cattle woman Blythe Calnan.From navigating live cattle export supply chains in Jordan in the Middle East, to raising pasture-raised poultry in southern WA - Blythe's habit of saying 'yes' to opportunities in agriculture has taken her to all sorts of climates and farming systems.She's now back in her home state of Western Australia, teaching the basics of low stress stock handling and soil health to show the role working dogs can play in healing landscapes.Liv caught up with Blythe at the Grounded Festival in Bridgetown where she madly jotted down Blythe's dog training mantras, which she discovered can be applied to all sorts of life and business scenarios!00:00 Introduction to Blythe Calnan and Her Journey02:27 The Role of Working Dogs in Agriculture05:09 Blythe's Career Path and Experiences08:18 The Impact of Reality TV on Agriculture11:22 Understanding Dog Training and Relationships14:04 The Importance of Communication in Dog Handling16:59 Pressure and Education in Animal Training19:49 Linking Dogs, Livestock, and Landscape Health23:04 Valuing Working Dogs in Agriculture25:49 Returning to Basics in AgricultureYou can hear more episodes of Humans of Agriculture here. If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!
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