This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land. However, this conversation with Jordyn Kelly of Working Aussies Homestead completely changed my mind. Listen as she shares the creative, time-saving ways she uses dogs around her homestead (even for handling chickens!), plus training tips and more.Podcast Episode HighlightsWhy working dogs are important for a homesteadThe tasks of a working dogTips for helping your dog be chicken-friendlyBest working dog breedsThe possibility of training a dog you already own...Basic training tips for working dogsBiggest challenges when training working dogsHow to keep working dogs stimulatedAdvice on how to start with working dogsResources from Jordyn KellyResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Jordyn Kelly and Working Aussie Homestead here: www.workingaussieshomestead.comNever run out of meal ideas again! Learn about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Buy Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!