"The adventures agriculture has taken me on is incredible" with Muster Dogs star Blythe Calnan
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 Journey 02:27 The Role of Working Dogs in Agriculture 05:09 Blythe's Career Path and Experiences 08:18 The Impact of Reality TV on Agriculture 11:22 Understanding Dog Training and Relationships 14:04 The Importance of Communication in Dog Handling 16:59 Pressure and Education in Animal Training 19:49 Linking Dogs, Livestock, and Landscape Health 23:04 Valuing Working Dogs in Agriculture 25:49 Returning to Basics in Agriculture You 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 hello@humansofagriculture.com. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!