Stock Dog Philosophies Podcast - Barrett Mountain BC

Hosted by the Barrett family of Barrett Mountain Border Collies, the Stockdog Philosophies Podcast shares real-world stories, training insight, and trial experiences from life with working Border Collies. Whether you’re new to stockdogs or deep in the USBCHA world, we explore the lessons, laughs, and philosophies that come from partnering with dogs who love the work as much as we do.

S3, Ep.2- (The Return of) 6-time National Champion Lyle East

In this episode, Ty and Justin talk with 6-time National Champion Lyle East about his stockdog school, handling, trialing and everything in between.

06-11
45:21

S3, Ep. 1- Back to our Roots with Tulsa Irish Fest President Don Burdick

In this episode, Ty and Justin sit down with Tulsa Irish Fest President Don Burdick to discuss the roots of our dogs back to Ireland, our connections with Irish Fest and all that comes with the event.

06-02
51:32

S2, Ep. 15- LIVE From Tulsa IrishFest 25 with Millan Hupp

In this SPECIAL episode Ty and Justin record live from the Culture Tent at 2025 Tulsa IrishFest. They are joined for a great segment with the Fest's executive Director Millan Kupp. They discuss the Fest, dogs and some unique demos the boys have done before.

03-09
38:03

S2, Ep.14- Starting to Trial Your Dog

In this classic-style episode, Ty and Justin discuss when they start to trial and train dogs and walk through some of the struggles and rewarding times of starting to work with and trial your dog.

02-25
57:37

S2, Ep. 13- Rating Your Dogs and Sheep

In this episode, Ty, Justin and Buford discuss what types of sheep they prefer to work and also what qualities they prefer in their dogs.

02-18
41:58

S2, Ep.12- Starting and the Pen

In this episode, Justin, Ty and Buford discuss starting their dogs and how they train to work the pen.

02-11
40:45

S2, Episode 11- The Banked Episode

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss the trial at Lyle East's as well as other pertinent training topics.

01-30
40:00

S2, Ep. 10- Catching Up & Setting Out

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford sit down to discuss the trial that happened this weekend at Lyle East's. They also discuss setting out, sending your dogs, and spotting them.

01-20
44:01

S2, Ep. 9- Starting Your Dog & Types of Stock

In this classic episode, featuring just Ty and Justin, discuss how to start your dog and give tips on what stock work best for it.

12-24
40:35

S2, Ep. 8- Reading Different Types of Stock

In this episode, Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss some tips on how to read different types of stock and some lessons to get better in that area of your trialing/ training.

12-09
52:07

S2, Ep. 7- Kelly Fonkalsrud

In this episode Ty and Justin are joined by multi-time OSDA Dog of the Year award winner, and AKC/ AHBA judge Kelly Fonkalsrud where they discuss all sorts of trialing and training topics, including tips on reading stock and evaluating your runs.

11-24
01:02:34

S2 Ep. 1- Sheepdog Finals Recap

In this episode of the podcast, Ty, Justin and Buford provide a deep dive into their runs and the overall trial of the 2024 USBCHA Sheepdog National Finals.

10-10
51:41

Episode 25- Starting Your Dog (Outrun and Lift)

In this episode, Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss starting and training your dogs. They talk about the importance of the outrun and go through how they train and work on it.

08-07
43:11

Episode 24- Montana Special

In this special episode Ty and Justin discuss what they learn and go through in their trial in Montana.

07-27
53:35

Episode 23- Stock Dog History feat. Larry Moore

In this episode, Ty and Justin take a step back as Larry Moore steps in to tell stories from his stock dog career in a can’t miss episode.

07-14
57:58

Episode 22- Handler Evaluations

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford discuss the 3 Sisters trial and then about how they evaluate themselves and handlers and trainers.

07-11
51:31

Episode 21- Kara, Nova, and Woodrow

On this episode Ty, Justin and Buford discuss the upcoming 3 Sisters trial, shedding and rating their current open dogs.

07-03
51:51

Episode 20- Banked Dog Rating System

In this previously recorded or banked episode of the podcast, Ty and Justin discuss ways to assess the abilities of your dogs and they provide examples of that with their dogs.

06-22
50:44

Episode 19- 2024 Oaktree Spring SDT Preview

In this episode Ty, Justin, and Buford sit down to discuss their thoughts on the upcoming Oaktree Spring Classic SDT. They provide insight into what pre trial work looks like and give updates on the dogs.

06-07
47:50

Episode 18- New & Improved

In an episode where the Barrett boys tryout their new podcast equipment they discuss the differences in working sheep versus cattle and how they adapted.

06-07
51:09

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