Life's Good Working Dogs

10/02/2025

11/06/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dogs tight walking mixed mob of goat bucks (approx 450 weaners & larger bucks) across fast flowing Brook tree trunk bridge.

Goats don’t like wet feet.
Hardest part for the dogs (Conway, Victoria, Sunshine, Mutdipilly) is being patient & massaging lead goats on far side of bridge to take lead & rest of herd will follow.
Catchment just received some gentle rain & has given Brook a quick flow.
(Traprock Country Queensland Australia)
9 April 2023

Can demonstrate bloodline working upon inspection by appointment only.
Based half way between Warwick & Inglewood Queensland Australia

Contact:
Ray Lord (Breeder & Trainer of Life's Good Working Dogs)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
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Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap & Profitability in Australia’s Livestock Industry
Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages & profitability issues in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable: 1. Efficiency and Versatility: Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable. They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check. Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable. 2. Labor Shortages: The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs. These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages 3. Cost-Effective Solution: With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff. These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative.
4. Livestock just get it. The Predator - Prey relationship of Working Dogs & Livestock is a phononeum that we as humans can't do alone. We as humans are the orchestra leaders and then let the working dogs utilise their natural instincts to play the music. The result is livestock become calm, confident, relaxed and the your business becomes more profitable on all triple line factors of Economics - People - Environment.
In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry.

10/06/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dog team mustering Road paddock
- Alternating roles of Lead & Wing team collecting trade heifers scattered through paddock as we walk a slowly growing herd of approx 700 heifers to yards for processing (Old Dusty, Spice, Kimba, Salt)
--Alternating roles of Wing & Tail team keeping cattle mob flow going forward steadily (Lolley & Pop, Sunshine & Victoria).
At end of a very hot dry day in Drought times. (Fitzroy River Brigalow Country Central Queensland Australia).
10 Oct 2019.

Contact details: Life’s Good Working Dogs
Contact Ray Lord (breeder & trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap & Profitability in Australia’s Livestock Industry
Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages & profitability issues in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable: 1. Efficiency and Versatility: Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable. They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check. Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable. 2. Labor Shortages: The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs. These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages 3. Cost-Effective Solution: With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff. These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative.
4. Livestock just get it. The Predator - Prey relationship of Working Dogs & Livestock is a phononeum that we as humans can't do alone. We as humans are the orchestra leaders and then let the working dogs utilise their natural instincts to play the music. The result is livestock become calm, confident, relaxed and the your business becomes more profitable on all triple line factors of Economics - People - Environment.
In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry.

17/05/2024

Video below: One person & Life’s Good Working Dogs team on the job: walking recently shorn merino ewes & boxing their offspring hogget's (approx 1700) back with their mothers flock & to new area of property
Instilling Herd Instinct. Herd Placement: Providing flock/herd with their needs- food, water, shelter, safety.
(Great past Australian dog handler & stock person Greg Prince regularly said - “Show Them- Don’t Tell Them”).
Dog Team on job is:
* Dogs on wings: on right-Spice & on left- Victoria
* Dogs way out in lead holding lead mob is Lolley, Conway & Sunshine holding lead sheep on tonight’s new sheep camp on hill in far distance
* Dogs resting with me bringing up slow tail is Pop, Mutdipilly & Moora
(Traprock Country Queensland Australia)
2024
Contact details:
Ray Lord (Life’s Good Working Dogs Breeder & Trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap in Australia’s Livestock Industry

Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable:
1. Efficiency and Versatility:
Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable.
They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check.
Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable.
2. Labor Shortages:
The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs.
These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages
3. Cost-Effective Solution:
With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff.
These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative

In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry, bridging the gap left by labour shortages

Ray Lord- Breeder & Trainer of Australian Working Kelpie Dog Stud. Working Kelpie Council Of Australia Breeder Number 4166

17/05/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dogs team yarding approx 2000 mixed mob of rangeland goats:
Working Dog team on the job is:
The boys lead by Pop & Conway,
The girls team lead by old Spice is Victoria & young Moora in training.
"Good dogs - thanks mates - have the rest of the day off" - "Woof".
(Traprock Country Queensland Australia)
2 November 2022
Contact details:
Ray Lord ( Life’s Good Working Dogs & Trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]

For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap in Australia’s Livestock Industry

Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable:
1. Efficiency and Versatility:
Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable.
They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check.
Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable.
2. Labor Shortages:
The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs.
These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages1.
3. Cost-Effective Solution:
With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff.
These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative2.
In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry, bridging the gap left by labour shortages

17/05/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dogs team moving 500 educated steers mob on long steady walk to yards for processing & selection for grass finished beef market.
“Lead out dogs - lead out”.
Team On the Job is:
Leading out mob is: Kimba, Salt, & Spice.
On wings is: Moora & Victoria
Bringing up the tail is Lolley & Pop & Sunshine.
The other dog team members in riding in ute canopy, on drink & rest break, patiently watching & waiting to be subbed on.
(Alpine Country NSW)
14 April 2020
Contact details:
Ray Lord ( Life’s Good Working Dogs Breeder & Trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap in Australia’s Livestock Industry

Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable:
1. Efficiency and Versatility:
Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable.
They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check.
Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable.
2. Labor Shortages:
The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs.
These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages
3. Cost-Effective Solution:
With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff.
These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative

In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry, bridging the gap left by labour shortages

17/05/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dogs team steadily moving 500 educated steer mob through alpine rainforest. (Alpine Country NSW). 7 April 2020
Only can see Lolley (border collie foundation female) working at tail of mob, but all of team are out there (young & old) working on all sides doing their thing, working on instinct with very little instruction from me.
A Cohesive working dog team is similar to a sporting team such a basket ball or football team, all playing their key positions, keeping the mob flowing & creating livestock to be calm - collected - confident manner.
Contact details:
Ray Lord (Life’s Good Working Dogs Breeder & Trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap in Australia’s Livestock Industry

Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable:
1. Efficiency and Versatility:
Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable.
They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check.
Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable.
2. Labor Shortages:
The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs.
These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages
3. Cost-Effective Solution:
With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff.
These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative

In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry, bridging the gap left by labour shortages

17/05/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dogs moving steer mob across Little Styx River. On the job are the boys lead by old Dusty is Kimba, Pop, Sunshine, Conway, The girls lead by old Wh**ey is Spice, Lolley & Victoria with young girls learning the job is Mutdipilly & Moora. Great fly fishing for rainbow trout if anyone interested. (Alpine Country NSW)
8 March 2020

Contact details:
Ray Lord (Life’s Good Working Dogs Breeder & Trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap in Australia’s Livestock Industry

Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable:
1. Efficiency and Versatility:
Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable.
They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check.
Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable.
2. Labor Shortages:
The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs.
These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages
3. Cost-Effective Solution:
With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff.
These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative

In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry, bridging the gap left by labour shortages

17/05/2024

One person & Life’s Good Working Dog team placing/slow down/settling steer herd after long walk onto fresh finishing pasture (Alpine Country NSW Australia).
Educating cattle to be calm, collected & confident with working dogs plays an important role to achieve high quality grass fed beef.
All team out in lead now which are old dogs Kimba, Pop, Conway, Spice, with young dogs in training Mutdipilly & Moora. 2 April 2020

Contact details:
Ray Lord: ( Life’s Good Working Dogs Breeder & Trainer)
Phone: 0429955264
Email: [email protected]
For further info-See our:
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559222840026
& YouTube channel: Life's Good Working Dogs

Working Dogs: Bridging the Labor Gap in Australia’s Livestock Industry

Farmers across Australia are increasingly turning to working dogs to address the critical labour shortages in the livestock industry. These highly trained canines play a vital role in herding and managing livestock efficiently. Here’s why they’re becoming indispensable:
1. Efficiency and Versatility:
Working dogs, such as border collies and kelpies, excel at herding cattle and sheep and educate livestock to become calm, collected, confident and profitable.
They tirelessly run all day, ensuring livestock are corralled and kept in check.
Their ability to cover vast territories and access areas inaccessible to humans or bikes makes them invaluable.
2. Labor Shortages:
The bush faces a shortage of human workforce, prompting farmers to rely more on working dogs.
These dogs are now considered a valuable part of the team, filling the gaps left by labor shortages
3. Cost-Effective Solution:
With the high cost of human labor, having well-trained working dogs eliminates the need to employ and accommodate additional staff.
These dogs are bred to work livestock efficiently, making them a cost-effective alternative

In summary, working dogs are not only hardworking companions but also crucial contributors to Australia’s livestock industry, bridging the gap left by labour shortages

17/05/2024

Life’s Good Working Dogs loved the experience working in Alpine Country NSW