Muster Dogs

Heartwarming, educational, and influential. Be careful... because if you're so inclined, you just might look at dogs, community, hard work, and even yourself differently, and all for the better, stronger direction!!

So this app is requiring I write a longer review, so I will add that this show has made me more aware of my Bluetooth connection with my dog, Emilie. She's part Rhodesian Ridgeback. She would run from sheep and cattle, for sure, but would run towards me any second of any day!

Still too short...hmmm... another wonderful takeaway is if you have a respectful way to break your dog's focus when they are hyper focused, you and dog can do so much more!!! (Limit reached...bye!)

Heartwarming captivating brilliant tv. I've just lost my best ever Kelpie and shed some tears in each episode as I saw the qualities I love so much in every pup. The quality of the people was just as impressive. Well done ABC, this is what public broadcasting should be about.

As a certified positive-reinforcement dog trainer wanting to break into the farm-dog scene, this series was not only very enjoyable to watch (I binged all the episodes in one night) but also incredibly educational. You get to see the 'do's and dont's' of muster training, as well as seeing the clear difference between experienced and newer trainers all under the watchful eye of the world renowned dog-trainer

You follow the progress of 5 Australian Kelpie puppies through an intensive but ground-breaking experiment thats never been attempted before: condensing a three year training program and turning promising pedigree pups into world class muster dogs in just one year!

My initial worry was over the treatment of the dogs. Its far too common for people in the dog-training industry to justify abusing their animals in the name of profit and innovation, but I am SO HAPPY to say that is not the case with this series! Not only are all the dogs in this series treated as valuable partners and family members, but each farmer already knows how important it is to develop positive relationships (the 'blue tooth' as they like to call it) with their new-pups to build a lasting bond based on trust and respect. And there really isnt any aversive equipment or unecessarily harsh handling of any of the dogs -save for when safety is an immediate concern.

All in all, it was an incredible watch and I would reccomend it to dog-trainers and enthusiasts alike, or anyone who is just curious about it. I dont know if they can make it into a multi-seasom thing, but Ill be keeping an eye out!!

Two thumbs (two humans) and one paw (one dog) up from viewers at our house! This show allows humans to learn about working dog traits and training techniques, animal-human relationships, a bit of the geography of Australia, and the benefits of working dogs in the business of animal husbandry. Additionally, the show is very entertaining for both dogs and humans. While our very new-to-us Border Collie rescue loves watching the puppies when he hears them, we are entertained by the human personalities and interactions. We are ready for a spin-off reality show from any, or all, of the humans/businesses we have met through this show. Bring us more, please!

I really loved this show: the different landscapes of Australia, the rugged reality of raising livestock, but most of all the bond between working dogs and their handlers. Each person and their dog have such a unique chemistry, I loved seeing their bonds develop across the four episodes. Wish there had been 8.

The show really does justice to the beauty of a muster dog shepherding a herd of stock. It's a beautiful sight to watch. The last episode was an emotional one, but the result not surprising. Wonderful to see people and their love for working dogs, livestock and the land. Recommended for anyone who loves animals.