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The Homestead EducationAuthor: Kody Hanner
Homesteading. Homeschooling. Hard truths made simple. Im Kody Hanner animal scientist, educator, and homesteader raising my family on forty acres in North Idaho. After years of teaching families across the country how to grow their own food and grow as people, Im here to bring real-world education back home. Each week, well talk about how to build a functional homestead, teach practical life skills, and raise kids who can think, work, and thrive without relying on broken systems. From livestock and gardens to homeschooling and personal growth, youll get expert guidance, honest stories, and no-fluff advice you can actually use. Whether youre brand-new to self-sufficiency or deep into the lifestyle, this podcast will help you build confidence, purpose, and common sense one project, one habit, and one conversation at a time. Follow now to learn how to homestead smarter, educate better, and live free. Language: en Genres: Education, Home & Garden, How To, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What People Need to Know About Raising Working Dogs
Episode 164
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
In this episode, I’m talking about working dogs—and what happens when one goes missing. After a brief life update, I share the story of our livestock guardian dog, Ranger, and the events leading up to his disappearance. From late-night disturbances to injuries on multiple dogs, this episode explores the reality of relying on a guardian dog to protect a farm and the emotional weight of not knowing what happened. I also address common misconceptions about working dogs, especially livestock guardian breeds like Great Pyrenees—how they’re raised, why they live differently than house pets, and why pet standards don’t always apply to working roles. Drawing from my background with hunting, herding, and farm dogs, I explain the difference between livestock guardians and farm guardians and invite listeners to think critically about breed-specific needs, farm protection, and respectful support during hard seasons. Episode Links Homestead Education Shop: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop/ Hanner Homestead: https://hannerhomestead.com/shop/ Porthill Printing: https://porthillprinting.com/ Livestock Guardian: https://amzn.to/4j08Riq Herding Dogs: https://amzn.to/3L3Vkts Herding Dogs on the Homestead: https://amzn.to/48FctTn Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
