Choosing the Right Dog for Your Life: Lessons from a Regenerative Farmer with Seth Thompson of New Plymouth Farm

Choosing the Right Dog for Your Life: Lessons from a Regenerative Farmer with Seth Thompson of New Plymouth Farm

Author: Jessica L. Arrington June 2, 2026 Duration: 47:31

Choosing the Right Dog for Your Life: Lessons from Regenerative Farmer Seth Thompson takes us out to New Plymouth Farm, where the land, the goats, and a working dog named Dutch all have something to teach us about how we pick our canine companions. Seth shares how regenerative farming reshaped the way he thinks about animals, responsibility, and what it really means for a dog to have a job and a purpose. We talk about how he chose Dutch, what life looks like for a dog who herds goats, and what pet parents can learn from working‑dog relationships even if they live in a city apartment. You’ll hear real stories from the farm and practical takeaways for choosing a dog that actually fits your lifestyle, energy, and values—so both you and your dog can thrive, not just cope.


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