We all know the valuable role farm dogs have on the operation, from helping with daily tasks to companionship and morale boosters. That is especially true for “Goose,” a blind red-heeler who won the American Farm Bureau People’s Choice Pup Award.
He and his handler Lindie Huffman joined RFD-TV’s Eliza Petry to talk about his resilience and role on the farm, and how meaningful this award means to them.
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