Australian Shepherd Information, Resources and Community
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Australian Shepherd Photo of the Month
Robert Marks
Our family has two Australian Shepherds and we live in Danville, Pennsylvania. The light colored blue merle male is named Trust and he is about 5 years old. The black-tri female is named Blossom and she is 2 years old. No matter what we do to block access to the roof they find a way up from the deck off the back of the house. They have been doing this for a few years now. They both enjoy looking down on the people that go by our house everyday. At first I was very concerned about this behavior but now I believe it is just part of their routine in the yard. It is sometimes funny when cars stop to take pictures or construction workers alert us to what they have observed while we were at work. We love both of our Aussies and they certainly have awesome energy. I try to take them on bike rides with me as often as I can.
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Guide to Aussie Training and Care
Start with Our Guide to Training and Care
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Aussie Stories
Create a page all about your Aussie! Have a great story to share? Tell us how aussome they are and what events you participate in together. We would love to hear what makes your Aussie special. Be sure to add photos! You can add up to 4 photos with your submission.
Aussie Q & A
Have questions about your Australian Shepherd? You can search our site, of course, but you can also post any questions you might have here. Chances are someone can help. If you see a question you know the answer to be sure to share your experience. You can add up to 4 photos too. We would love to see your Aussie.
Rainbow Bridge
One of the hardest things we have to go through is when our beloved Aussies leave for the "Rainbow Bridge." Here you can create a memorial page with photos and share how much your Aussie meant to you.
Training
Training Your Australian Shepherd
Here we have a lot of information about training your Aussie including housetraining, crate training, obdience training, socialization, clicker training, behavior problems and more...
Agility Training
Australian Shepherds excel at agility competitions. In this section we feature information about agility training for dogs, agility equipment and getting started in dog agility traing with your Aussie.
Getting an Australian Shepherd?
Is the Australian Shepherd Right for You?
Getting a puppy or adopting an older Aussie? It is important that you read this before getting this breed of dog.
Aussie Rescue
I always like to encourage people to seriously consider getting their Aussie from a rescue. There are so many wonderful dogs in desperate need of a loving home like yours. Remember to always get your dog from a rescue or a reputable breeder and never from a "back-yard breeder" or pet store. Here you will fin listings of Rescue Organizations and of Aussies in need of rescue
Choosing a Breeder
All breeders are not created equal. Every aspect of your Aussie is directly related to the care that goes into their breeding. Find out what separates the reputable from not-so-reputable. Choosing a breeder is one of the most important decisions you will make to ensure that your puppy is the right match for you, your family and your lifestyle.
Australian Shepherd Breeder Directory
Find breeders in your area. Our directory features breeders from around the world. If you are a breeder and would like to add your name to our listings click here for more info.
Puppies For Sale
If you are looking for a puppy this page features breeders in our directory that have puppies available. We only accept listings from breeders in our directory.
Favorite Puppy Names
Of course, once you get your puppy you are going to have to come up with the perfect name. Our "Favorite Puppy Names" page with give you lots of inspiration and help you decide.
Puppy Care
You will also want to know how to care for your puppy. This article by Aussie breeder, Ann Calmes, will get you on the right track with great puppy care tips to get you started.
How To Introduce A Puppy To An Older Dog
How To Introduce A Puppy To An Older Dog. You are not just introducing them to each other but to the home and all of the dynamics that entails.
Care and Feeding
Dog Nutrition
Homemade dog food, commercial dog food, raw dog food diet, food allergies, Wysong dog food, the best bully sticks and recipes you can try at home are covered in our dog nutrition section.
Grooming Your Aussie
Basic dog grooming topics are covered including brushing, cleaning ears and eyes, maintaining teeth, bathing and dog grooming equipment including the FURminator.
Health Issues
Australian Shepherd Health
In our health section you can find information about hereditary diseases, viruses, bacteria, worms and parasites. Also has articles about dog skin problems, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting and more.
Ask a Veterinarian
Sometimes you don't want to pay for a complete office visit to your vet—you just need to get a question answered. Here you can ask a veterinarian about your dog health problem, 24/7. It's done online so you can get your questions answered quickly and with this program you don't pay until you accept the answer.
Pet Health Insurance
Often it's something we don't want to think about until it's too late and we are facing a huge veterinary bill. Get the info you need and decide if getting health insurance for your dog is somthing you need to do.
Dog Bite Information
Dog bites are a serious issue. Find out about dog bite prevention, first aid and treatment, infections from dog bites, lawsuits and insurance.
Aussie Info & Photos
Photo of the Month
Our Photo of Month showcases the best photos sent in by readers. On this page you will also find the previous winners. Depending on your internet connection this page may take a bit longer to load for you because of the many photos. If you have great photos of your Aussie you would like to send in you can get more info about submitting your photo(s) here.
Articles
This section features a wide variety of articles many of which have been contributed by our readers. Just some of the topics covered include dog games and activities, Frisbee dog sport, therapy dog traing, puppy socialization and more. Check out this page to see which topics are of interest to you.
About Aussies
If you are looking for the Breed Standard or info about Aussie colors and markings this is the place. This section also covers the difference between Australian Shepherds and Miniature Aussies which are considered to be separate breeds.
History of the Breed
An overview of the history behind the development of the breed. (It did not originate in Australia though.)
The sections above will give you a good start at exploring the site. You can also use the Search Box at the top of every page (right side of banner) to find what you are looking for.
To create a solid foundation for care and traing of your Aussie and to help prevent behavioral problems (or deal with them if they are already happening) be sure to check out our very own Guide to Australian Shepherd Training and Care Ebook.
Thanks for visiting. We hope you enjoy Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com!
Anton Hout | Editor, Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com
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