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A Look At Mini Australian Shepherds And How They Relate To Aussies

The status of the Mini Australian Shepherd has been a subject of much debate. Despite the contention of many breeders and owners, the Mini is not just a smaller version of the Australian Shepherd.

Recognizing and Preventing Periodontal Disease in Dogs

Periodontal disease in dogs is one of the most common ailments seen by veterinarians. What are the signs that may indicate that your dog has gum disease and what can you do to prevent and treat it?

Introduction To The Blue Merle Australian Shepherd

The blue merle Australian Shepherd is a very popular variation of this dog breed. The Aussie has brains, beauty, and personality which has earned them a place in popular culture and our hearts.

Australian Shepherd Training Tips For Best Results

These Australian Shepherd training tips can be helpful for anyone fortunate enough to have an Aussie in their lives. It is important to start dog training early and to be as consistent as possible.

Alternatives To The Dog Cone Of Shame For Your Australian Shepherd

A dog cone can sometimes be a necessity but anyone who has ever had to use one on their dog knows that it is not the most pleasant, however, there are other much more comfortable options available.

How A Dog Treat Dispenser Can Help You and Your Australian Shepherd

A dog treat dispenser can be a great way to interact with your dog when you're away from home and can keep your neighbors happy by allowing you to curb nuisance barking while you're out of the house.

Is The Cage Dog Muzzle The Best Choice For Your Aussie?

Using a cage dog muzzle can be a daunting experience as it may look cruel but there are some instances where a muzzle may be necessary for the safety of people, other animals, and your Australian Shepherd.

Thinking of Getting Dog Sunglasses For Your Australian Shepherd?

Dog sunglasses or dog goggles help to provide protection for your dog's eyes from irritants, flying debris, and sun damage. They add a layer of safety to prevent injury and costly visits to the vet.

How To Stop Dog Digging Behavior In Your Australian Shepherd

Stop your dog digging under your fence or holes in your yard. A digging dog is likely familiar to most Australian Shepherd owners. Regardless of the cause, there are steps you can take to prevent it.

These Dog Training Videos Will Transform Your Aussie

Recommended dog training videos make it easy to train your puppy, your adult dog, or to deal with behavior problems.

Guide to Aussie Training and Care

Start with Our Guide to Training and Care

This will provide you with a solid foundation for training and care of your Aussie. This is our popular ebook that features a wide range of information that it is important for every Aussie owner to have. It also features hundreds of photos contributed by our readers. It is truly an aussome Aussie Community effort. It contains too much to go into here, but it will definitely help you to help your Aussie be the best Aussie they can be! Get Your Copy Here

Keeping In Touch

Monthly Newsletter

Here we let you know about site updates, photo of the month, interesting reader submissions, product highlights, new rescues available and anything else that comes up that we need to tell you about.

The Aussie Weekly — Special Feature

Every two weeks you will get a new edition featuring... the BEST Photos submitted by readers like you, Product Highlights for dog owners, Cartoons by Mark Anderson, Dog Quotes and the feature photo will also be available as a FREE Online Puzzle (great for kids and Aussie fans of any age). Give it a try! It's completely free and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Facebook Page

Join the thousands who have "Liked" our Facebook page. Get quick updates and special notices of interest to dog owners and connect with other Aussie fans.

Forums

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.)