You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Australian Shepherd Lovers Newsletter. This newsletter is also available online here. Disclosure: If you make a purchase via a link in this newsletter, I may receive a small commission, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the Disclosure page for more information. Thank you! Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com Newsletter #134 CoronaVirus and Your Australian Shepherd I hope you are in an area that is not yet affected by the coronavirus, but there is certainly a chance that it could show up in your community sooner or later. I just wanted to touch on a few points that could come into play for Aussie owners. There is a report of a dog in Hong Kong, whose owner was diagnosed with CoVid-19 (the disease that arises from the SARS-CoV-2 virus), that also tested "weak positive". It has not yet been confirmed that the dog was infected with the virus or if the positive test result was due to "environmental contamination of the dog's mouth and nose". It is also known that the virus can survive outside the body for several hours to several days, depending on conditions like the surface material, humidity, and temperature. Other coronaviruses like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) are known to survive up to nine days at room temperature. I'm not a doctor or epidemiologist, but given the above information I can see a situation where your Aussie could come into contact with the virus and pass it on to you. For example, an owner of a dog becomes infected with the coronavirus and they cough and sneeze and then pet their dog. Maybe they are your neighbor and they let their dog out into the yard and your dog comes into contact with them through the fence. Perhaps it's at the dog park or meeting on the sidewalk when they are out for a walk. There are many other scenarios that could play out. Even if you go out of your way to avoid contact with others, your dog may not. Either way, the result is the same. The coronavirus finds a path to you and your family. Another consideration is that when the virus moves into an area many people will, all at the same time, decide it might be a good idea to stock up on some extra groceries, household items, and medications. This can result in runs on stores that leave the shelves bare. If you haven't already, I'd recommend stocking up on a few things before anything like that happens. It's better to have extra dog food and a few months of your Aussie's meds on hand than to run out when they are no longer available or difficult/impossible to get to. Besides, it's just a good idea to always be prepared anyway so you can have the peace-of-mind knowing you have your basic needs taken care of no matter what the emergency. All the Best to You and Your Furry Friends, ~ Anton Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Aussie Ebook | Dog Training Videos In This Issue: • New Articles • Reader's Aussies • Photo of the Month • Cartoon of the Month • Aussie Rescue If someone you know has forwarded this newsletter to you, you can subscribe here to make sure you automatically receive future issues. New Articles This Month When Is Your Dog Most Likely to Bite? When is a dog most likely to bite? Understanding all of the potential causes can help you to better control your dog's behavior and avoid situations that could cause your Australian Shepherd to bite. Reader's Aussies—Create a Page About Your Aussie How Aussome Is Your Aussie? Why not tell us about them?! Create a page all about your Aussie and include up to 4 photos! Oaklee Belle >> Create a Page All About Your Aussie Here >> Have an Aussie Mix? Create a Page All About Them Here Photo of the Month     This is my Taz "The Man" Robinson. He is an 18-month-old blue merle. Taz is a very happy and outgoing puppy. He is very smart and is currently taking agility classes. He loves to explore the outdoors, chase/catch his toys, to play in any body of water and going for car rides. He enjoys running on the beach and being around his family all the time. He is the best pet and family member anyone could ask for. (Photo: Tracy Robinson) See full size photo here: Australian Shepherd Photo of the Month >> Submit Your BEST Aussie Photos Here Cartoon of the Month For Australian Shepherd Lovers Everywhere... Our Official Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care Ebook! Download Your Copy Today... For those of you who are not familiar with our ebook, Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care, it's a guide that has proven popular with our readers and includes hundreds of photos submitted by fellow Aussie Lovers like you. Thanks to everyone who has supported the project with photo submissions and purchases of the ebook as it not only gives you the information you need, but it's one of the ways that helps us to be able to keep doing what we do. Thanks again for being part of our Aussie Community and supporting our efforts! ~ Anton Don't have your copy yet? Order it here and download it today! Note: The ebook is not available in printed format. It's available in PDF format so that it can be updated at any time (you are entitled to all future updates). There's no waiting and no shipping/handling fees. You get download access immediately after ordering so you can get started right away. The ebook version can be viewed on any computer, tablet, or device as it is in the common PDF format. The book cover graphic above is for illustrative purposes only. Aussie Rescue Rescue Listings Page Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline (ARPH) Official rescue organization of the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA). More Aussie Rescue Organizations Learn By Watching How A Professional Dog Trainer Does It! Recommended Online Video Dog Training Program... I highly recommend professional dog trainer and dog behaviorist "Doggy Dan" and his comprehensive video-based online dog training program. Dan's program covers everything from the foundations of dog training, to obedience training, and just about any behavior problem you are likely to face. Have Dog Training Questions? Check out these introductory dog training videos... I want my dog to COME WHEN I CALL I want my dog to STOP BARKING I want my dog to STOP PULLING ON THE LEASH I want my dog to STOP BEING AGGRESSIVE I want some help TRAINING MY PUPPY Follow Us on Social Media... Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram | Minds | Gab Until Next Time... Check back with us often as we are always adding more great information. Please let us know if there is something you would like to see on Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com. We love to hear from fellow Australian Shepherd Lovers like you. Send us your ideas, your feedback and photos/stories of your Aussie so we can include them on the site. All the Best and Woof! Anton and Levi anton@australian-shepherd-lovers.com https://www.australian-shepherd-lovers.com/ Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com is Powered by Solo Build It! DISCLOSURE: Many of the products and services we advertise and recommend on the website and in this newsletter provide us with an affiliate commission for referrals. What is an affiliate link? 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