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My family adopted two Mini Aussie pups at 6 weeks old. They're now 7 months. Both very intelligent. We have them potty trained, crate trained, learning
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I have had my Australian Shepherd pure bred for 9 years. He is the smartest dog I have ever owned. The vet is pretty sure he can still breed. He is a blue
I drove 7 hours to get Naish in North Georgia, it was Christmas, 2009. He was so tiny and adorable. I had originally picked out another puppy but Naish
Oscar was seen in the morning of 8/24 with two women in their 20's, in a blue sedan with CT plates. The two women had medium length, dark hair, medium
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Sassy had to go over the Rainbow Bridge on August 4th, 2023. She was 13 years old. She went just about everywhere with me. It now feels so empty here.
What are some good games and activities for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months? What are good puzzle games? Where do I get them?
My Australian Shepherd, Duke. I forced myself to let my 'pally' go after almost 12 years together. Duke was my a pet of a lifetime and I'll always feel
I was looking for support for a 9-year-old Australian Shepherd diagnosed with a tumor near his heart. Testing was done before a dental visit. He now has
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Explore the benefits of a car seat cover for dogs. Protect your car, keep your pet comfy, and ensure safer travels. Discover the best dog car seat options.
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We gave our beautiful Australian Shepherd, Shadow, a 4 ft chain link fence to run in the backyard. Today a chainsaw scared her evidently. I went in the
I have a 4-month-old female blue merle Australian Shepherd. Every morning for the last 2 weeks my sweet pup turns into a menace. She is yanking and tugging
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What do you call this Australian Shepherd color?
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We have an 8-month-old Australian Shepherd that will not house train. He uses our living room to toilet, but not all the time. Tonight we let him in from
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Equip your Aussie with a Martingale dog collar for secure, humane, and effective leash training. Discover how to easily improve your daily walks today!
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I’m debating wether I want to put a deposit down today to be able to secure the pick of the litter that I want. I’m hoping to have the black/white and
Hi! So I'm thinking about breeding my Australian Shepherd and I know I have to get her tested and all that, which means I have to get her certified, correct?
We have recently taken possession of my adult daughter's 2-year-old, neutered male Mini Aussie, Blaze. My daughter works many hours, and the dog had been
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We rescued a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd about 2 months ago. He clearly really had no proper training. He is SLOWY learning the law of the land here,
Hello!! My name is Gabby, and I heard a ton of great things about this site. I wanted to share Millie’s story to see if there was anyone else that may
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Alo is 45.5% Mini Aussie, 40.5% Aussie, 7.8% Border Collie, and 6.3% mutt mix which includes Cattle Dog and Pitbull. A shelter in Kentucky found him wondering
We bought an Aussie puppy from a breeder in Texas. We have the papers and pics of parents. I thought she was a standard. But when we got her home she
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I've been looking for a copy of the Total Australian Shepherd by Ernest and Carol Ann Hartnagle, if anyone has a copy in decent shape to part with. Thanks!
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Hello! I bought little Finn at 15 weeks old from an Australian Shepherd breeder that did not register his pups. Not a problem for me but with Finn getting
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Our vet has recommended gastropexy while they are spaying our puppy. Has anyone done this for their Aussie? Is it common? Hope to hear back. Thanks so
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Hi everyone, I'm curious to know if anyone can tell me if she is possibly an Australian Shepherd mix? She is sort of a rescue, so I don't have any info
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Is your dog struggling to breathe? Learn about signs and symptoms of lung disease in dogs, treatments and how to maintain your Aussie's respiratory health.
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Okay, I have a 3-year-old Mini Aussie. He is the absolute best dog ever when he is home with me and my husband. However, he is so excitable and vocal that
My 15-year-old female, Australian Shepherd has been diagnosed with liver diseaseand has a ton of meds to take. She won't eat cheese, yogurt, ice cream,
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My little guy has quit eating. He was never a big eater and as dogs go, he is wrapped really tight. He gets tons of love and affection and exercise. We
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My 4-year-old Australian Shepherd has tendencies to guard things at times. Anything from her water dish to toys but especially my clothes, boots, etc.
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