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Mini Aussie Hates Being Picked Up and Cries as if He's in Pain

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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Does Anyone Know a Farm or Someone Who Will Breed Their Dog With Yours for a Puppy?

Cooper

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

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Naish

2 years old

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

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Keep a Look Out for Oscar Believed to Be In CT

Oscar 7 yr old male, stolen 8/24/23

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, We Will Always Love You

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.

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Games and Activities for Puppies?

Toby

What are some good games and activities for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months? What are good puzzle games? Where do I get them?

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Duke

Duke

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

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Australian Shepherd Has Tumor Near Heart and Has Fluid Drained From Belly

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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What You Need To Know About Getting a Car Seat Cover For Dogs

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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Australian Shepherd Jumping Over Fence

Beautiful Shadow

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

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What Is This Behavior and How Do I Fix It?

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 Color Would You Say This Australian Shepherd Puppy Is?

What do you call this Australian Shepherd color?

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House Training My Australian Shepherd Is Not Going Well

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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Better Leash Manners: Martingale Dog Collar and Harness

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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Need Help Identifying Blue Merle Pattern

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

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Breeding My Australian Shepherd

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?

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Overwhelmed by Flea/Tick Infestations and Dog's Aggression - What to Do?

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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Australian Shepherd Marking in the House

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,

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Australian Shepherd Puppy With Ectopic Ureter

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

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

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Do I Have a Mini or a Standard Australian Shepherd?

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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Looking for Book, "Total Australian Shepherd" by Ernest and Carol Ann Hartnagle

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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Is My Dog an Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?

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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Question About Gastropexy While Spaying Our Puppy

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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Do You Think My Dog Is an Australian Shepherd Mix?

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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Don't Overlook Lung Disease in Dogs—Spot the Signs

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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Miniature Australian Shepherd Screaming

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

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My Australian Shepherd Won't Take Her Medicine or Food

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 2-Year-Old Male Australian Shepherd Has Stopped Eating

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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Aggressive Guarding Behavior From Australian Shepherd

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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