Celebrate the world's brightest and hardest-working herding dog, the Australian Shepherd!
- Everything you need to know to become a well-informed caregiver for an Aussie dog or puppy
- Breed details including character and personality, physical characteristics, historical overview, and more
- Beautiful photos of Australian Shepherd puppies and adults posing, playing, and doing activities
- Tips and expert advice delivered in sidebars including "It's a Fact," "Smart Tips," and "Did You Know?"
- How to find a reputable breeder, ask the right questions, and select a healthy, sound puppy
- Training, including house-training, puppy-proofing, supplies, health maintenance, and more
This Smart Owner's Guide to the Australian Shepherd, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the useful and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for their dog!
Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and stunning adult dogs, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that is user-friendly and entertaining to explore.
Every Smart Owner's Guide, including Australian Shepherd Dog, offers a description of the breed's character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. You'll find informative chapters on everything you need to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog! Explore essential information about finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy's homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; grooming, and more!
Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (excessive barking, chewing, nipping, digging, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed, as are activities to enjoy with your new dog, including rally, agility, therapy work, flyball, herding, tracking, and more.
Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, called "It's a Fact," "Smart Tips," "Notable & Quotable," and "Did You Know?" Real-life stories from Aussie owners are retold in full-page features called "True Tails." Dog-safe recipes and grooming tips are highlighted in the "Try This" feature pages.
The Smart Owner's Guide series also offers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Aussie, Australian Shepherd caretakers can find forums, blogs, and profiles to meet and interact with other breed owners, as well as helpful charts and checklists to download. Along with over 20,000 pages of solid information, there's a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable Aussie-specific screensavers, games, quizzes, and e-cards to send to friends and family!
The Resources section of Australian Shepherd Dog includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner's Guide is fully indexed for ease of use.
Energetic, bright, and devoted, it's no wonder the Australian Shepherd is one of the most popular and beloved dog breeds in America! Intelligent and hard-working, the Australian Shepherd is a family companion beyond compare. Learn all you need to know about your favorite dog breed, with Smart Owner's Guide: Australian Shepherd Dog, from the editors of DOG FANCY (R) magazine!
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