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| 6 month old Aussie | 7/23/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I was wondering what the appropriate height/weight is for a standard male 6 month old Aussie puppy ...
A: It sounds like he is on a growth curve that would place him in the mid to high end of that range. ...
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| Sally | 7/22/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: Why does our Aussie get along with one of our Jack Russells and hates the other 2 we have? We have ...
A: This is not a simple situation that can be solved via internet advice. You really should contact a ...
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| tired aussie mix | 7/21/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I just adopted a 6 month old Australian shepherd mix from a local shelter. He's very sweet and ...
A: Some dogs just aren't that drive-y and aren't crazy about balls or tug. But, that doesn't mean you ...
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| Biting during play - Deaf Aussie | 7/20/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We recently rescued an Aussie that we believe may have been breed for herding on possibly an Amish ...
A: I doubt that it would, but the fact is that a deaf dog cannot hear the shepherd's instructions, and ...
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| Biting during play - Deaf Aussie | 7/19/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We recently rescued an Aussie that we believe may have been breed for herding on possibly an Amish ...
A: Well, the dog may be deaf, but you can still teach him that you do not like him to put his teeth on ...
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| nervous stomach aussie | 7/11/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We rescued a 4yr old male aussie mix 2 years ago. Unfortunately we weren't able to get any ...
A: Clomicalm does not help with that per se, but the dog would be less anxious, so it might help ...
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| nervous stomach aussie | 7/10/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We rescued a 4yr old male aussie mix 2 years ago. Unfortunately we weren't able to get any ...
A: Without actually seeing the dog, it's just an educated guess, but it sounds as if he is an anxious ...
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| mini aussie | 7/9/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have 2 questions. First, my mini Aussie is about 6 years old. After vigorous exercise (chasing ...
A: You should be asking your vet to examine the dog. Exercise intolerance can be caused by many ...
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| TRAINING | 7/9/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have a question I would like to know how to get my aussie to listen to me. We have 2 children and ...
A: Before you teach him to play with a frisbee, you should start with the basics. These are very high ...
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| Lazy Aussie? | 7/8/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: Actually, I have two questions. We adopted a one year old Aussie from the pound almost a year ago. ...
A: The show types do tend to be heavier boned, and heavier coated, and less active than the real ...
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| puppy size question | 7/3/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We adopted an Aussie puppy March of this year. He looked average size for a puppy his age when we ...
A: The Australian Shepherd breed standard says "Preferred height at the withers for males is 20 to 23 ...
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| Nose Peeling | 7/2/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have a two year old female Australian Shepherd whose nose started to peel about 6 months ago and ...
A: It sounds like your vet has diagnosed your dog with what we often call "Collie nose". It affects ...
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| barking and socialization | 7/2/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have a wonderful, loving 2 year old aussie. He is a little mischievous, but overall he is a great ...
A: Do the protocols in "Click to Calm" or "Scaredy Dog" step by step (amazon should have). Even if you ...
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| Walking | 6/29/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: my aussie doesnt seem to like leashes or collars everytime i put one on him he sits and doesnt move ...
A: He just doesn't understand yet. Try luring him with a bit of roast beef or cheese to take a few ...
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| 4 year old male mini aussie | 6/18/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I am at witts end. My aussie is 4 years old and neutered. He ws such a wonderful dog until he ...
A: Firstly, I believe you already know that this is NOT an off leash dog now, for any reason. If you ...
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| Noise Issues | 6/3/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: My 5 yo Aussie, Sam, has some issues with noise. He is a rescue that we have had for 3.5 years. We ...
A: Well, if by "making him", you mean forcing him physically to "stay", then my advice would be to ...
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| Not very active for a puppy | 6/3/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We got a 10 wk. old female Aussie six days ago. We have socialized her every day with people, dogs ...
A: I'm not sure if you should be concerned, since I don't know your puppy. But, if she's only ten ...
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| matted undercoat | 6/1/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: My one year old loves water and his undercoat on back hip areas and neck are matted like wool. Help. ...
A: Mats tighten if they get wet, and are that much harder to brush out, perhaps impossible. You really ...
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| running away | 5/18/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: we got our Aussie/ Border collie mix last November. She is just a wonderful dog. BEAUTIFUL!! ...
A: Well, allowing her to run free is NOT the answer. Dogs don't have any idea where boundary lines ...
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| Miniature Aussie Shepherd puppy, deaf | 5/8/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I'm babysitting a 13 week old female aussie shepherd puppy. She's supposedly only going to be 20-25 ...
A: This is all too common in the breed, sadly, and is usually the result of two merle colored dogs ...
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| Australian Shepherd/ long haired Dachshund mix | 5/7/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We just bought an Australian Shepherd/ long haired Dachshund mix female puppy. She is six weeks ...
A: I'm glad you admitted your lack of research;-) Aside from just the breed issues, a pup of six weeks ...
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| barking aussie | 5/2/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have a 4 year old spayed aussie who barks continuously. She barks in the house all the time for ...
A: Your dog could be barking for a number of reasons: 1. Her genes - Aussies are bred for herding and ...
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| Australian Shepherd | 4/30/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We have a 4 1/2 month old male Aussie and we have 3 other dogs. Their water bowl and food are ...
A: First, stop hitting his paw on the floor - he isn't a human child and has no idea what that means, ...
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| australian cattle dog mix | 4/26/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I am trying to find out what my dog is mixed with. Where can I go to find out on the internet. she ...
A: Actually, short of DNA testing, there's no real way to find out, although you can certainly make an ...
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| Jobs for herding dogs | 4/16/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have a 10 month old male Australian Shepherd. I love him so much, but I feel bad because I have a ...
A: First off, let me say that I truly applaud you for not giving up on keeping your Aussie and making ...
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| Aussie/B-Collie Mix and a New Aussie Pup | 4/9/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have an Aussie/BorderCollie mix approx 5-6 yrs we adopted 3 1/2 yrs ago..He's been an amazing dog ...
A: One of the best things you can do is to be a benevolent leader to both dogs - sometimes it helps, ...
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| Aussie/B-Collie Mix and a New Aussie Pup | 4/9/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have an Aussie/BorderCollie mix approx 5-6 yrs we adopted 3 1/2 yrs ago..He's been an amazing dog ...
A: My Aussie nips and herds Great Danes, too, LOL. They must look like cattle to her;-)) Seriously, ...
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| Border Aussie mix train to herd | 4/9/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I recently got a Border/ Aussie mix. She is extremely intelligent and loves to train. She is 12 ...
A: Well, both Aussies and Border Collies are used to herd ducks, so you probably can. I'm not a ...
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| what training will work best for my aussie? | 4/5/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: My aussie is one year old and needs training. I haven't had the money to put him into a class until ...
A: I'm glad you have the means to train the dog now, and that you are doing your homework to find the ...
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| DOG AGGRESSION | 4/5/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I ADOPTED A 4 YEAR OLD AUSSIE NAMED MANDY AFTER LOSING MY MATHILDA TO CANCER. THUNDER IS MY 13 YR ...
A: It's hard, just with what you have told me, to determine the reason for her aggression. Many dogs ...
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| Looking to Purchase a Toy Aussie | 4/3/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I live in CA and am having a hard time to find breeders in CA...any ideas on how you found your ...
A: Please understand, I am not trying to hurt your feelings or be impolite - I just don't know how else ...
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| my year old australian shepherd female | 4/1/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: she does quite well herding and minds very well goes after cow occasionally the only thing is at ...
A: I'm not an expert in herding, as my dogs are used for therapy dog work and tracking, but as a ...
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| 7 year old aussies | 3/31/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: My male and female are becoming very aggressive toward each other it seems. Really fighting over ...
A: Are these dogs littermates by any chance, or are they similar in age? Often, same age dogs of ...
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| Need to help a disabled Aussie lose some weight. | 3/25/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: About a month or two ago I adopted a 10 year old Aussie that has an injury in one of his hind feet ...
A: I know you bought it with your dog's best interest in mind (all those healthy looking veggies on the ...
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| biting | 3/23/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: Last night, my sister's Aussie bit my little boy on the face. I was surprised because she's a quiet ...
A: It is typical of the breed to want to "stop motion" and keep strangers from moving about. The breed ...
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| 2 year old australian shepherd | 3/19/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We love our dog Bo, but just recently he has started biting people that come into our yard. At first ...
A: The Aussie breed standard reads "strong herding and guarding instinct", and it seems you have a dog ...
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| biting | 3/16/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: I have a beautiful Australian shepherd boy that is very obedient and he likes to play with other ...
A: It is a herding behavior, but your dog doesn't appear to have very good bite inhibition - either ...
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| our new aussie/ 16 weeks old | 3/10/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: we have adopted a puppy, full australian shepherd, with papers on the litter and parents. this pup ...
A: Unfortunately, you have been taken in by a backyard breeder who is not doing a proper job of ...
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| Considering an Aussie | 3/10/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: Anne, I lost my border collie last year after 18 years, and I am starting to get the urge to get ...
A: I'm always glad when people who are familiar with the herding breeds decide to get another one. I'm ...
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| Aussie bit someone on the ear | 3/9/2008 | Anne Springer |
Q: We adopted an aussie mix (don't know what the mix is) from the Humane Society a few months ago. He ...
A: The Australian Shepherd breed standard says that they are a dog with "strong herding and guarding ...
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