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SubjectDate AskedExpert
What to do after one of my two Aussies dies3/10/2012Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Behaviour1/4/2012Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie Puppy11/4/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepherd HELP9/11/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
chewing8/21/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
10 month old Aussie - bit our neighbor5/4/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
10 month old Aussie - bit our neighbor5/3/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie puppy bitting4/25/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Small animal kills3/14/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepherd2/16/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Dog nipping2/13/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Dog nipping2/12/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
mini aussies as a running partner?1/12/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
giardia1/8/2011Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie recent agression11/17/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Stray puppy11/9/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
minature australian shepard puppy9/26/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
training age9/23/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Bee sting?9/21/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussies9/20/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Yellow Coat?9/18/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
nipping8/27/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Grooming8/23/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Sensitive to sound8/20/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
biting7/24/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Barking7/20/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Rogue, Tebow And Bam bam7/17/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Pattern Whites7/16/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
my dog barks constantly while playing.7/13/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
weight of an aussie7/11/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
help they shaved my aussie6/29/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
My 5 Year old aussi6/21/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Crying, howling Kelpie Cros5/24/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Should we adopt this aussie??5/2/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aggression4/29/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Overly White Face in A Tri Colord Dog4/6/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Weining from crate3/19/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
10 wk. old wont quit herding!2/24/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Potty Training2/24/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
2nd aussie2/22/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Running mate and food requirements2/21/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie Grooming question2/18/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Mini Aussie Shepherd biting and eating everything!2/3/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie biting1/30/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
How old should my dog be before putting him outside1/24/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussie mix1/21/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Thinking about a Aussie1/8/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie Behavior1/7/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepard/Cattle Dog Mix1/4/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
mini aussies1/2/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
mini aussies1/1/2010Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
weight12/17/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Excessive hair loss and ltos of scratching and bititng?12/14/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
australian shepperds12/8/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
16 week old Austrialiamn/German Shepherd Pup - Leash Training12/7/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Citronella collar?11/11/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Housebreaking Issue11/11/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
staying outside in cold weather11/8/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
biting for no apparent reason11/3/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
eye problem11/3/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
hard to remove feathers10/31/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Running an Aussie10/27/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
nipping at faces10/26/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Best time to neuter Aussie10/26/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Trying to calm on leash...10/24/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
barking10/19/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Size of a four month old10/17/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Toy Australian Shepherds10/15/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aggression10/15/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aggression10/14/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Invisible Fences?10/12/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aggressive Male9/28/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Ausie chases pets9/25/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Ausie chases pets9/23/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Integrating our Aussie...9/21/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie need more activity9/20/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie teeth9/18/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie hates the collar!8/2/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussies fur8/1/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Weight Question7/30/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussie shedding vs. hair loss7/29/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
barking and chasing7/29/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
nipping7/27/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Help7/24/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Help7/24/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie Shepherd7/22/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Breed of puppy7/21/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
ears7/2/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Barking Aussie6/30/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie suddenly refuses to walk6/22/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussie puppy eats everything6/22/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
grooming5/30/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aggressive Aussie5/22/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
3 year old Aussie bit my baby5/4/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie diet/potential allergies5/3/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussie having seizure like episodes in hind legs5/2/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
mini aussie5/1/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
nipping or clashing teeth4/28/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Licking/Scratching4/13/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
mini aussie 10 wks old4/11/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Matted rear feathers4/8/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Matted rear feathers4/7/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie barking4/3/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie, sharp teeth3/19/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Mini Aussi3/15/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Getting an Mini Aussie3/13/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie undercoat3/11/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
neutering age3/8/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Eye defects2/25/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Eye defects2/24/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
heeler/samoyed barking2/21/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
My dog hates being alone2/20/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Heeler chews and digs2/19/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
toy aussie2/16/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
training my aussie pup!2/10/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Help?2/8/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Mini Australian Sheperds2/6/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie and the door!2/4/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Rabbits.2/3/2009Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
My 7 month old puppy12/3/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian shepherd12/3/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Jobs for my Aussie12/1/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
aussie-border collie mix11/30/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Breeding11/29/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Oil Supplementing11/7/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Oil Supplementing11/7/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Winter swimming11/6/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
herding instincts10/28/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
breeding10/26/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Austrailian Shepherd folded ears, and bowed legs10/16/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
OUR ALMOST 1 YR OLD MINI AUSSIE LIMPS10/16/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
OUR ALMOST 1 YR OLD MINI AUSSIE LIMPS10/12/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
5 mo. old mini Aussie with10/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
5 mo. old mini Aussie with "prick" ears10/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
patella surgery10/7/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
digging9/23/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
clipping their hair?9/22/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
austrailian shepard skin conditions9/17/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
digging9/16/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
digging9/16/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
new puppy, growing at times, agressive or normal?9/15/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Nipping friends and strangers9/2/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
15 month old Mini-Aussie8/30/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
15 month old Mini-Aussie "Cody"8/29/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie won't come back when I call her....8/21/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
6 month old Aussie7/23/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Sally7/22/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
tired aussie mix7/21/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Biting during play - Deaf Aussie7/20/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Biting during play - Deaf Aussie7/19/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
nervous stomach aussie7/11/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
nervous stomach aussie7/10/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
mini aussie7/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
TRAINING7/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Lazy Aussie?7/8/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
puppy size question7/3/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Nose Peeling7/2/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
barking and socialization7/2/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Walking6/29/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
4 year old male mini aussie6/18/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Noise Issues6/3/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Not very active for a puppy6/3/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
matted undercoat6/1/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
running away5/18/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Miniature Aussie Shepherd puppy, deaf5/8/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepherd/ long haired Dachshund mix5/7/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
barking aussie5/2/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepherd4/30/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
australian cattle dog mix4/26/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Jobs for herding dogs4/16/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie/B-Collie Mix and a New Aussie Pup4/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie/B-Collie Mix and a New Aussie Pup4/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Border Aussie mix train to herd4/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
what training will work best for my aussie?4/5/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
DOG AGGRESSION4/5/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Looking to Purchase a Toy Aussie4/3/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
my year old australian shepherd female4/1/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
7 year old aussies3/31/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Need to help a disabled Aussie lose some weight.3/25/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
biting3/23/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
2 year old australian shepherd3/19/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
biting3/16/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
our new aussie/ 16 weeks old3/10/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Considering an Aussie3/10/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie bit someone on the ear3/9/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
what age to glue or tape ears?3/7/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
10 1/2 week old Male Red Merle sometimes pees when he gets excited3/5/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
matted hair on my aussie sherherd female2/29/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
muzzle for Aussie2/27/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
muzzle for Aussie2/26/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
My Aussie wont walk on a leash2/25/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
re:Up at night2/22/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
NEW Aussie2/20/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Ear Taping for 16week old Aussie2/18/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussies2/15/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Could not follow up string full electronic fence, fencing etc2/15/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepard2/14/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
hard play2/14/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepard2/14/2008Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Aussie Biting9/12/2005Shelly H
Having my aussie fixed8/17/2005Shelly H
barking like crazy8/10/2005Shelly H
Miniture Australian Shepherds7/15/2005Shelly H
biting7/14/2005Shelly H
finding a good breeder7/14/2005Shelly H
barking aussie7/13/2005Shelly H
Aussies6/13/2005Shelly H
2 nd dog??6/1/2005Shelly H
behavior, bones, diet6/1/2005Shelly H
Mixed Dog5/1/2005Shelly H
Madison4/30/2005Shelly H
ear infections4/16/2005Shelly H
selecting a breed4/14/2005Shelly H
Owning multiple aussies3/11/2005Shelly H
constant barking3/4/2005Shelly H
dogs1/17/2005Shelly H
obedience1/12/2005Shelly H
breeding12/5/2004Matt
Toy Aussie??11/4/2004Shelly H
breeding, locate a good breeder10/27/2004Shelly H
eyesight10/26/2004Shelly H
Digestive Problems in Miniature Australian Shepherd10/25/2004Shelly H
How to glue a 7 month olds ears9/27/2004Matt
How to glue a 7 month olds ears9/20/2004Matt
shaking legs on an aussie8/17/2004Shelly H
One More Question..8/11/2004Shelly H
aggression8/10/2004Shelly H
Do Aussies make good guard dogs?8/6/2004Shelly H
Are all Aussies naturally protective?8/5/2004Matt
Problems with incessantly biting/licking herself7/31/2004Shelly H
Mini vs. Toy Aussies7/29/2004Shelly H
How Do I Get Him To Stop?7/27/2004Shelly H
Hi Matt, I have a 13-week-old...6/17/2004Matt
Grooming Aussies5/24/2004Shelly H
Training5/18/2004Matt
leg spasms?5/16/2004Shelly H
walking and heeling5/9/2004Shelly H
walking and heeling5/2/2004Shelly H
aussie whining4/23/2004Shelly H
Electronic Fences4/18/2004Matt
glue for ear4/2/2004Matt
aussie ears4/1/2004Matt
What are some good training...3/29/2004Shelly H
dog training3/23/2004Shelly H
Australian Shephard and Heeler Mix3/12/2004Matt
Behavioral problem.3/4/2004Matt
Behavioral problem.3/4/2004Matt
Behavioral problem.3/4/2004Matt
Aussie2/17/2004Shelly H
Mini Aussie???12/24/2003Shelly H
HELP !!!10/31/2003Shelly H
Should I buy an Aussie?10/19/2003Matt
bark on command10/18/2003Shelly H
Australian shepherd ears9/27/2003Matt
aussies coat8/8/2003Matt
Dogs7/2/2003Matt
A dog that bites.10/20/2001Matt
Aggressive behavior in aussies7/27/2001Matt

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I'm happy to answer questions about the Aussie breed and temperament, and basic information about working lines versus show lines, training your Aussie, grooming your Aussie, and what it's like to live with a dog breed that's smart and versatile, but isn't for everyone.

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