Australian Shepherds
Published on 1. June 2009
112 pages
978-1-4380-6756-8 (ISBN)
Description
Discover expert advice about owning an Australian Shepherd, also known as an Aussie, so it lives a happy and healthy life. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.
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Caroline Coile
Australian Shepherds
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07/2009
2nd Edition
Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
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Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- History of the Australian Shepherd
- Early History
- Later History
- AKC Recognition
- Temperament
- Obtaining an Australian Shepherd
- Finding an Aussie
- Custom Choices
- AKC or ASCA Registration
- Australian Shepherds as House Pets
- Accessories for Aussies
- Safety Measures
- Housing
- Fencing
- Housebreaking
- Behavior Problems
- Training Australian Shepherds
- Training Tips
- Basic Obedience
- Feeding Your Australian Shepherd
- Avoiding Fat
- Feeding Schedules
- Water
- Preventive Health Care
- An Ounce of Prevention
- Signs of Illness
- Skin Problems
- How-To: Grooming
- Health Problems
- Blood Work
- Emergency Situations
- Sickness
- How-To: First Aid
- Training for Stock Work
- Preliminary Training
- Basic Stock Work
- Advanced Stock Work
- Teamwork
- Activities with Your Australian Shepherd
- Herding Competitions
- Obedience Trials
- Tracking Trials
- Agility Trials
- Conformation Shows
- Community Service
- Safety and Activities
- Protecting Your Pet
- Walking and Jogging
- Finding a Lost Dog
- Travel
- The Older Aussie
- Changes in Your Aussie
- Living with an Older Aussie
- Saying Farewell
- The Australian Shepherd Standard
- The ASCA Standard
- Information
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
