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DOG EXPERTS
The Australian Shepherd training information you will read here was developed
by a panel of renowned dog training experts whose
combined wisdom represents nearly 100 years of specialist
experience training dogs.
Here are a few of our experts:
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Ty Brown
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Ty
has been featured in National TV and
Radio shows like Voice of America
and has been |
| training
dogs ever since he was 14 years old. NBA
players, NFL players, professional
golfers, singers, wrestlers, governors, CEOs,
billionaire entrepreneurs, and many other celebrities
trust Ty because of his unique approach to training
their pets. He has trained dogs in 18 states
in the U.S.A and four other countries worldwide
and has spent several years working with high
level executive protection dogs who make wonderful
family pets, but potent guardians if called
upon. |
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Val Heart
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Val
is an internationally recognized Expert
Animal Communicator and Master |
| Healer
who has authored 6 books on Animal Communication
and has been featured in several TV
and Radio shows such as the
Wayne & Jayne Radio Show and Whole Life Radio
with Carmen & John LaMarca. Her uncanny insight
into 'animal thought' comes from having intimately
worked with over 6,200 animals during the past
30 years, which is why we trust her profound
experience when she speaks. |
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Dr. Susan Lauten
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Dr.
Lauten has a Masters in Animal Nutrition
and a Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences.
Recently a guest of |
| Dr.
Marty Becker on "Top Vets Talk Pets"
and interviewed by The Oregon Live,
she has authored several peer-reviewed articles
and veterinary nutrition reference book chapters.
With 5 years of experience teaching Veterinary
Nutrition at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital,
Dr. Lauten brings unequalled veterinary perspective
into how your dog should be cared for both medically
and nutritionally. |
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Sally Rushmore
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Sally
has a current practice which teaches nearly
200 young dog owners to train
their dogs in obedience and |
| agility
each year. Having spent over 40 years training
dogs, Sally has proven experience in helping
dogs to love and obey their owners and bond
deeply with them - while guiding owners to truly
appreciate the wonderful gift of friendship
this inevitably brings. |
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From Other Australian Shepherd owners...
What are other Australian Shepherd owners saying about their dogs...
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About
Aussie, The Australian Shepherd |
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Aussie, a
Purebred Australian Shepherd was
rescued by
Jack Weglage from
United States. |
Here's how
Jack Weglage describes
Aussie :
Aussie is an energetic, loving dog, who loves to play with our two adopted cats. |
Does
Aussie 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes, aussie is afraid of new experiences, which our vet says is typical for her breed. |
Special Achievement of Aussie :
Aussie loves learning new tricks. |
Jack Weglage's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
People who are physically active and enjoy playing with their dog. |
About
Peaches, The Australian Shepherd |
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Peaches, a
Purebred Australian Shepherd was
adopted by
Jo-ann from
CA. |
Here's how
Jo-ann describes
Peaches :
Very affectionate, loves people, medium size. has me laugh when she smiles a half grin. loves and needs exercise. |
Does
Peaches 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes, do need socialization and some obedience training. |
Special Achievement of Peaches :
They are always ready to go for a walk or car ride. love to be close by your side. very intelligent. |
Jo-ann's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
Active, outdoor. and don't mind some dog hair, do shed in summer. |
About
Rascel, The Australian Shepherd |
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Rascel, a
Purebred Australian Shepherd was
adopted by
Kieron from
United States. |
Here's how
Kieron describes
Rascel :
Fun loving, protective, willing to work, rambunctious, kind, caring. really he just loves to work for us doing anything. when he wants too, most times he just wants to run. |
Does
Rascel 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes, defiantly a working dog that if not exercised and not thinking will get into trouble. |
Special Achievement of Rascel :
Bring on the balls and frisbee, if you cant work cattle with your dog, or stock, then play lots of fetch, teach them frisbee they will love you for it. |
Kieron's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
A ranch family, with lots of cattle to work, and lots of acreages to run. |
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About
Bindi Sue Burnett, The Australian Shepherd |
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Bindi Sue Burnett, a
Purebred Australian Shepherd was
adopted by
Carol S Burnett from
United States. |
Here's how
Carol S Burnett describes
Bindi Sue Burnett :
She is hyper,scared of loud noise's, but cute and very loving. follows most comands. |
Does
Bindi sue burnett 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes, she is a working dog. if not walked regulary she tends to cause trouble.
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Special Achievement of Bindi Sue Burnett :
She is so smart. and she loves to lay in yur arms early in the morning. she knows so many of our words. she suprises me often. she is also very protective of us and our yard.
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Carol S Burnett's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
Farmers. they are better suited on farms with lots of room and animals to chase.also a one dog family. they need lots of attention. we have another calm dog and she shows jelousy of this dog. |
About
Cole, The Australian Shepherd |
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Cole, a
Mixed Breed Australian Shepherd was
adopted by
Robin Bishop from
United States. |
Here's how
Robin Bishop describes
Cole :
Oh man,cole is amazing right now we are learning sign langue . cole is very easy to train besides all the tricks he knows..cole had a hard time when he was a puppy he grew a tumor type in his mounth about the size of a golf ball,we took him to the vet.he has no pain with his mouth so when the vet told us to put him down ,bet the vet could not belive he was in such great shape and very playful but that we shoud put him down..but i didn't i cryed alot,our other dog we had started licking coles mouth it is now healed he dose have a lump but now small enough he can close his mouth and he could't before he is a mircle dog and i love him..there is nothing i tryed teaching him thst he did't do very well for me..there is so much i can go on forever and you would get borded |
Does
Cole 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes cole loves to heal us when we are in the yard playing with him he has from the time we got him from the pound |
Special Achievement of Cole :
Well cole is so good we we go on walks or people over they think he's alot older and surpised to find out he's only 2 everyone is amaded how well trained he is.. |
Robin Bishop's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
Someone that is active and must have time to spend daily with this breed |
About
Boomer, The Australian Shepherd |
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Boomer, a
Mixed Breed Australian Shepherd was
rescued by
Lori Byrne from
United States. |
Here's how
Lori Byrne describes
Boomer :
Cuddlebug, loving, alert, adaptive, loves attention |
Does
Boomer 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes, he likes to "herd" all the other dogs, (we have 9)and have them all in one place. he likes to watch the yard and the house. he is always paying attention to what is going on. also, he has to sniff everybody and every new thing, even when i change my clothes.
he has always sat at my feet naturally, and heeled during walks. i never had to teach him these things, but i had to teach him the words that he was doing since 10 weeks old!! |
Special Achievement of Boomer :
These dogs are easy to train, as they really want to please you. they are also big cuddlebugs. i taught my dog to scratch my back, as they use their paws alot, it was easy to do. |
Lori Byrne's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
I would recommed this breed (the bernese mountain dog) to just about anybody. these dogs are great with children, and all other animals. they are extremely adaptive, alert, and would make great guard dogs. they are pretty mellow in the house, and outside they like to just keep track of whats going on. |
About
Dallas, The Australian Shepherd |
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Dallas, a
Mixed Breed Australian Shepherd was
adopted by
Amber from
United States. |
Here's how
Amber describes
Dallas :
A great companion. he is always in tune to my emotions and tries to cheer me up or just sit with me. he loves riding in the back of a truck, likes to walk and loves my family. |
Does
Dallas 's behavior show the inherent Australian Shepherd
characteristics?
Yes i have read all about his breed, he is intellegent, active, and a good companion. eager to please no matter what. |
Amber's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Australian Shepherd:
Anyone who needs a pet to be more than just a dog. this breed of animal will be your best friend. |
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