Australian Shepherd grooming advice.

Okay, so I was wondering about what Australian Shepherds need for their coats.  What do they need done? (Besides the actual combing and bathing). How much? How often?

The only “trimming” ever done is tidying the feet & crotch!

NEVER buzz an Aussie! You’ll RUIN the coat!

Australian Shepherd need daily grooming and monthly baths.  They don't require clipping. 

By clipping these dogs, you can make the dog hotter.

Despite what you might think, long fur does not necessarily make a dog warmer. The fur can actually insulate the dog and keep it cooler, so trimming fur in this case is not necessary

If you just want your Aussie to look presentable as a pet, brush him/her daily with a pin brush during shedding season and use a teflon coated undercoat rake to really pull the fluff out. On a pet Aussie that has a great deal of coat trim a "poop path" so he doesn't soil the fur of his rear. Keep a pair of guillotine clippers to trim the nails (and a jar of stypic powder just in case). As long as you keep up on the brushing you probably won't have to worry about cutting out or untangling mats.

It's actually a great bonding time between you and your Australian Shepherd. Most love to be brushed and will readily flop belly up to be brushed there also! If you pair the clippers with a treat each time, you can train them to like nail trimming time. It's also a great opportunity to go over him with your hands and quickly discover if he has painful burrs, hot spots, or other lumps and bumps.

Brush the Aussie's coat weekly, perhaps more often during shedding season, to prevent matting. Before you start brushing, spritz the coat with a dog hair conditioner diluted with water to detangle. 

Check out www.australianshepherdblog.com for more advice on your Autralian Shepherd.

 

Is you Aussie a crazy dog?

Have a new aussie pup that seems to be acting improperly? Or possibly the beloved aussie you have had for many years is displaying odd signs and symptoms and acting out in certain ways. Typically, dogs which might be dealing with nervousness and stress tend to act out in ways that people might describe as unfavorable actions. Getting rid of these kinds of actions can be a matter of a simple solution that you can purchase, such as the DAP Diffuser for example.

[[posterous-content:hJsvBhHmCrzjJqwbsFtb]]There are many indicators to look for that may let you know that your dog is actually experiencing stress as well as anxiety.

Watch with regard to such things as

• barking
• whimpering
• licking
• moaning
• panting

No one wants to see their family pet unhappy and these situations could be very nerve-racking on dog lovers because of this as well.

Normal conditions that could result in stress and panic to your australian shepherd may be

• thunderstorms
• outings to the vet
• vacationing
• driving in a car
• introduction associated with new people to the home

Dogs may display signs and symptoms associated with stress every time they’re in a new or uncommon scenario. This really would depend a great deal on the overall disposition and general psychological wellness of your family pet.

Among possible efficient methods to ease these actions and overall tension levels in your puppy would be the DAP diffusers mentioned above. DAP goods additionally come in sprays and collars as well.

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DAP stands for dog appeasing pheromone and this is actually the chemical found in lactating female canines that may relax the young puppies when they’re feeling pressured and nervous. The DAP products copy this particular scent and has the same effect on the young puppies and grown up canines as the true pheromone within the canines.

If your dog seems to be much more anxious regarding separation anxiety than other things, there are several other things that you may try out. Make sure that your pet is getting enough exercise. At times, simply adding an everyday walk during your own regimen may reduce much of the issue with this sort of anxiety. Exercise does wonders for the dog plus they additionally like to spend time with their owners.

Another feasible solution to help relieve anxiety may be to consider getting a second puppy. Of course this is not one thing to be taken lightly because two animals will require much more work and there’s the potential of having anxiety issues with a second dog as well. There is the chance though that the dogs would likely do well together as well as reducing the stress that they may really feel independently whenever left without their masters.

Regardless of whether you choose to expose the relaxing dog pheromone to your aussie, decide to take up an everyday exercise routine or even opt to acquire an additional dog, we are aware that your pet’s well being is of great significance for you. Providing peace to your dog can certainly pass into a much more peaceful residence.

Red Forrest Julius Cesear, aka JC, RIP

I am not sure if I actually have a favorite dog of all time, but JC would definitely be in the top 2, I have had 5 aussies in the last 20 years, JC was with me until July 4th of this year.  He just disappeared, It was heartbreaking.  I live on a river and I have a pier that goes out into the water about 70 ft.  JC loved to sleep on the pier in the morning when it was cool and the sun was shining.  I believe that he fell into the river and was not able to swim out.  He was almost 15 yrs old and his hips were about gone.  He had a good life, but I hate he went that way, just gone one morning.

Scruffy taking a nap.

Scruffy has had a long day of chasing the cats, ducks, and just about anything that moves.  I got Scruffy when he was about 2 years old.  A relative had gotten him because he was such a beautiful puppy, unfortunately, he didn't realize how energetic the little puppy would turn out to be.  He is a herding dog by nature and he tries to move everything.  He even tries to move me if I spend too much time on the computer. He is a great Australian Shepherd.