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The Complete Guide to Australian Shepherds
The Complete Guide to Australian Shepherds: Learn Everything You Need to Know About Raising, Training, and Successfully Living with Your New Aussie | Kirsten Tardiff
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Written by respected Aussie breeder Kirsten Tardiff of Echolight Australian Shepherds, this book truly is a "Complete Guide" in which even the most experienced Aussie owner will learn something new! The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, energetic, enthusiastic breed that was developed in the American west to herd livestock for farmers and ranchers. Today, while some still work on farms as their ancestors once did, others are a force to be reckoned with in competitive dog sports and are valued as loyal family companions. Affectionately called Aussies by their devotees, this breed can seem over the top to some potential owners; but those that lead an active lifestyle and enjoy training their dog will find an apt companion and willing pupil in an Aussie. Their intelligence and willingness to please their owner is unmatched. This breed is typically reserved with strangers and makes a good watch dog. In this book, you will discover the history and unique characteristics of the Australian Shepherd, as well as how to choose a reputable breeder or rescue and where to find them. Use this guide to prepare your home for a new addition, navigate through your first day together, and train them to be a wonderful companion. Explore chapters on nutrition, grooming, healthcare and more to give your Aussie the very best quality of life. Chapter topics include: Choosing an Australian Shepherd Preparing Your Home for Your Australian Shepherd Bringing Home Your Australian Shepherd Housetraining Socializing with People and Animals Physical and Mental Exercise Training Your Australian Shepherd Basic Obedience Commands Dealing with Unwanted Behaviors Traveling with Your Australian Shepherd Nutrition Grooming Your Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd Healthcare Senior Dog Care Whether you are new to the breed or are fortunate enough to have been loved by an Australian Shepherd before, this book will be your guide to everything Aussie.
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Um, excuse me! 📚🐾

Champ is impatiently waiting for his boys in the school pick up line. I‘m listening to an audiobook anyway, but still. RUDE. 😂

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Caroline2 😆 4y
JanuarieTimewalker13 What adorable paws!!! Too cute🐾❤️ 4y
MicheleinPhilly Does Champ have the opposite of Pickles‘ nails? All clear and one black? 4y
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britt_brooke @MicheleinPhilly He has 3 black ones on his front paws, you just can‘t see them here. Those are so hard to trim! 4y
Megabooks He still has puppy nails 😌 4y
LeahBergen @Megabooks I noticed that, too! 💙💙 4y
Hooked_on_books I‘ve had numerous talks with my dogs about respecting my items and personal space. I‘ll let you know when it actually makes a difference. 🙄 4y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Look at those little paws!😍🤗 4y
Gissy Someone needs attention! 4y
britt_brooke @Gissy Always! 😂 4y
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Puppy perfection. 💚🐾

This is my attempt at a primary #TBR shelf. Let‘s see if I ever actually pull a book from it.

#dogsoflitsy #champ

MicheleinPhilly Actual dreamboat! 😍 5y
BookishMe ❤️ That disclaimer - Let's see - is so so Relatable! Lol 5y
rachelm The perfect pup 5y
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Kappadeemom Such a sweet baby! 5y
Lizstarks As an Aussie, I can say without doubt that our pups love being photographed for the joy of book lovers 😉 to keep him happy I would strongly suggest you always share his adorable pics 😆😍 5y
MsMelissa I didn‘t even notice the books, I was just admiring at little Champ 😂 5y
britt_brooke @MicheleinPhilly @rachelm @Kappadeemom @Book_Fiend_Melissa He‘s such a sweet baby and is adjusting to his new home really well. He has some mega sharp little teeth, though! 🧛🏻‍♂️ 5y
britt_brooke @Croissonter 🥰🥰🥰 5y
rachelsbrittain I love that!! So cute, too. Plus little Champ 😍😍 5y
SamAnne Is that sweet thing a border collie?
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batsy Aww, my heart 😍 5y
britt_brooke @SamAnne Close; he‘s an Australian Shepherd. 💚🐾 5y
SamAnne LOL. I missed the title of the book. Of course. I have a border collie and he is the love of my life—or runs a close second to my Hubbie. 😍 5y
JoScho Sweetness! 5y
britt_brooke @SamAnne Aw!! I‘ve always heard they are great pups, too. 💚🐾 (edited) 5y
Hooked_on_books This is reminding me of Bindi‘s puppy days when I could carry her around like a little football. Sigh. She‘s my behemoth now! Sweet little Champ! 5y
britt_brooke @Hooked_on_books That‘s exactly how I carry him. 🥰 Really trying to enjoy him being tiny because he‘s going to get pretty big, fast! 5y
MemoirsForMe 🐶❤️❤️❤️ 4y
LeahBergen Gahhhh! 💙💙 4y
Reviewsbylola I love your decor! And the puppy is cute too. 🥰 4y
britt_brooke @Reviewsbylola Thanks!! 💚 4y
AlaMich Awww! He looks like he just fell asleep standing up and collapsed that way. Which I guess puppies are known to do. ❤️🐶 4y
britt_brooke @AlaMich Pretty much! He goes from crazy to sleeping really quickly. 😆 4y
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Today, we surprised our boys with this little cutie! It was SO hard keeping it a secret 🤐 because we were super excited ourselves! This is Champ. 💚🐾 He‘s a sweet little nugget.

The tagged book was super helpful, btw.

#dogsoflitsy #champ

BennettBookworm TOO PRECIOUS FOR WORDS 5y
FantasyChick LOOK at that face!! 😍😍😍😍 5y
swishandflick Those eyes! Such a cutie 😍 5y
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ShelleyBooksie Congratulations!! 5y
Suet624 I‘m crushing pretty hard right now. 5y
MsMelissa He is sooo cute! I hope he features prominently in your posts. I‘m here for books and puppies 😊 (edited) 5y
Lesanne Omg so cute!! ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Prairiegirl_reading Do you ever push the ❤️harder when you really like something? Yeah cause I just did that!!! So cute!! Congratulations!!! 5y
zezeki He is so cute!!! 💕💕💕 5y
KarenUK Congratulations! He‘s perfect! My Aussies were/are the best (my profile pic is Skippy, lost him last year, but we still have his lil brother, Wally who is now 14!) .....I‘m so happy for you! The perfect addition to any family 😘😍💕 (edited) 5y
Sharpeipup He‘s adorable! 5y
TheSpineView So adorable! That look! I'm sure he will be spoiled! 5y
vivastory He's adorable! What a great addition to the family! 5y
JenReadsAlot Omg! Cuteness! 5y
TheRiehlDeal SO cute! And how about those eyes! Absolutely beautiful! ❤🐶 5y
PurpleyPumpkin Omg congratulations on the new family member! Your boys must be ecstatic. 💜 5y
xicanti Hi, Champ!!! 5y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Congratulations on your new family member!💗 *hi champ, i think you're really cute* 5y
EKonrad Just got a new puppy last week too! They‘re so cute but a LOT of work! 😆 5y
Bookzombie Champ is adorable!! 💕🐶 5y
NeedsMoreBooks Champ, you are too cute 🐶❤️🐶❤️ 5y
Hooked_on_books What a doll! 🐶💚 I look forward to LOTS of puppy pictures! (Hint, hint.) 😬 5y
peaKnit Oh we have an Aussie mix, he is the best! Champ is adorable! 5y
ValerieAndBooks Oh so cute!! Short for Breakfast of Champions 😉? 5y
LeahBergen Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! He‘s so SWEET! 💙💙💙💙💙 5y
Cathythoughts Oh how gorgeous ❤️ 5y
mrp27 Oh my goodness.... 😍 5y
Birdsong28 So cute 😍 📚 📖 5y
batsy Oh my 😍😍 5y
JoScho So exciting!!! 5y
britt_brooke @BennettBookworm Thank you! He‘s pretty awesome. 💚🐾 5y
britt_brooke @Book_Fiend_Melissa 🤗 Nothing better than books and puppies! 💚🐾 5y
britt_brooke @Prairiegirl_reading 😂 Yes!! 💚🐾 Thank you! We are thrilled. 5y
britt_brooke @KarenUK Aw! They really seem like the best family dogs. “Wally” was on our name list. 💚 So sorry you lost Skippy last year. He was a handsome boy. That‘s so tough. 🐾 Its been nearly 2 years since we lost our Boston Terrier, Sam. I still miss him, but thinking of him makes me smile more than cry now. 5y
britt_brooke @Hooked_on_books Thank you! For sure. 🤗💚🐾 5y
britt_brooke @peaknit Aw! They seem like the best dogs. 💚🐾 (edited) 5y
britt_brooke @LeahBergen Thank you! 💚🐾 5y
britt_brooke @ValerieAndBooks Ha! That‘s a fun coincidence. I‘m running with it! 😂💚🐾 5y
rachelsbrittain Precious baby!! 5y
britt_brooke @rachelsbrittain Thank you! 💚🐾 5y
valeriegeary Awwwww! What a sweetie! ❤️❤️ 5y
Reviewsbylola Absolutely adorable! 4y
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