The Complete Guide to Australian Cattle Dogs


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Written by experienced ACD owner and professional dog trainer Tarah Schwartz, this book will give new owners as well as those experienced with the ACD breed all the necessary skills and insights to keep your Australian Cattle dog happy and healthy from puppyhood through his or her golden years. Within these pages you’ll learn enough about the breed to make an informed decision about whether or not the Australian Cattle Dog is the right breed for you. Not only will you learn about the breed’s history as a working cattle dog, but you’ll also gain invaluable knowledge about their ability to compete in a variety of modern dog sports. If you plan on adopting a dog from a shelter, you’ll learn what to look for in your ideal dog. If you would prefer to buy a puppy from a breeder, this book will guide you through choosing a breeder and bringing your puppy home. Find answers to questions like: Is a Australian Cattle Dog the right dog for me? I brought my ACD home. What now? How can I best train my ACD? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran ACD owner, or new to the breed, there will be something for everyone in this book. Chapter topics include: Choosing an Australian Cattle Dog Preparing Your Home for Your New ACD Being a Great ACD Owner Housetraining Socializing with People and Animals Australian Cattle Dogs and Your Other Pets Physical and Mental Exercise Training Your Australian Cattle Dog Basic Commands Training a Working Australian Cattle Dog Unwanted Behaviors Traveling with Australian Cattle Dogs Nutrition Grooming Your Australian Cattle Dog Basic ACD Health Care Advanced ACD Health and Aging Dog Care From your first day together until your last, this book will be a vital resource that you’ll be able to consult throughout your Australian Cattle Dog’s lifetime. Whether you have questions about training or healthcare, you can rest assured that this book will have the answers you’re looking for.




Your Purebred Puppy


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Donated by Bickerton Brokers.




Australian Cattle Dogs


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A guide to owning Australian cattle dogs as pets, describing the temperament and history of the breed, providing tips on preparing the home to welcome a puppy, and discussing training, socialization, nutrition, grooming, health concerns, and competitions.




Australian Cattle Dog Behavior and Training Tips


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Have fun training and understanding your Australian Cattle dog with these fun and interesting tips and tricks! 1. The Characteristics of a Australian Cattle Dog Puppy and Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Australian Cattle Dog Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Australian Cattle Dog? 5. How to Crate Train Your Australian Cattle Dog 6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 7. When Your Australian Cattle Dog Makes Potty Mistakes 8. How to Teach your Australian Cattle Dog to Fetch 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Australian Cattle Dog 10. When Your Australian Cattle Dog Has Separation Anxiety, and How To Deal with It 11. When Your Australian Cattle Dog Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Stop Your Australian Cattle Dog from Jumping Up On People 13. How to Build a Whelping Box for a Australian Cattle Dog or Any Other Breed of Dog 14. How to Teach Your Australian Cattle Dog to Sit 15. Why Your Australian Cattle Dog Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 16. How to Stop Your Australian Cattle Dog from Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Australian Cattle Dog Puppy 18. How to Socialize Your Australian Cattle Dog Puppy 19. How to Stop Your Australian Cattle Dog Dog from Excessive Barking 20. When Your Australian Cattle Dog Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 21. What you should know about Fleas and Ticks 22. How to Stop Your Australian Cattle Dog Puppy or Dog from Biting 23. What to Expect Before and during your Dog Having Puppies 24. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 25. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery 26. How to Clean Your Australian Cattle Dog's Ears Correctly 27. How to Stop Your Australian Cattle Dog from Eating Their Own Stools 28. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 29. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 30. How to Make Sure Your Dog is eating a Healthy Amount of Food 31. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Australian Cattle Dog 32. How to Clean and Groom your Australian Cattle Dog 33. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 34. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can harm your Dog 35. How to Deworm your Australian Cattle Dog for Good Health 36. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies 37. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes 38. How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With




Blue Heeler Bible And Blue Heelers


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"Blue Heelers are a hearty breed that has an amazing work ethic and loyal to the end. This Blue Heeler book is among my favorites- as it teaches you how to maximize these traits!” Doria McKinney, Dallas, TX. "Blue Heeler breed-specific. Well done on making it so catered to the history and behavior of the Blue Heeler.” John Singleton, Queensland, Australia. “Great look at Blue Heelers – really illustrated for me how to handle this amazing breed, fun photos too!” Sara Winderton, Bozeman, MT. “Raising Blue Heeler puppies at the moment and it’s been a great help.” Sam Williamson, Denver, CO. BLUE HEELER BIBLE AND BLUE HEELERS is Your Complete Blue Heeler Book & Trusted Blue Heeler Guide! Everything is covered: from Blue Heeler History, Blue Heelers as Pets, Blue Heeler Puppies, Blue Heeler Buying, Blue Heeler Training, Blue Heeler Breeders, Blue Heeler Grooming, Blue Heeler Size, Blue Heeler Weight, Blue Heeler Personality, Blue Heeler Health & Longevity, Plus Much More! Blue Heeler Training – What Do You Need? Training can be easier than you think if you follow the easy tips laid out by the author. You will learn all the proven INSIDER BLUE HEELER SECRETS you’ll need to have the very best experience with your Blue Heeler. The Blue Heeler breed which is quite unique and has some very specific traits- as you will learn within. Everything is covered from Blue Heeler breed history, finding the best Blue Heeler for your particular household, Blue Heeler Puppies and how to pick the best- and avoid the worst, Blue Heeler health and nutrition, and more! Blue Heeler Prices what can you expect to pay? Blue Heeler care and keeping your Blue Heeler healthy, as well as ensuring great Blue Heeler behavior, is all covered. Importantly, all Blue Heeler life stages are covered from Blue Heeler Puppies, to Adolescence, Blue Heeler Training, through to Adulthood and how to maximize each stage along the way. How to care for your Blue Heeler in old age- and even how to slow down the process! Whether you are considering a Blue Heeler for the first time, or a seasoned Blue Heeler owner and lover, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable for you. This book is the must-have guide for anybody passionate about the Blue Heeler! The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no-nonsense fashion, Mark Manfield illustrates vividly all aspects of your Blue Heeler life journey you're about to take together! "Blue Heelers are a hearty breed that has an amazing work ethic and loyal to the end. This Blue Heeler book is among my favorites- as it teaches you how to maximize these traits!” Doria McKinney, Dallas, TX. "Blue Heeler breed-specific. Well done on making it so catered to the history and behavior of the Blue Heeler.” John Singleton, Queensland, Australia. “Great look at Blue Heelers – really illustrated for me how to handle this amazing breed, fun photos too!” Sara Winderton, Bozeman, MT. “Raising Blue Heeler puppies at the moment and it’s been a great help.” Sam Williamson, Denver, CO.




The Other End of the Leash


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Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.




Zak George's Dog Training Revolution


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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!




Australian Barkers and Biters


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Originally published in Sydney 1914 in a Limited Edition, this rare early dog book is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A later, and still very scarce edition was enlarged and revised with the addition of many early dog breed photographs. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished this edition using the original text and photographs, as part of their Classic Breed Books series. Although this book deals mainly with observations, history and research on the Kelpi, Heeler, and other Australian Sheep and Cattle Dogs, several other dog breeds peculiar to Australia are discussed in some detail. Two hundred and fifty six pages contain twenty two comprehensive chapters:- The Origin of the Dog. - Variations of the Dog Species. - Creation of Tame Dogs. - The Noble Dingo. - The Australian Cattle Dog. - The Kelpie. - The Barb. - Sheep-dog Trials. - Judging and Buying. - Kangaroo Dogs. - Bush Greyhounds. - True Greyhounds. - Beagles. - Cocker Spaniels. - Fox Terriers. - Alsatian Wolf Dog. - Laws on Dogs. - Dog Fighting. - Dog Fancying. - Australian Dog Workers. - A Premier Sheep-dog Trial Judge. - "God's Dogs". This is a fascinating read for any Sheep and Cattle Dog enthusiast or historian of the breeds, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.




The Dog Whisperer


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Gentle, positive, and fun training for you and your dog! In this updated edition, Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate offer more in-depth training with additional notes, tips, and problem-solving to make training even easier! In addition to the bestselling nonviolent training features that made the prior edition a classic, this second edition includes: Updated material on the power of non-force training Information on the newest, most effective gear for all levels of training A new tricks section that will provide fun for both you and your dog With guidance from The Dog Whisperer, 2nd Edition, you'll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and teaching promises to make training your dog the most positive experience possible.




TEACH YOUR HERDING BREED TO BE A GREAT COMPANION DOG - FROM OBSESSIVE TO OUTSTANDING


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Help! He’s herding the neighborhood kids!!
Herding breed dogs such as Border Collies, Corgis, and Australian Shepherds have incredibly strong instinctive behaviors to do the work they were bred for—controlling various kinds of livestock. These behaviors manifest themselves in modern herding breed dogs kept as companions or family pets in a number of ways. These include chasing cars and bicyclists, herding kids, nipping at vulnerable heels, barking incessantly, and acting as the “fun police” in dog parks. All behaviors that are entirely appropriate and necessary when dealing with sheep or cattle, not so great in a suburban neighborhood. Fortunately, these instincts can be redirected in a number of ways that keep these energetic dogs busy and happy as well as out of trouble. That is why so many of these dogs can be taught to excel in agility and obedience trials, love to retrieve, and make great running companions. In her latest book, author Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell offers solutions to solving and preventing problem behaviors associated with herding breeds living in the modern world. And no, even though your Border Collie or Corgi might love it, you don’t need to buy a farm!

As the owner of two obsessive but outstanding herding dogs, I found myself nodding along in agreement with this book from start to finish. Dawn offers tips to allow a handler to work with, rather than against a dog’s herding instincts and her easy-to-read writing style and the depth of information she shares makes this book a must read for anyone who works or lives with herding dogs.
Nicole Larocco-Skeehan, CPDT-KA and member of the Board of Directors, CCPDT

A super resource that explains how instinctive behaviors impact dogs in their every day activities. I especially like the training tips—very clear and helpful explanations to manage problems often brought out by a variety of herding instincts.
Lynn Leach, owner of Downriver Stock Dog Training and creator of the popular All Breed Herding DVD series

A wonderful mix of training information, management suggestions, psychology, and commonsense advice for herding dog owners. Easy to read and filled with gems of information for all dog owners—like eliminating annoying barking! I highly recommend this book for trainers and owners of any breed of dog.
Gail Tamases Fisher, CDBC and author of The Thinking Dog

If you have chosen to bring a herding breed in to your life and home this is the book for you! Dawn takes the reader through the history of herding breeds in order to help you understand the why behind some of the obsessive-compulsive behaviors your herding breed may be exhibiting. Better yet, Dawn then offers up specific exercises and training techniques to help herding breed owners become as valuable as livestock in the eyes of their herding dog. You owe it to your herding breed to read this book!
Gerianne Darnell, author of Canine Crosstraining: Achieving Excellence in Multiple Dog Sports

Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell is the author of Terrier-Centric Training, and From Birdbrained to Brilliant. She is the owner of BonaFide Dog Academy in Omaha, Nebraska.