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.

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These latest additions will bring our series up to fifty-five titles, and like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on: feeding housing grooming health care what to expect from the pet basic training As our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. In addition, owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for their animals may be difficult to come by. As always, the instruction is from expert—people who know their pet intimately, but also remember what it was like to have one for the first time. Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.

The Blue Heeler from Down Under, the Australian Cattle Dog shines as the nation s pride and joy, a most versatile and fearless working dog that knows no bounds as a herder and companion dog. Developed to work cattle, as his name implies, the Australian Cattle Dog today performs flawlessly in many arenas: on ranches and farms as a tireless herder; in dog shows as a Best in Show winner; at obedience, herding and agility trials as a multi-title holder; and in homes as a prized family member. For the active family able to provide the AuCaDo with the structure, training and attention he requires, this remarkable breed will provide many years of quality companionship. This new book provides insightful chapters on the breed s history in Australia, characteristics and standard as well as puppy selection, grooming, health care and feeding. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup s arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. Not only well written and informative but also beautifully illustrated with over 135 color photographs, this book will prove an excellent resource for all owners of the Australian Cattle Dog. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with an AuCaDo from puppyhood to the senior years.

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

This eBook examines the lovable, highly-intelligent, and family-friendly Australian Cattle Dog (ACD). It provides an analysis of the dog's behavioral patterns, characteristics, and unique traits.

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Australian Cattle Dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Australian Cattle Dog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these alert, curious herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Australian cattle dogs live up to their name! They were first bred by cattle ranchers in Australia, but today their speckled coats and herding skills make them popular dogs around the world. This informative book introduces young readers to one of the world’s most intelligent dogs!

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