Aussies do you love your pets and what pets do you have

When can puppies be around other dogs?

Socialisation is one of the key factors towards creating a well-adjusted, reliable puppy / dog that is a pleasance to live with and there is no time more crucial for socialization than when your dog is still a puppy.

While most vets will implore that you keep your puppy away from all dogs until his vaccinations have been completed, waiting too long would be cruial so, unless you are sure the other dogs are fully vaccinated. Avoid places where your puppy or vaccinated dog could be exposed to parvovirus from vaccinated dogs. There is many other diseases that are airborne also such as kennel cough and distemper.

So, stay your puppies away from other dogs until entire vaccination is completed and they are safe with other pets.

Moreover, one of the best places for your puppy to meet other dogs is at puppy pre-school or "puppy parties" arranged by Veterinary clinic. They know how to introduce and maintain safer surroundings.

Allow your puppy to play and interact with other puppies of his age, while remaining in a safe environment.

Can I leave my pet (a dog) at home alone, when I am at work everyday?

First, teach your dog that being home alone is okay. each dog ought to be ready to stay his own all day while not falling apart showing emotion or turning into damaging. From the time you initially get him, whether or not he’s a puppy or Associate in Nursing adult, apply departure him alone. begin with simply a second and bit by bit extend the length of your time as you become comfy along with his behavior whereas you’re out of sight. He will be in his crate, during a special dog area or dog run or, once you’re certain he’s trustworthy, on his own within the house. look ahead to potty accidents, too, as these can tell you ways long your dog will be left while not having to travel outside.

Don’t go into the area if he’s crying, whining, howling or barking. Wait till he’s quiet, then go into and praise him during a transient, matter-of-fact tone of voice. you would like him to assume that being on his own is traditional and safe. offer him a treat once you leave however not once you come back.

What pet should I own?

Write down all the things that you want in a pet. Make sure these are qualities that are real and not just stereotypes. Don’t attach these things to a particular kind of pet. Just list the qualities.

There is a great deal to consider, so take time to really think about this, and try not to let your biases or preconceptions color your true thoughts, wants, and needs.

Answer the following questions in your notes:

Will you be able to live with pet hair, a litter box, scooping poop from the yard or on a walk (cats can go on walks too), and the occasional wear-and-tear caused by pets?
How much space do you have inside and outside your home? Do you have a fenced yard? Will you want an outdoor enclosure (a catio or better fencing) so your pet can spend time safely outdoors?
How much time do you have to spend with a pet? No matter what pet you choose, you need to make sure you have the time. It isn’t true that cats are okay spending most of their day alone. They need at least 15 minutes of play twice a day (more for a kitten or young cat), and they need snuggle time or relaxing time just to be with you (at least 3 hours, but ideally more).
What is your activity level? Are you sedentary or physically active?
Do you have the financial resources if your pet has a medical crisis and has high veterinary bills?
Do you have someone who can be a secondary caregiver if you are away from home? If not, how will you provide care for your pet when you travel? This is another huge difference between cats and dogs. You can have your dog stay with friends or family, but a cat is strongly bonded to its territory (your home), so you will have to find someone to come to your home to feed the cat, play with the cat, and just hang out for an hour or so every day.
Make a list of things you don’t want in a pet. Remember to write down your reasoning.

When you have an idea of what kind of pet you want, go to the animal shelter and meet dogs and cats. Ask lots of questions about anything that comes to mind.

If you aren’t sure about which pet you would prefer, then try fostering a cat or dog (or other animal) for a few months, then fostering another kind for a few months. This can be a great way to figure out if an animal will really fit into your life.

Is your pet able to anticipate your leaving home? Do they behave differently showing that they know you'll be leaving?

Buford on the left, Cletus on the right.

My boys know the routine. I wake them up in the morning, take them outside for a bio-break, come inside for their biscuits, they drink some water, eat some food, and I go to work. I’m certain they are used to this routine and merely go back to sleep soon after I left. They show no emotion, but a basset face is hard to read.

The next part of this answer shows their awareness, for when I arrive anyway.

My next door neighbor takes them out at noon and I get home about 4, usually. But on Fridays, I come home a little before 1pm so I can get an early start (beat the traffic) to my cabin in WV. The cabin comes with acres of woods and dozens of rabbits that require weekly chasing by a pair of Basset Hounds and my boys absolutely love to oblige.

So, they are pretty excited to see me at 4pm, we have a routine, I try to get past them to my bedroom so I can change out of my suit before they rub their hair all over my clothes.

But when I come home within an hour of being taken out by my neighbor, they know that means they are going to the cabin that night. They are extra excited and lose their minds.

Are Australian Shepherd/ lab mix dogs good dogs to have?

I absolutely love my Aussidor ( but not my auditor as spell check recommended : ). He is an absolute joy. I must add - my husband and I are retired so we are not leaving him home all that much. He needs LOTS of exercise - but so do we - and we’re dog lovers. This dog is not a couch potatoe but he IS one of the most exuberant, loving dogs we’ve ever owned ( and we have owned quite a few - most notably collies, whose energy levels pale in comparison to this guy.)

What a joy it is to have this guy in our home!!!

mary

I've been told I should give my Australian Shepherd puppy a job, but what kind of job can I give him? I don't have any sheep to herd.

My aussie loves routines and habits of all kinds. He remembers a dog park a year after visiting it only once and will get excited from a couple of blocks a way. My joke is that in an urban environment a herding dog will be the resident control freak--hence the maintenance of routines and keeping on schedule..As you must know, your Aussie wants to be with you a lot!

I wanted a dog I could include in almost every aspect of my life. He enjoys going in stores, picking out his own toys at pet supply store--being included--even in very human mundane tasks. Don't get me wrong, he always needs to blow off steam from these adventures with an off-leash romp somewhere wild.  Frisbee!

I don't think he (my aussie) would ever be disciplined enough to bring me newspaper or slippers on command but he knows most of his toys by name and will bring them to me on command. I keep it light and fun. Play is work. Etc.

Someone told me Poodles are smart and ENJOY being obedient, Aussies are intelligent and will override commands based on their own intelligence, or will. (Strong will.) Though frustrated by this at first, I learned I would not want to train this out of my dog because, in my opinion, it would be 'breaking the dog.' We proceed by detailed negotiations and compromise. Treats are important and things have devolved when I have tried to remove them altogether--he is 3 now! Also, treats should always be 'earned' in some simple way. Lots of praise--always! This is an important yet so simple part of the work--pay--reward...Always end trainings or outings on a positive...high note. And 'return to kindergarden' as needed so as not to stress your Aussie out. They will recapitulate quickly and well and surpass your expectations. If pressed they will stress out--mine will anyway--and lose heart. I try and keep keep it all Easy Breezy.

My aussie is sincerely my best friend. Worth all the work and challenge. So rewarding. You'll work it out, between the two of you. Listen closely. Love. Bow.

What is the friendliest pet you ever had?

The dog I have now is the friendliest dog in the county hands down. Brady is a 12 year old English Springer Spaniel. H s the friendliest dog Ive ever known. Brady has made it a mission in his life to go visit all the dogs in the neighborhood., and he does. Goes out and eats the cat food on the Back porch of ONE NEIGHBOR and next door on the other side of our house has children AND dogs so Brady discovered that there was a doggy door so he just walked in and sat down with the kids and they were delighted to have Brady visit he stays about 45 min and then comes home to check on me.

After he's sure I'm not leaving he marches down to the nursing home and he stands on the pressure pads in the entry way to open the sliding doors. And then make his rounds there, visiting one room and then another and he knew what time dinner was served and hung out until someone offered him part of their dinner. No wonder Brady doesn't eat the food we fix him at home he likes it better at the the Neighbor's

Last year Brady had a buddy that lived on the next street above our house. The two dogs had been hanging out for an hour or so and when Brady came back for another visit his friend had just been in the Vet Hospital and had a cone over his head. Brady just came over sniffed his buddy and then laid down by him and stayed for an hour and then got up Left the way he came in , through the doggy door!

The woman that lives there said at first they were really not sure how the visit would go but they were so delighted to have Brady visit because his buddy perked up a bit when she had visitors. ( don't we all need those special hugs and kisses)

I cannot see when he goes out on these adventures, I only see him comes home and seems worn out with all this social butterfly / therapy escapades..

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