Australian Shepherd Potty Training

Without any exaggeration it can be said that Australian Shepherds are so much competent and talented dogs which can perform different sorts of jobs with success and accuracy. The well built musculature and magnificent courage have added extra glow and charisma to their character. They are inborn brave dogs with iron determination and tremendous guessing capability. Once they learn the whole training program there will be no need to watch them. They will perform the masters' commands in toto. However without proper training and guidance they can be violent and undisciplined. It is the fact that Shepherds should be given potty training as well. The most convenient time for giving them potty training when they are young. There are certain guidelines one should maintain to give the proper potty training to them.

It is seen that after reaching maturity it is very difficult to nurture the habits in the mind of Shepherds for potty training. There are some methods in the matter of inspiring them to eliminate faeces outside the house. In the early morning one can take pet dog from the crate and force Shepherd puppy to go outside for elimination. Puppies should be taken outside to eliminate faeces after breakfast, after lunch break, after dinner, before bedtime etc. Dogs should be taught to pee and poop outside in the specific place. Without proper potty training young Shepherds can soil the carpet or inside the crate. One can use some treats to attract them to eliminate faeces outside the crate and the house. They should be given hygienic fresh drinkable water specially during summer season. However they should be well guided and trained to pee in the specific place on regular basis. The repetition is the key to let them to pee or poop outside the house. One thing must be committed to memory that direct monitoring during eliminating stuff will not be very helpful. One should watch indirectly so that dogs can feel relaxed to pee or poop with much comfort.

If puppy somehow pees on the mattress or carpet in the room one should clean without lambasting dogs. Any type of threat or warning can hamper the next potty training process. One should ignore the fact and he must try to inspire him to go outside to pee or poop. One should not drive pet dogs back into the room just after the elimination. Dogs will express satisfaction or will feel relaxed after elimination and they will be ready to go back. At that time one should take dogs back into the room.

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Dog Breeds – Choosing an Australian Shepherd

When looking for which dog breed to choose for your family, there are always several issues to take into consideration. Jesse and Harley, who are brother and sister, are the first Australian shepherd dogs we’ve had in our family, and I must say, I am very impressed by this breed of dog.

When Harley was a puppy and had chewed her squeaky ball to a frazzle, I put it in the bathroom sink to temporarily get it out of sight before I could throw it away. I didn’t want any of the loosened rubber to get lodged down her throat. I heard a scrambling noise behind me and lo and behold, Harley had managed to scramble up the side of the bathroom cabinets and was joyfully standing in the sink, retrieving her ball!

Right then and there I knew, this is no ordinary breed of dog! We have no herd of sheep for them to corral, and we only have an oversized, fenced backyard for them to play and romp in, but lots of play at dog parks and long walks in the woods have been a necessity to keep these Aussies happy. Australian shepherds are fantastic dogs for agility training also. The fast-paced runs are perfect for their athleticism.

All in all, I’ve found them to be energetic, super smart, playful, good with children and one aspect that I really appreciate is that they are a breed that doesn’t roam. As far as training, they are so smart, that it doesn’t take long for them to catch on to what I am trying to help them understand. The slant I use for training is a gentle, positive approach. With repetition, they are quick to catch on.

For an example, if Jesse rolls in something nasty during our walks, or gets totally muddy playing in the small child’s boat we keep full of water in the summer, all I have to do is ask him to jump in the tub, and show him what I mean, and he knows to go straight into the house and jump into the bathtub for a quick wash. My previous dogs were a yellow lab and a German shepherd, and I’d never experienced a dog who could just jump in the tub so effortlessly as Jesse can.

In closing, what I’d like to stress to anyone considering this breed is that they need lots of exercise (not necessarily strenuous), interesting things to do, and to stay close to their family. They are happiest in continual contact with their “flock” which includes their human family. They want to make sure everyone in the family gets along, too. Harley especially will emit a low growl if she thinks play is too rough (between other dogs or people). She is an expert at breaking up dogs who are too rambunctious with each other if she feels one of them is being bullied or picked on.

All in all, I would highly recommend this breed to the right family. They would not be suitable for a small apartment, but rather need space and an active family to let their personalities and their boundless energy shine through.

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