Australian Shepherds (incl. dvd)

This exciting and dynamic series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses specific dog breeds in detail, describes each breed’s physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs on training methods. Important topics covered include— What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming, and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands. Energetic and intelligent, Aussies are relatively easy to train and widely known for their eagerness to please their master. Originally bred and still widely used as working dogs, they have become increasingly popular as family companions.