Awesome Aussie Dogs
Awesome Aussie Dogs

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Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781925847581

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Australia is filled to the brim with awesome dogs. From our kelpies to our collies, our shepherds to our terriers - every dog that calls Australia home is excellent. There are some dogs though, that when given the chance, are at the head of the pack. They have a special quality about them. They are legendarily loyal, the kind of dog who'll stick by you no matter what. They are beautifully brave, willing to face danger for the sake of someone else. They've gone on an astounding adventure, leaving the backyard behind for some kind of caper. They're a kind of superhero, responsible for rescuing someone in danger. They may have stood shoulder-to-knee with our soldiers in battles, or walked beside someone who needed a helping paw. In this book you'll meet just some of the awesome dogs that call Australia home.

Australian Shepherds
Australian Shepherds

Author: D. Caroline Coile

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 9780764141379

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"Information and advice to help you take good care of your Australian Shepherd"--

Unforgettable Aussies
Unforgettable Aussies

Author: Paula McDermid

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-21

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780997553413

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Unforgettable Aussies deftly blends Australian Shepherd history and genealogy with heartwarming stories of beloved pets, and is a priceless resource for Aussie breeders. 200 pages, 438 color photos.

Top Dogs: a Celebration of Great Australian Working Dogs
Top Dogs: a Celebration of Great Australian Working Dogs

Author: Angela Goode

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780733333286

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A unique celebration of our remarkable Aussie working dogs, illustrated with photographs taken by the people who love them. Ask anyone who lives and works on the land and they will tell you that a good working dog is the heart and soul of rural life. Working dogs can't be downsized, upgraded, outsourced or made into an app. They are just top dogs - agile and energetic, heroic and hardworking, loyal and loveable. In this joyous tribute to Australia's working dogs, people all over the country share their favourite stories and photos of the incredible dogs that make such a huge difference to their lives each day. These cheerful workaholics are celebrated in tales of heroism, extraordinary intuition, unflagging dedication and intelligence. Featuring 100 unforgettable photographs drawn from a nationwide competition on ABC Local Radio, and favourite true-life stories from Angela Goode's beloved bestseller GREAT AUSTRALIAN WORKING DOG STORIES, TOP DOGS is a celebration of these irrepressible four-legged companions who greet each day with enthusiasm and a wagging tail.

Dogs with Jobs
Dogs with Jobs

Author: Laura Greaves

Publisher: Random House Australia

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0143793322

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Discover the true stories of some of the world's incredible working dogs, and the extraordinary jobs they undertake. Meet Molly, the diabetes alert dog whose round-the-clock job is to keep her two young owners healthy; Bailey, the Assistant Director of Seagulls whose job is to keep the pesky birds away from the heritage vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum and Daisy, the Collie mix who is a full-time guide dog to another blind dog. From inspirational moments of bravery in service, to tales of dogs doing the jobs that no one else can, these are the life-affirming stories of the hardest-working dogs in the world.--Provided by publisher.

The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain
The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain

Author: Rick Crandall

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0757322697

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The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It was at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife Pamela made an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of 5-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit. In mountaineering Rick realizes he has found—in his late sixties—his life's new passion. This is where Emme has led him—out of the abyss and to the top of the mountain. She was never really walking behind: she was nudging him along until he found his stride. Even after Rick understood the glory of climbing, it was Emme still doing the leading, until Rick learned how to lead himself.

The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium
The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium

Author: Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-24

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780989880008

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The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium, An Illustrated Workbook for judges and non-judges alike by the award-winning author, of All About Aussies: The Australian Shepherd From A to Z. "The Australian Shepherd, Judging Compendium" by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor is an illustrated workbook that reviews not only the breed standard and how it is interpreted but illustrates the breed standard with text and carefully selected pictures that help the reader see the importance of each trait as it is discussed. The Compendium begins with a review of breed history as a herding breed to modern day usage. This workbook also provides the reader with good insight and understanding of why structure and gait are important to its function. Each chapter explains a section of the breed standard followed by a quiz that is used to make the reader think.The text is easy to read and carefully written with a good analysis of unique traits that are described in the breed standard. The illustrations of each trait give the reader good insight into why the breed standard requires certain body proportions and what is considered correct breed type, movement and character. The Compendium makes clear that herding sheep, cattle and other animals requires strong herding and guardian instincts coupled with versatile skills which are required of a dog that must be easy to train. All of these traits are carefully described.I would recommend this judging compendium to anyone who is seriously interested in a better understanding of the Australian Shepherd breed. - Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, a highly respected AKC Judge, author, lecturer and world-renowned canine expert.

Muster Dogs
Muster Dogs

Author: Aticia Grey

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2021-11-01

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1460713532

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An outback story of kelpies, red dirt and the future of a family farm. Now streaming on ABC iView and Netflix. Life on the land is often boom or bust, forever at the mercy of Mother Nature. Aticia 'Teesh' Grey took on the manager's role on her family's West Pilbara cattle station a few years after picking up her first team of kelpies. Almost immediately she was faced with a severe and devastating drought that forced her to question everything she thought she knew about the fragile country of her home. Through the heartbreaking rollercoaster journey that followed, Teesh's loyal canine companions proved invaluable as she and her family worked towards securing the property's future. The versatility of these amazing dogs took the station in directions no one anticipated. In 2020, Teesh got the chance to showcase the potential of working dogs more widely. Joining the ABC TV series Muster Dogs, Teesh and four other farming families took on the challenge of training new kelpie pups and testing their worth on the properties they run. Through this experience they showed the bonds that are formed between human and dog and vividly demonstrated a positive environmental future for farming in rural Australia. This is a story of love, laughter, loss and hope, as Teesh finds her feet in an ever-changing world with the help of the dogs who have stood by her side through it all. PRAISE 'Kick your boots off and settle in for a wild journey of love and heartbreak, from the most inspiring cattlewoman I know ...' Margareta Osborn, author and grazier 'Evocative, authentic and freshly engaging account of pastoral life ... reads like a Wild West adventure story ... At the end of this journey Grey recounts her transformative shift to a regenerative agriculture approach that puts the landscape first so as to begin healing 'Country'. What is optimistically promised is a fuller, less stressful lifestyle and healthier, more productive livestock' Charles Massy, author and voice for regenerative agriculture

The Essential Australian Shepherd
The Essential Australian Shepherd

Author: Howell Book House

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1999-03-26

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781582450261

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Owning an Australian Shepherd is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, training and caring for your dog's health in The Essential Australian Shepherd. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Australian Shepherd.

All about Aussies
All about Aussies

Author: Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor

Publisher: Alpine Blue Ribbon Books

Published: 2017-03

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781577791645

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The definitive guide to the Australian Shepherd dog. Hartnagle-Taylor has been involved with Aussies since childhood. She has trained, worked, exhibited in rodeos, and competed in shows and trials. Now she tells you everything you need to know to make your dog the best it can possibly be. This book is a must for every owner or prospective owner of an Australian Shepherd.