Cavalier Australian Shepherds

04/11/2024

The blk tris

04/11/2024

2 weeks old now. Eyes are peeping! Pm for availability please.

03/27/2024

ASCA CH Carolina Calais Cloud to Ground (Kyffyen) x ASCA CH Cavaliers Cinderella FIRE ( Jessie) are the proud parents to
3 black tri dogs
3 Blue Merle dogs
1 black tri female
Reservations are being taken. For more information pm or email [email protected]!!

03/19/2024

Cavalier Australian Shepherds is expecting a fabulous litter from ASCA CH parents & HOF grandsires!!
DUE MARCH 27.
Direct any inquiries to [email protected], not to this page plz!!

02/15/2024

Chris Zielinskii, here are some photos of Rusty (Nail) . He weighs about 35lbs now & is about done growing. He may add on more bulk as he matures

01/15/2024

3 lovely blk tri & red tri boys, looking for a couch & active family. 5 months old.crate trained & leas trained. Must have a fenced yard. Not free.

12/30/2023

Did you know there is a definite difference between a male dog and female dog?? Well, there truly is!

MALE vs. FEMALE: Does a male or a female make a better pet for you and your family?

It’s not uncommon for people to believe that a female dog will make a better pet. We get a lot of calls for people wanting that “special little girl”. For whatever reason they don’t think that females will exhibit “alpha” behaviors like hu***ng and/or marking. A lot of people think that females are more passive and friendly and that they don’t take part in fighting over dominance, which could NOT be farther from the truth. If you check out the structure of dog packs, the females determine the pecking order and rule the roost. The result of that behavior is that the females become more stubborn, independent, and territorial than the males. These females are much more intent on exercising their control by participating in that “alpha” behavior like hu***ng. Most fighting will usually break out between two females.

Males tend to be more affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and even more demanding of attention. The males are very attached to their owners, tending to be more dedicated, reliable and less temperamental. They are more sociable, more accepting of other pets, playful for years, and take quicker to children. Most boys are easily motivated by treats/food, words of praise and are so eager to please that training actually becomes easier. Their playful nature, however, can make males more easily distracted. The boys are more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games, no matter what their age. The boys are fun-loving until the day they die, whereas girls tend to be more standoffish and dignified the older they get.

Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as marking and lifting their legs or hu***ng. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear if they ever existed.

So before making your decision on that age old dilemma of male vs. female, hopefully this will give you some helpful info to think about.

12/17/2023

07/17/2022

Good night 😍

07/07/2022

06/28/2022

I live for puppy updates! I want to hear everything. The good, the worrisome, the joy. Any time, day or night! Each of these puppies leave with a piece of me!

06/24/2022

One of the best things you can do for your dog is to build good habits in them from an early age. While trying to make them perfect may be tempting, the reality is that no dog will ever be perfect.

Dogs are lovable, loyal, and make great companions. However, they're also creatures of habit, which means that bad habits can quickly become ingrained if you're not careful.

One of the best ways to prevent this is to focus on building good habits from the start. This might mean teaching your dog to sit before they get their food or making sure they always wait for permission before going outside.

It might seem like a lot of work initially, but it's worth it in the long run. By building good habits early on, you can save yourself a lot of trouble down the line.

Good is better than perfect.

06/15/2022

DIGGING!

Share in the comments what outlets for digging you provide for your dogs.

06/07/2022

Many of us have been in the situation at some point where we don't feel comfortable with the way we are being told to handle our dog, or the situation our dog is being put in.

It can be very hard to stand up for yourself and your dog, especially when you are paying a professional. You can feel like you're overreacting or that it's necessary for the greater good. But the truth is that if it feels wrong, it probably is.

Here is your reminder, and your permission to:
‍👉Ask questions
‍👉Leave the lesson
‍👉Find another trainer

Sometimes, it is hard to do this in the moment, and many of us have experienced that uncomfortable freeze when you can’t find your voice – and if this happens, don’t beat yourself up. Give yourself time to unpack the situation and if you feel able, talk to the trainer after the fact.

06/02/2022

At 5 weeks old the pups have become little people with little personalities. They play & explore more, but still get their power naps in !

05/26/2022

05/25/2022

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05/20/2022

For you Vincent Lucchetti, C BP cathy, & Finn

05/15/2022

Breeding is traumatic. Read that again. Breeding. Is. Traumatic.

At some point when you breed you will experience trauma. It might be your first litter, it might be your fifteenth. If you breed with any sort of longevity…you will experience trauma.

I have had to go through things that have scarred me for life, things that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies

You will lose puppies.
You will lose one of your girls.
You will lose both at the same time.
You will loose dogs

People will be cruel to your dogs and not all buyers will keep in contact no matter how much you try.

You will deal with human beings who won’t like you because you won’t sell them a dog, because you breed animals they don’t like, Any number of reasons, really.

You will deal with the stress of vet bills when an unexpected whelping complication occurs. You will deal with overzealous mamas who get urine burns on their lips. You will have Years that no matter what you try your girls won't take or they reabsorb litters.

You will deal with animals you bred being sick, despite how hard you tried to avoid it. You will deal with upset owners who were expecting perfection because unrealistic standards are ascribed to breeders who health test and title.

I make no apologies for the dogs I’ve bred over the years. I have regrets and sadness over certain occurrences, but I am not sorry for the dogs I’ve created who bring their owners joy.

I have experienced trauma, I have many sleepless nights and tears, but I also find joy in what I do.

If you choose to breed, you will too. And you need to decide how much you can take.

Written by Shirley Newby-Tate and for that we are thankful

For those getting or inquiring about one of our current litter. Please be aware we are human, but do our best and dogs no matter how much we love them are animals and we cannot control that fact. Re-read this many times. I did.🐾🐾❤❤🐾🐾

05/04/2022

Frequently people will say that they are "desensitizing" their dog even when they aren't.

This may seem benign, but when a dog is being pushed or forced over and over you are likely doing the exact opposite of what you are trying to accomplish.

Systematic desensitization is the process of exposing the dog to the trigger at a level that the dog is comfortable with. We call this level "subthreshold" because the dog is not reacting, upset or stressed. Therefore, if the dog is just being forced to do it over and over, he is NOT being desensitized and it is NOT comfortable or safe for the dog.

Best case scenario (for the owner, because there is no best case for the dog in this situation) is that the dog gives up and shuts down. This frequently means the dog has gone into "learned helplessness" where while they dog may look "fine" from the outside, the dog has given up, but is not really comfortable. Worst case scenario is that the dog's behavior escalates because he is being ignored when he tries to communicate his discomfort. In this case the dog is sensitizing or getting MORE uncomfortable with the trigger.

So please, don't force your reactive, fearful or shy dogs. There IS a way to help these dogs, but it isn't by simply making them endure it.

https://showdogprepschool.com/from-shy-to-showy-full-package/

05/02/2022

Most dogs don’t like to be pet on their head by strangers. Instead, if you want to say hello and you’ve asked their guardian, say hello verbally and allow the dog to choose if they want to be pet. If they come closer for a sniff, leave your hand at your side. Allow them to sniff and initiate a pet, then pet their side behind their shoulders and stop. If they want more, they’ll let you know. Consent is important for dogs, too.

04/30/2022

Just a friendly reminder, as we’ve notice in an uptick of “Adopt Don’t Shop” people on our recent posts —

• We support responsible breeders.
• We support purebred preservation breeders.
• We support purebreds.
• We support the responsible cropping and docking of dogs.
• We support the choice to spay or neuter your pet at an older age, or not at all.
• We support working dogs.
• We support conformation dog shows.
• We support show line and working line dogs.
• We support responsible dog rescues.
• We do NOT support PETA or HSUS.
• We do NOT support “Adopt Don’t Shop.”
• We support people’s right to buy their animals from wherever they choose — whether from a breeder or an animal shelter.

But most of all, we support responsible dog ownership.

04/23/2022

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04/22/2022

SHOW US YOUR HERDING BREEDS!

How do you make sure your herding breeds needs are met - especially if they aren't 'working' like they may have been bred to?

These guys can be incredible pets - but there's a good chance they may not be the best choice for a first time dog owner. You could think of them as a powerful sports car - not the best to learn to drive in! There is a huge variation within the breed group as well, with some breeds being more 'specialised' and requiring a particularly dedicated owner.

Our typical modern lifestyle that is comparatively sedentary in contrast to a few generations ago means that these guys often really struggle being 'pets'. They thrive creating order out of chaos and when they have a job to do.

As always, all dogs are individuals, but genetics do matter and what the dog was originally bred to do gives you a heads up about what behaviours you are more likely to see.

Check out https://kimbropheylegscourses.thinkific.com/?ref=54f439 if you would like to deep dive about different breed groups.

04/17/2022

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04/11/2022

THE INVISIBLE SLIMY MONSTER IN THE WATER BOWL

Ever rub your fingers on the inside of your pet's water bowl and you feel a slippery slime of sorts? Well that invisible goo is called Biofilm.

Biofilm is a collection of organic and inorganic, living and dead materials collected on a surface. It is made up of many different types of bacteria bound together in a thick substance that acts as a glue to both hold the bacteria together and adhere it to a surface.

Biofilm can often be good bacteria but there is also the bad!

Biofilms provide a safe haven for organisms like Listeria, E. coli and legionella where they can reproduce to levels where contamination of products passing through that water becomes inevitable.

Bad Biofilms have been found to be involved in a wide variety of microbial infections in the body such as urinary tract infections, middle-ear infections and bladder infections.

Many pet parents are guilty of simply refilling the water bowl over and over without a wash and this becomes a wonderful environment for biofilm to soak around in.

How to reduce Biofilm:

Remember to clean your pet’s water bowl at least once a week if you can and change water daily.

For pet daycares where a host of different bacteria float around in water bowls, wash daily!

For best results, run your water bowls through a hot cycle in the dishwasher with an eco friendly, non-toxic soap to really clean out the biofilm!

Rodney Habib Pet Health Site

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

(P.S. - I am going to get lambasted over the "wash once a week at least" concept. However, after a wonderful discussion with a well known pro-active veterinarian/scientist, when she studied the bacteria looming in pets' water bowls she found if you have a healthy beast, biofilm can actually be full of wonderful, healthy bacteria. It's like playing in the mud as kids and having good bacteria all over you! So sometimes cleaning regularly can wash all the good stuff away. ;) )

04/09/2022

I have seen this herb save so many lives, literally drop elevated liver enzymes🩸 by half in just a few weeks!!

According to multiple studies, if you have a dog (or cat) with liver issues and you aren’t already giving your pets’ milk thistle (silymarin), you are missing out on the most important liver-restoring, “life-saving🆘" herb on the planet!

Just released last week, a new study on milk thistle showed the herb had incredible hepatoprotective properties when fed to dogs. “Hepatoprotection” is the ability of a substance to prevent liver damage.

Not only does it help to regenerate a damaged liver, but it’s also anti-aging according to longevity researchers!

In our new book, The Forever Dog, Dr. Karen Becker and I have it listed in our “Supplemental Habits for a Long and Healthy Life” section as one of our most important supplements to rotate into a dog’s🐶 diet plan. We also list the best “detox” dose🥄 to give a dog using the latest research. Available for pre-order now: https://foreverdog.com/about/

Rodney Habib