Diamond 5 Aussies

01/09/2024

01/01/2024

If all goes according to plan, we will have puppies in March 🖤

Josie X Titus
Smaller standard size likely
Black Tri and Blue Merles will be the colors expected.

Waitlist open!
No charge. First picks will come in list order.

12/30/2023

“These two boys are from the same parents, boy on the left was paediatric neutered and the other has stayed intact. As you can see, the development the right pup has compared to the left is undeniable, from his skull width, to his chest and shoulders.
This is the development pups will lose out on when desexing before full maturity.”
Credit - Bunny French.
You can view the full article here https://www.facebook.com/100000652508503/posts/4829274297104273/?d=n

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas 🎄

12/10/2023

Remember this before getting a puppy for Christmas!

No one wants to see your Christmas puppies in a shelter in February. Don’t bring home a new addition to your family if you can’t commit to keeping them. Happy whatever-you-celebrate. Adopt or shop responsibly.

12/09/2023

Happy Birthday to the “Luxury Litter”
(Josie X Titus.)

They are 1 year old today!

11/30/2023

Avoid rawhide ‼️

REMINDER
Once again….
AVOID ALL RAWHIDE!!!!⚠️

Avoid these dangerous rawhides that can cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue, and choking. Especailly the festive ones with brightly colored paper glued to them. ✨Instead, opt for such as:
🐶 Marrow Bones: bones that contain soft and nutrient-rich marrow in the center
🐶 Bully Sticks: single-ingredient chew, softer than most bones
🐶 No-Hides: like a rawhide, but without the toxic ingredients
🐶 Himalayan Cheese Chews: long-lasting, limited ingredient chew
🐶 Sweet Potato Chews: plant-based, medium-lasting chew

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our crew

11/11/2023

🖤🖤

10/26/2023

Our pups are guaranteed to add happiness to your life 😄
Can’t wait for new litters next year 🖤

10/07/2023

Our newest addition arrived today! Super sweet, beautiful girl. 💜

Thank you, Sweets' Cattle Co. and Australian Shepherds for allowing us to add her to our family.

10/05/2023

Already know she’s going to be the best girl 💜
We get to meet her tomorrow!

Miss Posey got to come to school with me today to get groomed by my FFA kids in our new grooming program! She did so well and is all ready to head to her new home in Louisiana this evening!
We are going to miss our Posey girl, but I’m so excited to see what she does in her new program!

10/01/2023

Our black Tri babies are often passed over for the Merles, but they deserve to be adored just as much! A black Tri always ends up being my favorite of the litter.
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Drop a pic of your black Tri in the comments and show them off

Happy National Black Dog Day!

09/23/2023

We are excited to welcome this girl to our crew soon. 💜

Any name ideas?

09/21/2023

09/21/2023

💙💙

The Australian Shepherd, the cowboy’s herding dog of choice, is a medium-sized worker with a keen, penetrating gaze in the eye.

Why do you love the breed?

09/11/2023

These 2 have grown up together 💗🥰
Couldn’t ask for a better girl than Josie. Always loving and patient.

Her next litter is expected Spring 2024, if you’re looking for a great puppy to grow up next to your kids.

08/30/2023

Good info before getting a new puppy!

I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and being depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now struggling you as the owner need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
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08/26/2023

🐾🖤Happy National Dog Day 🖤🐾

08/12/2023

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07/27/2023

This!
To everyone that’s gotten a puppy from us,
never hesitate to send me all the pupdates 🖤 😆

07/17/2023

Nyla had a trip to Tractor Supply today for a bath and then went and had her 6 month boosters done at Catahoula Veterinary Clinic @ Jena clinic.

07/12/2023

🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

07/05/2023

It’s Birthday Month for the “Sweet Summertime” litter (Raven X Titus). On the 16th they will be a year old! 🎉

This litter included:
Palmer, Skye, Cruise, Dolly, Sailor, Sunni, Tripp, and Isla 😍 Soo sweet.

Happy Birthday to these babies 💙

07/04/2023

🇺🇸🐾 Happy 4th of July! 🐾🇺🇸