ZK Aussies

09/21/2023

Tex found his furever home!! We will miss you little man! So happy for you! 🥰❤️

09/17/2023

Sunday funday!!!

🙌🏼🤑💙

09/16/2023

Tex enjoying cuddles and watching the cowboy channel!

09/14/2023

Betty went to her fur-ever home in Brock, TX! 🥰

We will miss you sweet little girl!

09/13/2023

Mr. Tex is looking for his fur ever home!! He is such a sweetheart! 😍

- Mini Aussie
- ASDR
- love to cuddle!
- playful!
- up to date on shots!
- 8 weeks old

09/08/2023

Lola went to her fur-ever home in Michigan! 🥰

Fun fact: SHE is the best traveler ever. 😂🥹❤️

We will miss you little girl! SO happy your staying in the family. 🥰🥳😍

09/06/2023

Betty & Tex 🥹❤️

- Mini Aussies
- ASDR
- love to cuddle!
- playful!
- up to date on shots!
Weatherford, TX

09/06/2023

Cedar went to his fur-ever home in Weatherford, TX! 🥰

Fun fact: HE LOVES WATER. 😂🥹❤️

We will miss you little man! But so excited you found such a loving home. 🥳

09/03/2023

Mini Aussies 🥰🥰🥰

- ASDR
- love to cuddle!
- playful!
- up to date on shots!
Weatherford, TX

09/02/2023

Levi went to his fur-ever home in Dallas! 🥰

09/02/2023

COPIED;

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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09/01/2023

So Black Betty, Tex the Gentleman, and Cedar-strongman are looking for love?

- Mini Aussies
- ASDR
- love to cuddle!
- playful!
- up to date on shots!
Weatherford, TX

08/31/2023

Tex, Cedar and Lola love playing outside! Cedar is taking after his daddy in the water! 🥰❤️

08/30/2023

Kime found her fur-ever home! 💕💕💕

08/30/2023

6 week shots done! Time is flying by! They all behaved so nice at the vet!🥰🥰🥰

08/22/2023

ASDR registered
Mini Aussies 💕
3 Female
3 Males
Born 07/16/2023
Tails docked
Dewclaw removed
Weatherford, TX

08/19/2023

So much love for these guys!!❤️

08/15/2023

Happy Vibes only at ZK Aussies! 🥰🥰

08/13/2023

We love to nap!!

🥰🥰🥰

08/11/2023

Growing up so fast!!!

ZK Aussies

08/09/2023

Lola is all the cute vibes! She loves to cuddle and take naps! She is looking for her forever home!!

🥹🥰💕

08/04/2023

We have puppies!
•Mini Aussies
•ASDR

RTG 9/10

Bailey gave us 6 beautiful healthy puppies!
3 females, 3 males

I’ll be taking deposits to ensure their new families are serious about taking them. 💕

PM for more information.
ZK Aussies

08/04/2023

Tex😎😍

07/28/2023

ZK Mini Aussies 🐶🐶🐶

🐾 Dew claws and tails docked
🐾 Will come de-wormed & have first round of puppy shots!
🐾 Born July 16, ready to go to homes September 10
🐾 Located in Millsap, TX
🐾 Pickup in central Texas areas. Travel available.

Comment below or MESSAGE us for more info!

07/27/2023

Texas sunsets 😍

07/20/2023

So IN LOVE with these guys!!! Bex and Bailey puppies love nap time, drinking yummy milk, and cuddles with mom!

07/17/2023

We love our Bex!!! ❤️❤️❤️😎🙌🏼

Some of the best dogs are black tris. A blue merle COULD be pretty but have a bad temperament. Don’t over look the black tri. Don’t buy a dog only because of the looks but look for temperament, structure, genetics, a good responsible breeder and much more.

To clarify, this post is not to put down blue merles. I’m simply stating as a breeder blue merles are usually first to go and black tris are left behind. This post is to encourage buying a dog based on multiple factors not just color. The color of a dog doesn’t mean it will have good temperament or what not. You can pick a dog based on color but there’s no promise it will have good temperament, etc. Also, don’t buy cheap dogs just because they are cheap.