Q: [FAQ Question] So how to I learn more about working stock with my Aussie?
A: [FAQ Answer] Check out ASC of Idaho, come to a meeting, attend one of our clinics!
Q: [FAQ Question] What are some of the terms?
A: [FAQ Answer] Herding Instinct, Cover, Balance, Heading, Healing, Pressure, Flight Zone, Dog’s Pressure Zone, Gather, Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Wear, Flank, Square Flank, Inside Flank, Tight/Sliced Flank
Q: [FAQ Question] What are some of the command used when working your dog on stock?
A: [FAQ Answer]
Away to Me – Flank counterclockwise around the stock
Come Bye – Flank clockwise around the stock
Lie Down – Lie down
Steady – Slow Down
Walk up – Approach the stock
Look Back – Turn around and go back for more stock behind you.
Q: [FAQ Question] You want to learn more about working Australian Shepherds?
A: [FAQ Answer]
Working Aussie Source, Home of the Australian Shepherd Stockdog.
Australian Shepherd Information
Q: [FAQ Question] What dog is right for you?
A: [FAQ Answer] Here are a number of website that can help you decide.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=adopt_rightpet
http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/find_breed.cfm
http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_US/jsp/Euk_Page.jsp?pageID=BS
Q: [FAQ Question] Is an Australian Shepherd the right dog for you?
A: [FAQ Answer] Here are a number of websites that can help.
http://www.asca.org/Finding+an+Aussie/Is+an+Aussie+for+You
http://www.aussierescue.org/BreedInfoActivities.aspx
http://www.lizpalika.com/rightdog.html
http://www.mydogbreed.com/australian-shepherd/australian-shepherd-faq.php
http://www.australianshepherds.org/b4ubuy.html
Q: [FAQ Question] What to look for in a Breeder?
A: [FAQ Answer] More links to help you decide.
http://asca.org/Finding+an+Aussie/Choosing+an+Aussie
http://asca.org/Finding+an+Aussie/Finding+a+Breeder
http://www.australianshepherds.org/checklist.html
Q: [FAQ Question] Help I don’t want to give up my dog?
A: [FAQ Answer] More links to help you.
http://www.aussierescue.org/ARPHCanHelpYou/KeepYourAussie.asp
