Frequently Asked Questions

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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.aspx

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