You are here:
- Home
- Animals/Pets
- Dog Breeds
- Australian Shepherds
- Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Australian Shepherds/Expert Profile
Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions about the Aussie breed and temperament, and basic information about working lines versus show lines, training your Aussie, grooming your Aussie, and what it's like to live with a dog breed that's smart and versatile, but isn't for everyone.
Experience in the area
Professional trainer, and Aussie owner.
Organizations
IPDTA, APDT, Truly Dog Friendly, Therapy Dogs, Inc.
Education/Credentials
B.S., Diploma in Dog Obedience Instruction, Graduate, NY School of Dog Grooming, Certified Advanced Pet Care Technician (American Pet Care Assn.)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet | 02/19/13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | Thank you for the links. I have ..... |
| Janet | 02/08/13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your input. He does ..... |
| Marcy | 11/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The answer was responded to very quickly ..... |
| Kathryn | 09/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jeff | 09/06/12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | The question probably should have been aimed ..... |
Recent Answers from Anne Springer, B.S., Dip., CAPCT
2013-02-27 My Aussie-like dog:
I think that it's fine to say that your dog is a rescue, and has Aussie heritage, and leave it at that, but tell people that the Aussie breed has a generally small gene pool, lots of inherited disorders
2013-02-17 3 month old Australian shepherd weighs 27 pounds?:
If you wanted a carting dog, I would have suggested a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Newfoundland, not an Aussie. Personally speaking, I would not ask a dog of medium size to pull a person in a cart. As for
2013-02-15 electric fences:
I absolutely do NOT recommend or use electric fencing. I do not think it's a "wonderful tool" and there are many reasons why I came to that decision, and in fact now do NOT use choke, prong, or shock
2013-02-05 pushy little aussie:
The question I would ask is whether, when you gently pull your Aussie away from the Boxer, what does he do? Does he go back to her, run away, just stand there? What you look for in normal play is that
2012-11-11 agreesive female aussie towards dogs:
This is a situation that should be addressed directly by a trainer who can work with you. On a couple of fronts, I do have some temporary advice, though. The first thing any competent trainer does when
Answers by Expert:
©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.