Australian Shepherd
This course covers all you need to know about the adventurous Australian Shepherd.
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What you'll learn
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The methods and techniques used in our positive, reward-based training.
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Learn all about the intelligent Australian Shepherd and what to expect with this breed.
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Learn about their characteristics, temperament, how to approach training and even grooming.
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Course content
If you’re considering adding an Australian shepherd to your pack, this course will make it clear if they’re the right pick for you! Here, we explore everything you need to know about this brilliant breed, including their history, what their appearance is, their temperament, and what their exercise needs are! We also explore what type of handler, environment, and lifestyle is best for this breed, so you can be sure if they’re the right pick for you!
Course includes
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6 lessons
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2 videos
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6 exams
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3hrs 40m time to complete
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Certificate upon completion
Requirements
- Access to a computer, phone or tablet
- Access to the internet
- An interest in learning about the Australian Shepherd
- Leash
- Collar, harness, or head strap
- Rewards or treats
- Treat bag
Syllabus
This course has several lessons, each with a progress exam and most with supplemental learning materials, such as videos, illustrations, and/or downloadables.
In this lesson, we introduce you to the basics of an Australian shepherd, including how the breed is developed, the breed’s history, and their general personality traits and characteristics.
To help you know if an Australian shepherd is right for you, this lesson will cover what it’s like to live with one, including if they’re good for families, what their temperament is, what you can expect in each life stage, and their ideal environment. We’ll also cover what it’s like to live with a herding breed in general, as well as the pros and cons of this specific breed!
Here, we examine some core info about this breed, including their size, build, and general appearance. We also discuss how to train this challenging and rewarding breed, and then we answer the most frequently asked questions about them!
To help you keep your pup healthy, we explore what you should feed an Australian shepherd, what their lifespan is, and what common health issues you should look out for.
Here, we dive into how to care for your Australian shepherd’s fur, including their fur types, what kinds of haircuts they can get (and what’s important to avoid), and how often they should be groomed. We also teach you how to clean their ears, trim their nails, and brush their teeth!
This course covers all the previous lessons, to help solidify what you’ve learned and make sure you know everything you need to about goldendoodles. There’s also a final exam to help ensure you’ve mastered everything!
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who is considering getting an Australian shepherd and wants to make sure they’re the right breed for them. It’s also great for someone who has and loves an Australian shepherd but wants to make sure they’re giving them the best care possible! It’s also useful for anyone who cares for Australian shepherds - trainers, groomers, or vets!