Mini Aussie Dog Resources and Links
More Places to Follow 74 Ranch Mini Aussies:
Facebook: 74 Ranch Mini Aussies, Michele Herbst (Aldrich)
Youtube: Michele Herbst
Instagram: 74Ranch
Mini Aussie Testing/Evaluations:
Our structure, Health and Testing:
CERF exams at Loveland Animal Eye Clinic
OFA foundation http://www.offa.org/
PRA, DM and HC testing Pawprints Genetics Gensol or Embark
CEA testing: Embark
MDR1 testing Dog Testing - Canine Genetic Testing
Australian Shepherd Health and Genetics Institute
5 BIGGEST mistakes when raising a puppy
Puppy testing:
Puppy Puzzles -Pat Hastings (structure evaluation) dogfolk.com
Personality Testing:
AvidDog
Suzanne Clothier methods
Bad Ass Breeders
Dr Ian Dunbar
Our structure evaluator: Kat Wallis with Black Diamond Show Dogs (she's also our professional handler); via Zoom: Rachel Hyer, ARBA judge
Mini Aussie/Mini American Registries and Show Venues:
Microchip Registries:
Trainers/training we recommend:
Karen Pryer Clicker Training
Youtube videos by Zak George and Badass Breeders
Suzanne Clothier CARAT testing
Grisha Stewart's Video: Give your Puppy a choice video on youtube
Avidog
Puppy Culture
Wings and Whiskers pet sitting
What a Great Dog! Training Center - Every dog can be a great dog!
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, Sophia Yin
The Top 12 Training and Behavior books:
1. “The Other End of the Leash” Patricia McConnell (Ballantine Books, 2003)
2. “The Culture Clash” Jean Donaldson (James & Kenneth, 1996)
3. “Puppy Love” Liz Palika (Howell Book House/Wiley & Sons, 2009)
4. “Canine Body Language” Brenda Aloff (DogWise Publishing, 2005)
5. “Don’t Shoot the Dog” Karen Pryor (Ringpress Books, 3rd edition 2002)
6. “Surviving Your Dog’s Adolescence” Carol Lea Benjamin (Howell Book House, 1993)
7. “The Rosetta Bone” Cheryl Smith (Howell Book House, 2004)
8. “Mother Knows Best” Carol Lea Benjamin (Howell Book House, 1985)
9. “Bones Would Rain from the Sky” Suzanne Clothier (Grand Central Publishing, 2005)
10. “Canine Behavior: A Photo Illustrated Guide” Barbara Handelman (Woof and Word Press, 2008)
11. “Reaching the Animal Mind” Karen Pryor (Scribner, 2009)
12. “Living with Kids and Dogs” Colleen Pelar (C & R Publishing, 2005)
YOU CAN FIND MOST OF THESE BOOKS AT DOGWISE.COM
Additional DVD's or books we recommend are ones written by Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Karen Pryor, Take A Bow Wow and
Bow Wow Take 2
5 BIGGEST Mistakes when raising a puppy - youtube
Rent videos at BowWowFlix
Youtube videos by Zak George and Badass Breeders
Suzanne Clothier CARAT testing
Grisha Stewart's Video: Give your Puppy a choice video on youtube
Avidog
Puppy Culture
Wings and Whiskers pet sitting
What a Great Dog! Training Center - Every dog can be a great dog!
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, Sophia Yin
The Top 12 Training and Behavior books:
1. “The Other End of the Leash” Patricia McConnell (Ballantine Books, 2003)
2. “The Culture Clash” Jean Donaldson (James & Kenneth, 1996)
3. “Puppy Love” Liz Palika (Howell Book House/Wiley & Sons, 2009)
4. “Canine Body Language” Brenda Aloff (DogWise Publishing, 2005)
5. “Don’t Shoot the Dog” Karen Pryor (Ringpress Books, 3rd edition 2002)
6. “Surviving Your Dog’s Adolescence” Carol Lea Benjamin (Howell Book House, 1993)
7. “The Rosetta Bone” Cheryl Smith (Howell Book House, 2004)
8. “Mother Knows Best” Carol Lea Benjamin (Howell Book House, 1985)
9. “Bones Would Rain from the Sky” Suzanne Clothier (Grand Central Publishing, 2005)
10. “Canine Behavior: A Photo Illustrated Guide” Barbara Handelman (Woof and Word Press, 2008)
11. “Reaching the Animal Mind” Karen Pryor (Scribner, 2009)
12. “Living with Kids and Dogs” Colleen Pelar (C & R Publishing, 2005)
YOU CAN FIND MOST OF THESE BOOKS AT DOGWISE.COM
Additional DVD's or books we recommend are ones written by Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Karen Pryor, Take A Bow Wow and
Bow Wow Take 2
5 BIGGEST Mistakes when raising a puppy - youtube
Rent videos at BowWowFlix
Your dogs will LOVE Tether Tug!!! SAVE 10% On Tether Tug - Use the Code COMEBACK10
Foods/Treats/Supplements:
We here at 74 Ranch feed 25% OR MORE Raw - frozen, freeze dried (especially when traveling) or homemade and 75% or LESS kibble for puppies and 50/50 for our adults. Our treats include beef tripe, lung and beef liver treats as well as Kongs filled with goat milk yogurt, pumpkin and such!
Darwins Raw Dog Food Recipes | Darwin's Pet Food (darwinspet.com)
Steve's Real Food
Small Batch Raw Food
Freeze Dried Liver treats and/or tripe treats for strangers to give when they meet the puppy
Cow Ears, Pig Ears, Bully Sticks - From Pawstruck
Steve's Real Food
Small Batch Raw Food
Freeze Dried Liver treats and/or tripe treats for strangers to give when they meet the puppy
Cow Ears, Pig Ears, Bully Sticks - From Pawstruck
Our Mini Aussies' Health:

We use our local vets, Pioneer Animal Clinic when needed but we try natural Young Living Essential Oils first (contact us for more info) We also use Natural Products to prevent allergies or other issues in the future. We are against over vaccinating of animals!!! Read more of the protocol we use on our Mini Aussie Info page
Be sure to keep your dog's nails trimmed!
Vital Animal
Dr Karen Becker - Mercola
Essential Oils for Animals -Reference
Consider a Rescue dog: see http://www.miniaussierescue.org/
Wyoming Aussie Rescue www.wyaussierescue.com
Homeopathic treatments for dogs
SHOULD I SHAVE MY AUSSIE: here's a direct quote from a groomer and we agree wholeheartedly:
Shaving an Aussie or any double coated dog takes away their ability to cool themselves off. It can also ruin the top coat and make it not grow back or just destroy the silky beautiful coat. I strongly advise against it.
LEFT: Be sure to check out Dr Michel Selmer's book for your vet/health needs
Michel (Dr Selmer) has two 74 Ranch Mini Aussies and is located in Long Island, NY
Be sure to keep your dog's nails trimmed!
Vital Animal
Dr Karen Becker - Mercola
Essential Oils for Animals -Reference
Consider a Rescue dog: see http://www.miniaussierescue.org/
Wyoming Aussie Rescue www.wyaussierescue.com
Homeopathic treatments for dogs
SHOULD I SHAVE MY AUSSIE: here's a direct quote from a groomer and we agree wholeheartedly:
Shaving an Aussie or any double coated dog takes away their ability to cool themselves off. It can also ruin the top coat and make it not grow back or just destroy the silky beautiful coat. I strongly advise against it.
LEFT: Be sure to check out Dr Michel Selmer's book for your vet/health needs
Michel (Dr Selmer) has two 74 Ranch Mini Aussies and is located in Long Island, NY
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