Browsing Archive: November, 2009
As part of my youngest daughters 5th grade curriculum for history, she is studying the Eastern Hemisphere, which of course includes countries such as Asia, Antarctica, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, in addition to Australia, just to name a few. It's been an interesting exploration for both of us. While we're not even mid-way through the year, we've had the pleasure of studying many countries which included New Zealand and Australia. They are both wonderful and beautiful places which we pl... Continue reading ...
During this time of year, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, as we celebrate and feast on a variety of wonderful foods many, (guilty myself) tend to share a bit with our 4-legged friends. While we think by giving our dogs "a special little treat" in celebration, it's really important for us to be reminded about what NOT to give them. Here is something I pulled up on line that I thought would be a good reminder, some things like grapes and raisins, were new to me! If a grape of two roll off y... Continue reading ...
Posted by Theresa Goiffon on Tuesday, November 17, 2009,
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How'd you get started in showing dogs? What's it like to show dogs? I get asked these questions many times so let me tell you...
Our girls started showing our Aussies in 2007. We decided we have to start somewhere, so we jumped right into the ring (pretty much literally) and began showing our Aussies.
Our first show was in St. Cloud MN, we didn't have any idea what we were doing. The girls wore tee-shirts with their dogs name on them and wore jeans (that's NOT how it's done :^). We thou... Continue reading ...
My experience has been that the Australian Terrier breed LOVE to swim and they are good swimmers. Ours jump off our dock, off the pontoon, are always with us in or around water catching frogs, just playing in the water. They love kiddie pools, even the sprinkler and fighting with the spraying hose.
Sadly, lake swimming is now something they won't be doing anymore. This past July we lost our beloved Aussie Harley to Blue Green Algae poisoning.
Like most dogs, our dogs love to swim and catch ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Theresa Goiffon on Saturday, November 14, 2009,
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If you adopted a puppy from Dunham Lake Aussie's, your puppy began potty training at 6 weeks. By the time you receive your puppy from us at 12 weeks, he/she is close to being potty trained as well as knowing basic commands. Here are some tips on how to help you complete the training or if your puppy didn't have any potty training you will need to train your puppy yourself.
The Australian Terriers we have raised and bred were VERY easy to potty train. That's because we spend hours a day wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Theresa Goiffon on Saturday, November 14, 2009,
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If you are thinking about bringing an Australian Terrier into your family, here are some things for you to consider:
Take the time and do some research, ask questions of breeders or people that have an Aussie. Attend a dog show in your area sometimes they are represented there. Read up on the typical personality of an Aussie and really check out the Aussie breeder. Like most people, we have similarities and differences. Find a breeder that meets your needs with a program that benefits the ... Continue reading ...
Hello and Welcome to my new Blog! I plan to use this blog to update you on news from Dunham Lake Aussies at least monthly. Plus any important matters concerning dogs health, proposed legislation changes that have an impact on our dogs, news worthy topics. If you have a topic you would like to share with other Aussie people, drop me an e-mail at theresaagoiffon@msn.comFall, our favorite time of year here in Northwestern Wisconsin. Soon coming to an end are nice sunny days, a bit of a wind and t... Continue reading ...
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Greetings from Northwestern Wisconsin!
I am a wife and a mother of 3 wonderful daughters. I home school 2 of our girls and our 3rd is in her Senior year of college. I work part time at our church. I also have a small Website business providing website design to small businesses and friends.
Previously, I had a 25 year banking career. Retired several years ago, as a Vice President of Commercial Banking and Business Development Director for a financial institution.
I have owned and raised dogs and cats for over 40 years. In 2007, we started to show and raise Australian Terriers. We have 4 Australian Terriers and 2 Australian Shepherds. We have AKC Champion Aussies including one of our Aussies has been ranked in the top 5 All-Breed Terriers in the United States. That being said, our dogs are first and foremost our companions. Our two younger daughters, are actively involved in Junior Showmanship, it has been a great activity for them and our family as well. I take my role as a breeder very seriously. I have studied the breed for several years, I support health testing and temperment testing as well as evaluating proper conformation prior to breeding. We had our first litter Spring of 2009. Our litters will be few. We believe in breeding for quality not quantity. Regardless of whether your puppy comes from us or not I hope you find our site a helpful resource. If you have questions about our program or about the Aussie Terrier, please e-mail me theresaagoiffon@msn.com or give me a call@ 715-689-2675. Thanks for visiting us!
Blessings, Theresa
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