TAKING CARE OF AUSSIES

SPECIAL CARE

Myles’s Aussie is named Hottie, but she’s not used to hot weather. Aussies usually don’t need special care except for a cool environment and a large space, so Myles bought an air conditioner to help Hottie and his other dogs live comfortably in a tropical country.

“In the beginning, it was difficult for my Aussie to adapt to the weather here in the Philippines because it’s hot and humid. In Hungary, it’s really cold. I’m lucky to be able to give them air [conditioning] during the hot hours, around 12 to 14 hours a day, to at least give Hottie an easier time to adapt here,” Myles said.

He added, “One of the most popular problems is hip dysplasia. Dogs who are a year old [and] below shouldn’t exercise heavily since their bones are still maturing.”

FOOD

“I got [Hottie] as a young adult, so I’m actually surprised that she’s not picky with her food. I give her high-quality kibbles, steamed chicken, and sometimes raw meat. My Shiba Inus are more prone to skin allergies, but food-wise, Aussies aren’t difficult to feed,” Myles said.

HEALTH

When it comes to keeping Aussies healthy via exercise, Myles shared that he keeps Hottie active by taking her for a walk from 6:30 to 7:30 AM everyday when it’s not hot. This is also a chance to introduce Hottie to other people and dogs so she could learn to socialize.

Myles also lets Hottie play with her fur-siblings and other dogs. However, she’s not fond of toys.

GROOMING

“I bathe Hottie once a week using organic soap or shampoo. I then comb her fur and use a blower. Her fur is long so it usually takes me 3 hours to groom her. She’s scared of the blower so I struggle a little bit, but she still doesn’t bite me,” Myles said.

“They are very beautiful dogs. They do have a long coat, but it’s not too hard to maintain.”