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The Australian Shepherd is a great breed of dog. But before you decide to bring one home you should know what you are getting yourself into. Here are a few things to consider and some advice before buying an Australian Shepherd or Aussie Mini.

Aussies like to be dominant and in control. That just makes sense because they were br

According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product

ed to control sheep and cattle. If there are no sheep or cattle where you live, they will simply attempt to control you. Depending on your personality they may succeed and become the alpha dog of your family pack. Are you prepared to fight for the leadership of your own household? No. Then prepare to start taking orders from your new boss.

Training is required for Austra

; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.

Examples of combination products may in

lian Shepherds. Bounds need to be set by you or they will be set by your Aussie. (See above.) They are always learning, so training should be ongoing into adulthood. A well trained Aussie is a happy Aussie. They love to learn new things and they aim to please. You have to be willing to commit the time and energy necessary. If you can't - don't get an Aus

lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.

sie. An untrained Australian Shepherd is not something you want. You might be able to get away with this with another breed, but with an Australian Shepherd you would just be asking for trouble.

Australian Shepherds not only love but need exercise. If your Aussie will not be working for a living you must be willing and able to accommodate this need for

here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe

hysical activity. Without regular rigorous exercise you will likely notice a change in an Australian Shepherd's demeanor. Not only will they be bored but they will become antsy. As they become increasingly frustrated and start to go stir-crazy they can get short tempered. I would have to consider denying an Australian Shepherd excercise to be cruel. They just can

d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.

Combination pro

't stand it for long. They need at least a fenced yard to run in. Aussies are not apartment dogs. Miniature Australian Shepherds might be slightly better suited to an apartment but they still need frequent exercise.

Aussies get very attached to you. If you just want a dog to decorate your back yard don't get an Aussie. They want to be with you and are highly aff

ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc

ectionate and social. For example, my Aussie is a Mommy's Boy. My wife can't move an inch without him attached to her leg. We've often thought we should have named him "Shadow". Aussies want to be where the action is, with you every step of the way. By the way, here's a tip if you have an Australian Shepherd in your house. Be careful on the stairs! Aussies will literally walk so

easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi

lose to you that it is easy for them to brush your leg as you are going down the stairs. This can be of special concern if you are unsteady on your feet or if you have children who could be toppled. They are called "velcro dogs" for good reason.

Aussies are very protective of their turf. That's what they do. They are wary of strangers. This tendency needs

nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically

to be balanced with proper socialization from when they are puppies onward. Otherwise you will find guests to your home facing a very aggressive dog. Alternately your Aussie may become inordinately shy and fearful of strangers. Either case can result in your Aussie biting people and other animals. Not good for your dog, not good for you and definitely not good for your

and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ

guests (or the neighbors kids). Before you buy an Aussie be prepared to commit to ongoing socialization.

Have you considered the real costs? Beyond the initial costs there are ongoing bills that can add up fast. There are the obvious ones, food expenses and veterinarian costs of course. Regular vet visits for check-ups and shots are enough, but

ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi

what happens if there is a serious injury or illness? My Aussie was diagnosed with epilepsy and has to be on medication everyday for the rest of his life. Don't forget about training courses and, yes - damage to your house and furniture. Even the best behaved puppies chew things they aren't supposed to from time to time and housebreaking doesn't happen overnight. Before you bring

ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.

Following aspects would a

a puppy home, you have to honestly ask yourself if you can really afford to keep it.

Haven't had a dog before? Think twice. The Australian Shepherd is not a starter dog. There are dogs, and then there are Aussies! If you are willing to go all out and commit to what owning an Aussie is all about, and educate yourself about dogs and how they thin

dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod

k and why they do what they do you may be successful with an Aussie even if it is your first dog. But ask yourself if you really want your first dog to be the ultimate doggy challenge.

Do you like your house to be "just so"? Dogs can do a number on your house. If you get an Aussie the days of your house being featured in 'Clean Freak Magazine' are over. Australi

cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin

an Shepherds can shed quite a bit but are not as bad as some breeds. But no matter how much you brush you are still going to find hair everywhere. Then there's the muddy feet, the housebreaking "accidents" left on the carpet, and if your dog's stomach gets upset... well, you get the picture.

Looking for an attack dog? Don't get an Aussie. They make great watchdo

tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen

s due to their strong guarding instincts. Don't worry, they will let you know what's happening. You'll hear about every single person, dog, squirrel, bird or plane that passes by your house, believe me! But in addition to the legal concerns about having an attack dog, Aussies aren't really big enough to be dependable man-stoppers. Think about a German Shepherd or Rottweiler

t?

As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel

for that job.

Are your kids bugging you to get a puppy? Don't get an Aussie, they are not toys. Although affectionate and loving companions, the Aussie is not the dog to get for the kids. Some adults have a difficult time reigning in the strong personality of Australian Shepherds. They have a mind of their own and need strong leadership.

If

ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.

Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust

you are never around and are out of the house most of the time, an Aussie is not for you. Australian Shepherds are extremely intelligent and left to their own devices they will think up things to do to fill the long lonely hours. Things you might not like when you get home. But can you blame them? Aussies need to feel that they are part of your family pack. Being abandon

y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products

d all day can be hard on any dog but is especially true for Aussies. Too busy? Get a goldfish.

Why do you want an Australian Shepherd? Don't get an Aussie because you heard they're smart, or you like their looks, or because your brother-in-law's friend knows a guy who said they're great. All true, but you have to consider the total package. It's

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As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de

not good enough to get an Aussie because you want a dog. You have to want an Aussie - and all that that entails!

I write this not to discourage you from getting an Australian Shepherd but to get you to evaluate if this is the best choice of breed for you. It's better to find this out now before another Aussie winds up in a rescue shelter and yo

elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.

Companies that provide selfless information through particip

u and your family are disappointed.

If you read this and you still honestly believe that an Australian Shepherd is the dog for you, and that you could provide for the particular needs of an Aussie, congratulations and welcome to the Australian Shepherd Lovers Club! Sure Aussies can be a challenge, but they are well worth it

tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products

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