I wish I knew these BEFORE getting an Australian Shepherd

Is your Australian Shepherd like this too? Let me know below! 👇

I’ve lost 10 pounds in 2 months with my new Ausshole!!! She keeps me off the couch and makes me happy about 80% of the time. The other 20% I’m grumpy and trying to get my wife’s shoes out of her mouth which is impossible! She’s amazing tho and she’s just doing what she was bred to do. I’m so glad my wife got her! Coming home after work with her greeting me at the door with her butt wagging and body curls, absolutely makes my day!

I love my Aussie....Chacha girl!!! She has many of the same characteristics as the Aussies in the video. She is so excited when her papa returns home from work, or any family member whose been away. She becomes quite vocal, puts her booty up in the air and turns circles.I prepare home made meals for Chacha and treat's. She knows, she is so loved and spoiled. I could never imagine my life without my girl. 💓🐾🤗

I have a Australian shepherd this video deacribes her to a tee! Wouldn't trade her for anything she's my baby and so entertaining i love her unconditionally!!! She makes my day and is so energtic and smart! My girl is also very talkative and verbal! They are not the dog for inactive people!Thanks for the info video she is totally worth it all! ❤

I had to put my pure bred blue merle, Max, to sleep about 7 months ago. I'm still gutted, but pretty much ready for a new furry friend, and he/she would be my third Aussie. As for everything said here about them, my two were a bit lower drive than average, and lower drive = better pets, or at least easier pets. I got real lucky with both of them, no raptor stage with either, both non-destructive. For the most part. Of course, we went on bike rides every day in those days too. Love these guys!

I have a 10mth old mini aussie who is in the raptor stage. My saving grace is having a border collie and 2 border collie mix. They give her a lot of exercise. I find the borders more serious about tasks than the aussie. What is the reward if I do what you want. They are so smart and learn quickly (if they want to). Loved the video. Totally agree with everything. Yes, she is worth it.

I started with Aussies in 1981 and raised a few litters in the 2000's. The one I have now is only 4 1/2 months and is crazy smart, smarter than most people I know.

I never get tired of my mini aussie greeting me when I get home, he curls up into a complete u shape and furiously wiggling his butt while making strange whines/moans and playing a bit of "catch me if you can," I love it. If I don't pat his butt or ignore him while doing this he might even let out a bark as if saying "don't ignore me!" The poor boy does have issues with hip dysplasia and he had FHO surgery on one side a couple of years ago. I still take him on plenty of walks and the occasional swim, but for his health he can't play frisbee, and he loves frisbee and is good at it but the jumping might be too much for his joints now at 6 years old, so I opt for rolling a tennis ball across the yard for him to fetch. Other than that he is a massive velcro dog, very anxious, and gets easily spooked, especially with things like fireworks. He refuses to go outside to potty if he even smells fireworks in the air or hears them even if they're relatively distant. He's also a massive drama queen and every time I take him out the front door while leashed, he will start screaming like he's being killed or something as I'm trying to lock the door. Very weird dog but I'll definitely get another once mine is at old age to accompany him in his final years.

I own an Aussie since I’m 11 years old, I’m 19 now, so we have him since 8 years. He is the sweetest boy ever, he has never destroyed anything and basically never barks. He train a lot and walk a lot too, but I would say not more than I would walk with a different breed. Maybe that correlates so him being a Show Line aussie. He truly is the cutest bean and I love him so much. He also never tried to herd something. He ist the best and i hope he is happy with the life we give him. 🐶

Pretty much right down the line. I used to run maybe 4 times a week, now it is 7 days a week, rain or shine or snow or whatever, usually down to about -5 or -10° F depending on the wind. Frisbees are almost natural, the flying leaps and aerobatics are just natural. I can't go the the bathroom alone, he's got to come too usually with his but toward me so I can scratch that. While on our daily runs, he will get to certain places and turn around to look at me to see which way to go, and it is amazing how well he can read what I want with minimal movement from my part, just a glance and he knows which way to go. I didn't know about the raptor stage, but now that mine is about that 3 year mark, I have seen a bit of mellowing in his personality, not a lot, but a bit.

my aussie has started guiding me around, via leash, and for me as a visually impaired handler its perfect.

So true. Great, loveable dogs with abundant energy. Very needy, but in my situation, my Aussie is so sweet. It's like having a playful child who loves being under adult supervision. I agree, not an ideal pet for someone who wants a mellow dog to lie around the house, but we manage. She is always up for a chase whether its a squirrel, deer, bird, bicycle, jogger, another dog, loud truck or motorcycle. Keeps me on my toes. She can jump and leap while patrolling the river endlessly. The water here is usually up to her underbelly. Never underestimate an Aussie's ability to bluff its owner. Just when you think they are going to be calm and obedient, she lunges at the first thing that moves at the very last moment. Our tricolor, with heterochromia is a beautiful, "bossy," Aussie!

I’ve been raising australian shepherds for 20 years now with 3 generations of these dogs now (and still going). This is a really good review of the breed for first timers and I’ll recommend this video to anyone who wants to own an Aussie without much prior knowledge.

Here’s some points that were covered but I want to reiterate.

The main thing to know about Aussies is they need to keep their brains busy, not just their legs. They're super smart and love doing things like dog sports or learning new tricks. This keeps them happy and out of trouble.

Aussies are also pretty chatty. They bark a lot, whether to let you know someone's at the door or just because they hear something weird. They're also not the type to run up and make friends with everyone they meet. They're a bit cautious around new people and prefer not to have strangers getting too close. They like sticking close to their family, which is cool unless you want some alone time – like when you're going to the bathroom.

Now, there's something sad to think about. Aussies aren't living as long as they used to, with their average life now around 9 years. This is because of some serious health issues, like epilepsy and cancer, popping up. If you're thinking of getting one from a breeder, it's super important to pick one who really cares about the health of their dogs. This won't make your dog immune to health problems, but it helps give them the best shot at a healthy life.

I am getting my Aussie in 2 months!!! It’s my first dog!!! I’m excited but nervous

Too many people choose a dog breed based on looks rather than temperament of the breed. Sadly, the mismatched canine pays the price in the end.

My cholesterol numbers improved AND I lost weight! It's hard to say no to an Aussie! 😂❤

the fact my entire life ive been connected to herding dogs more than ANY dog ive ever seen due to them being active (adhd in myself) mental stimulation (im generally a smart person) velcro tatics (im stuck to my friends like glue) anxiety (i have anxiety) and having weird quirks just draws me into aussies even more i enjoy long haired dogs due to their floof because i enjoy routine i enjoy running i enjoy training my poodle (whos my moms) and if i am very velociraptor like i tear stuff up when im bored

i have learned a TON of info about aussies in the past year and mostly the first 4 months!
im going to ask my parents for a ausshole this summer im so nervous! but if it goes out well i will have a best friend for life i just gotta be confident and strong about it!

I freaking love Aussies! They're the best breed imo ❤ so smart, funny wiggle butty!!! My favorite activities with our red merle are sniffing games/training and going on bicycle rides. He will get soooo excited once I reach for my bike keys. When he gets excited he start sneezing like crazy. 😂❤

Best breed I love mine had 2 full size now 2 mini American Shepherds

I love Australian Shepherds. I grew up with an older one and he showed so much tolerance and patience. I'd get on a stool, sit on his back, and he'd just sit down to let me slide off. He did like to steal food lol. RIP Duke, I love ya