Australian Shepherd 101: Is the Australian Shepherd Dog Breed Right For You?

[@slainesaxon3809]

It's easy to see how much he's loved, great to see a responsible owner who read up on the best breed to join the family.

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[@camillemendiola3091]

Amazing dog and clearly a very responsible owner, it shows. I loved the part where she talked about how they have to bring him out to meet their guests before guests can come into their home so he feels like he invited them. Adorable!!!!

[@creastallard5092]

I want to applaud you on your choice. I had two gorgeous Australian Shepherds; Walker and Mazie. They were my babies and I raised them from two weeks old, their mom had died and a friend of ours gave them to us. They were with me for 13 and 14 years . I thank God every day for my children. I hope to get another one soon. You did a fantastic job by picking this breed. Love him and cherish him with all your heart. Thanks for listening.

[@gilbertobenitez2543]

Crea Stallard sorry for your lost

[@mijuajua4820]

I am thinking of getting one of these dogs and I wanted to find out everything to help me make an informed decision to see if this would be the best breed for me. I love the fact that it is a dog I can exercise with. And who will not bark at people on walks but that they protect the home. And is affectionate! Seems a great fit for me! Thank you for the great video☺️

[@peaceandlove5214]

This lady made it very clear,she is an excellent explainer.

[@laxfreakm7]

i lost my aussie last year and this video help bring some laughs and fond memories back. most of what was said was true my Boomer. although my Boomer was full of energy, even the month before we put him down. still enjoyed him regardless. amazing dogs.

[@conniedavidson1807]

My favorite dog breed. I loved both of mine although I've lost both of mine. They lived 15 and 16 years and I was heartbroken when I lost each one.

[@Caramelstick22]

I’m sorry for your loss :(

[@N00PURA]

Australian shepherds are a very active breed and they need lots of exercise. The reason why they’re protective is because they are herding dogs so they tend to herd their family too!

[@alex-er3ch]

they only tend to herd the family when boundaries aren't set as a puppy, training the puppy to have respect for you and family makes any bad behaviour easy to manage

[@landon7192]

alex I want one for my birthday can you give me some tips to start off right when she’s a puppy

[@toshadykitty80]

Aussies are an amazing breed, we love ours! He keeps our family safe.

[@BLR1GBattlemaster]

We have a black tri aussie that looks just like hers but much smaller. She described ours almost to a tee. Sensitive stomach issues. It took us awhile to get his diet down. Super smart. Learns tricks so fast. Sleep all day, and medium to low energy. Really shy around most people, and generally really good with other animals. One thing, though, is we're surprised by the lack of shedding from our dog. Our dog barely sheds, but we groom almost daily. Also, you have to be aware of the MDR-1 gene, since it's prevalent in this breed. All in all, my favorite dog breed.

[@barbaraa1961]

🦋 Casper is gorgeous! I have a 5 yr old Aussie/Border Collie mix named Hank, Handsome Hank. I've had 10 different breeds of dogs in my lifetime, and the Aussie mix is my favorite. I'll always have an Aussie/Border Collie mix from here out. Enjoy that good boy, pretty boy Casper.🐕

[@zacyoung6411]

I’m so excited, my Aussie mix also has the collie in her - but with lab too. It should be interesting to see how the other two breeds influence her

[@hirokai525]

The most honest and detailed information I have seen. Thanks!

[@ItsAHoot12]

Doing our own breed research as well.. taking a while but can't just get any cute pup. Thank you for your informative video.

[@joetores197]

Great video! It’s so refreshing to have a video from a “normal” dog owner and not a self proclaimed expert 😂... Also glad to see I’m not the only one that’s done a lot of research before jumping into this big commitment! Dogs have been apart of my life from day 1 and I’ve owned all kinds of breeds and mixes over my 33 years... but I can tell from this video and others like it that Aussie’s share a lot of traits with German shepherds due to their herding instincts... our German, just like Casper is attached to our hip anytime we get up and leave a room lol... He never lets himself rest for too long without getting up and walking the perimeter of the house to make sure everything is how it should be haha... Germans and Aussie’s have a high prey drive just like most herding/ working dogs... This is great for a working German shepherd in the military or an Aussie that lives on a ranch, but for an urban pet you have to find a way to channel that prey drive so it doesn’t turn into unwanted behavior... What’s done the trick for us is paring mental exercises with physical exercise at least twice a day for 10-15 min at a time... They love to be challenged and all they want to do is work to please us... our mental games are simple, sometimes just basic obedience refreshers, sometimes it’s leaning a new command, sometimes it’s hiding his favorite toy and giving him commands on where to find it... anyways lol... great video, beautiful dog and I can’t wait to get my own sometime in the coming months!! Hope to see more videos!!

[@NathanCorleone]

I NEED THIS DOG

[@chazfatur1929]

We have an Aussie Sheppard/ Border Collie mix, Honey. She's a rescue in PA. She's super sweet, loving & loyal. Very playful, she enjoys her walks! She does have a super sensitive stomach. We found a formula: Hills Science Diet - Sensitive stomach & skin. It seems to be compatible to her.

[@amypollock4133]

Great video, and cute breed!

[@GuyGenie73]

I grew up with two Australian shepherds. Not at the same time. First was Coco and then later was Dusty. One thing though is both of them absolutely loved people. Also both of them were not very vocal. As soon as someone would come over to the house both of them would go grab their favorite tennis ball and literally kind of neck toss it to the stranger. And then just wait with great anticipation for them to throw it. I remember at one time a repairman came out to the house. He was working on the water heater on the roof. It was a hot summer day in Arizona. And I remember him commenting to me, "someone has to tell your dog that it's really hot outside" because she wouldn't stop bring back to him the tennis ball.

[@mijuajua4820]

GuyGenie73 hehe cute!

[@gregorygaskill5412]

Our mini tricolor is amazing, we got him at 11 months and I’m letting his personality dictate our play and tricks routine. Rowdy is 16 months now.

[@hellokittykaylah]

My puppy is gonna grow up to look exactly like him. She’s 2 months old right now. I can’t wait. Especially for her biting stage to end lol

[@cutedoglilangel799]

I loveeee Australian Shepherds they are soooo cute😍😍😍

[@MrStylz1996]

Maybe its the hair, but looking a bit chunky. Mine is in the pic. Red Merle is my favorite but all are beautiful. My little one is still just a puppy, but she is so bright. Great protectors, velcro dogs for sure. Serious herders, a bit mouthy. Like to jump to your face when excited to be close and can knock you in the nose. Bark a bit more than I like. All of it is trainable to a degree. I would never own another bread after owning an Aussie. Couldn't be happier. Also, worth mentioning. These dogs are NOT great for first time dog owners. Are great with unlimited potential but smarts paired with stubbornness make them a tough train for some individuals. NEVER EVER hit a pet, especially this breed. They are very emotional and in tune with your feelings. Just stay consistent, and what I call friendly stern. They WILL learn! Good luck with any future and current owners. You'll have a best family friend for many years. (Usually about 13-15...)

[@joshuas637]

definitely a bit of a chunker

[@gracieallen8285]

I had two mini Aussies and they didn’t have tummy issues. There’s a KZbin channel Frankie to the Moon, Frankie is a mini Aussie and he has tummy sensitivity

[@weeze5037]

amazing breed. I've had 2 purebred Aussies from a highly reputable breeder and never heard of stomach issues with this breed before. sorry to hear, but happy Casper has a great owner that figured it out for him. I love the personality and protectiveness of this breed, and good training is an absolute must for them. With good training, they are wonderful companions for life. lol yes they shed a LOT. Great video and many happy years ahead for Casper and Serena!

[@wiiiz3]

Would u say that breed is better than a border collie for apartment living?

[@honeyglow7781]

@@wiiiz3 depends on the aussie. Each one is different, and I'm sure the same is with collies. As long as proper exercise is given daily, I'm sure they'd be fine. Although, if I were you, I'd do some more research. I'm not a professional by any means.

[@wiiiz3]

@@honeyglow7781 i ended up getting a border collie and dont regret it. He is doing fine and i do exercise him outside a lot.

[@sinamark-com]

Thank you for the great insights. I got bit at my ankle by my neighbor's Aussie when I mounted a bike my neighbor lent to me. Maybe the Aussie got startled? Maybe he thought I was taking his owner's property? Or are they mainly protective of people? Asking because I am now thinking of getting an Aussie myself. I didn't know they are so protective. Important to know.

[@sinamark-com]

Oh...thank you also for forewarning us about the possible sensitive stomachs.

[@akita2502]

Where did the woman in this video get her dog? I am very interested in the breed and am an experienced working dog owner! :)

[@tms6565]

What kind of raw patties does he eat daily ?

[@dontpanic1982]

yeah i was wondering that too. it worries me parasites and things live in raw meat.

[@shaygedam6406]

Love love LOVE #aussies they are the best.

[@AK_Vortex]

With him sleeping all day and migrating from room to room, how do you keep him from chewing and gnawing on everything? He's beautiful, we just got our Red Merle Aussie this past Easter and he's learning so much. But chewing and eating rocks (sometimes) is something we've yet to break him of doing.

[@Amazighi-NJ]

Good choice!!

[@raharahovsky1714]

Very educational video!

[@cindygray3130]

thanks! helpful info

[@dontpanic1982]

adorable!

[@marissa881]

my family has been wanting to get a dog and an australian shepherd seems perfect for us! I've researched that they can live outside, and due to circumstances, our dog will have to live outside, although he'll still get plenty of love and affection. any tips?is it bad for them to live outside?

[@maggies9418]

They are very Velcro and love their owners a lot so they would not make a very good outside dog. You should look into Great Pyrenees they are amazing dogs.

[@jennwilliams5291]

We have a 1 year old Australian shepherd. He gets car sick when we go on long rides any help someone could give.

[@camrynzeller1975]

Is it always better to buy from a breeder with a dog like this or is adopting or finding one through a friend still okay?

[@maggies9418]

It is better to buy from a reputable breeder that does genetic and temperament testing. Otherwise the dog could turn out very neurotic.

[@ambermcbride3577]

Nice Dog!

[@CoffeeandMarbles]

Nice to meet you

[@OsCaRmTz14]

Please make a Dachshund video!

[@Eliv537]

Is this a full sized aussie

[@Matt-wm1bf]

My Patty Mayonnaise is a crazy girl but she fits perfectly with my 4 kids they all run around like lunatics together. It's hilarious to watch her herding instincts kick in on the kids. Also you really should feed your dog a mixed diet they are omnivores.

[@starlight1126]

A grain free diet can predispose your dog to cardiomyopathy. This is coming from the vet!

[@brownchicken1314]

So handsome !

[@aravindmanikandan8461]

Super

[@pineforest7528]

They are fine, very smart dogs but you must be prepared to make a total commitment. The puppy period is incredibly difficult. Puppies are unbelievably hyperactive and will drive you slowly mad. Use a large dog crate to confine the little monster when you need a break, and for all the other usual training purposes. Never ever EVER hit a puppy (or a dog) no matter how provoked you are. Just put her/him in the crate and walk away.

[@karemf20]

Why you say this. Im nervous now. We have 4 kids and this sunday we go meet our aussie. He is almost 4 weeks old. How is putty phase so hard aside from potty training. My kids will be all over him ans wanting to bond. Do they chewEVERYTHING??

[@starlight1126]

@@karemf20 I hope that you got your Aussie! Ours is 8 months old..thus far, he hff as not destroyed anything, which, for a puppy is amazing. We make sure that he always has something to chew on, whether it be a rawhide toy, dog toy, or soup bones that I boil first. Also, use a crate. Any puppy left unattended or alone for a period of time is bound to do some destruction. I've not heard of stomach issues with this breed..he eats puppy chow with the bone broth, and an egg twice a week. Not to mention the kitty food that he steals from his 2 cat brothers. Aussie are happiest when they are with their people; true velcro dogs. Super easy to train. Keep him challenged with puzzle toys, he/she will love it. They are also quite agile , and prefer to catch a ball or frisbee mid air, just because I believe.

[@pauline1072]

You can always hire a dog walker if you're away all day! :)

[@fritolays406]

Dang, my Aussie is friendly with strangers, and doesn't bark at them.

[@dontpanic1982]

thats good! i think it might be how you raise them and their own personalities. not ever dog of th same breed will be the exact same

[@trumplostlol3007]

If you get a dog from a very reliable breeder, you will get a good Australian shepherd and in fact almost any kind of dogs. Never get untrained and unexposed adult Aussies from rescue centers. It is extremely difficult to train them cause they are extremely timid, fear aggressive, unpredictable, hypersensitive, hyperactive, strong, fast, stubborn, dominant, territorial, ... Yes these are the traits of all untrained and unexposed dogs. But Aussies and many working dogs breeds are the worst because of their genetics. They were bred to herd cows. They will bark, bite, and chase after any moving objects. If you have no dog training experience, don't get an untrained, unexposed Aussie. It will be very difficult and even dangerous to your kids. Aussies are very focused. If they are trained, they will focus on you and their work you give them. If they are untrained, they will focus on their own work, sniffing and watching around because of their fear and prey instincts, totally ignoring you.

[@shreyaskrishna2769]

Why does it look like a bernese mountain dog

[@phatphred]

I hope she walks him a lot. These dogs need to get out and go for a long distance.

[@alex-er3ch]

thats not entirely true, getting them to use their brain will tire them out quicker and easier than taking them for long distance exercise, which in turn actually builds up their stamina.

[@Dougarrowhead]

@@alex-er3ch bullshit you dont know anything about them they need physical activity.

[@alex-er3ch]

@@Dougarrowhead after breeding them for 10 years I bet I don't know much right?

[@soundknight]

Border Collie mixed with Austrian ratting dog???

[@hami308]

RDR2 brought me here

[@blogtify8100]

In spite of their name, the Australian Shepherd dog breed originated in the western United States at the time of the Gold Rush in the 1840s, not Australia.. You can read more about this dog on this amazing article at dogsvets.com/australian-shepherd-dog-price-size/

[@christymorris8258]

Misguided introduction to Australian Shepherds. This video's misinformation can lead to the common problem of getting an Australian shepherd in an urban environment and abandoning the poor dog after realizing this is an inappropriate environment for a dog bred to work on farms. These are not "chill" dogs.

[@benjaminshiffman8734]

Raw food 😕

[@starlight1126]

Raw food= not good.