Life With a 6 Month Australian Shepherd! | How She's Doing + Training Q&A | 6 Month Pupdate

[@oojalikhan5697]

Can’t believe she’s already 6 months feels like u got her like yesterday can’t believe it’s been 6 months

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I KNOW ME TOO!! It's crazy!!

[@oojalikhan5697]

@@MyDriftingDesk ikr!!!!!! Thank you for replying me😃

[@Chyna274]

My dog Tyson he’s 3 now but I remember the puppy days like it was yesterday 🥺 I had this dog TRAINED. Like whipped 😂 he’s my ESA dog and my little private Christian college took MONTHS to approve him to be on campus. So he stayed at home with my parents for 2 months. When he finally was able to move into my dorm with me he was a totally different dog. All the training gone. And we’re still working back to where he was. 🥺😭 my months of hard work and socialization gone. He’s still a really good dog just has some bad habits we need to break.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oh nooo :( I'm so sorry!! that's the WORST!

[@magi_kat]

I have a 4 month old mini aussie and training is so hard! He's a genius at most tricks but anything around food makes him crazy. He steals food from people and breaking this really bad habit is so difficult. Doesn't seem like Freya has this issue though! Such a good girl.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she would LOVE to! hahah. she definitely tries to sniff bowls and she licks the coffee table when we're done lol.

[@nikirae]

It’s so fun to see these monthly videos and her growth!!❤️ I’m wondering if her barking at the worker rolling the trash can is due to fear or more so being protective over you, especially since it seems like she maybe thought he was coming to the car!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hmmm maybe?! I'm not sure!!

[@uwuwuwuwuwuuwuwjjjjj]

omg she’s so cute i cant! also i love rachel fusaro she’s taught me everything i know :) i’m so happy for y’all!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she is AMAZINGGGG

[@paigeleopardlock4803]

ahhhh I can’t believe she’s 6 months!! I remember she was a delicate baby🥺 I can’t wait for October to start my journey with my new best friend as well

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I KNOWWW, where'd my tiny puppy go?!

[@layreaday8809]

It is so amazing to see how as she grows her environment grows like how she use to shower in the sink and now she is in the shower. She’s gotten so big. ❤️ and cute can’t wait to see her full grown. ❤️🥰

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I know right?!!! she's gotten so big omg

[@violetaramirez9149]

Wow! She’s so big!!!!! I love these update videos! I also love your other videos, she’s so cute and I wish I had and Aussie! She’s so pretty!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she's getting SO big it's crazy!!!

[@violetaramirez9149]

@@MyDriftingDesk I know! She’s my dream dog and I will,be getting a dog next year and these videos or so helpful for tips and just in general they are great!

[@shayleedewitt1663]

I love how well your doing! With Freya, with life, everything in general! I seriously look up to you! ❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💕 thank you SO much omg

[@shayleedewitt1663]

@@MyDriftingDesk Of course! Gonna be honest, I screamed when I saw these notifications pop up haha, give yourself and the family some love for me!!! ❤️

[@kuromi67523]

Omg yay new pup update second viewer!!🐶

[@MyDriftingDesk]

🥰🥰🥰

[@TreneeDiann]

Cannot believe she is 6 months old!!! she is growing up so fast! Your pup update videos have helped me sooo much! I am getting an aussiedoodle in 4 days and I am so excited! I've also been binging Zak George and Rachel Fusaro's videos, they are so helpful! I am so excited to train & learn from my new pup!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

RIGHT?! 💕 ugh. those 2 are life savers when it comes to training!! I hope yall are having so much fun!!!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

I got super, super discouraged when my girl was a puppy. Here's the biggest piece of advice you well ever hear: Keep being consistent Keep being patient She will be fine if you only remember it takes time to train a dog. And don't be afraid to get help from a professional if you need it!! (This one's more for other people I think, you look like you're totally zen with each other.) ❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

all great advice! ❤️

[@gretchengarner5132]

She is adorable and sooo well trained you guys have done so well with her congrats on six months🥳

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks so much! 🥰

[@thenormaldino3404]

wooo!! ive been waiting for this videooooo!!!!!! edit: cant believe she's 6 MONTHS OLD!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

RIGHT?!! she's growing so fast!!

[@itsnoomie]

I am getting a puppy in two weeks and i am SCARED of the teenage/rebellious phase. They also recommended me pro-plan for the puppy. My breeder has been using it for years and swears by it. Can't wait :D

[@MyDriftingDesk]

yuuupppp hahahha. I can't wait!

[@Timetobebrave]

Was feeling nostalgic, my Aussie turned one back in May and have been watching some puppy videos, and stumbled across yours! I am not going to lie, the first two - four months (so ages 2-6 months) were extremely difficult with my little girl. In particular, separation anxiety, potty training, and interacting with people. The first two were slowly getting better, but the last... a boy in the neighborhood chased her and yelled at her while she was going to the bathroom... and she still hasn't bounced back. It was during her fear phase of all times!! :( She still is hesitant with people (sometimes barking), but she is the sweetest thing. She gets better every day! The stubborn thing, definitely just be persistent. She's testing boundaries and looking for loopholes. It will die down! Stand your ground and be consistent. Don't be afraid to go back to individualized training with certain skills (we definitely had to be stern with sit) We tried to take her on some sort of adventure 2-3 times a week at least (dog park, hiking, petco, etc) and that helped with her energy and socialization. She loved (and still loves) learning tricks and having jobs. Aussies are so amazing and it looks like you're being such good dog mom!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww ❤️ I can't believe Freya is already 6 months!!! I watch her 3 month update often for the nostalgia lol. I don't know what I'll do when she's a year!!!

[@user-jz9jf5wv5z]

i’m so jealous of your pets they are treated so well you are literally the best pet mom ever

[@MyDriftingDesk]

❤️❤️ thank you so much!

[@izzyhofmann1069]

I have been so excited for this video

[@MyDriftingDesk]

eekkk me too!!

[@jasmine043]

I can’t wait for her coat to come in she’s going to be beautiful. Love keeping up with Freya! But the food brand is absolutely amazing so glad you changed to that brand. Just a suggestion harnesses are really better for dogs for any type of walking. Harnesses distribute the pressure better than a collar and it’s better control on your part.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

me toooooo!! she's finally starting to get fluffy so I am excited!! 🥰

[@cosettemccullough9678]

This is your first video that is Freya-specific where I can announce that our Aussie puppy was born on July 7th!! He is a black tri and I am so excited. I have been practically obsessed with watching videos on Aussies to prepare. Thank you for the content!

[@saviors9148]

Ya my Aussie is also a Black Tri and was born May 6th. She has an insane biting and barking problem, but besides from that she’s pretty smart and knows how to listen

[@MyDriftingDesk]

AWW how exciting!!! 💕 not too long before he gets to come home!!

[@sssppp6439]

i was dying for a pupdate of freya ! i dont know y but i just love ur videos !

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I hope you loved it!! 🥰

[@melvinbackman3750]

I would just like to thank you. Im getting my puppy at monday and i have learnd so much so thank you!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💕 aww how exciting!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

[@leilanig27]

she’s so adorable and you’ve trained her so well! it’s amazing :)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

🥰 thanks so much!!

[@bxrbz3025]

can you please do a video on how to train your dog to do those slightly difficult tricks such as heal, centre, touch etc. Love your vids :)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I definitely can!! ❤️

[@JessicaGiffin]

She’s so grown! Thanks for answering my question, I’m definitely going to look into that puppy course!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

of course!! thanks so much for asking!! 💕💕

[@sorayaweeks9870]

Omg Freya is just the cutest!!! My dream dog is an Australian shepherd and watching your videos of her always makes me get excited 😆

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you so much!! 💛 Aussie's are amaazzinnngggg

[@ellarose2011]

These dog videos are very helpful because I’m getting a dog soon so I need to plan out what to do thank you

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I'm so glad they're helpful for you! ❤️

[@mellbelle25]

She’s so pretty!! Do you know how tall she is and how much she weighs? She looks so much taller than my 6 month old but I know videos/pics can be deceiving

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she's no more than like 25 pounds right now, but I'm not sure on her height.

[@mellbelle25]

@@MyDriftingDesk Atlas just turned 6 months on the 21st and is exactly 25lb. I don’t know her height, either but I wanna say 15” - 16”?

[@crystalchen6537]

You should try Hills dog food to that is what I used to feed my pup before going on to a raw food diet. Both are good diets but if you can I suggest you trying a raw food diet!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I would LOVE to go Raw but I have a lot to learn in that department before I can lol. 🥰

[@SarahSchneider2]

I have already been watching Zacs dog training channel but haven't yet watched Rachels.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she's AMAZINGGG

[@TY_Y09]

How did you teach Freya the command “easy?” I would really like to know thanks!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

She literally says at the start of the video: 4:20

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I can make a whole video diving deeper into it, but I touched a little on it in the beginning! 💕

[@TY_Y09]

@@MyDriftingDesk yea I would really like if you could make a video about the command easy that would really help

[@admirbarucija2018]

She’s so adorable!! ☺️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

eekkk thanks! 🥰

[@admirbarucija2018]

@@MyDriftingDesk of course! 🥰

[@shae7555]

This is so funny! I have an 18 month old and our training techniques are so similar. I say good boy and yes when he’s good and will constantly treats when he’s doing good on walks but if he pulls or does something I don’t like I go ah ah and then to get his attention when he’s distracted I’ll say okay let’s go or make kissy sounds. You’re doing so great! Good luck with her teenage phase!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww YAY!! I love that hahah 💕

[@ladybugga6232]

Aussies are amazing! I already had mine for a month :D

[@MyDriftingDesk]

THEYRE THE BEST! 🥰

[@patriciaduran9287]

Freya is so big! I love these Pupdate videos from you and seeing how good Freya is with training! You are also amazing at teaching her! I am so sad that i didn't have the time to see the Moving vlogs when they came out. I was so excited 😢 But now I have time to watch them yay! Anyways, Bye Marissa! ❤✨

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you so much!! 🥰

[@patriciaduran9287]

@@MyDriftingDesk 😃

[@asmrpeacefuldreams5152]

Awesome job, the only thing, that water isnt flowing too well so not sure I'll let her swim in it. A lot of dogs are dying from still water.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks for that!! I'll keep an eye out!

[@TY_Y09]

Yay finally!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Kaiandherfloof]

I work at a doggy daycare/boarding facility and I can agree that daycare really benefits young dogs (as long as they are completely vaccinated of course) and not gonna lie there are dog fights because not every dog gets along with each other but at least at my facility we have a great team of people and we all make sure that the dogs are safe I’m glad y’all decided to do that :) I love following your journey with her and seeing some of the similarities between what you do with your dog and what I do with mine and I’m excited to get my Aussie soon

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ahh yay so happy to hear from someone in the field!! thank you! ❤️

[@Kaiandherfloof]

@@MyDriftingDesk of course! Keep up the good videos they’re enjoyable to watch!

[@grassgreen4058]

My dog is super mean. We try our best to train him and socialize him. We take him to puppy training but it won't work.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I'm sorry to hear that :( some dogs just need a lot of time and practice! ❤️ good luck!

[@emilyorellana1861]

How did you train Freya to do all of her tricks that she does after the walk because I want to do that with my dog too

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I would love to make videos on all of those soon! 🥰

[@biancaabel8489]

Cant believe how big she is 🥺 I literally have taught all the same tricks and signs to Honey lol still struggling with through and easy, but watching little Miss grow and get better at all of her commands and overall manners is so sweet!! It’s so funny to feel like you’re friends with you tubers 😂 anyways, love y’all and freyas pupdates

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I knoowww, what happened to my little puppy?!?!? ❤️

[@Sky-sm3oz]

Yay I love these videos I just got my mini aussie and these tips are vary helpful

[@MyDriftingDesk]

🥰 thanks so much!!!

[@mariaperez-bg1xq]

Im getting an aussie in September, already picked her and everything and im so happy. I have a question How often do you give her a shower? How often do you brush her teeth? Does she let you?

[@khayenq]

Hi!! You can bathe your aussie when they need it (ex: when they smell bad or are dirty), if you want to be frequent, possibly once every 2 months. You must brush your dog's teeth as much as you brush yours; it's not common for people to talk about this but dog's teeth turn bad as they age and brushing helps slow it (of course teeth cleaning to the vet can be every 6 months to a year). Some dog owners don't brush their dog's teeth and that is fine but you must get their teeth cleaned every six months. Every dog is different and being comfortable to teeth brushing depends on how you train them (i reccomend watching how to brush your dog's teeth and make them allow you) hope this helps~

[@mariaperez-bg1xq]

@@khayenq thank you so much☺️☺️☺️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

you can always ask your vet, but puppies shouldn't be bathed OFTEN, but definitely can be if they get really dirty. we did Freya like every 2-3 weeks as a little pup because she got dirty lol. and as a puppy we didn't do anything to brush her teeth because those ones fall out eventually, but once they get their adult teeth you should brush them daily! There are "treats" out there that help with that, or toys that help clean teeth, and even some foods they can eat like carrots!

[@alexisd8190]

Most dogs don't need bathing often as it washes out natural oils in their fur/skin. Daily grooming to prevent matts and to desensitize them to being touched all over. Only bathe when muddy (if they don't clean themselves off) or once every few months if they don't smell.

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Nice job, Marissa!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You're welcome, Marissa!

[@thangamalliga7434]

Hey just a small tip from my side..when u give Freya a bath I noticed that u directly poured the shampoo on her I would actually prefer u dilating it in a little bit of water and then using it on her as sometimes it is more gentle and saves some shampoo😊😊BTW she is such a cutie

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💖 thanks so much for the tip!!

[@eleece123]

Ugh, I'm so jealous 😒 my dog is 6 months now and she is so independent... she does not come back when called, she has zero recall and overall just acts like I don't exist. I wish she had the need to please me so I could progress with the training I tried to do with her.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

work on building your relationship with her 💗 Freya is definitely that way with Griffin more because there's not as strong of a bond between them two, but that's something I focused on a lot when she was a PUPPY so that she would "respect" me and "look to me for guidance and help" in new situations and when she's scared, etc. but it takes time for sure and it's not linear!!!

[@fiorellatorres9622]

i look forward to these every month

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💕 aww thanks so much!

[@mabelgould3761]

OMG I just watched the video of when you got her. To see her so big and smart melts my heart ❤️ she’s so very cute. Your doing such a great job xx

[@MyDriftingDesk]

❤️❤️ I KNOWWW ughhh so itty bitty to now so big!!

[@janicejones6052]

Hi! Love your videos! Could you do a video on how you taught Freya to do all her tricks? She seems so smart and she's so pretty!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I would love to!! :)

[@kadencepreviti1182]

You are such a good god trainer! Some dogs u see are very crazy and not as tame as Freya is but that's bc of how they train them. You take the time out of your day to train her and you are very patient with her. You are the best dog mom I have met and hopefully the best other people have met too. Have a great day

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww omg thank you so much! 💜

[@SteefASMR]

You are doing so nice and your videos are really great! I enjoy completly your content :3

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💕 thank you so much!!

[@oliviah2727]

Literally been binge watching you ever since I came across your 'getting a puppy' video. These are such awesome videos please keep involving Freya 🥰

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww thank you so much!! 💕💕

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

I'm so proud of you marissa and you are amazing vibe and you are sweetheart and your dog is sooo cute 😍

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks so much!!

[@sadeedwards3017]

Congratulations on six months that's huge well done on training her you both are doing so well with her she's an adorable cutie pie and a definite good girl she really seems happy with you, how did you get her adjusted so well to her new home compared to your old home? Any tips?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you so much!!! 🥰🥰 I'm honestly not sure, we didn't do anything special other than let her come here when it was empty about 3 times to sniff and get used to it and we didn't move her over until some of our stuff was already here to bring the scent in and I set up her space immediately which I think helped so she had something familiar and safe to go to during the chaos!

[@VeganPoolNoodle]

I have a 3 year old Aussie beagle mix he’ll be turning 4 in a few months!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww what a cutie!

[@emilyalam1854]

And she’s now 9 months old 🥺

[@MyDriftingDesk]

RIGHT?!

[@Random-ro9tp]

How many pieces of kibble do you give her when she does one thing good

[@MyDriftingDesk]

usually like 2-3 at a time! :)

[@Random-ro9tp]

@@MyDriftingDesk omg I did not think reply I love your videos so much💕

[@katieotto2222]

Can you post a video on how you trained her and what the process you did was

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I definitely can! starting a new series on this and the first video goes up on Friday! ❤️

[@mochiyeosang1908]

By the way, my aunt who is a vet has told me that the typical store bought peanut butter is not good for dogs because of preservatives that they cannot break down, namely one that starts with an X (something like Xythelenol? Doubt thats correct).

[@MyDriftingDesk]

xylitol is what dogs can't have and most peanut butters don't have it in there :) you can google which ones do or of course look on the back of the ingredients to find out! But I would agree, that one with the least amount of added sugars, etc. is better for dogs.

[@Rexasaurus76]

I saw the video of you first getting her when I was looking up cute Maltese videos. Anyway, I wanted to say that my brother and his fiancé have a mini American shepherd and he is the same color as her and has one brown eye and one blue eye like that I saw that she has. I just wanted to say that so

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww he sounds ADORABLE!!! 💕

[@ooOxeniaOoo]

Yaaay love it!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lifeofapharaoh3002]

Me and my Pharaoh Hound both enjoyed this video so much! :)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww ❤️ thanks so much!

[@nalabone4889]

Have ever considered putting her in a dog show? Edit: OMG I never got a reply before hi marissa love Freya!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

we've thought about doing some agility training and having fun with that, but I don't think we'll ever show her!

[@rosemarybucknell4517]

How did you train her to ring the bell to go potty I need a video😁

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I can definitely make a video on that! ❤️

[@SimplySami13]

my pup (aussiedoodle) is 5 months and nowhere near freyas level! that’s my fault though lol is it possible to redirect her behavior even though i was wrong in a lot of training? and how often does she go to day care? :) ty!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

it's definitely possible!!! You can always teach an "old dog" new tricks!!! It may just take longer since certain behaviors are already engrained. :) she usually goes to daycare at least 2x a week, maybe more if we are super busy and need her to go! :)

[@charliesbusy]

Gahhh I love these videos so much!!! I have a 7 month old GSP x Samoyed, we got him at 4 months old as a rescue from Cyprus! (We are in the UK). What is Freya like with chewing things?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww how cute!! she is pretty good about only chewing her toys, we've only had 1 thing chewed up of ours but she's definitely tried to chew other stuff but we stop that pretty quickly!

[@sunnshine365]

I love watching your videos with your beautiful Aussie, u look great together 🧡 But I have two questions, and maybe it's because I'm a Swede and therefore haven't seen anyone doing it or not done it myself with my dogs? But I genuinely wonder why she is (or was) sleeping in a cage and why she used to go potty on the "litter box" thing on your balcony and not outside? 🤗 Hope everything goes well with her 🥰

[@MyDriftingDesk]

when dogs are puppies and unvaccinated, they shouldn't be going anywhere that other dogs have been (so that includes outside to potty at our apartment because everyone has dogs) so we got her the porch potty so she could go there, still outside, and mimic grass so the transition to grass was easier when that time came, but also because I didn't want to have her use pee pads INSIDE because I didn't want going potty inside (on anything) to even be an option. I think that's better for potty training and it worked amazingly for us! ❤️ as far as the crate goes, it's a way to keep her safe when we can't keep an eye on her. she could get into food, chemicals, something dangerous, hurt herself, and of course tear up the house, potty inside etc. if we aren't home and watching her and so whenever we can't watch her, she is in there for her own safety ❤️

[@1Campcamp]

2 questions hopefully you’ll see….. I have an 8 month old Aussie I’d love to start teaching more and more but have struggled with a few things…… How did you get Freya to use the bells? And for your tricks such as the “center” command do you follow any sort of training guide?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKZe5WDor6dhrc 14:53 in this video I touched on how we bell trained her a bit!! but we have a whole video planned to go over it coming soon hopefully!! Same with Center and her other tricks :)

[@1Campcamp]

Thanks so much. I’ll def check them out.

[@marymaloof1577]

Aww she is so cute.I just got a Australian shepherd he is 5 months old he is very crazy lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

❤️❤️ they're CRAZY for sure hahah

[@danmeow5234]

Hey I don't want to be one of those people in the comments that tell you what to do but I have a similar breed of dog (a Border Collie) and the food that is recommended by multiple vets, breeders and hundreds of owners is Hills Science Diet puppy. I'm in New Zealand so not sure if you potentially have better kibble but I know its definitely better than Purina. We give our dog kibble as a base and add raw meat, veges and eggs etc on top. Beautiful puppy tho 😍

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks so much for the info!! I'll look into it!! 💕

[@mirrenmenzies9258]

Can’t wait to see her when she’s 1

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I knooowww, my heart won't be able to take it!!

[@mirrenmenzies9258]

@@MyDriftingDesk omg you replied

[@DustyCatOff]

How long do your routines with her and walking time normaly take ? :)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

it always depends, but I try to get in ~30 min-45 min walk in the mornings and evenings and then our outtings in the midday are at least 1 hour but can be longer depending on what I have planned and how much time I have! ✨

[@liliandrade8566]

how do you teach her kiss and also separation anxiety

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I would love to make videos on that soon! 🥰

[@liliandrade8566]

@@MyDriftingDesk thanks so much!!!

[@lexizen8294]

Mine has started to be rebellious ugh the stare down i feel like a teacher "I'll wait" lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAHAH literally!!! that's how I feel every time too!

[@jackson_blake]

How did you decide on what hand signals to use? We have a 5 month old Aussie but I feel like I still can’t make up my mind on how to signal sit and down.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I used signals that I've seen other folks use for sit (a fist is the usual) but the others I just kinda chose ones that were similar to what I would ask for her to do anyway, like a flat hand moving downward means lay down. But honestly theres no rules to the hand signals, you can choose whatever! :)

[@nickl3872]

Those paws awww

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💗💗

[@joslyncross7220]

I love your videos u Ashley want a Australian Shepard so I asked Santa for it😊

[@joslyncross7220]

I meant to say I want a Australia shepherd sorry lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you so much!

[@Duckyyjo]

I’m so late but have you been using the rope leash you showed in your puppy haul? Or are you waiting till she’s older?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

we've used it a couple of times here and there, but yes! Planning on using it when she's a bit older :) It's such a tough and good lead!

[@blimeyifancyreading]

Wow!! She is a beauty - you are training her amazingly well. Do you have tricks for potty training?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you SO much! 💕 what really helped us with potty training her was bell training her, and when she was 8 weeks and tiny we took her out every hour on the hour to really give her no chance of even pottying inside! she got trained pretty quickly!

[@blimeyifancyreading]

@@MyDriftingDesk Wow! You are amazing!

[@ezeve4001]

What are the reasons that you don’t feed your Aussie blue buffalo I didn’t hear you mention it in the video?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I would watch the previous pupdate and read through those comments!! everyone else chimed in on why they don't feed it either ❤️

[@ezeve4001]

@@MyDriftingDesk Alright I definitely will thank you very much! I have an Aussie too and I feed him buffalo so if I should change it I’m definitely going to !!

[@cccccccccccc242]

How long did it take for you to be able to sleep in a seperate room than Freya? My Aussie is 12 weeks old. We got him at 10 weeks old and I still bring him upstairs along with his crate and playpen every night in my room. It's getting tiring lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

we started separate. It was hard and it was a long first few nights but I found it easier to start however I wanted it to end rather than training it a certain way then changing it and having to re-train the new normal. so she never slept in her crate in the same room. Always in the same spot.

[@mynamv7628]

Can I know how you train her I am getting a puppy in 3 weeks and am exited.......:) So I wanna know how u train her Could u pls share Lots of love

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I will be sharing some training videos soon with Freya! ❤️ keep an eye out!

[@loltigercute4350]

She’s got soo big

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I knoww!!! It's crazy!!!

[@yemisiajobo4929]

What size cage does Freya use now?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

42 inch!!

[@86Tony]

How long did it take you to potty train the dog for her to go to the door so you know she got to go?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

It took her about a week to understand what the bells MEANT, but she would only ring them when I asked her "Let's Go Potty" like a command. it took about 2 maybe 3 for me to trust that she would ring them on her own to let us know! ❤️

[@athenasperil993]

The " OW THAT WAS MY HAND!!!" lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAH she didn't mean it but it startled me lol

[@mikaylastagg7763]

How did you phase out lures with spin to a signal? Sparta does it with the lure but not hand signal

[@MyDriftingDesk]

over time I would raise my hand more and more away from her nose as a lure and after a while I was able to do big circles with my hand as a lure above her head, and then further up, and then we slowly moved to tinier circles etc. until she could do it with a little finger spin as the signal instead of the lure!

[@mikaylastagg7763]

@@MyDriftingDesk Thank you!!

[@dreamandbabyboo8150]

Do you ever think about jumping with Freya or do any thing like that?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg I would LOVE that!! I want to get her into agility training lol

[@brunothatmix5001]

Do aussies ears stand up? I know some border collie do.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

they don't typically!

[@mckinnagoldstein889]

Is there still a divider in her crate?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

nope! :) we took that out around 4 months or so. once your pup is potty trained (or they've outgrown it at it's biggest setting) then it can be taken out!

[@mckinnagoldstein889]

@@MyDriftingDesk thank you!!!

[@marshmallowcat7993]

Does Freya have a groomer, if so can we have a video about it or something like that plzzzzzzzzzzz I love your vids 💕❤🐶🐕

[@MyDriftingDesk]

She doesn't yet. we give her all of her baths! :)

[@dannyg901]

About how much does she weigh? We have an Aussie at the same age and he is pretty small still

[@MyDriftingDesk]

she know weighs 43 pounds!

[@Idky547]

I didn’t think blue Buffalo was bad?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

They've been in many lawsuits for lying about what is in their food. I would look through the comments on my previous pupdate or do some googling to see more on it! 💛

[@julianamanbeck9935]

How did you deal with puppy biting and how did u try and stop it

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I touched a little on that in her 3 and 4 month pupdate videos but I can definitely make a video diving deeper into that! 💕

[@meganhughes4517]

Where are Freya's bowls/bowl holder from??

[@MyDriftingDesk]

TARGET! 🥰

[@nickl3872]

Adorable

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💗💗

[@MollyandTommy-zg5yt]

A dog that I take on walks always goes silly after a bath lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ALWAYS!! 😂😂

[@imyajairavaldez533]

She’s so big and it’s only been 6 months 🥺

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I know right?!

[@jasminezed7839]

I trained my dog to pee on command with the phrase "go potty" so I was very worried through the into

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahhaha oops

[@camilarenee6615]

Her ears 😍🤗

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I LOVE THEM! hahah