Trying To Keep My Mini Australian Shepherd Entertained..

[@orianaforsythe9159]

My mini Aussie is 5 years old, and I def have to wear him out sometimes. This comment is for those who need advice on other ways to do it. First, I make him do 10-15 min of playing with me, where I'm just messing around with him and being goofy and making him run away with his ball or whatever. Then I make him do tricks that require his entire body, and I combine them together like little dance sequences. By the time we're done you can tell he's tired. (think like jumping, doing down dog yoga, turning around in a circle, etc) THEN I feed him with two kong-type balls that make him work extra hard to get his food. I can't fit all the food in the balls, so he has to press a button to tell me when they're empty, and then I make him bring the empty balls to me so I can fill them up again. THEN! I take his favorite treat, break it up into a bunch of tiny pieces, lay it around all over the house, ideally in places that are tough for him to reach, and he searches around the house for them for at least 30 min before plopping down and sleeping for a while. As a full time student, this method has worked wonders for me. So yeah, if you're desperate, wear your dog out physically, mentally, make them work extra hard for their food, and leave them off with a task that will probably keep them looking for treats even after they're long gone. Such a cool video to see how others do it :)

[@marccheban194]

It is amazing how much Love you have in you. It is inspiring!

[@doloresfischer7724]

Reminds me of my mini Aussie. I do the same hide the treat ball every morning. Make him sit and then usually end up putting it in the same spot and releasing him. That can keep him busy for a long time 30 min-1 hr. Some of the treats are heard to get out. He also knows tricks. I bought a treat box game but haven’t used it much, I should. He also does agility and loves dock diving.

[@williambirnbaum1501]

Growing up we had a Yellow Lab and I thought she was smart ....until my family got a Toy Aussie. This little guy ...amazes me!! Like everything in life....what you put in...is what you get out. They like us need attention and learning time. I would get an Aussie ...anytime.

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Yeah this breed has absolutely blown my mind as well

[@Sagittarius12-2-77]

Aww I love that

[@kathleenstovel9756]

You and Frankie have the sweetest most loving energy together. It’s a joy to watch! I just lost my Aussie after thirteen years and watching your fun adventures with Frankie are convincing me that I definitely another Aussie in my life. thanks so much for sharing! Kathleen in CA (alas, no snow to play in! lol)

[@willau29]

Would you mind making a video of how you taught Frankie all of the tricks he knows? I have an Australian Shepherd as well that knows a fair amount of tricks but the more the merrier to keep these crazy dogs entertained!

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Honestly I haven't taught frankie a new one in a while - any specific one you want to see?

[@willau29]

@@FrankieToTheMoon I have been trying to teach my pup how to weave and sit between my legs like you have frankie doing at the end of the video as well as lay on his side. I haven't found any good ways to properly teach him how to do those things yet. Any tips? Some other cool tricks that frankie may know already that I have taught my pup are "Sit pretty", spin, stand on two feet, speak (which was a mistake haha). So maybe not a video of you teaching him anything new but one about how you taught him the tricks he knows now? Love the videos!

[@Eva-if1wb]

@@willau29 hey😊 one question, why was teaching Ur dog "speak" a mistake?

[@willau29]

@@Eva-if1wb He started to "speak" or bark whenever he wanted a treat thinking he would get one. It is better now. But when it was the new trick he wanted to do it all the time like he did with all of his other tricks when he learned them.

[@Eva-if1wb]

@@willau29 aww that's kinda cute I think😂😍 (sure I can be annoying but I still think it's cute:))

[@amberematos]

I just adopted our aussie last week and I love the inserts of what the dog would be saying. Lol 😅

[@nancymabry]

Frankie is adorable! Best dogs EVER! But you are so right about the exercise! Mine will be 12 years old in a few weeks, and is just now slowing down.

[@BeaverAmik]

Nice to see that my Aussie isn’t the only one to do the face licking!

[@GarySpinhirne]

I had an Aussie her name was Dakota. I had her for 14 years, when she passed away I was so broken-hearted I couldn't even think of getting another dog. Watching these vids makes me kinda want to do it again especially because your dog reminds me so much of my Dakota. Now I'm sad again thinking about her and it probably been 10 years. Fun videos to watch beautiful dog.

[@waluigi3330]

Rest In Peace to Dakota. Dogs are man’s best friend, and I think you should get another dog when and if you’re ready.

[@DanTheManIOM]

If Sagan was acting wound up, it was the Sagan hour, usually 8 pm, like clockwork...come by mugging for pets, and bring us his toys to play !

[@falk6121]

👍 The more i watch your channel, the more i fall in love with Frankie.

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

you know how i feel then haha

[@falk6121]

@@FrankieToTheMoon 🤣

[@danielleahu9742]

Have you ever tried using a dog friendly treadmill? I trained my dog to walk on a treadmill and he can walk on it for 1 hour+. It keeps him busy and he gets some exercise.

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

That is ummm interesting haha! To be honest, it sounds like an item that I think we would use once. but if it works for ya - all power to ya

[@up4itgal]

That sounds like you’re being really lazy as an owner

[@BlueyHeelerluvsBeatles]

Sounds lazy to me

[@innovativeatavist159]

I dunno yall I think it could be a good idea for some people. For instance I'm still coming to terms with learning that my ankle injury is never going to get better than 60% of what I had before. I would probably need a doggie treadmill if I got any kind of sporting, herding, or working breed....and to be honest those are the only dogs that really feel like dogs to me.

[@livinglifeleona]

Oh my god. 2:44 had me cracking up 😂 Every herder owner makes this face at least 10 times per day.

[@lisagarcia5457]

Just got a mini Aussie on Saturday, just found you today. Think it’s going to be a match made in heaven. Live in Belleville, Ontario.

[@Waytooblonde]

Love this so much!! He’s so cute! I also have puzzles for my Aussie and practice a lot of training. Thanks for the tips! Def gonna try those puppy push-ups and peanut ball!

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Hahaha puppy push-ups you will also see your dog get a little sassy if they are in zoomies hour

[@Robocop-qe7le]

I take my BC everyday for at least 1-2h even if is pouring. I also throw the ball and do mental training inside and still just before midnight he becomes crazy but doesn't last long. Aside this, she is very well behaved-no tantrums, digging, barking, chewing. And yeah, she is very smart and she understands what I want from my body language . Apparently BC are very good at reading body language.

[@tamararenae5170]

We just ordered our Aussie a flirt pole. It has amazing reviews! Our Aussie, Swayze, just turned a year old and our other dog passed away recently from lymphoma so we really have to keep him busy now. Loved the video!

[@sluusshh6103]

Im getting a mini aussie in 3 weeks and it brought me here thanks

[@brettsilva7317]

Aussies are the best! I have two minis!

[@ameliamulholland1006]

OMG!! I’ve been watching your channel for hours!! I have 3 minis.

[@adelerodriguez6957]

I taught two australian shepherds how to play army, low crawl, roll over and play dead. I am a dog trainer and two aussies a 5o pound shiner, 30 mini aussie, and 50lb shepherd blend rescue dog. they have several toys to keep them active. My aussie speaks 6 languages and knows 50 commands in each language. I guess they all can become awesome.

[@Nessi.]

So cute 🥰😭

[@kat200214]

We have the same puzzle toy! Once he figured it out, it takes him only like 30 seconds to get through it.

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Yeah I have another one but it is really loud to solve lol

[@DCIROCK23]

I have Border Aussie, and she is super crazy and always looking for me and drive my other dog crazy.

[@laurenpelaez8970]

I have an aussie named Wiley as well, and he LOVES these puzzles and hide and seek

[@martamota4513]

I actually would love to discuss more about the 7pm high energy peak level because since I got my Aussie (who turns 2 tomorrow) I have been dealing with this specific issue and NO ONE so far was able to discuss this thoroughly...

[@churchgir1]

hey Joey can you please make a video on how you trained frank? and maybe it can be separated in different episodes like episode 1: sit, stay, lay down. episode 2 : potty training . or the other way around, you know, stuff like that. please joey 🥺

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

I definitely can, a lot of that stuff I speak on in other vlogs. Just keep in mind I am not a dog trainer, but I can for sure give you some tips

[@sarajane7610]

You have the best ideas for dogs. I wanna buy the puzzle.

[@klaszlo8260]

Nagyon. Aranyos. Sze'p. Kutya🐶🎁😜🎅💝🎄

[@carleeabooth4992]

I would love to see a video explaining what you feed Frankie and what you would recommend for an Aussie puppy/adult. We get our Aussie in January and have seen quite a few mixed reviews on Aussie diets. Thank you!

[@robd5695]

My Australian Cattle Dog is the same way!

[@TheTravisLambirth]

Hey thanks for the vid! Great tips. Does Frankie have a tendency to whine at all?

[@Persassyproduction_fanpage]

Although I don’t have a Australian Shepard my labradoodle is high energy always needs something to do I do the same thing with the Kong ball and he finishes things so fast like really

[@nancyverser8030]

I know australian shepherds blow their coat twice a year. How much does Frankie shed otherwise?

[@danielafigueroa528]

Have you gotten Frankie’s CKC trick dog title yet?? I feel like he would crush the test!

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Uhhh I don't even know about this

[@switchwake4563]

He's so Good. Keep it up, what camera do u record with? //Love from Sweden

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

I use the G7X Mark III in this video and to be honest, I was not very happy with the quality

[@natalie32able]

That is a great idea! To hide it

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Yeah i never really thought about it till i saw Jasper's video

[@christinadaffre8900]

where do you get all the ideas for these tricks, like head down, push up?

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Well I learned the puppy pushup in puppy training and then head down was an old family trick!

[@ShadowGemini]

i'm currently watching at 3am, mines got the Aussie zoomies and hes currently pulled all of his bedding out of his kennel and placed them throughout the house.

[@maddybrey8721]

How did you teach “head down”?

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Guide his head to the ground with a treat while in the lay down

[@maddybrey8721]

@@FrankieToTheMoon thanks! I taught both my aussies within 5 minutes. This breed never stops impressing me!

[@90Stay]

Did you get Frankie as a puppy? From a rescue or a breeder? What would you recommend

[@Teomaniac]

0:50 Same water bottle bro

[@alexsilvia3893]

Any idea where I could find the kong ball you used for the peanut butter? Or what brand it is?

[@premmakadia127]

There is an Indian food called Frankie. I thought that was funny because the thing that came in my mind was your dog Frankie.

[@kristinarussell1273]

This is off the subject but we have a mini Aussie and I wondered age did you neuter Frankie?

[@charlinehahusseau90]

Hi, where did you buy Frankie from. I am interested in taking an Australian. I'm in Canada

[@lilyjones4289]

Same. I really recommend Terwin Aussies. Its KiNdA near Toronto but not quite I guess😅 just Google it.

[@jbw6351]

What office chair model is that?

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Herman Miller

[@aaaaaaaaa8886]

Is Frankie an Aussie shepherd or an American shepherd? You've used both interchangeably

[@nsabet59]

No Fizbeeeee for Frankie??!! 🥰🥰

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Haha it’s raining!

[@saturniiiidae]

This is good video for me because my dog just got fixed and she can’t do anything until her stitches heal up... she’s been VERY bored

[@saturniiiidae]

We got the puzzle dog toy but she can’t open the lid she just rips it off lol

[@faviolasoto1333]

How big is he and how much does he weigh??(:

[@amandasmith8316]

I am getting my mini the first week in January. At what point do I start training him ?

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

The moment you get him :)

[@nataliechauvinnn]

How do you train him so good? I have a 15 week standard size aussie. Do you have any tips for me?

[@Persassyproduction_fanpage]

Tip- before training them make sure they let out all there energy(take em for a walk,play with them) then if there food Motivated get some high quality treats (I recommend purebites) then slowly start luring them into whatever u want them to do and once they do it reward them highly

[@derka4754]

The best thing to do is be consistent. if you work with these dogs every day they can learn pretty much everything

[@rheadesai2890]

Hi is ur dog big or small and what breed is he

[@elenadelawder6913]

Joey... You should train Frankie to do agility.

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

I would love to - it just costs us near a grand to start because you have to do so many classes before agility and I just don't want to pay that much

[@kevingalloway2903]

#2 hahahah

[@celinewest1250]

My mini is CRAZYYY in the evening

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Don’t worry - you are not alone

[@_edits_92]

Frankie is a boy

[@Dogs538]

You do NOT have a miniature Australian Shephard! There is no such thing. You have an American Shephard, which are not AKC registered. Quit trying to pass him off as a real Australian Shephard, there is a difference

[@FrankieToTheMoon]

Thanks for sharing Kylo - have a good night with your dog