The Right Companion: Australian Shepherd

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Finally, all of our favorite dogs - on one DVD! This indispensable "visual guidebook" is not just for prospective dog owners, but for dog lovers in general.

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[STONERnSTRIKE]

Actually they are Australian breed they mixed collies and a Shepard breed in the early 1870s when the English colonized Australia

[abc114able]

I have a sweet little australian shepherd named cooper, and however I don't use him for herding or work, but he is DEFINITELY a busy dog. I like to throw his toys out in the back yard for him to run and fetch, but he doesn't bring them back to me. I basically chase him until one of us gets too tired, and then he'll go do something else. We also have an english setter, who when standing idly, cooper likes to "herd" her. Instincts, lol. He's skittish about fireworks though.

[batmandeltaforce]

by far the most intelligent dog I've ever had...

[bohannon156]

Mine is 2 years old about to be 3 in January :( Blue Merle brown and blue eyes I love her so much! so loyal, smart, so willing to please!! By far so much easier to train than my blue heeler! love them both though. They are both smart willing and kind.

[AllAlaskan907]

@Magnusguld Sounds like a chicken in a dogs body :P :D

[Kjordanov98]

@MsCheddarBear No problem. Good luck with your pup!

[MsCheddarBear]

@Kjordanov98 Great, thanks for the advice. I have been using this technique for the most part, although I haven't been grabbing her, more so stepping in front and loud clapping with a stern "NO!" or "EH!" sound. She is distracted but I have to admit, this does not stop her from chasing the cats when they cross her path. I suppose it's a work in progress, but I do fear her puppy snaggle teeth will do some damage. I watch her like a hawk! I'll try the grab & shake technique now! Thanks!

[HusbandnWifeDuo]

My 6 months old Kuvasz pup's best neighbourhood friend is a 3 year old female Australian Shepherd. She has energy of a puppy, because of which the two get along really well. She is owned by a retired but a healthy gentleman. I do see her sometime causing trouble to him while on the walk, but generally, she is very well behaved. She only jumps at him, when the gentleman pauses for a break or to talk to someone.

[Kjordanov98]

@MsCheddarBear I know this may sound a little agressive. But this really does work. Put the cat and dog together (not to big of room). When your dog starts trying to herd/nip at the cat grab your puppy by the neck and pull him/her toward you and give a little shake and say "NO!" sternly. My 1 of the 2 aussies that I have do the same thing, but I have done this a few times and hes starting to understand that it is not an okay behaviour to herd and nip at a cat and that they arnt bred for herd cat

[monicabisastar]

My Australian Shepard is 2 years old and is black and white with no tail