WHY YOU SHOULDN'T GET A AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- If you are thinking of getting an Australian Shepherd you should think about if these things would impact you or not in getting this dog breed.
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My purebred Australian Shepard isn't anything like you describe. My dog's work is fetching the ball, and very well behaved when left home alone. She does have high energy, but only at certain times of the day. The rest of the time she sleeps. We got her from a pet store,
and that could be the difference you mean by saying a working dog. I agree with you if you get a puppy from a true working dog family.
Yeah mine has high energy but doesn't get even half a mile of exercise in a day and is not destructive or violent.
Mine either. My Aussie is so chill. This is ridiculous
It's more of a warning. You probably care really well with your doggo and keep him busy. It's like a Jack Russel. Absolutely out of control with the wrong owners
Yeah. And the advice in the end of the video... to my very modest experience, aussies can be lazy enough, but most of youtube videos say border collies are more like working dogs than aussies. They are for sure active dogs that require the owner to understand, recognize and respect that, but the aussie described in this video is not the one I wan aquantied with for her first year of life.
I've had my Aussie since he was a puppy of 12 weeks. Not only was he easily house trained, he never had an accident in the house while being housebroken. He never, ever, destroyed anything in my home. Like any puppy, an Aussie needs consistent training and exercise. He is content to chill in the house with me. Daily exercise is a must. This video points out the negatives. If you want an awesome adult dog, it does take consistent training as a puppy. Now, at age 4, he is a loving, intelligent, friendly, socialized dog who I take to street fairs, parks, any store where dogs are welcome
Oh yes! My Sis has an Aussie that's near the end, but Lucy is 15 and everyone's fav. A quite mellow dog, but she goes on 1 mile walks twice a day. I agree that they ain't "apartment " dogs. But they adapt well with space.
I’m 59 yrs old and on my sixth Aussie. I’ve never lived on a farm and had them working. This guy is off, they can be amazing family dogs. Ours love to play and we play with them daily as most dog owners do. If your not able to play with your dog because your too busy, then yes this may not be the dog for you. 🐕
I get this about Belgian Malinois as well. Their typical behaviour was not present in min or family Malinois. My only dog which behaved as he "should" was my newfoundland. Getting a mini Aussie in about 5 weeks. If she's hyper or not, she will get was she needs and deserves.
Mine has been an incredible companion and I don’t live on a farm. As a matter of fact, I’m disabled and he helps me.
Mine is too. Mine is also lazy she has zero interest in Aussie stuff
Hmmm. My Aussie definitely needs to be occupied and get enough exercise but this video them sound just awful. My Aussie will chill and seems to adjust her activity level to what’s going on around her. She doesn’t require constant work and hasn’t destroyed anything except one of her beds. No aggression or nipping either. We trained with her to nip that in the bud very early on. It wasn’t that difficult to do.
Agreed, my Aussie acts similar to yours. She's definitely energetic and needs regular exercise but to say they become destructive is absurd, at least in our case. One thing I'm sure you already know about Aussies is that they're very intelligent and of course sweet and affectionate. Personally I wouldn't discourage anyone from getting an Aussie, they're great.
My two aussie are really the same as how you describe it. Both laidback in the house aswell, structured walks and many more for crazy time off lead. On lead no pulling whatsoever and a nice loose lead walking.....My aussie are nothing like the video...
Same. My mini Aussie is so sweet and calm, doesn't bark unless someone knocks on the door, and will snore right next to me ❤
the exception is not the rule and people should be prepared for what COULD happen
Thank God! Cause im.taking one from a farm (where she isn't used as a hearder..lol) to a smaller yard & cats. A cat herder?? LoL
I've been around multiple aussies and this video is worst case scenario. Ours loves going on walks, learning new tricks, and hanging out on the couch.
Worst puppy ever in my life. Things were so bad I almost didn't keep her. I knew though that anyone else that got her would have the same uncontrollable problems to deal with. That meant there was a very good chance she would end up in a shelter.it broke my heart. I was so disappointed. I waited so long to get an Aussie and as bad as she was, I loved her. I decided to keep her. I realized that meant I had to be 100% committed to training her. I've put 12 months of dedicated training and love into my Aussie but I don't regret a minute of it. She is turning out to be one of the best dogs I've ever had. ❤️
My aussies have been apartment dogs since I got them at 10 weeks old. They are both pure large standard aussies, from different breeders. One comes from show x working lines (low-drive), and the other comes from work x work lines (med-drive). They enjoy learning/preforming tricks and going for walks. The most destructive they’ve ever been, is when I left for a month to take care of my dying family member and so they were left with my husband and he is not the “pack leader” so they cried and took it out on their toys.
ive had three aussies and i’ve never had a problem with “frustration” we either keep them busy with treat puzzles, runs, and they just play with each other. the first we’ve had (tillie) was smaller and was wicked smart, but was obedient and followed rules and boundaries. the second is grace, who is a spoiled little princess who just does her own thing and likes to complain, but has never been destructive or hostile to anyone other than dogs in her “territory”. last is remy, a huge doof whom we’ve had since he was a puppy. he’s never been destructive since he was a puppy because he often would displace his bones, then chew on furniture when he was teething and which is honestly just an occupational hazard of having a puppy. this guy is just giving out worst-case scenarios for no reason.
Mines broken. She rarely barks and doesn’t herd humans. I know I’m lucky! Grew up around horses and therefore Aussies so I knew what I was getting into. Of course my first dogs were Jack Russells so I have a type lol. ( intense, smart and energetic for days)
Hi brandie, question, I'm planning to adopt an Aussie and I'm worried abt the herding and nipping children thing because we live in a cul de sac, there is plenty of children playing in my backyard, and also we love to take dogs for a hike but off leash for short periods of time when safe, do you think adopt an Aussie under this conditions is a good idea?
@@crisrei keep them mentally stimulated and redirect if they start it. The puppy times are the worst, they are mouthy, but about a year old they settle down and become amazing dogs. Zac George has some great training videos! Zoey does get a herding ball and to practice on other dogs lol.
My aussies must be defective, they're so loving but also lazy as hell. They have explosions of energy for sure but taking them to the park once a week and letting them run around outside once a day seems to take care of that. They're definitely smart and do wild things sometimes like opening the fridge and taking food when left alone. But overall they're both great dogs.
Australian Shepherd lover here. Mines the best dog I've ever had. So much fun and comical andasy to train but will make up games and train me as well. Leda was not destructive in our home at all. I wanted a dog I had to make a commitment to exercise with so it's worked out perfectly. And what an athlete! She's friendly to all but only loves who she loves. Brains and beauty all in one. Only a bit OCD.
I forgot to mention, one reason we got an Aussie was Leda's mom was a natural squirrel hunter. Squirrels were eating the wires in our cars and were unstoppable until we got Leda. The good news is she only chases them away, not catch and kill them like her mother.
Mine does just fine! perfect dog for kids! Loyal as you can get! I do take her in the bush for days at a time and that fills her needs!
I bought a Black Tri Aussie on April 30th, 2018. He was born on Valentine's Day, 2018 of course. I live in Tucson, AZ and I was on my way to the town of Marana, AZ, about 10 miles from where I was to check a couple of Aussie puppies out that the woman was selling for $700.00 ea. when I happened to see my pup on a RUclips channel Sassy Aussies. This was in Oregon! I watched a video of about 10 puppies being led in circles by the mom as a game before they got fed. Then I saw a pup get playfully attacked by a sibling, my future puppy looked at the sibling and then ignored it and climbed up on the owner's knee. She sent a message telling me that that puppy loved people more than the others so, I had to have him! I paid an extra $300 to have him flown into Phoenix with a dog Nanny. The 1st time I left him alone he did destroy a $5 brush but has never done anything like that since. He's very smart and he's ALWAYS with me. When I do have to leave him home he sit at the door waiting for my return. When I' walk him and he wants to go in a certain direction and I'm not cooperating, he blocks me like he would a sheep or cow! Everywhere I walk with him I get compliments like, "Such a beautiful dog, can I pet him?" He's what you would describe as a Velcro Dog! He Doesn't need a leach because he stays right with me, and when home he keep an eye on me wherever I'm at in the house or anywhere for that matter. He's the BEST Dog I've ever had and I have had dogs I loved and I have no problems like Will has described. He loves to go to Safeway because all the people who work there stop to greet him and he loves it.
Gotta love it 90% of comments are saying this guy is wack
I have two Aussies (Females) we got them when they were 3 and 5 months old they are now 1 and 1 and 2 months. They are very active and destroy every toy we get them. When they were younger they did chew away on our roll carpet and base board. But this was because they were still teething. We do have a house in the mountains and on in a town we switch between the two for winter ski season. I don't have a farm either. I will say I agree with one the comments here, my dogs are velcro dogs. They follow my wife and I every where. They will sit on my feet while I cook for instance. We do a lot of mind games with them which really tires them out, but we also take them out a lot to run and play. One thing that is probably different is that my wife and I work from home and they are with us 24-7. They have their own room in our home and are crate trained so when we say crate time they go upstairs and go to bed with out any problem. Also we have put them in a kennel with no issue as well. We are both over 55 years old and our plan is this winter to have them go skin up in the morning and ski down with us. That is what we have been training them for to do in the winter. When we take them to the dog park we do notice how they herd the other dogs, but only for a bit, then they go play by themselves. They seem to prefer playing with each other rather than other dogs, as well as playing with us. I have actually had my one dog go bring my other dog by just giving her the command bring me Cider. All in all I think that the fact we are with them most of the time and play with them at least 3 or 4 times a day keeps them happy.
My Aussie is the laziest dog I have ever had. Her vet says she is broken after she fell asleep in his arms as a puppy. Mine has zero interest in herding.
I just took a 4 year old Australian Shepherd from a friend who loved him but couldn’t put the time into him. My friend lives on a farm but works elsewhere and puts in long hours. I’m semi retired and have taken on my neighbour’s black lab as an obedience and off lead vigorous trainee. I find the Aussie to be very similar but much more complex and nervous. He can’t match the lab for athleticism and power but he clearly needs and enjoys the 90 minute hard workout. I have trained the dog aggression and angry barking out of him and I really enjoy having him join our pack but I agree he wouldn’t be right for most owners as he’s a bundle of energy.
Funny story: we were on vacation and we could let our aussie off leash. So we did, because she always comes back. Then, a border collie ran over and started barking super aggressively at my dog. I could see it was scaring my dog, because she whined and backed away, but the border collie kept barking, so she barked back and we had to get her away before something happened. Luckily the owners of the border collie came and apologized. From then on, I never really liked border collies because whenever I think of one, the image of that collie being so aggressive toward my do comes to mind. And here’s this guy saying border collies are better. By the way, no hate to border collies. I know not all are like that.
My Aussie is 3 1/2 years years old. I got her in 2021 at 10 weeks old. Breeder has a FARM. She has had a LOT of training. 1 and 1/2 years if you if you add it all up. Including airflight. She is my Service Dog. Needs the 1 1/2 miles to 2 miles a day walk. She loves to fetch ball. Chewing as a puppy to a bit of work to get that over with. No fluffy toys, those were destroyed. Yes, I should find ways for more exercise she would love it and needs it. Her job is to be by my side for the walk and close when home and other places. She also provides balance and help for me. Her solid build helps when getting up (chair or floor) She does stay with me when we go places (restaurants), parks, and the other Tasks. I think she will chill out as she gets older and Starlight mentioned. Great with a JOB.
I love this because I didn’t figure out my two pups breed (German/ Australian Shepard) till 5 months in and this describes them on the dot😂 but don’t be shy to get one and don’t give up on yours if it’s a lil wild and stubborn even when they know better, they do pick up things fast , my parents have a rough collie but these pups have a whole lot more personality and need lots more snuggles and human interaction they like to nibble when overly excited I don’t mind it because i think it’s cute
We have two 5month old Aussies and they are quite different. The boy has the working coat and is the most chill obedient fun-loving dude in the world. We already now use him to help other dog owners socialize their reactive dogs to stop barking and learn how to play properly with other dogs. He sleeps in cars on the way to stuff, and chews on the things we give him when alone. The girl is show coated wicked smart and independent thinker who needs more watching and reason to do what is being asked of her. That said, she loves everyone passionately, prances like she is floating through the air when happy, and absolutely sparkles when doing agility stuff. Both are deeply emotionally comnected to the family and will carefully snuggle, hug and lick when anyone isnt feeling great. No nipping or herding seen yet. 🤦♂️
Well correction...the girl headbutted a sheep this weekend at a friends farm and stared him down. 👍
At 8 months now, one is doing herding training now by my daughter at a sheep farm and the deep blue eye one one learning to calm on command by my son to help people as she has stong empathy and people trend to match her emotional state for some reason when around her.
At just over a year and doing great. Between 9mo and 11mo was interesting as they matured and chose to test rules from time to time. Super silly quirky and playful
Not true at all, my aussie was fun, best dog ever. She was sweet, extremely smart and has a different relationship with every member of my family. Not only this, she was very protective and caring. She loved going on walks, and had the best games to play, she loved to wrestle with me. If you have energetic kids, this is the perfect dog. Yes they require a higher level of attention, and interaction, but this is what makes them great. You can literally treat this dog like a human and have a relationship that you can't have with other breeds. If you want a dog so smart you can have conversations with them, give them hundreds of commands and feel like you have an actual companion that listens, this dog is for you. If you don't have a lot of time to spend with a dog, don't get this dog. Also if you want the best looking dog around this is your dog, they are proud, hard working loveable dogs and quite frankly I won't own anything but.
A lot of you guys are missing the point. In order to make a video like this, you have to generalize. And just because your single dog doesnt have these traits (probably because it doesn't come from a working line), doesnt mean that thousands and thousands of other Aussies don't. I train dogs and Aussies are a fad in my city and more often than not, they have these issues. Just because you won the proverbial Aussie lottery and got a dog thats okay just chasing a ball doesnt mean they're not generally correct in saying what theyre saying. Saying "my dog doesn't do that" is anecdotal and doesnt help the breed. I agree with them. Most people shouldn't get an Aussie. Just because your dog is content lying around the house, going on a daily walk and chasing a ball, doesnt mean its living to its full potential. Do what you do, but dont discount what these professionals are saying just because you have a single anecdotal experience to the contrary.
This is very true!! So many people just want to argue with every video!!
Too late, I did it two years ago. Fritz the springer needed a friend after his big brother passed and I got an Aussie named Raven. Greatest dog ever, Fritz and Raven do everything together, problem is, they do everything together. But the key is keeping aussies busy busy busy busy, as long as they are always doing something, they are happy, they do embrace being couch potatoes but it’s strictly on their terms.
He’s right! These are working dogs. I got my Aussie from my neighbor who couldn’t handle him. So we took the pup and love him.. but yea, he’s not wrong. Do not get one if you are not willing to walk them and give them attention. They also need to run a lot.
I don't agree unless you're saying the raptor stage, but otherwise Aussie are the best dog I ever had.❤
Mine only gets excited about walks/runs and playing ball. He used to chase deer but he doesn’t care anymore.
My Aussie is amazing and never destroys the home. He is not violent, doesn’t nip, scratch, or bark incessantly. Maybe we got lucky. His temperament is amazing. Yea, he doesn’t love doing nothing all day if it’s pouring out or we can’t hike or run him all day, but that’s not every day. He sits like an angel and waits until we can interact and/or go outside.
It's not just that you got lucky but this review of Aussies is skewed against the breed.
The majority of Australian Shepherds are not being used on the farm to herd anything.
They make great house pets and like any other dog need devoted time to training and exercise.
My Aussie is the best dog I have ever had.
Beautiful, funny, clever, loyal, observant, and a terrific guard dog.
Her ears miss nothing...NOTHING.
I did my homework and suggest that anyone planning on getting an Aussie or any other dog do their homework.
When you get any dog you take on a responsibility.
If ANY dog is too much for you then you are not meant to have a dog.
I myself have 3 male Aussies. I love them more than anything, but you definitely have to patience and have to keep them busy. They are the sweetest and most loyal breed in my opinion. I don’t know why you are putting all Aussies in the same box? Just like people they have different personalities.
Watching next to my Aussie
So do i need sheep for the dog to heard or home with big outside enviroment and me.being active going for long walks is enough?
My aussies aren’t crazy or need to herd in fact they would rather snuggle
dream dog of mine has been bith aussie shepard and akita, i then got a parrot so sadly crossed out akita due to their most commonly super high prey drive then found that aussies typically have smaller ones. But I may not be sure how to cancel out the herding and also the factor of border collies being commonky high prey drive. im confused and a bit sad so may cut out on getting a dog at all.
I had 4 aussies. And I can confirm this is a lie. It's like a theory without practise. They are normal dogs, they all need a good walkies outside or forest:)
I feel like breed "experts" are nearly always off. My "high energy" lab/pit mix is pretty lazy, chill, and submissive. I knew someone once who worked as a professional dog trainer specializing in pitbulls who told me that pitbulls are "naturally" dog aggressive. As someone who grew up around pitbulls and pitbull breeders most of my life I have never known this to be true. But then I don't think I've ever met many "naturally" aggressive dogs, only ones who came from houses with Beware of Dog signs which, to me, says alot about how those dogs are being raised and their place in the "family".
I see a lot of comments here defending their dog, while yes there are always exceptions, I personally, have a VERY HIGH NEED Aussie. He has DESTROYED so much stuff in my house if we left the house and didn’t put him in the kennel. We live in a country area and he enjoys running around but he still will bark non stop because of the other animals surrounding our property. He does great with kids and has a tolerance most dogs don’t, but HATES men. They are very high need, not every working dog has issues with their dog, but that being said a majority of the breed have these natural instincts.He also is very smart and opens doors if they are handles and cabinets, thankfully he grew out of that. They are still very loyal and will not be afraid to let you know that
I’ve had most of the same problems!!
Except he doesn’t hate men because I am a man!
He is really destructive & never bonded with me.
If anything he is a little worse with women!
I just recently got an Australian shepherd, I'm a new to owning a dog and am curious to know if with frequent exercise in the morning, will my dog respond to me more as its owner ?
I’m happy with my Aussie
My Aussie (Ozzie!) is a mix although Australian shepherd is the largest part of him. So the other mixes make him a little better in the home than a full blooded Aussie. But he does try to herd me, he does this crazy jumping thing and he will chew if he gets frustrated. He's still a great dog though
My aussie constantly herds children, barks and nips them. Even bit my niece's leg to "save her" from running and jumping into the pool. The children get so frustrated, always putting her up when they want to run and play. Albeit bless my aussies heart she is a rescue from a bad breeder who bred sibling×sibling & parent×sibling several generations. She is as dumb as she is cute. And she is VERY cute. 😅
I can only add that it is best to have an Aussie with another dog, especially another Aussie. This helps to avoid any boredom-related issues. We have two Aussies and have never had any boredom-related issues. They basically wear each other out when there is nothing else to do. I do agree with a lot of what is said here. This is a working breed and you can't expect them to be a couch potato type of dog. You need to provide them an outlet for all that energy one way or another in order for them to be truly happy.
Do you train personally?
My aussi is the quietest dog ive owned
One you’ve been loved by one…..You’ll never consider another.
I don't agree with this ,you make some good points but my assuie is nothing like you described.And I have a very large one 85 pounds , except for chewing my socks or if I leave a shoe he's been real good. On The other hand I also have a Shetland sheepdog that when he was younger caused much more damage and barks way more than my assuie which really doesn't bark much. If you train these dogs the are wonderful family pets.
I have a australian shepherd/border collie She is 6 months old and the only thing she finds hard is heel
What a load of crap! I’ve had these dogs my whole life- this so called expert is obviously doing something wrong.
The only problem I'm having with him, my Aussie Buck, is that he's not neutered. I've followed Vet's recommendations about choosing not to neuter him. I'd really like to find him a mate, not to get any puppies, although I'd ask for one, but I know he's seeking a female in heat. There's a Female American Boxer, I think, who loves him but he won't give her the time of day because she's fixed! I would really like to hear from anyone in the Tucson, AZ area that may have a female that is seeking a mate. My Aussie is a beautiful Black Tri, besides neutering, I'd like any tips. Thanks
This person doesn't know what he's talking about. I've had Aussies for the past 50 years and they were all beautiful well behaved dogs.
Thanks you someone 👍
Someone agrees
ANY dog can and will do damage if you don't give it enough attention and play time.
Australian Shepherds are smart and loyal and they live to be with you.
Some people shouldn't have any dog if they only want to feed it and go off to work.
Aussie's do NOT need to have a job.
That is up to YOU.
Raise the dog you want.
Lots of play and running takes out the drive to herd and has your dog listening to you very well.
Any dog can be destructive if you ignore it long enough.
Again - don't get ANY dog if your schedule is limited in time or if your life is too busy to bring your dog along.
My Aussie has ADHD and herds me. It's scares me but my tall brother has no problem. 😔
Yea my aussie is less territorial n destructive and way more obedient then my golden retriever.. actually never had to have him on a leash cause he just naturally listens to me. If i say his name half loud he auto locks to my side while living near a highway. The nipping is true though, they all seem to nip to herd especially in youth.
I have had five Aussie dogs with none of your problems.
well l got one 2 years ago and l guess it's to late and he is pretty fast
This information is so negatively portrayed, you mention almost no positive factors to owning a working breed as a pet.
You mean a show line border collie. A working line border collie will go mental without an intense job to do. Most herding dogs have pet temperament dogs and working temperament dogs. I have a working line Aussie. He is going to grow our farm with us. He's a little nut when he is bored, though. So much fun.
This breed has an incrediblee outsized level of strength, energy and endurance. Be warned!
I watch a show where rather than making vids like this with click bait titles they day “is X the perfect X for you” and for some people it is. It’s a true and honest statement. Your title is not.
I’ve always had Border collies and Aussies…..Where do the dogs you are speaking of come from, keep them there….I’ve never in 48 years had any problems…….
This guy lowkey doesn’t know what he’s talking about from what I see most people disagree that own this dogs
Mines broken than lmfao!!
That’s nonsense- I have a 14 year old Aussie and this is not the case his whole life
This is a good reality check for many people in the city wanting one because of their looks. Unless you are getting one from a breeder who bred out that working instinct (then why the heck get one?) My aussie IS a working aussie that was rescued when we lived in the city - and we worked really hard to keep him stimulated, exercised and tired!!! Fear not, he how has 40 acres on which to run, explore, herd, etc.
all mine does is eat stuff and be cute so we forgive her
Never heard about a showline guys? Mine is great and friendly, but he already saved me from 2 hooligans because he is protective. This clip is a absolutely a discrease for this fantastic breed, shame on you.
With respect, I disagree with you on keeping an Aussie. Our last Aussie Pebbles was a wonderful dog that lived to 16 years old. At 2 years old we got her a mix breed puppy named Rufus. The thing with Aussies is you must be willing to put in the time and effort to play and teach them. You must engage their very bright mind.
We now have another Aussie puppy named Sasha, and she is a blessing beyond words.... But it is a good thing that my wife and I are retired as Sasha takes all we have to keep up with her. She knew her name by the end of the first day, and was mostly potty trained by the end of the second day.
I will say that aussies are not a good choice for a first time dog parent.
I think this breed history guy is wildly off. Some of it is true but a family friend of mine owned one of these dogs and you always make it sound like “they can ONLY live on a farm” “you will LITERALLY DIE if you get one!!” “These things will ruin your life!!!” Thats not entirely true. If youre a good responsible owner with enough time you can have this dog in your home with little to no issue. This guys a bit stupid i think
"Breed" is a social construct. Stop being breedist.
Lol
Think you got your Collies and Aussies mixed up mate! I have an Aussie and he's totally opposite to your description and my daughters Collie is exactly as you described an Aussie to be. Bad info. I also know quite a few other Aussie owners who have the same experience as myself and looking in comments below lots of other owners as well.
Ya bad video and advice. I’ve owned several collies and aussies and it’s the opposite.
Collies are more intense and have less of an off switch. They’re far more serious and anxiety prone, re: destructive and reactive, than aussies if not given exercise and they are more barky. Aussies are more needy of your attention (vs a job), a bit more stubborn/independent, and more prone to being mouthy/physical in their play. In the same home I would recommend an Aussie over border any day. Only those who want a high performer and have dedication to training would I recommend a border over an Aussie to.
The only right thing is this video is that BOTH should not be recommended to 90% of the population. Simply because they are double the energy you expect, triple the attention, and quadruple the responsibility. If you’re up for it by year 3 both dogs will be your ultimate companion or your worst nightmare. But that’s entirely on whether a dog to be your sidekick or to be another part of the furniture.
I've met an Aussie and there is no going back. She's not mine but when we spend time together...there is nothing better for either of us. We love each other effortlessly. I want this dog for myself but she belongs to my ex....I could never simply buy a different Aussie. My ex gave the dog to her new boyfriend. I'm heartbroken.
Just adopt a puppy man! Forget about everything.
@@XTudo22. I hate your comment....but I can't get away from the fact that you're probably more right than I am. Cheers.
Bruh
What the hell where you doing with that dog? Not surprised the ex got her away from you...
@@sara.726 Hi Karen, Thanks for coming out. You have some twisted way of thinking. Best to you.
Absolute nonsense, another social media 'trainer' without a clue.
We are on our second and yes they need exercise but they definitely have an off switch in the house.
The people have spoken. This video blows
It really grinds at me how much hate the herding breeds get.
Only ones with poor/absentee owners ever really get anything approaching that bad.
Prob moreso than other breeds - they want their people to be happy with things they do. They just get a little stir crazy from being cooped up all day or not being an active part of their family. That’s really all any of them need. A good run, attention, and something to keep them busy and their brains working.
Why don`t you get yourself an Aussie and show us a living dog. Nice pictures says nothing, sorry!!
WTF is a "working dog"? ...
This should have been explained ...
Dogs that are from working breeds. Ones designed to do specific jobs.
Aussies and border collies were bred to work - herding sheep.
Blue heelers were bred for the job of working cattle.
Usually when people talk about “working dogs,” they mostly mean herding dogs (including German Shepherds, the various Belgian shepherds including the Malinois, etc).
They tend to have fairly high stamina (because they were meant to work all day) and be more intelligent (and thus easier to train - but they get bored very easily).
They’re not bad dogs by any stretch. I love working dogs and they’re almost exclusively what I’ve owned. They get a bad rap for being destructive, hellacious, hyperactive, noisy, etc.
When really - most of them like that, they’re just bored or not getting enough exercise or not interacting with their human enough.
Working dogs were/are meant to work alongside people. They NEED their people, even the more independent breeds (like the Komondor). They don’t handle being left alone in a smaller space for 8 hours a day, with nothing to do and no interaction. Borders (who own my heart) are incredibly misunderstood dogs and get a lot of hate for being…things we bred them to be. A dog that can learn quickly, loves a challenge, can chase sheep all day and get them where they need to belong, and adores being their person’s partner. Aussies are the same.
People make it sound like they need this mad level of exercise and interaction, and they really don’t - until you compare them to the toy breeds or the companion breeds that have lower energy levels and tolerate boredom/a lack of a reason to think a lot more.
@@lancefletcher2963 Thank you Lance for the very through reply ...
My dog is either a Blue Merle Border Collie or an Australian Shepherd ... we found him in the gutter 18 months ago ...
We actually thought he was dead ... took several trips to a groomer to clean him up ... and only then did we discover he was pure breed ...
He weighed in at the vet at 57 lbs, but has now ballooned 10 more lbs - at least ...
Vet thinks he's 6-8 years old ... can you recommend a diet to get his weight back down please?
With the nipping and barking a lot you're talking about the Australian Cattle Dog or Blue & Red Heelers. Sheperds look and act differently. Even the way they round up cattle and sheep is different to both breed. Are you sure you made the correct video with the right breed? You only have to look at all the comments. They are all saying the information on this video doesn't apply to their dogs. That's because you are talking about the wrong Aussie breed.
Even having cattle dogs - it doesn’t sound as iffy for them either.
Like yeah, they herd by nipping cows hard. But I’ve never had to really spend a lot of time with them getting them to understand people aren’t cows.
Hear kinda of videos really seem to be by and for people who’ve never really owned and appreciated herding dogs for what they are.
Because even my other love - Borders - really don’t need all that much to keep them entertained enough to not get stir crazy.
They’re just more intelligent. And they need more what we need. Interaction. They’re bred to be our partners, not our pets. And that’s really all any of the working breeds want.
The kind of people for whom a dog is just a dog.
Herding dogs…my babies are many things, but they’re not quite just a dog. They’re more like cats. They see us, not as a master, but as a senior partner. That’s what we bred them for.
So no, they’re not going to behave exactly like a Spaniel or a chihuahua or a Retriever, or need tbe exact same things.
We expected more of them - so they expect more of us in return.