Behaviour
Australian Shepherds are a very patient, loyal, and affectionate breed. They are very gentle and rarely aggressive. However, they are known to be wary of strangers. Generally Aussie's interact well with families and other animals but, like most dogs, should be introduced to children and other pets from a young age. This interaction to different people, places, and situations as a puppy will allow them to learn and become comfortable in the future. They can also be very sensitive. Reward training has been known to be the best form of training for the Australian Shepherd.
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As a member of the herding family, Australian Shepherds are very active dogs and require a large amount of exercise. They are typically known as farm dogs but can act perfectly as city dogs given their needed daily activity. If not given enough exercise, Aussie's tend to become bored which can lead to excessive barking, destruction, and other serious behavioural problems. Australian Shepherds left in a yard without owner interaction for an extensive period of time can lead to similar behavioural difficulties.
Aussie's enjoy and are very good at many canine sports. These can include obedience and agility trials, hurdles, flyball, and Frisbee competitions. Australian Shepherds are also known to make excellent companions while jogging or bicycling and can be magnificent Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, and Search and Rescue Dogs.
Aussie's enjoy and are very good at many canine sports. These can include obedience and agility trials, hurdles, flyball, and Frisbee competitions. Australian Shepherds are also known to make excellent companions while jogging or bicycling and can be magnificent Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, and Search and Rescue Dogs.