Can Just Anyone Own An Australian Shepherd? 

so true! It’s just insane that he knows what the tripod sounds like haha it barely makes noise

Anyone can do it, it’s more dependant on if they want to or not

Wow that means so much! Thanks for sticking around

Oh no way! So happy to hear that! Wishing ya the best

That’s why I make these videos. Not just to show how stunning franks is but to show that it takes work even for the littlest of things

Exactly!! And thus my passion for aussie rescues. :)

Woohooo!

Haha I love that song so much now! It annoys me and makes my head move at the same time

We really try to make it like a documentary haha or a vlog

Welcome!

So excited for you!

I had a Aussie mix growing up. He was a golden merrile with short hair and peanut butter eyes. Hence we named him Skipper. My daughter now has a Aussiedoodle now. Name Benji.

Honestly you don't have to be as active as Joey to own an Aussie, they are a busy dog but they have a good off switch and are fairly adaptable. As long as your work with them, give them a job, and exercise them they adapt pretty well. Most breeders too will work with you to get a dog that fits your life and be honest with you if they think a certain dog won't fit. Just be honest and up front about your needs, your concerns, your life and how much time you can commit and the breeder should be able to tell if their dogs are a good fit.

I have two aussies and they don’t need AS much as Joey does! It certainly depends on the dogs but I have two standards. My boy needs maybe 30 minutes of exercise and my girl needs about an hour and then they’re perfectly fine. But together they tire each other out! The biggest thing is making sure you train them. Get them mentally stimulated and teach them things. Give them a job as well! My dogs jobs are to follow me and make sure I’m protected (after training them on this) but you can alter their job based on your needs :)

Haha like I said in the video, there’s no one like frankie and I. I have all the time in the world to run him. I got him to run and to constantly be on the go. This breed doesn’t need as much as I give. But I trained Frankie this way. I do however believe the breed needs a run everyday. Helps with digestion, heart, joints, etc. If you want to make it work, it will work

If I can do it, you can do it! Just love & know they're Velcro dogs 🐶

Frankie eats 3 cups a day! Since he’s so active, I try to make sure he’s getting a good amount of protein to help those muscles. He’s 39lbs but it’s all muscle haha

@@FrankieToTheMoon haha thank you!

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Haha thanks for staying till the end

Haha they are start off like that don’t you worry

My Aussie's name is Tripp. My daughter named him & he's forever lived up to his name 🤣 I guess he can have a break since he's a full-size horse of an Aussie. He's a rescue that's 95% Australian Shepherd & 5% Hound. He's a huge handful & is about 80lbs 🤦🏼‍♀️ He is such an Aussie though, a frustrating breed that brings so much love in my heart ❤️ It's hard to ever get mad!

Even something as simple as putting their toys away, or finding a treat. Worked wonders with my girl.

As someone who has a mini Aussie "nephew", I can confirm this. Australian shepherds were bred to be cattle dogs. So they are bred to be "working" dogs. They are very intelligent and high energy, and if you are not someone who can give them a lot of activity, they are not the dogs for you. They need to be walked daily, they need to be played with, they need to be challenged and given something to do. When I'm over at my sisters place, I play ball with him-I throw the ball and he either catches it in his mouth or he boops it with his nose. It's really adorable and he loves it. He loves playing with people. Australian shepherds, if they're left in the house all day, or if they're not a part of something you are a part of, they can have really bad separation anxiety. My sister's dog, whenever anyone used to leave the house, even if there were still people in the house, he would whine, cry, and then start howling. They are dogs that feel like they are missing out on something if they're not with you. We had to be careful about closing the door because he would run out. . .and plop himself straight in the car. :D. They are truly great, sweet, incredible dogs but they are not dogs to have if you can't deal with their high energy. If you can't take them out on a walk all the time, or can't give them play time, please don't get one. You're not doing them any favors. If you can, they are some of the most loyal, smart, sweethearts you will ever have.

Honestly I have no idea! Maybe set up a camera when you are gone to find out? Never hurts to call your vet! Could also just be that she doesn’t grow too much there. Puppies hair is weird haha

@@FrankieToTheMoon ok thank you!

Oh it’s 100% how you raise them! You are basically training them to either need a lot or not. But I’m sure the breed would love to do it’s job ahah hopefully one day I can go to a sheep farm

They are called Tartar Busters! I’m honestly not too sure if they are online but give it a quick google

@@FrankieToTheMoon I did Google it. Found the exact same ones and ordered them last night. Thanks SO much!

@@FrankieToTheMoon They just notified me they are canceling my order...no explanation. 😞

I know you are asking Joey, but those pee-pads are the worst and can have detrimental effects on training.

Haha it’s not one of mine! And I honestly still don’t know the lyrics . I think it says “I don’t wanna be..”

@@FrankieToTheMoon well, it’s a perfect piece to close your video. I don’t own a dog, I’m living vicariously through you. Keep up the great work. You and Frankie are a dynamic duo.

Everyone have different opinions about when to get your dog fixed, from what i've heard it's best to wait until around the age of 1-2, but some disagree so i'd advise asking a couple different vets about it ~

Frankie got neutered at 15 months I think! And I’m happy I waited. I really wanted it to not affect his growth or habits. Aussies are “big boned dogs” so I recommend after a year

I start off by giving frankie pre workout.. then I …. I’m totally kidding haha I literally just clapped every time we caught it which showed him I liked that and he kept doing it! Some doggos just don’t catch things

@@FrankieToTheMoon thank you!

I would say maybe 8 months old

We don’t have a line of products but personally I have a clothing brand called Stay You

@@FrankieToTheMoon Thank you!

uhhhhh a what??

i know my dog isnt frankie but hes the next best thing haha, but my aussie was 10 weeks when we started leash training and then 13 for his first walk and by 15 hes doing great!

You train it :) I think you just need to be okay with knowing your dog is alone for 7 hours.

Thank you, your videos are so useful and so fun to watch, you can easily brighten up anyone’s day :D

Yeah actually I have started doing that here and there! Didn’t think this jump was too too bad. But good eye! I’ll keep a look out

Herring oil!

We’ve been very busy with life stuff! We will update soon

It’s just cause we love that FACE!

Hmmm yes! But that would mean we’d have 3 in the house so not for a little

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@@FrankieToTheMoon hi

Or also known as neutered

Yes, he was fixed at 1 year 3 months

Moderation is key in life ahha

@@FrankieToTheMoon my dogs are gone, lost my male a few years ago and my female a few months ago.

love it