One Reason Why NOT To Get An Australian Shepherd 

I think it's also that people should understand they have their job, their colleagues, their friends, their family, their hobbies, and when they get a dog, that dog ONLY has them - and if you're not ready to sacrifice your time for that dog - don't get one.

I’ve had an Aussie for over 8 years and I can confidently say for each day of her life she’s ran mine. I’m okay with that. ❤️

The thing that some people forget about Aussie's energy level is that they are also high in mental energy. If you do a lot of mental exercises (puzzles, training, agility, etc) with them they will require less physical exercise because they're already exhausted mentally. We personally never give her food in a bowl, only in puzzles and toys or through training. She spends a lot of her time "earning" her kibble and that wears her out. Best of all she loves it this way. She doesn't like it when I put her food in a bowl, she prefers I hide it different places in, around and under her toys so she has to go searching for them. She loves it!

During the pandemic, I had to teach my Aussie to run on the treadmill. He now gets on by himself and will happily run for an hour while my husband works out. (In better whether, he is used to running 4 trail miles with my husband a few times a week.) We know it's time he runs when he has the crazy look.

No The real question is "can I maintain this life style after quarantine"

"you will feed him better than you have ever eaten before" true story. The look will force you to exercise and play hours every day and you will be happy for it. Best breed in the world

I see that look everyday. Sometimes it's going to the soccer field and playing fetch until she lays down and can't run anymore, playing with the lazer, tug-o-war, or going on a drive. Best decision of my entire life was to get an Australian Shepherd. I got Ruby from a support line because I had trouble after my dad passed away. She is quite literally my everything and my heart dog.

I had a work situation that allowed me to have my aussie in my office. I crate trained her for the office and would take her outside several times each day plus at lunch for "bio breaks". This worked and after a while she didn't need the crate. The main thing was that as long as she was with me she was fine. If I left her home alone she would leave the yard and walk 6 or 7 blocks to where my youngest was in Kindergarten and play with the children until the school called me. (not kidding). She later became a farm dog when we moved out of the city and was quite good with sheep. She didn't have to drive them. She would walk ahead and they would follow her. Her name was Annie.

Frankie’s eyes are so beautifully expressive.

After 15 years with a Aussie you learn to love that look. My best friend crossed the Rainbow bridge 8 weeks ago and my new best friend is now in his forever home. I never had such a punch in the gut as losing my special needs buddy. We now have a 3 year old rescue that is the love of our life. He has a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out but that is why we are here, Don't think that you can do what is best when there are more qualified people to help you help your buddy be the best that he can be. Our trainer is fantastic and has helped to open our eyes that there is always better way. We are still learning.

My Australian shepherd watching me watch this: 👁👄👁 Me: 👀

I've had 3 Aussies. They are the best dogs I've ever had. Two were adult rescues. But now I've signed up for a mini Aussie puppy. Picking my baby up on Saturday. Can't wait

I have a 5 year old red Merle Aussie and how I handle his “look” is.... either playing catch until HE decides it’s time to come in or playing hide and seek until his heart is content and if all else fails...we go on another two mile walk...but you nailed it, something about that “look” tugs on my heart strings to do more. Nothing more satisfying than knowing my boy has the best day, every day. Hello from Michigan btw! 🙋🏼‍♀️🐾

My Aussie is 12 years old now and she still has “the look”. I just love it and I’m so proud of my lady ❤️🥺 “the look” means for her: put on your shoes and let’s get outside! Please take me everywhere you go!

that look is adorable. makes me want to get one even more

We have 4 and live on a ranch so they keep each other busy and have a lot of space. that’s really helped us keep them happy

Just got a mini aussie yesterday. He's a handful. He is aggressive when playing but I know he will calm down after a few days. He's definitely a handful

This dog is so lucky to have such a loving owner! You are doing a great job with him. I watch you videos to get ideas on what to do when I get that look at 8 pm at night.

I’m getting my blue Merle Aussie and I cannot wait! So excited for the “look”

I'm on my second, the forth in my family. You nailed it. Your best friend, period. Fortunately, i've had the type of work situations where both have been with me 24/7 over most the days we have and were together. We've loved every minute of it.

We have had our Mini Aussie since September and holy moly I thought we did our research but I believe you really cannot be truly ready for the energy this breed has. She is 6 months old now and we are starting to see the effects of raising her during Covid paired with being a protective and extremely loyal breed. Wouldn't trade it for the world though. This channel is spot on, keep it coming!

I'm saving up for an Aussie right now actually, I know they need lots of exercise, good thing is, where I live used to be a farm so I have lots of land to play on with 'em

Love your videos! I got my Aussie about 3 months ago and all I want to do is watch her run all day long knowing that can just keep going non stop 🥰

You have a strong pulse point on popular videos. Over a year ago, I made a video that went ‘viral’ for my channel. It was titled ‘Before You Get A Samoyed.’ The thumbnail, was simple, with a Samoyed puppy, licking the camera, against black background. Wording ‘Before You Buy,’ was in yellow, along the left side of the thumb. I now have 250,000 views on that video. It’s been my best performer. I wish I could hit the metrics that you do, video after video. Your channel is really good. I like how it’s a day in the life concept and you publish so many. You’re going to go far. Love your thumbnails and videos. Keep up the awesome work!

I have 2 aussie’s and I love them with all my heart. They surely changed our lifes but I could not imagine our life without them.

Love this video, it hits home. I go for the wrestle, have the puzzles, and yes more walks than I was imagining I'd ever take!

I have a 6 month old mini aussie and I call that "crackhead mode" LOL. If I get that look we wrestle, play tug, do some mental stimulation, or some of her other favorite activities!!

We just got our Shelby [14 weeks old] 2 days ago and she gets up every 2 hours a night and has so much energy it's insane. I will say that I have never experienced having a medium dog, only large and small... It's ridiculous how different they are from small dogs especially. I love and adore her already!!! Her energy is a blast, I can only imagine how crazy she will be a year from now lol. Love the video! 🤙

What a great Video, that made me smile Big Time! I never had a full Aussie but Mugs was half Aussie and half Blue Heeler, This was a dog who was going to rule the world! I could write a book about her. But one time someone broke into out back yard and she disappeared, my wife and I searched everywhere, every pound and shelter within a 100 miles nothing. After about three and a half weeks we came home from shopping and who was sitting on the front porch but the Mugger! Looked a little worse for wear but wow!

My toy Aussie is a dream come true! Exactly the dog I’ve always wanted. We walk/run 4-8 miles a day, play frisbee a dozen times a day, and chase each other around the house constantly. She’s so outgoing, loves strangers, loses her mind with excitement around other animals, including skunks on our walks :-0. She’s not afraid of anything but respectful around bigger dogs. She’s super smart and loves chores like helping me take the trash out and get the mail. So happy I got her.

I just got one 9 months ago for my apartment and ima college student. I remember getting her and how hard it was but I’m a dog person, my gf was a cat girl. I’d spend late nights after coming home from my night time job and go to sleep with her in her crate all crammed so she learned to be potty trained right away. That pup was so difficult in the beginning, I ended up taking her to a place they train dogs and told me I could never get her off leash, so I took it upon myself never paid a dime, and that’s what we did. She’s so intelligent and we have a bond that man I see Tik toks of dogs dying and my childhood dog died in middle school, but just the thought without her even being a year old. Just everything we’ve been through from training to just having fun, the amount of trust and love we’ve built. The fact I can throw a ball and she brings it right back. It’ll be a devastating day to say the least. If you get one, you’re gonna get frustrated, mad, irritated, it ALL HAPPENS. But take those minutes to get to know ur dog, best choice I’ve ever made. I’d give her a bowl of food before I can feed mysef

When my aussie gives me the LOOK we go on a 2 mile bike ride, it’s not only him running but I have him run next to my bike and along the ride we preform different things like sit, lay down, we pass a lot of other dogs that he completely ignores because he’s so in tune. Or we wrestle, play ball, go riding with the horses etc.

Have had my Hoku for 5 yrs now...and we have no problem just looking at each other all day💖💖💖

You are right! They do change everything. I have never loved a dog, till I met Ghost. My Aussie just turned a year, he is super smart and loyal, he loves the park. When I get the look , I will start too sing and he will howl back!! If I could change anything is the hair production!! It is like he is constantly molting !

We loved our mini so much. The look that's what they do. They listen to you have a conversation w someone else and they sit and listen to every word. Their whole life. They are one of the smartest dogs in had. We are thinking about buying 2 from different litters our last one lived an incredible life w us. I miss him so very much. He lived 10 years. Rip Teddy. Awesome dogs. Thanks for sharing. Brought smiles to my face. You have a beautiful dog. Looks just like our teddy.

His eyes are so beautiful. I love my aussie, and glad you have this channel. If i don't keep Skeeter busy, i get wardrobe changes via him.

We totally wrestle with our mini aussie! She also loves tug-of-war with her stuffies! 🥰

I get my baby boy in a month and I’m so excited for this journey as an Aussie mom 💙

Our mini Aussie Shepherd Kappy is 7 months old and whenever he gives us that look he either wants to play fetch or tug! Such a great breed for my mum who is an active lady

I have 2 Aussies, and I love them so much! They do require alot of energy, but they also help keep me and my family healthy and fit, and as studies have shown, having a dog can improve health. I wouldn't dream of getting another type of dog, as they are amazing family dogs, and get along great with kids and mine love cuddling.

Good video. We are on our second Aussie, after 13 wonderful years with Jack, whom we rescued. At first, we didn't understand "The Look" but soon learned! Riley, we got as a puppy, and The look is even more pronounced! No problem though. We need the exercise as much as she does!

I've had my black tri for around 10 - 11 years, she's not really as active anymore, but she is a lovely, friendly, social dog.

The look! Let's go outside! Chase me! Play tug of war with me! Throw ice in the air for me! And we love to wrestle! I picked Braxty Butt up from Keldrew Ranch because I wanted to get off the couch and get more active. He has not disappointed!! Love watching your channel ~ wonderful high five to you & Frankie🤩

Mine is a puppy right now, but I handle her look with lots of training along with one puppy play date a day, plus a walk and a good game of fetch outdoors. She never gets that tired though and I still have an amazing lovable bundle of energy in the evenings!

My Finn does the stare; regardless, under-tired, over-tired or just tired. He’s a good boy though, I have a cavalcade of bones for him to choose from. Including two frozen bones - one with peanut butter & unsweetened apple sauce & another w/ sweet potato. The PB/Apple Sauce one engages him for like 30 minutes. 🐶😉👌

We drove up to Tennessee this weekend to get another Aussie, he's a blue merle. We got him to be a family pet and a playmate for our other Aussie Jasper (we've had him for 5 years). Dodge hasn't been fixed so he likes to mark his territory around the house, especially on corners. He was an outside dog for most of his life (he's 4) and now he's transitioning to be an inside dog, and he's handling very well. They're my favorite breed, but yeah if someone's looking for a much calmer dog then an aussie ain't gonna be a good fit because ours are very active and love to play and run around.

I think this guys is a nice person, easy to see he takes under consideration how people may think..

The question, "how can you handle your aussie's LOOK"?. I got two aussie's. They cancel each other out. lol

i used to have a husky she was a lot of work but i had alot of time and patients to train her she was a great dog and i got that look with those beautiful blue eyes with that said i am now doing alot of homework on the aussies and looking to get one and watching you and frankie i pretty sure im gonna do it thank you for these post

When I get the look it’s either time for the jolly ball or some trick training, usually both!

I have a 13 week Aussie, I already know that look very well. What is interesting is I interpret it differently, that look tells me that she has actually had too much and needs a rest!

just bought one today! hope it’s turns out like yours seems like you guys have a great relationship i’m going to do my all to give this dog it’s best life. I’m 18 years old and this is my first dog.

With my mini aussie, I go in the woods and she leads me. I also go play frisbee and wrestle! She absolutely loves it!

I got a half Australian half Doberman mix and we'll just imagine that energy tank with touch of clingy velcro of the dobbermans. Despite being high energy and prone to separation anxiety shes still one of the best dogs I've ever had

Hahaha. "The look" for us means time for a training session. She needs so much intellectual stimulation.

I just adopted one! She’s so perfect she loves my 3 month old every noise he makes she runs to his crib when I’m not in his room she goes in and up to his crib as if she’s checking on him this morning when my infant woke up crying she stood over me hitting me with her nose to get up 😂❤️

We’re always throwing the ball and she loves it!

My Aussie is the best thing that ever happened to me. She has so much personality. So obedient. Just wants to make me happy. Great farm dog. She goes on hacks with my daughter and herds the chickens back into the coop more often than she should. She’s so lovable and we spoil her rotten.

When I get the look from mine I grab his tug toy and play this lovely little game where I give commands (sit, down, spin, back up, etc.) and then reward with a game of tug and then ask him to drop it and then start all over. It’s great exercise and mental stimulation all at once

Our Hugo loves playing with his frisbees, chuk it toys, running around the yard, paying with his cat sisters and wrestling with his dog brother. When he really needs an extra activity he herds is all around our property while we drive the golf cart. He also LoVES boat rides down the river!!! We love our guy Soo much. He is super fun, active and has such an amazing personality and he has definitely changed our lives❤️❤️❤️

My Aussie is 2 and a half months old and I’m always getting compliments on how chill and laid back he is. All my dogs are super laid back and very obedient and I have no clue why. I guess it’s my training methods. Which is why I did not understand everyone saying an Aussie would be too high energy for me. But I just handle the look with cuddles. My Aussie is very affectionate and likes to know what I’m doing and just sit around just to be near me.

our Aussie is the best. He may be energetic, but he has the kindest soul and will do anything to make us happy.

Love your videos! Getting our Aussie next weeks after a long 9months of wait! I would love for you to talk about how you exercise your dog when is very cold (aka Canada -20C cold). Thanks and keep being awesome!

We have had our Aussie Mykonos for just under 2 years now. We got him when he was a tiny pup and had him professionally trained. He loves fetch, running, jumping, and most recently, tending to our baby. As long as these dogs are 100% part of your family, there will be no shortages of love and good times. Sure there are trying times, but Aussie's need to be a part of the family. If you aren't going to allow them to be a big part in your dynamic then I would think likewise. For example, Myko slept in his crate up until we had our baby on Valentines Day. He then slept in our room because we knew he would want to help us and be apart of taking care of Theodore during the night. He now is a bigger part of our family, loves/cares for Theo, and is happier than ever. Not to mention, when they are a big part of your family, it gives them purpose and a job. These are working dogs, so as long as they have a job (fetch, agility, taking care of children), they'll always be stimulated. They're great family dogs, but one must put in effort to ensure they are always a part of the family.

I love vids like this, great vid

Yes, my wife and I have seen that look and a few others from our 5 month old AS puppy. We are learning from our pup that we both have things we get to do for our AS pup and if we deviate from those things we'll get a few other carefully chosen looks from her. Her name is Patchez (Patches) and we don't call that because of the number of patches she has on her coat but because if we miss interpret her looks, our favorite sweater, scarf, blanket, or cat ends up in patches.

That look though! Everytime for myself it means she is ready to hit a hike or she’s ready to get out and chase her ball!!

So true 😱😱😱...be ready for this commitment.

I'll be starting to get it early February! Ive been wanting one for a while now

I don’t have an Aussie yet but I’m getting one soon, but when I do get that look I feel like I would tell them to square up 👊👊

I have a mini aussie but there is nothing mini about his energy. I love it and I love my mini 💕... and I love the Look!

I can give you trn reasons just off the top of my head. But thats why I love them so much

Im picking up my new mini Aussie puppy on Monday and I’m so excited

I got a german shorthaired pointer. I read up on them, I had plans in place for the excercise. But by a year old he mellowed, then at 2. Hes 4 now and he is a lazy house dog with moments of excitability. He adapted to my limitations, and routine.

Oh my gosh that look! I've got three Aussies all under 1.5yrs old and they all do it.

Just got a 9week.old mini Australian shepherd and dachshund mix . Got some videos posted of him on my page .. absolutely love him

You nailed the subject of Aussies. They are irresistible. As Liam Neesome, if he was an Aussie, would say “I have a very particular set of skills… skills that make me a nightmare for people who can’t handle Aussies…”

You think I’m gonna listen? Pfft, I already have one hehe

You just made me say YES I’m getting one

hi! great video. I need to see it several times to translate (I'm French). continue I really appreciate, and I improve my English and my dog relationship.

I’m on my second Aussie. Truly loyal, obedient and loving dogs. There are no bad dogs, only bad dog owners :)

That’s the best aussie video ever!!! 😂 Love my mini-aussie. Have had two there’s. Wouldn’t buy anything other that a aussie. They are called velcro & shadow for a reason. They are a forever toddler. ❤️❤️❤️

Aussie are definitely active. I have taught mine to mark my disc golf discs during play to help me not lose discs. My wife had been teaching her agility; jumps, weaves, tunnels, etc. And we both having been riding bikes with her harness attached to the special device that hooks her up on the side of the bike. Between all off that and fetch. She is pretty satisfied. We love the bike because you are cheating on the bike but it wears her out quick. She is physically more capable that us. We have taught her how to play hide and seek in the house. She is a brilliant dog who would love and take everywhere we go.

best dog ever I miss her so. I will be getting another but had to give some time because she passed away broken harts all around. My best friend ever, but she lived a very long life and I spoiled the hell out of her.

I totally see in my Aussie the look, the bark , the best food all above mentioned. She is a rescue and my life changed for better with her. Yes, I do play a lot with and even had to fence my sizable backyard , so she would have place to run. She is very smart, loyal, did not destroy a thing in a house for all this years with me (7 years at my place). She keeps me busy. As for me, she is the best dog. Yep, the guilt trip is there: I come home from running errands and the first thing I do- I play with her. That look on her pretty face makes me feel guilty. I do take her to a good, cage free doggy care when I know my day will be long. God forbid to leave her alone. She would get sad. Thank you for your video. I am so glad you love your doggies. Good dogs.

We had one pass a couple years ago. She was 16. She used to run around the fields and corral wild deer

I once knew an aussie named Shy Shy, we kept each other entertained (she mostly kept me out of trouble 😆). I miss her so much and hope I can get a place one day were I can have a dog like that.

We have a 6 month old and a 13 month old, and we have no time to ourselves. You would think they would entertain each other, but no, it is a family affair for everything. But these are our 2nd and 3rd of this breed, so we bought our tickets, we knew what we were getting into. And would do it again.

Love your vids good work

My aussie likes to play chase I chase him and he runs, don’t worry he knows it’s all a game I make sure of that. When my aussie gives me that look I chase him all around the yard

We’re on our 5th Aussie, they all have the laser eyes. Love them so much but they’re getting too big for us, our last was a frisbee dog, Cooper the newest, is only 1 and being a COVID puppy hasn’t had puppy classes and he’s a stubborn one. We’ll get there, he’s basically in the velociraptor stage of development

EVERY Morning sometime between 5am and 8 am my Aussie gets a 3 mile off leash run which is about 10 miles for her and around 3 ish we get The Look which of course means another run. We knew what we were getting into and we love it and her. Aussies need exercise like they need air. This gives us a happy well balanced dog. A 15 min walk around the park just won’t cut it. Our Chihuahua is thrilled with a short walk around the park! 🐕🐕🐕

Daycare has been a God send, I also try to keep him mentally stimulated, games and nose work. Looking to start adgeliaty classes. Rainy days stink, so I invested in the puppod, boomer loves it, it keeps him busy. It's an interactive game where the dog has to listen for a sound and touch the pod and a food dispenser rewards him. The smarter they get the harder the games are. We wized though level one, level 2 is way harder

Don't have my aussie yet but on the list for a mid 2021 litter! I plan on lots of trick training and maybe some agility to help with the 'look'

We now have a Rottweiler and Australian Shepherd mix puppy and we already see ‘the look’. Very sweet dog!

I have the cutest Aussie in the world and she's 3 months old. Would love videos on the following to make sure I am keeping her fulfilled: - Best ways to play with an Aussie - How to stop the excessive biting - Best way to train an Aussie Thank you and love your content!

I just got my first Aussie!! Well he is about a year old now, but what a damn character!!!!

Wife and I just got 2 tri red aussie dogs love them . Yes they will keep you busy especially when young .house training now and they like to chew

I have two months before I get my little guy! I’m so happy!

Well my australian shepherd/border collie passed on last July. She was 15 years old. I got her as a senior dog and i have to tell you. I don't know if it was just her or her age because she was really mellow and the sweetest dog ever. I only had to exercise her for a 30 minute walk everyday at the most. So when your aussie gets older i promise you it will mellow out. I got my dog when she was 11 years old and for the last 4 years she has been wonderful and never gave me the look. At least you have that to look forward to. Trish