Training the Australian Shepherd Dog
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Having an Australian Shepherd dog for a companion can be a source of pride and joy. An active way of life is highly recommended for this breed. If you lead an active life then the Australian Shepherd is for you. To maximize the potential of an Australian Shephed, it is best to take into account some vital details about the breed.
Quick Facts
Aussies as they are commonly known comes from the native California use for herding other animals. Characterized by its docked bobtail, this animal is of medium sized, robust and has a strong deep chest and stands squarely on all fours. Maleness and femaleness is evident in Aussies.
Height: Dogs 20-23 inches (52-58cm.) Bitches 18-21 inches (46-53cm)
Weight: Dogs 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg) Bitches 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg.)
Living with an Aussie
Being a fun loving and easy going animals, Aussies love to play around. Rough playing is the name of their game. They are loyal and affectionate to their human family and always eager to please their masters. Their sixth sense works best for their master who expects a lot from their pet dog. Playful by nature, children would love having them around but they are reserve around strangers. Having an open or large space is recommended if you plan of getting an Australian Shepherd because of their energetic and athletic personality. This breed usually form a strong bond with their masters and suffers from separation anxiety therefore it is not advisable to leave them alone for a long period of time.
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Training the Australian Shepherd
Since herding is second nature to Aussies, it is highly recommended to have them undergo training at an early age for them to learn how to control their high energy and be able to obey basic commands. This will make them aware of their master's expectations. It is also favorable to have their exuberance under control especially when there are children around the house. Australian Shepherd training should include exposure to a lot of people and other dogs and is best to start early on to hone their social skills and discernment between friend and foe.
Enroll them in an obedience training school to properly channel their high energy into productive activities. They should be occupied with workouts to avoid experiencing the result of their destructive behavior. They are happier being useful doing tasks rather than being a couch potato.
Aussies lifespan is12 years or more and their appetite is bigger that most dogs their size so be sure to feed them sufficient amount of quality food. An active way of life is highly recommended for this breed. A well-trained Australian Shepherd can be the best dog companion one could ever have.
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