Australian Shepherds are truly a blessing!
Aussies are loving and devoted to their family, they are referred to as velcro dogs because of their desire to be with you all the time. They are happy to follow you around the house, be your hiking buddy or just be at your side.
Aussies are as smart as they are sensitive, and positive training methods are a must. Given their remarkable intelligence, they need a pack leader or they are quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting novice owner.
Aussies will work hard to please you. Australian Shepherds (well, any dog for that matter) need physical exercise and mental stimulation to make them happy. Agility, hiking, running, fetch, frisbee, rally-o, swimming or just obedience classes are great outlets for their need to think. They fit nicely in a kayak and can curl up with you in your favorite chair for a movie!
Australian Shepherds are the perfect dog for people wishing to own a highly trainable, intelligent dog who is always ready to go! Australian Shepherds want and need to be with their people. They need to be in a home that can give them the mental and physical exercise they require to keep them happy and well adjusted.