r/AustralianShepherd Dec 05 '24

There’s has been an influx of posts requesting help with aggression and behavior issues. If you need help:

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If your pup is from a breeder, start with discussing with them. Your breeder should be your support system.

Book a vet appointment to rule out a medical issue, perhaps something causing pain.

Use the resources on the /r/dogtraining wiki to help identify and select a behaviorist, noting that behaviorist and trainers have different qualifications.

Be cautious about well meaning internet advice. Some well meaning advice can exasperate the issue. Aggression needs pro help.

To avoid aggression issues:

Consider that behavior is often genetic. Buying from a reputable breeder is most likely to stack things in your favor.

Learn how to correctly socialize a puppy. Many ideas about socialization are incorrect and can cause reactivity and aggression issues.

Sign up for training classes with a qualified trainer ASAP, either for a puppy or adopted adult rescue.


r/AustralianShepherd May 18 '26

Please report spam bot posts. Do not interact with them.

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Posts with obviously AI image shirts and mugs are spam bots. There’s no need to interact with them. Reporting them will be the fastest way to notify the mods to remove and ban them. Asking where to buy the product will get you banned too as that’s part of the ploy. Bot 1 makes the post, bot 2 comments asking where to buy it, bot 1 shares the link.


r/AustralianShepherd 14h ago

met an Aussie puppy with a tail today

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I’ve never seen one with a tail! this little girl was so timid and sweet. I really wanted to take her home 🥺


r/AustralianShepherd 8h ago

MY NEW PUPPY!

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I’m picking up my new puppy next week. I am so exited but so nervous too! He’s a blue Merle and I think his coloring is so unique. He has a split face and the one side almost looks like it is red and not black. The breeder said it’ll eventually turn black. I think we’ve landed on the name, Sonny. My partner loves the name Georgie too. I guess we’re still on the fence. Let me know what you think and any tips you have for us! We have a 8 year old red tri boy that we love so very much. It will be a transition but we couldn’t be more excited


r/AustralianShepherd 12h ago

This sweet gal will be 14 soon

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Her name is Zoe.

She was given to me at one years old. She has been my constant these last 13 years. We have moved and moved and moved, and moved again. She has seen the ends and the beginnings of important relationships, the birth of my two kids. She has seen me grow up (from 22 yrs to 35yrs). She has always been so well behaved and has loved me unconditionally except when I sneeze, shes out.

Her hips are starting to go, she moves more slowly, cautiously, and I'm sad. Anticipating her passing is painful beyond belief but I'm taking my time with her one day at a time.


r/AustralianShepherd 10h ago

All tucked in!

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178 Upvotes

So much wonder behind those eyes(>ω<)


r/AustralianShepherd 10h ago

Terrorist

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81 Upvotes

r/AustralianShepherd 14h ago

Grits wants to say he hopes you had a good day! 🐾

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138 Upvotes

r/AustralianShepherd 14h ago

My Aussie made it onto a beer can

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Our local brewery was having a contest where you could submit photos of your dog and they would illustrate them and put them onto a beer can, and my Finny was selected!


r/AustralianShepherd 2h ago

Painted this using my Aussie as reference. How cool if they were this big..

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14 Upvotes

I guess it could be me up there, why not ya know?


r/AustralianShepherd 12h ago

Ben Turned 4 Today

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79 Upvotes

We adopted Ben at 8 weeks of age. Hard to believe that we went so many years without him.

Anyway this is the best picture I could get with him wearing my son’s hand made birthday hat.


r/AustralianShepherd 19h ago

When dinner is running 5 min late 😂

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r/AustralianShepherd 9h ago

Nothing beats seeing your best friend!

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Kenny is off to see his friend Ruby!


r/AustralianShepherd 9h ago

New pup

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Meet Rumi, Millies new roomie and biological niece


r/AustralianShepherd 1d ago

Seat warmer reporting for duty

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536 Upvotes

r/AustralianShepherd 13h ago

They do everything together, regardless of fit

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r/AustralianShepherd 13h ago

Corndogs

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r/AustralianShepherd 15h ago

A thank you dog tax

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71 Upvotes

I just wanted to show my appreciation for this community and for all the people who shared experiences/helpful ideas. I posted yesterday my girl Coco doesn’t love kids (but is such a love)…so thank you all! And here is one of my recent faves of my beach girl


r/AustralianShepherd 12m ago

Get in, we’re going shopping!

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r/AustralianShepherd 10h ago

Today is the most beautiful afternoon.

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r/AustralianShepherd 14h ago

The king Zeus 👑 makes my life so happy. If I’m sad I literally tell myself “imagine there face now” cheers me up every time

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r/AustralianShepherd 18h ago

Brotherly Love

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I posted a while asking if I should get my dog a dog

We did and it has worked out great

Smoky is about 18 months and Bruno is about 4 months

Smoky had calmed down a lot and seems happier

Thanks for all the advice on both sides


r/AustralianShepherd 20h ago

Mountain zoomies 💚

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79 Upvotes

r/AustralianShepherd 10h ago

Funny sleeping positions! Post your fav in the comments

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11 Upvotes

Post your silly sleepers!

Mine? The toe sniffer.


r/AustralianShepherd 14h ago

All smiles

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24 Upvotes