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The breed is an energetic dog that requires exercise and enjoys working, whether it is learning and practicing tricks, competing in dog agility, or any other physically and mentally involving activity. Dogs with strong working instinct may show more reserved, guarding behaviors along with a tendency to chase or nip at strangers. Its protective instinct and behaviors can be frightening to children, strangers, and small animals. They are kind, loving, and devoted to those they know. They are very loyal to their owners, and are rewarding dogs if treated well. Because the breed was developed to serve on the ranch, a job which includes being protective of its property, it is inclined to bark warnings about neighborhood activity, but it is not an obsessively barking dog. The Aussie is intelligent, learns quickly, and loves to play. This means that a bored, neglected, unexercised Aussie will invent its own games, activities, and jobs, which to a busy owner might appear to be hyperactivity: for example, an Aussie may go from being at rest to running at top speed for several 'laps' around the house before returning to rest. Without something to amuse them, Aussies often become destructive. Aussies also do best with plenty of human companionship: they are often called "velcro" for their strong desire to always be near their owners and for their tendency to form intense, devoted bonds with select people. Recent studies have also shown that shepherds work well with special-needs kids and babies. The Australian Shepherd has a reputation as a highly intelligent and versatile stock dog with a range of working styles. A good working Aussie is quick, thoughtful, and easy with its stock. The ability for the breed to adapt to the situation and think for itself makes it an excellent all-around worker. For this reason the Aussie is often chosen to work unusual livestock such as ducks, geese, and commercially raised rabbits.
gothgirl added this comment 2009-07-20 21:11:06-05:00
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xxcutiexxxcutiexx added this comment 2009-07-16 22:10:35-05:00
aww that doggys so cute i want one :P
raspberry7 added this comment 2009-07-23 12:03:30-05:00
the doggy is so cute
leosims added this comment 2009-07-23 09:28:00-05:00
this is the dog i want when i get my own place
gothgirl added this comment 2009-07-20 21:11:06-05:00
awesome:)
xxcutiexxxcutiexx added this comment 2009-07-16 22:10:35-05:00
aww that doggys so cute i want one :P
raspberry7 added this comment 2009-07-23 12:03:30-05:00
the doggy is so cute
leosims added this comment 2009-07-23 09:28:00-05:00
this is the dog i want when i get my own place