Frisbee Training for Australian Shepherds
Australian Shepherds and frisbees seem like a natural pairing. The breed has the athleticism, the focus, and the prey drive that makes…
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Training and behaviour guides designed around the intelligence, sensitivity and working instincts of Australian Shepherds.
Running with an Australian Shepherd: What Actually Works
Australian Shepherds are built for canicross in ways that look obvious on paper but reveal themselves differently once you’re actually running. I’ve…
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Building Emergency Recall in Australian Shepherds
Australian Shepherds present a particular challenge when it comes to emergency recall. They’re intelligent enough to understand commands perfectly well in controlled…
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Teaching an Australian Shepherd to Drop It
Australian Shepherds have a strong prey drive and an instinctive desire to hold onto things. Whether it’s a toy, a stick, or…
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Teaching Leave It to an Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherds have a particular relationship with the word “leave it.” They’re bred to move, chase, and react – herding instinct runs…
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Teaching an Australian Shepherd to Hold Place
Australian Shepherds have a particular relationship with boundaries. They’re herding dogs built to work at a distance from their handler, reading livestock…
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Managing Jumping Behavior in Australian Shepherds
Australian Shepherds jump on people because they’re energetic, socially driven dogs who haven’t learned that this behavior gets them what they want…
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Managing Australian Shepherd Puppy Biting: What Actually Works
Australian Shepherd puppies bite with a particular intensity that catches many owners off guard. It’s not aggression in the traditional sense, but…
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Starting Agility with an Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherds arrive at agility with a significant advantage: they were bred to work independently, read livestock movement, and respond to subtle…
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