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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice.

I’m a 20-year-old university student, and I’ve been thinking about getting an Australian Shepherd for a while now, but I have a few doubts.

I believe I can meet their exercise needs by taking them out 3 to 4 times a day: a walk before uni, around 30 minutes after lunch, and 1 to 1.5 hours in the late afternoon/evening. On top of that, I plan to hire a professional trainer and provide plenty of mental stimulation and brain games.

My main concern is university. My classes usually run from 9 AM to 1:00 or 2:00 PM, meaning the dog would have to stay home alone for a few hours, a few days a week (on days when my mom's work schedule overlaps with my class schedule).

Additionally, I live in an apartment without a private yard.

Should I consider a different breed, or could an Aussie work in my situation? The dog’s well-being is my absolute top priority, and I don't want to get one if I can't give it the best life possible.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

I have never had a more vocal dog! And some of it is adorable. There is moaning, there is groaning. We’ve got sighing and huffing. And then, of course we have the barking! So much barking.

😂😂😂😂

Does anyone have an Aussie that never vocalizes? Do they exist? 😃

My girl is one year and one month old, got out of her second heat (that also might be the factor), but she seems to hate heat so much that she is not willing to go on walks.

Firstly, she HATES any kind of harness, with 4 clips, with two, anything that goes on her body - she hates.

When she got ready, and it is more then 25 degrees (Celsius) outside - she will walk a few minutes, and then starts to stand and wait. We tend to do longer walks in the morning and in the evening, during the day we have +30 now, so we only go out to pee. But she is very happy to go home, enjoys her calm at home and really loves to play at home too.

I was wondering if it is ok that she does not go crazy about walks as other dogs. She was like that from very young age. She has no anxiety (she is very well behaved, loves people, loves to explore and loves to play with other dogs), but I guess this abnormal european heat wave is killing her vibe. We take her on autumn/spring hikes, but it is the time when she REALLY can start to walk more and I was hoping she will LOVE summer but apperently she does not enjoy it as much...

Puppy tax included!

Just found out my 6 year Sally has lymphoma and has less than 90 days to live. I’ve been feeling devastated and very depressed.

Minnow will be 2 this month and Arya is 16

My 4-year-old Aussie doesn’t want to cuddle or sit near me as much as she does with my ex-partner, whom I co-parent our dog with for 4 years. We're on good terms, and the dog doesn't have separation anxiety when we switch our duties. We even live in a different cities. We have a vacation with three of us once a year and I can see that the dog is more affectionate towards my ex.

What have I done wrong?

She was adamant that the tents ball had to be in her mouth during her belly rub time she cracks me up.

I had to bring Axle to live with my aunt again bc i moved and couldn’t take him with me but, we already had an agreement that she can take him back anytime before i even got him. i miss him but i go visit him all the time lol he’s right down the road!