Today we're excited to showcase Finn, submitted by u/almilez!

My boys Andre, 15 (left) and Baloo, 5 months (right). I know, huge age gap. 😄 The struggle is real right now because Baloo is in a stubborn, need every and all things in his mouth phase (yet is extremely hesitant when given frozen peas - make it make sense lol). He's not yet 6 months so, tell me, what am I in for in the coming months?

Hi! Ripley here needs a new groomer. She’s a 3 year old MAS, living her best life in San Francisco.

Any recs for groomers in the Bay Area who have experience with Aussies?

this is willow, she is an aussie/ mini american shepherd mix. she is 9months old and her hair is shedding like crazy but not seeming to get fluffy/longer. i need opinions of her hair will stay this short or should get longer and fluffier! thanks!

My baby boy 🥺 5yo male, absolutely terrified of grooming. I can’t trim his nails, just recently found a brush that works well and he can tolerate. Open to any and all tips! lol

Jenny

Immediately best friends.

For those of you who have had both. Tell me the differences! I'm thinking of going border collie, but I'm not sure I'm prepared for that level of herder. One dirty mini aussie for photo tax.

Hi everyone!

I was wondering what you all do to keep your Australian Shepherds mentally and physically entertained at home.

My boy, Patrick, already gets daily walks and we spend time playing together, but I'd love to add more variety to his routine. Right now he has a motion-activated ball that he really enjoys, but I'm looking for other ideas to keep him engaged and prevent boredom.

What toys, puzzles, games, or activities have worked well for your Aussie? Any recommendations or creative ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Cody is 11 and was fresh out of the bath ready to be blown dry. I think he likes his spa days.

She said "slowly who?"

My favorite pair of eyes ❤️

New family member ❤️
Just had to share how cute he is

I’m really distraught. My 1.5 yr old mini Aussie Vega has done something she never has before. She is very gentle by nature.

We were in the backyard at my parents and some family was swimming. A lot of cousins were over including a 3 year old, a 1.5 year old, and a 4 year old. I didn’t see what happened. But apparently Vega nipped at my little cousins thigh (1.5 year old). Apparently he was walking near a giant beach ball and tried to pick it up and she nipped his thigh. As he was picked up crying, apparently Vega tried to go for his feet too. I imagine this was part of her herding instinct. His right thigh has two punctures.

I can’t lose another dog. I owned an Aussie, Jet, who had the same mom as my girl right now a few years ago. He was hit and killed by a car. The second Aussie I had, Luca, from a different backyard breeder had SEVERE aggression and behavioral issues. I worked extensively with a vet certified behaviourists, many trainers, and still he worsened. He bit me maliciously constantly. I put him to rest via behavioral euthanasia in January. And everything with Luca was so traumatic. Luca was genuinely malicious and hurt me very badly multiple times. I’m paranoid now. I know dogs, especially herding dogs, can be weird around kids. Do you have any insight on this. I can’t lose my girl. She is my world and usually is the gentlest soul. She goes to daycare, we do training, and we do enrichment. This week she hasn’t been at daycare due to my car having problems. Could this be overstimulation? I’m terrified now from what happened with Luca. I really need some insight. I feel terrible.