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How Can I Get My Australian Shepherd to Stop Whining?

At first, you almost don’t think you hear it, it’s so low. Then the noise grows in volume until it’s unmistakable. Your Australian Shepherd is whining at you, and you have no idea why. What’s...

Australian Shepherd Separation Anxiety: What Actually Works

When Rango would sit by the door for hours after I left, I thought it was loyalty. It wasn’t. Here’s what separation anxiety in Australian Shepherds actually looks like and what helped.

Why Do Australian Shepherds Have Different Colored Eyes?

Australian Shepherds with different colored eyes, or heterochromia, is due to genetics. Not every Aussie is born with these colorful eyes. You can still remember the first time you laid eyes on...

Australian Shepherd Activities Around The House

Fun Activities to Do with Your Australian Shepherd While in Quarantine If you are stuck being home 24/7, you’re probably getting pretty bored. Australian Shepherds are great for brightening your...

Caring For An Aging Australian Shepherd

We love our Aussies so much that we never want to think about them aging, right? Unfortunately, time goes by and we have to do our best and make sure they age well. How do we know when our puppies...

Did my Australian Shepherd Swallow Something?

Is your Aussie a little Vacuum Cleaner? How many times have we caught ourselves running after our puppies trying to grab whatever they have in their mouths before they swallow? I know, right? Dogs,...

What is Aussie University?

Aussie University exists because I learned the hard way.

My first Australian Shepherd was smarter than me, more energetic than I was prepared for, and far less impressed by my inconsistent “training plan.” Over the last 20 years and multiple Aussies later, I’ve documented what actually works in real homes with real owners.

This site is where I share what experience taught me about raising, living with, and understanding Australian Shepherds beyond the highlight reels.

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I’m not a veterinarian or a certified trainer. I’m an owner who has spent decades living with this breed and learning through trial, error, and a few humbling moments.
If your dog has a medical issue, talk to your vet. If you need professional behavioral help, consult a qualified trainer. Everything here is based on lived experience with Australian Shepherds in real life, not theory.