Aussie Shepherd Is Deeply Unamused When Mom Is Late For Doggy Day Care Pickup

When my friend adopted an Australian Shepherd, she was not prepared for the step-up in attitude. Though she’d had plenty of dogs before, she hadn’t put together that the famous intelligence of the Aussie meant it would more easily become bored, more resentful when bored, and more creative when it came to getting her revenge for being bored. Her other dogs had never held grudges like her new Aussie, but this dog—my friend explained—was smart. Eventually, she taught the pup the joys of television to keep her distracted while she worked (the dog was especially fond of the dire wolves on Game of Thrones.)

The Aussie in this video also likes spending time with her mommy—so much so that she even knows the precise minute that her mom is due to pick her up at doggie day care.

In this video, we see the absolute attitude that an Aussie Shepherd can pull off if they feel like they are being ignored. And when Aussie Shepherd Riley’s mom is even a single minute late at pickup time at the doggie day care, she has no compunction about showing her displeasure.

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Talk about a spoiled puppy.

All About Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherds are a popular breed of dog due to their adorable appearance and winning personalities. But they were bred as working dogs, capable of long hours chasing after livestock, and have both extremely high energy and levels of intelligence, which can prove a challenge for dog parents unprepared for the sheer amount of energy these dogs have, and the damage they can do if they are not properly handled.

It’s not unusual for Aussie owners to say their dogs need three or four hours of hard exercise a day, and Aussies excel at dog sports like agility. When these dogs aren’t given enough exercise, they can become mischievous or destructive, which is why it’s a good idea to get them into a doggie daycare situation if you will be gone for many hours during the day.

How To Deal With Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Some dogs do not do well being parted from their families, and that includes daily routines like school or work. We had a dog growing up who would actually chew through the door of any room you tried to shut him away in. Now that’s a problem!

If your dog is experiencing separation anxiety, it can be tricky to resolve. You can start by putting together all the steps of leaving, but not actually leaving, such as putting on your coat and shoes, or grabbing your keys and a bag. If your dog remains calm during these moments, praise them and give them treats.

Another step to reducing separation anxiety in dogs is to not make a big deal about leaving. Don’t do long, lingering goodbyes, which might cause stress and anxiety to spike in our pet. Instead, just walk out without calling attention to the procedure. Similarly, remain calm when you return.

If someone can be left with your dog when you leave during this training period, this will allow the secondary person to reward calm departures on your behalf.

Always reward good behavior from your dog, and do your best to ignore slip ups.

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