I have a 1year old australin Shepherd. I never stops running or moving. Hes like a bouncy ball. Does anyone know if they ever slow down?
2006-07-16 11:38:30 · 10 answers · asked by Emma 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I take him out when I work my horse, and let him run since he runs in front he gets tons of exercise. He runs as hard as he an for about 1-2 hours and still wants to play or run around.
2006-07-16 11:47:26 · update #1
I have 4 australian shepherds and they are very active.They are a herding dog and always need something to do-that is their nature.You have to make sure they keep busy at all times-playing,working,etc...they get bored real easy-when this happens they will resort to destroying things or become agressive.
I have what they call a springer attached to my bike where I attach it to a harness and they get to run along side my bike-they just love to run,and this lets out alot of built up energy..if you do things to keep them busy-it will calm down...always has to have a job to do.
one year old is still young-they are still considered a baby so to speak..they will have their energy for awhile but,if you give it something to do all the time to keep busy-it will calm down because it will tire out.
2006-07-16 11:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Aussie 4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 Aussies my self and they are high energy dogs that will slow down some at the age of around 2-3 yrs. They need to be walked play ball with or catch the Frisbee. They will follow you every where you go
2006-07-16 11:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a working dog and have energy enough for 20 dogs. you better start jogging 5-6 miles a day or you will have a very unhappy dog and also a bad dog he is very smart and will find things to do on his own when you are not around,and he will destroy many many things. just remember this a tired dog is a happy dog. he was breed to run all day herding cattle or sheep they were never meant to be a house or back yard dog.
2006-07-16 11:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not getting enough exercise....if he's in the house or a small yard, then you need to make sure you take him for plenty of walks.
They are used to running around and shepherding cows and stuff...they have a lot of energy.
2006-07-16 11:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 08:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have an Australian Shephard/Border Collie mix who was the exact same way. Now that she's 10 yrs. old and is developing arthritis, she is slowing down. But before that is was practically nonstop energy.
2006-07-16 15:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs no matter the size/breed need to walk. I don't mean let him out in the backyard to play with a ball, or just be on his own. I mean you take him out everyday for at least 30 minutes for a walk. These dogs especially because of what they were bred for need to get out and be exercised. This is his way of relieving pet up energy and stress. All dogs again no matter the size communicate and live by energy. You are not fulfilling his need to get rid of some of this energy. Dogs when in a pack travel each day for miles and miles to find food/water/shelter. When we have dogs in our family, we become the pack leader. It is up to us as the owner to provide these walks for our dogs. This not only uses up some of that energy, but it also gives your dog a "job". It's his way of working for the meal out of the can/bag. While in a pack of dogs, each dog walks these miles for their food/water, these items are their reward for walking the miles to get to them. Please get him out and walk him, this will also give you a chance for sometime with him to bond more. Trust me, you do this and when you get back you will see he is more settled.
My 2 Rotties and Mastiff are resting beautifully right now because of their walk this morning. I'll be taking them out again this evening before feeding time. Happy Walking everyone.
2006-07-16 11:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by Fawnice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one growing up, and she did calm down as she got older, although she still had random crazy runs around the backyard, lol.
2006-07-16 16:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They slow down, when they want to. They're very loyal. So loyal, that they'd run away from a dog sitter, and dissapeared.
2006-07-16 11:43:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe when he gets older
2006-07-16 12:55:53 · answer #10 · answered by maxie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋