Breed training guide
Australian Shepherd
78Overall
Trainability
90
Energy level
95
For beginners
28
Sociability
72
Independence
45
Behavior problems
What Australian Shepherds struggle with most.
Most Australian Shepherdbehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
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