Australian Eskimo

I recently got him and he is a bundle of joy!

My dog is my dog. She is very shy to other people, In fact she neeps people in the back of their legs when they turn around. She hates other dogs except my daughters dog who we have had Nesta all of Winnies life.I think she thinks Nesta is her mom. Winnie sticks here nose in Nesta's mouth a lot,what does that mean,do you know? (Nesta is a big Husky). Winnie got out of our yard onbe day for a second,and bite my neighbors dog. So now mine is now labeled as dangerous. And shes not. Is their anything I can do to change it? The owners dog is really mean to Winnie and I think she took it out on their dogs. And then too, you said her breed doesn't bark. Winnie barks at everything. What can I do about that?

Wonderful companion, very smart (knows about 100 words and 10 signs). Hyper alert and barks at intruders but never nipped or bit anyone. A bit shy around some young men but has been awesome with children and women. Recently tore her cranial cruciate ligament and meniscus - that’s been her only health problem.

He is a mini, so weighs 12 lbs. He has tons of energy, and we have to go on a walk or run every day. Very intelligent, and has learned the rules, tricks, and hand signals very quickly. But also quite stubborn. Now that he is a little older, he likes to see how far he can push. He is very loyal and a companionship dog might be an understatement. He wants to be right next to me, always! He doesn't run away and has always just stayed by my side. We will be walking around a store and he will stay by me and I never have to look down. He wants to please us, and if he thinks he has maybe done something wrong he gets very sad and fast. He doesn't like it when we are gone a lot, or doing other things. He wants to be the center of attention. The herding is a strong instinct, and even when kids are running around I haven't been able to train him to not chase them. He tries to bite their shirts that hang down, I think as if it is a toy. He doesn't do well with new people, and barks at everything and everyone. And is the best guard dog I know. He will even bark at us, his owners, if he can't tell it is us quite yet. Depends on the moment, but he can either be best friends with other dogs or not like them at all. The only time he has been aggressive is with little kids. He growls and has nipped once. But he is the most affectionate dog, he wants to sleep right next to me and gives me kisses. He always wants to make sure we are safe, and it has brought a lot of happiness in our family.

I figure I give my experience so far for my 5mo old boy. He's only 5 months but he's so advanced and smart already! Very quick learner - but also very stubborn. Now that he's finding his independence, all he wants to do is what makes him happy. He is attached to his people and never want to leave our side (unless he's outside exploring, then we don't exist). I don't know why this breed is listed as not being a good watch dog because mine also barks at everything new. He's very friendly though and barks when he's excited mainly. He's very playful and VERY happy. I'm looking forward to how he grows more into himself but just wanted to share my puppy experience with my Aussiemo! Love this little guy.

experience is amazing listens really well. Ours is a great watch dog he barks and pays attention very well

Zoey is amazingly affectionate, very loving. Zoey has great communication skills as she is very smart. She always lets me know what she wants! She’s a good ball, sleeps upside down or complelty sprawled out. She enjoys watching and barking at squirrels and hearding our cats all around the house.

I have 2 female litter mates and my sister got one as well, all three are highly intelligent and motivated. They love praise as much as treats which makes rewards easy and results as fast as you can think of things to teach them. By 10 weeks they already sit, stay, lay down and come 10 out of 10 times. Truly the smartest and most obedient dogs I've ever seen.

Loving but head strong.. Very smart and learns his toys fast... Wants his way all the time.. Picky eater and had hard time finding right dog food that he is not allergic to. Loves chicken and hamburg Wants to try what you are eating... Loves pig ears but fave is pizzle Loves his chew treats and loves freeze dried chicken which I used as training treats which he still wants after going to bathroom out side..He is very loving to me and loves petted and hugs and belly rubs.. He is so sweet and smart and when i tell him no with my finger he takes his paw and pushes it away.. Can not get him to stop jumping up and biteing my clothes when walking and having to leave another dog or person that he loves.. Sill working on it. Love this dog and he is the best thing for me as Husband just passed away.He is so pretty, smart and the sweetest dog ever. Does not like brushing and will bite me when he does not like what i am doing to him but the bites are not going to open my skin.. Would never give him up...Oh and he is a kisser and he snores