Toby - Mini Aussie

2SpoiledAussies

Well-Known Member
Toby is my male bi-colored Miniature Australian Shepherd, born on 05/06/07! He is always beside me, and wanting to train.

Toby has on leash dog aggression. He has never even raised his lip at a person, but if a dog gets too close to him (especially if the dog is big) he will lash out. We are currently working on this problem, and it is getting better everyday.

He Loves to play with toys! Any type of toy, but his favorite is probably a ball or squeaky. We can't give him plush toys, because in 5 minutes it'll be torn up from him shaking it in excitement!

We love taking our obedience classes! He is almost always best in class. We plan on taking Rally soon, and maybe Freestyle later. We also do Frisbee at home, and we might start agility at home.

He is definitely my trick dog though! He qualifies for his ATD (Advanced Trick Dog) Title. I'm just waiting to see if my parents will pay for it :) He is very enthusiastic about learning tricks, and picks up very quickly. Here is a list I threw together of his tricks. I'm sure I'm missing some, so I'll add more when I think about them!

Sit
Down
Stay
Drop It
Around
Swing
Okay
Off
Outside
Crate
Leave It
Stand (from sit position)
Come
Back up
Hup
Through (Tunnel)
Shake
Spin
Twirl
Roll Over
Leg Weaves
Touch (my hand)
Touch (target)
Say your Prayers
Paws on my arm
Where's your toy? (Get it and Bring it)
Cross paws (Cross)
Cross Paws (Switch)
Tug! (a rope toy)
Sit Pretty
Figure Eight
High Five
High Ten
Crawl
Frisbee
Hoop Jump
Close Door
Let's go! (Heel)
Box (Hide in a box)
Bed (Target Mat)
Fetch
Top (on Exercise Ball)
Stall (on Exercise Ball)
Watch Me
Help Me Up
Slide (down a playground slide)
Catch (toy)
Play Dead
 

MaryK

Honored Member
Wow impressive trick list! Hope you and Toby can do your ATD soon, I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors. Toby is such a sweet dog:love:
 
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