Nervous Aussie (Tx)
Hello Hello,
I am reaching out as a second time Aussie mom who’s having first time difficulties with understanding my Aussie boy. Let me tell you a little about him…
This is Prince, he is a Standard Australian Shepherd, papered and comes from a good working farm line. I got him because I live in an apartment AND AM VERY ACTIVE. (Caps needed for the keyboard warriors who got mad I live in an apartment). The only problem? He’s terrified of everyone and everything outside. At first I thought this was a puppy fear phase, I asked for help and advice from a lot of people. We kept going outside and into the public either on our regular trails and walks or to group activities like a patio bar. Prince gets so scared of people when we go out he trys to pull and run. He is now two and it never went away. I’ve tried hemp gummies, I’ve tried professional training for a few months, and I tried to even take him on long runs or give him jobs to take his mind off of being nervous but it isn’t seeming to help. He loves me very much but I find it very difficult to live with him like this because I want to take him places and do things but it’s just not working out. He is so scared but I can tell he wants to be outside.
I was wondering if anyone has had any similar aussies? If so what have you done for them?
Also it should be noted that he is in fact such a weirdo he sleeps under the bed sometimes. & if someone knocks on my door you best bet he will skiddadle under the couch as well.
Any help or advice is appreciated. I feel at a loss for what to do.