Aussie Training & Behavior

SSH Aussies guide to properly socializing your Australian Shepherd.

Teaching place command to your puppy.

Step by step guide on how to crate train your puppy, reduce anxiety, and help them love their crate

Unless you want to train for the Iditarod and become a sled behind your Aussie, then you might really like the reward zone training -lol.

Learn how to train an Australian Shepherd puppy with easy steps, short sessions, and proven enrichment ideas for a calmer, happier Aussie.

Teaching stay or wait is about self control. Self-control gets you what you want. Not only does that make your day easier—it helps your puppy feel calmer, more confident, and more capable in the real world. And the best part? You don’t need long training sessions to build it.

Here are some fun, safe winter activities your Australian Shepherd will love both indoors and outside.

Australian Shepherds are smart, energetic, and eager to learn which makes early training essential. With basic obedience, socialization, and plenty of mental stimulation, Aussies grow into confident, well-mannered dogs ready for every adventure. At Sunset Hill Aussies, we focus on giving each puppy the strong foundation they need to learn, explore, and become a joyful lifelong companion.

Teach your puppy to leave it simply and realistically, so your puppy learns quickly, and you keep your sanity.