Are Australian Shepherds easy to train?

Yes, Australian Shepherds are easy to train due to their intelligence and willingness to please. They respond to consistent, positive reinforcement and excel in various canine activities such as obedience, agility, and herding trials. 

Their high energy and high intelligence means they need to feel like they are working. It’s not enough to teach your Aussie basic commands and let them be, they’ll want to practice what they’ve learned. Agility training is often great for Aussies because it allows them to use their intelligence to figure out obstacle courses while also getting a good amount of exercise in.

When it comes to training your Aussie, the most important thing will be sticking to a schedule and really helping them expend their energy. Keep in mind that t raining dogs takes time (think months and years, not days) — it isn’t instant, regardless of breed.