Miniature Australian Shepherds are working dogs who have a need for "work". They require not only exercise such as walks but need mental stimulation as well to be content. An unhappy Mini Aussie can become very mischievous when he/she is bored. This doesn't mean that they are unruly dogs but actually reveals their intelligence. They don't perceive their world to have boundaries and restrictions bu
t see it for its possibilities which leads to why it's so important to begin training your Mini Aussie at a young age. The Mini Aussie is the type of dog that will intently look you in the eye as if ready talk to you because they desire to please their person and are attentively waiting for that opportunity.