Training made specifically for Australian Shepherds, so you can enjoy a calmer, happier life together.
Does your Aussie have a hard time staying calm around other dogs, people, or everyday triggers? Join our FREE training class to learn how to help your Aussie feel calmer and more in control.
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Why The Happy Aussie
Top Rated Online Aussie Courses
Access amazing, in-depth courses with hours of step-by-step video instruction, virtual live support, and more.
Learn at Your & Your Aussie's Own Pace
From any device, any time. Resume exactly where you left off with no limits on replaying video lessons.
Awesome Aussie Community
Connect with students worldwide who are just like you. Learn, share wins, and grow with a supportive community.
Our Method
Aussies are smart, high-energy, and instinct-driven. They need training built for them not borrowed from a generic playbook.
Breed-specific understanding
Every technique is designed with the Aussie's natural instincts and drives in mind — not generic dog training repurposed for your breed.
Force-free methods
We use positive reinforcement and science-backed behavior modification — no corrections, no intimidation. Just clear communication and trust.
Real-life application
Short, focused sessions you can do at home with your own dog. Progress you can actually see — on walks, at the door, in public.
Science-Backed
Rooted in animal behavior science and certified trainer expertise.
Aussie-Specific
Built for herding breeds — not adapted from generic programs.
Train From Home
No travel, no classes. Learn on your schedule, at your pace.
Measurable Results
Most owners notice real change within the first week of training.
Simple Process
Three straightforward steps from signup to a calmer, happier Aussie.
Pick Your Program
Browse our Aussie-specific courses and choose the one that matches where you and your dog are right now.
Follow the Lessons
Watch step-by-step video lessons at your own pace, from any device — pause, rewind, and replay as often as you need.
See Real Results
Apply each technique in short daily sessions and track your Aussie's progress. Most students notice a real difference within the first week.
Course Catalog
Reactivity Rehab Program
Our most comprehensive program. Deep-dive behavior modification with live coaching support.
$497
Aussie Academy Training
Discover ALL that your Aussie is capable of with structured, step-by-step foundational training.
$37
Happy Aussie Puppy
Homeschool Program
Start your puppy off right with a home-based curriculum built specifically for Aussie puppies.
$147
Meet the Trainer
The Aussie Expert
I'm the founder of Happy Aussie and have been training animals since 2002 in zoos, aquariums, and for TV and movies!
I am a certified dog trainer with the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, hold a Master of Science degree, and am currently a professor of animal science who teaches trainers and aspiring zoo professionals.
I specialize in Australian Shepherds and herding breeds because successful training begins with understanding the dog in front of you. By working with their natural instincts and individual needs, I help Aussie parents develop confident, well-mannered dogs who can thrive both at home and out in the world.
CCPDT Certified
M.S. Animal Science
Zoo & Film Trainer
Aussie Specialist
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Watch what consistent, breed-smart training can do.
Join 15,000+ Aussie owners who've transformed their dog's behavior with our proven, breed-specific programs.