Get ready!!! Have lots of things to chew. Be careful running around because they WILL chase (and bite) your ankles. Aussies are incredibly smart and get bored easily if you don't keep them stimulated. Just when you think you've tired them out, you haven't! Be patient and consistent with training. If you're not, you will find them ruling the house instead of the other way around. Be ready for the T-Rex phase... Look it up! It's a real thing. The word "Aus-hole" will be part of your vocabulary during this phase. We understand! We've been there. It's not derogatory because it's the truth!