Looking Into Buying a Miniature Australian Shepherd, But...

by Kaia
(Canada)

There is a 7-month-old Miniature Australian Shepherd that was pretty much neglected, it was owned by seniors most of its puppyhood, that I am looking into getting that I just met.

My first impression of the dog is that he was afraid of hats and he didn’t love men. He would also tend to bark a lot, whether it be at strangers or other dogs. He is also pretty nippy, although he is teething.

Is this normal behaviour for a Mini Aussie? And is it easily fixable, of will this dog be a nuisance?

Thanks!

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