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A breeder of Miniature American Shepherds (mini Australian shepherds) and occasionally Australian shepherds centrally located in Minnesota. We strive to breed an all around dog, great companions who are athletic and healthy. Our dogs are tested with Embark for all genetic diseases, OFA or Pennhip certified for hips and elbows, and eyes are cleared by canine ophthalmologist. The healthiest and happ

iest mini American puppies in Minnesota. We start all pups with early neurological stimulation, follow through with puppy culture so that your new puppy will have the basics of training started. Health, temperament trainability, and structure is very important to us.

08/14/2024

These kids are available to go home next week! Time sure has flown by! 3 males and 4 females. Blue Merles are boys.
Dam and sire are OFA’d, DNA’d and CAER for health testing.

08/13/2024

Bubbles is a new Grand Champion! Pending AKC approval. She has 30 titles now, most of which were earned this year.
I’ll tell you when you train and bond with a dog and you earn titles it gives you a perspective on the work you have put into them and for yourself. This new title is the 101st title for me this year alone. It takes a lot of time, a lot of patience, a lot of money to earn all those titles!!
For breeders this is how we prove that our dogs are worthwhile to breed and continue with in the future. We are seeing if our dogs have what it takes to excel and better the breed.
When you buy a puppy from me you are not just helping me feed my dogs high quality food, but do our extensive health testing so we know we are not passing on hereditary diseases and issues. You also are the ones making it possible for me to go out there and title my dogs and prove they can do it all!! I thank all of you who now have awesome dogs from us here at Waterfall! You make me proud with your own pictures of spoiling those pups, having outings; and hearing about how your training journeys are going. Keep those pictures and fun stories coming!

08/12/2024

The boys are checking out a new area! Waterfall Australian and Miniature American Shepherds

08/10/2024

It is so hard to take pics of these guys if I do t have them behind the ex pen! They are loving having outside time everyday now. They have lots of grass to play in, trample and chew on. I added some pots for them to crawl in and roll, that has been comical but I swear they stop as soon as they see me and come running. I will get it on video some day! There are puppies still in this litter available! Very reasonable costs.
Dam and sire are fully health tested!! Dam will be back out competing in late 2024. Got to get her body back in trialing shape.
Sire has since moved on to another kennel.
These pups sure seem to be a lot like their dam absolutely the sweetest little mush pots who want attention all the time!!

08/09/2024

Happy little hooligans are ready to go the 19th! Which one of these guys do you want?

08/09/2024

This is Tonic at about 6-8 weeks! Shanna I’ll need you to add pics of him. He is available for stud for those snooping.
He is Camo and Rush! He will be 4 in a month!

Waterfall’s On The Rocks

08/09/2024

I want to start something new. I’m going to make a post for each puppy that wants to be included. So I’m going to post baby pics. And the new owners can add pics into the comments as they grow. Vicki and Curt your the start!
This is Gambit, he is a Dude and Paisley son.

Waterfall’s Agent of Chaos, TKN

08/07/2024

Mouse! Yes she has one blue eye and one brown eye! She is the quiet and laid back puppy of the litter. She doesn’t want to be the puppy scrambling to get under your feet and climb your leg for attention. She believes she is beautiful enough to catch everyone’s attention! I believe she is right! I’m in love with her uniqueness and I hope someone else can say wow! What a little stunner! And take her home!

Squirrel is looking for a pet home where she can be spoiled. She is very much a dog who wants to be loved 🥰 on and given all the attention and kisses!! She is such a sweet little girls! She is a Mini Aussie. (Not AKC eligible) she is out of Tease and Critter. Fully health tested parents. Ofa excellent and of good with normal elbows and clear DNA panels.

She comes with 30 days of free Trupanion insurance, puppy food, a few toys and a leash.

08/07/2024

Squirrel is looking for a pet home where she can be spoiled. She is very much a dog who wants to be loved 🥰 on and given all the attention and kisses!! She is such a sweet little girls! She is a Mini Aussie. (Not AKC eligible) she is out of Tease and Critter. Fully health tested parents. Ofa excellent and of good with normal elbows and clear DNA panels.

She comes with 30 days of free Trupanion insurance, puppy food, a few toys and a leash.

08/06/2024

Blossom is ready for her trick dog title! Who wants to come up with her registered name and take her home? She is such a willing and happy dog! She will learn everything quickly and is so ready to try everything new!

08/03/2024

On an adventure

08/02/2024

Pending AKC, Dollar is now
CHAMPION Waterfall’s Dirty Dancing
He will come home and grow up as he isn’t quite 14 months old. He has some maturing to do, but finished in about 2 months. He has come a long way and now to make him shine. This is the 2nd champion from this litter.

This also was a milestone of 100 titles for my dogs bred and owned by me this year between AKC and UKC. A personal goal that I achieved with a lot of SWEAT and tears. No blood shed. We still have some title goals to finish with some dogs this year, but have exceeded some set out goals with some of them already this year as they hopped through faster then I expected.

07/31/2024

I NEED TO FEEL SAFE!

Like all living creatures, including us, dogs just want to feel safe – it’s a basic survival need.

When we think about feeling safe it’s natural to just think about not being harmed or being in danger, but it’s not just about physical safety - feeling emotionally or psychologically safe is just as important.

While physical safety may be obvious and simpler to address, emotional safety is far more complex and not always easy to recognise or identify.

The same applies to our dogs – they are sentient beings whose behaviour is triggered and driven by emotions.

So many behaviour problems that we see in dogs stem from the brain saying– “this is not safe!”

A dog that lunges and barks or behaves aggressively with another dog or person is probably doing so because they feel unsafe. They are trying to make the scary thing go away.

A dog that is guarding resources is doing so because they are afraid that the resource will be taken away – they don’t feel safe when another animal or person approaches that resource.

A dog that is reacting to fireworks or thunderstorms or other noises is doing so because they don’t feel safe. The same can be said for separation distress – the feelings of panic when left alone – “I am not safe!”.

Some dogs may never get over a specific fear, but doing all we can to help dogs feel safe in our world is one of the most important gifts we can give them.

Our first responsibility should not be about training, obedience or trying to change behaviour, but to focus first and foremost on building trust, self-confidence, resilience, creating a safe and secure base and being the person that our dogs can rely on and trust.

In the words of Dr. Gabor Maté - "Feeling safe is the treatment and creating safety is the work".

In my words (as it pertains to dogs) – It is our responsibility to put in the work to enable our dogs to feel safe and when they feel safe, this will be part of the treatment or the solution to the problem.

07/31/2024

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07/31/2024

Mouse! She’s soooo freaking cute!!

07/31/2024

One of these guys will be available. The other is on hold. Ready to go August 19th! Let me know if you’d like to sn**ch up this puppy!

07/30/2024

Paella… I haven’t been pushing to find her new home. She was my keeper prospect out of Eris and Critter. I love her, but am making some tough decisions. She will make a great performance person for someone who wants a great puppy that is medium energy level but high intelligence for this breed.
She’s adorable! Look at that face!! That is part of the reason I second guess myself. She is the last of the litter and everyone who has siblings are loving how awesome they are! She’s a bit lonely since her litter brother left Sunday.
She will likely hit 30-35 lbs but in a lean and tall way. She’s active but loves to sit and cuddle. Crate trained, leash trained, potty trained. Knows sit really well. Down and wait we just started. If you want a started trained dog without the hassle of all the training this is the girl for you!

07/29/2024

Tearing things up is a natural dog behavior. It's fun for them. It meets a biological need in both survival and play. But it can be a problem if that shredding is directed onto things we deem inappropriate, or cannot replace. The solution is to manage the environment so that inappropriate target items (your favorite throw pillows for example) are not easily accessible and to provide an appropriate outlet for the behavior. My personal favorite is a box.

I get a monthly BarkBox, because I love to gift things to my dogs. But the box is also a great size and density for shredding. We all also order too many things online, and thus usually have a plethora of those "really good boxes" hanging out taking up space in the garage. I will take some old news paper, packing paper, or even toilet paper rolls and toss them into the box along with some tasty treats (or even kibble if I am feeding a meal this way.) Close and seal up the box and toss it to one of the dogs. They delight in the destruction and it provides a great amount of mental enrichment. At the end there is some clean up on my part that has to be done, but much preferable to something irreplaceable like a photo album. The pieces also take up much more space in the recycling bin.

Letting a dog who gets particular joy from shredding things up destroy an appropriate item protects the things in my home I don't want to be shredded, and provides a wonderful outlet for the dogs. This is also another activity that is great for those days when your schedule isn't providing enough room for you to take that extra long walk, or resources are used up for the time and energy to do other things with our dogs. Currently where I live everything is on fire, the resulting terrible air quality means I (as a severe asthmatic) have to be really limited on my outdoor time. This means the dogs aren't getting the long hikes and other outdoor activities they are used to. We are making good use of the box stash in the garage this week!

07/28/2024

So important✅ So easily dismissed or not added in.
It would be pretty rare that more sleep wouldn't be added in to a dogs plan when working with them, especially reactive dogs.👍
However, there is a BIG difference with creating a comfortable, safe space to sleep/rest and being continually directed to their bed or place out of frustration.
Frustration won't make a dog rest.
It won't help them with their unwanted behaviours and can even add a whole new layer of complexity to any unwanted behaviours shown.
Bedding should also be adjusted for the seasons.
I see thick furry beds still being encouraged in extremely warm temperatures. Even worse is using those in crates when a dog cannot find a cooler spot.
If you see your dog searching for and relaxing on a cool tile surface...there is a reason for that. Even in winter when we crank the heat up or have heat pumps/air con running it can be very warm for our dogs.

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07/28/2024

Guess what 2 toys the pups bought?

07/28/2024

They bought some toys!

07/27/2024

Update: He has found his new home.

Moussaka got his ears, nails and hair did up today! He’s looking pretty sharp! Available

07/27/2024

Blossom got a full on groom today!
She got her hair did. Her nails done. Her b***y and ears cleaned. She got a bit of playtime with the Swags.
She is tiny! Like Olive tiny. 12.5” 14 lbs. I don’t think she will grow a lot more in the next month or 2. Paisley pups usually don’t.
She is available to a really happy home!

07/26/2024

This breed is amazing!!

07/26/2024

For those of you waiting till end of summer for puppies or want a puppy at 8 weeks. Here’s the litter for you! Ready to go August 19th!
Parents are Tease and Critter. This was the last litter out of Critter before he went to his new home. If you love Pedal, Soleil or Francis these are half siblings! 3 males and 4 females.
Reservations have already started. We have 2 boys available and 3 girls.
Send me a private message if you’re interested.
Fully health tested.
Trupanion insurance
Toys, food and a slip lead to go home with.

07/24/2024

Look who’s training in the RV today before I leave for work! Ya well Tunee as we working waits and stays, but her little tank of a daughter!! This is the girl I thought I was selling….
Tunee has been trying to play with her through the kennel.

07/24/2024

Moussaka is a 3 month old miniature Australian shepherd/miniature American shepherd. He is available. He is crate trained, doggy door trained, socialized with kids, dogs and cats.
He is now learning his basic puppy obedience, sit, down, walking on a leash without pulling or tripping the human, wait, leave it, and how to take treats without biting your hand.
If you’re looking for a started puppy this is the guy for you! Once his 6 weeks of training is complete his price will go up! So if you’re looking for a puppy who is started with good basic manners Mouss will be the guy for you!

His parents are fully health tested with hips, elbows, eyes checked by canine ophthalmologist, and DNA profile done including NAD!
He comes with his own leash, bag of dog food, toys, and Trupanion insurance that is good for first 30 days you have him. If you’re looking for a dog to do dog sports with this is a really nice pup to get training before summer is over!
His dam has titles in rally, obedience and advanced nosework!

07/23/2024

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Realistic Expectations
You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.
So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

06/15/2023

Almost 6 months old 15 1/2” male MAS. He’s looking for a new home. He’s starting to get his big dog coat, but the dead puppy fuzzies and slowly coming out. Broad head and muzzle, good bone. If anyone is looking to improve on that he would be a great asset!

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It is so hard to take pics of these guys if I do t have them behind the ex pen! They are loving having outside time everyday now. They have lots of grass to play in, trample and chew on. I added some pots for them to crawl in and roll, that has been comical but I swear they stop as soon as they see me and come running. I will get it on video some day! There are puppies still in this litter available! Very reasonable costs. Dam and sire are fully health tested!! Dam will be back out competing in late 2024. Got to get her body back in trialing shape. Sire has since moved on to another kennel. These pups sure seem to be a lot like their dam absolutely the sweetest little mush pots who want attention all the time!!#waterfallaussies #puppiesforsaleinMinnesota #miniaussies #miniaustralianshepherd #miniatureamericanshepherd #healthtesteddogs #Puppiesforsalenearme #australianshepherd #puppiesforsaleonfacebook #aussie

Just a puppy shopping

Mousakka and Blossom Went shopping!

They bought some toys!

Moussaka first training session

Moussaka is a 3 month old miniature Australian shepherd/miniature American shepherd. He is available. He is crate trained, doggy door trained, socialized with kids, dogs and cats. He is now learning his basic puppy obedience, sit, down, walking on a leash without pulling or tripping the human, wait, leave it, and how to take treats without biting your hand. If you’re looking for a started puppy this is the guy for you! Once his 6 weeks of training is complete his price will go up! So if you’re looking for a puppy who is started with good basic manners Mouss will be the guy for you! His parents are fully health tested with hips, elbows, eyes checked by canine ophthalmologist, and DNA profile done including NAD! He comes with his own leash, bag of dog food, toys, and Trupanion insurance that is good for first 30 days you have him. If you’re looking for a dog to do dog sports with this is a really nice pup to get training before summer is over! His dam has titles in rally, obedience and advanced nosework!

Agility dog anyone?

Who’s looking for an agility dog? This boy has no fear and will do anything for those cookies!!

Superior container search

Bubbles

Unfortunately my videographer was new to Watching Superior so thought we were done.. so it’s spliced. 27 seconds for her first superior container run and a 1st place. Go Bubbles!

Bubbles earning her Advaced Containers title

Bubbles managed to earn her Advanced Containers, Advanced Interiors, Advanced Exteriors, Advanced Vehicles which earned her the advanced overall title and her superior Interiors this weekend.

Mousakka

Here is Mousakka. He was originally on hold for me. He’s super smart and picks up on the basic training well. This would be pick puppy from his mother Eris’ owner. She LOVES him, but a puppy isn’t in her cards right now. Luckily for you he is available!! #waterfallaussies #miniaturemaericanshepherds

Blossom

This is why it is hard to get pics of pups. They follow you around and want to interact and get attention. They are the best little pups ever! #waterfallaussies #miniaussies #miniaustralianshepherd #miniatureamericanshepherd #puppies #Minnesota #Wisconsin #miniaussiepuppy #akcbreeder #healthtestedparents #akcpuppies

Hanging in the tall grass while to puppy pool got set up.

The kids were being rambunctious in the tall grass while we were putting some water on the puppy pool today.

The puppies have more energy than me or Swagger! Oh to be young and wild!

Blossom and Gambit

Manage to get on top of an old crate top.

Puppies!!!

Puppies out playing today! They are enjoying the good weather!

The puppies are 5 1/2 and six weeks old our weather friendly isn’t raining and cold so they got to get outside for a bit today. We have a few things for them in their area to explore a tile, plywood, and some dirt and grass to get used to between their feet. #waterfallaussies #puppiesoftiktok #miniatureamericanshepherdsofinstagram #miniaustralianshepherdpuppy #akcbreeder #healthtesteddogs #miniaussies #Minnesota #miniaustralianshepherd #blacktriaussie #iowa #miniatureaustralianshepherd #illinois #Available #availableforadoption #puppy

Meet the wickedly delicious litter. We have moussaka, ceviche, pho, lasagna, paella, poutine, and sushi!

Blossom and her brothers spent some time outside yesterday. They are now getting some time outside in an ex-pen to enjoy the weather and get used to outside. They could have cared less as they ran around exploring their yard while they had free time

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