Australian Shepherd Playing On The Slide With Toddler Sibling Is Too Cute To Handle
Who doesn't love seeing a toddler having fun, playing outside? Add a puppy to the scene, and you're witnessing a perfect moment and the start of a special bond between a child and a dog. Puppies love to play, just like children do. We've all seen them chasing their tails, nibbling on toys, or chewing on things they shouldn't, like shoes or the sofa pillows. What we don't see much of are videos of dogs sliding down slides. Thanks to a viral TikTok video, we have access to about 20 seconds of sheer joy involving a child and an Australian shepherd puppy in a backyard playground.
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The clip was shared on September 20, 2025. The caption reads, "If you've been thinking about getting your child a puppy, this is your sign that it's the best decision you'd ever make." It begins with a young girl climbing a three-step ladder and sliding down a slide. An Aussie puppy follows close behind, doing her best to imitate her. She nails the climb, but ends up jumping off the slide instead of gliding down. She gives it another try, cutting in front of the girl. The child gives the pup a little push, which sends her all the way down the slide, smoothly.
Within a month, the video racked up nearly 2 million likes and more than 3,700 comments. "Best friends forever," one person commented. Another said, "What a beautiful memory this will make." Some fans pointed out how the child's outfit matches the dog's spots.
What it's like to have an Australian shepherd
As the video shows, Australian shepherds can make great companions and play partners, both to humans and other dogs. You can view other sweet moments like the one above, including one of the pup chasing the same girl around a firepit and another of her hanging out with her canine buddy, Duke. The breed is known to be good with children. They can be good with other dogs, too, but be sure to supervise all introductions, regardless of how old the kids or dogs are.
Activity level is another factor to keep in mind when owning an Australian shepherd, or before adopting one. These dogs are considered high-energy and among the most active dog breeds, so expect yours to want to run, jump, and play at various times of the day. Having a fenced-in backyard or daily visits to a dog park are both great ways to help your dog unleash all that energy and have fun doing it.
Aussies are also playful dogs, even past the puppy years. If you recently adopted a young one or plan to soon, plan to buy plenty of toys and puzzles to keep your dog entertained. These items will also help keep your dog mentally stimulated, as Aussies are considered a "purpose-bred" dog that needs a job or activity to exercise the brain. You can take notes from this TikToker's playbook that combining a child, a slide, and another dog might be all you need to keep an Aussie mentally and physically satisfied.