I found that the best thing that can help you with training your heeler is building a very strong connection with it not just a bond of love but an understanding between you and the dog and treating the dog not like a dog but an extension of your body. Being with your dog and talking to it helps, going out of your way to do somthing for it so it knows not only will you help it you want to help it and it makes it want to help you more. With this you can build a connection as strong as the nervous system between your brain and your hand. Many of times my heeler has had run ins with moose, but I've been able to keep him away with my voice. My brid even flew from her cage onto the ground and from upstairs I was able to keep him from attacking her, with his nose inches from her head he sat there waiting for me to come of and pick her up. I feel I'm able to demand more out of my dog, and he dose things right the first time. Hes 6 months.
We have two Blue Heelers and they are the best! Smart, full of energy and loyal. I miss when they were puppies...but now that they are 5 years old, they are tons of fun.
Totally agree on do not use food in heeler training. Our Blue Heeler got as far or farther with none of your dominant training methods. We found that the challenge was on us to keep her intellectually engaged by creating new fun stuff for her to do, e.g. Kinga - can you turn the light on? Kinga? - can you go get me a beer from the refrigerator? 100% success. She was a bit inaccurate physically but always successful with the light switches, and could always get into the refrigerator and deliver a beer. Her reward was simply the satisfaction from doing the task and positive emotional reward. Never food. Plus regular exercise with us engaged (Frisbee or tennis ball or Kong Extreme toy w/go get it and bring back, acrobatic leaping catches in wide open spaces. She learned these things on her own without a leash. She always stayed by my side off leash on long walks. No hostility with random creatures or humans. She did get skunked a couple of times in the dark outside on her own. Other dogs I've known insisted on playing keep away chase me I'm in control games. Not her. RIP. She's been gone a few years and I still miss her to this day. Postscript: There is a significant difference in training a working dog versus a healthy recreational companion dog. I get that now.
how long do you wait until you actually start training like in the video? I got mine at 4 weeks old because the owners were leaving the dogs at home alone in like 100-degree weather, so I got mine way to young. But he is 7 weeks old now and he is like Velcro to me. Even when I go outside, he won't go more than 5 feet away from me. But if I try doing any training, he has zero patience. So, I was just wondering like how long I should wait till I actually sit down and try training him.
Picking up my blue heeler tomorrow. Watched all of your videos today. Really appreciate the content. Definitely feel more prepared after watching the series.
Thank you, I just got a border heeler (blue heeler/border collie mix) and this was super informational. This specific breed is so smart! Loki is only 13 weeks and already knows sit, shake, lay down, and is pretty much potty trained. Still the biggest issue with him is the nipping because he knows not to bite and will do a hybrid lick bite to try to get away with it. Very clever and naughty.
So what if the food was already introduce d . And my heeler is very shy. I got her last month had her three weeks. She bites when I pick her up vet checked for rib issue but nothing wrong. She is petrified of a leash I never used then on my other heeler never had to . Also I use no when she potty in the house and pooped her once she wouldn't go outside and as soon as I shut the door she peed and pooped. I have not hit her sense but my friend poped herin the mouth several times for biting when we where loading hay I was not with her at this time.she just told me she did it after
My daughter just got me a dog. I'm an OTR truck driver.. I've never owned a dog but have some novice experience raising a dog. This dog will live in the truck with me but I know she's a working dog and will keep her learning. Any tips or advise wild be excellent.
It's a working dog not a lap dog, sounds like he knows what he is doing to maximize the pups long term potential in the future and I'm 110% sure the dog wouldn't have it any other way. Australian Cattle Dogs/Blue Heelers/RedHeelers (all the same dog Kelpies are similar but different) work in insane conditions in the Australian Outback. This is what they were specifically bred for, lots and lots of work in harsh climates warding off some serious nasties. Having your 12 week old pup jumping in your lap is very cute but your full size 2 year old dog jumping in your lap is not so cute anymore especially if it were a large mastiff type. He's teaching his dog manners from a young age which will build an even more solid relationship in the future.
I disagree that most dogs won't try to figure out how to pick 2 balls. I have had Rottweilers, Doberman/Rottweiler mix, an All American, and blue heelers. They have ALL tried to figure out carrying 2 balls together. Everyone succeeded.
My puppy is 4 months old too I am at wits end , I love him but he's bit me so much I don't no what to do, I wish u were close by to train mine or get me started
Bad training to hold a leash with your thumb in it. I have trained dogs for 30 yrs. and if you do that, you could end up BREAKING YOUR THUMB. I know, I've done it. :(
Glad someone else mentioned it. I use a professional trainer for all my dogs and he corrected me from doing that as well. He puts the loop over his wrist and then actually holds the leash/line itself down about 3/4 to half way in the palm. If your grip slips, then your whole wrist gets to mitigate the force of the sudden jerk instead of just your thumb. Nobody is perfect.
Ughh mine was born 9/6 2020 and he’s a pain in my ass. He can sit , shake ,lay down & roll over BUT he doesn’t do it all the time it’s only when he wants or when I guide him. He also potty’s on a puppy pad at night and during the day he gets to go outside all day and run free , he still owes in the house even tho he KNOWS where to use the bathroom at. Someone said to kennel train him and I did for the first month and I hated it , he hated it. So idk what I am doing wrong
@@Relic-mt8oe I got him when he was about 2 months.. he came shaking and infested with fleas ..and extremely hungry... not sure if they abused him or what but he isn’t the smartest:/
@@jamiegarland1757 My point is that as emotional and intelligent as they are, makes it difficult for Heelers to simply "shake off"what they have been put through by bad owners when they were very young.
@@jamiegarland1757 BS. I am certain he's quite smart, but has a lot to overcome due to his early 2 months life experience. I'd recommend doing some research to understand what you're looking at undertaking. Not suggesting abuse, but at minimum neglect. Shaking, fleas, and extreme hunger evidence that he's had a very rough introduction to life in the here and now. After you've researched some, please take it on full bore, or at least turn off the little guy into a better place than he came to you. Respectfully and Namaste.
With all due respect just about Everything your saying isn't true. I think Breeders World wide would disagree that no dog is smarter than the other......Seeing as they specifically do that on purpose
blue healers don't need leashes that only instill misconceptions, lack of trust and not thinking for themselves about what you want and appropriate behavior.
Horrible vodeo.i stopped watching halfway through. You said he know sit, no amd out already. You had to couch him into the sit with the leash, you said no and the pup went to do it again and you said out to out the ball and you took it out of his mouth lol
My husband and I just got our second heeler puppy. We are in love with this fascinating breed.
I found that the best thing that can help you with training your heeler is building a very strong connection with it not just a bond of love but an understanding between you and the dog and treating the dog not like a dog but an extension of your body. Being with your dog and talking to it helps, going out of your way to do somthing for it so it knows not only will you help it you want to help it and it makes it want to help you more. With this you can build a connection as strong as the nervous system between your brain and your hand. Many of times my heeler has had run ins with moose, but I've been able to keep him away with my voice. My brid even flew from her cage onto the ground and from upstairs I was able to keep him from attacking her, with his nose inches from her head he sat there waiting for me to come of and pick her up. I feel I'm able to demand more out of my dog, and he dose things right the first time. Hes 6 months.
i've had my heeler for 3 weeks, this statement is 100% accurate. My heeler is already attached to my hip.
How is he ?
Awesome tips and reminders for dog owners! Thx!!
We have two Blue Heelers and they are the best! Smart, full of energy and loyal. I miss when they were puppies...but now that they are 5 years old, they are tons of fun.
Did yours bite much? I have a heeler mix that's six months and still nipping and jumping too much.
Totally agree on do not use food in heeler training.
Our Blue Heeler got as far or farther with none of your dominant training methods.
We found that the challenge was on us to keep her intellectually engaged by creating new fun stuff for her to do, e.g. Kinga - can you turn the light on? Kinga? - can you go get me a beer from the refrigerator? 100% success. She was a bit inaccurate physically but always successful with the light switches, and could always get into the refrigerator and deliver a beer. Her reward was simply the satisfaction from doing the task and positive emotional reward. Never food.
Plus regular exercise with us engaged (Frisbee or tennis ball or Kong Extreme toy w/go get it and bring back, acrobatic leaping catches in wide open spaces. She learned these things on her own without a leash. She always stayed by my side off leash on long walks. No hostility with random creatures or humans. She did get skunked a couple of times in the dark outside on her own.
Other dogs I've known insisted on playing keep away chase me I'm in control games. Not her.
RIP. She's been gone a few years and I still miss her to this day.
Postscript: There is a significant difference in training a working dog versus a healthy recreational companion dog.
I get that now.
how long do you wait until you actually start training like in the video? I got mine at 4 weeks old because the owners were leaving the dogs at home alone in like 100-degree weather, so I got mine way to young. But he is 7 weeks old now and he is like Velcro to me. Even when I go outside, he won't go more than 5 feet away from me. But if I try doing any training, he has zero patience. So, I was just wondering like how long I should wait till I actually sit down and try training him.
Picking up my blue heeler tomorrow. Watched all of your videos today. Really appreciate the content. Definitely feel more prepared after watching the series.
How is he these days. Still have the heeler ?
Thank you,
I just got a border heeler (blue heeler/border collie mix) and this was super informational. This specific breed is so smart! Loki is only 13 weeks and already knows sit, shake, lay down, and is pretty much potty trained. Still the biggest issue with him is the nipping because he knows not to bite and will do a hybrid lick bite to try to get away with it. Very clever and naughty.
Mine is about to kill me lol,
dude, need more training videos/ updates on your heeler pup.
I’m picking up my new puppy Heeler tomorrow and you did a great job at some training
Loved the training session thanks for your help.
very good looking healer--marked well!! BACK THE BLUE!!!
Your puppy is super cute 🥰
Good stuff thanks
Excellent advice mate
"hurry hurry hurry" repeatedly has worked for me for pee or poop
It’s Bluey
He's a. Cutie
I don't understand what you mean by not letting them in your lap or on you. How does it confuse their status?
Hi when did your dog’s ears pop up ? At what age did they start staying up ? Thanks
So what if the food was already introduce d . And my heeler is very shy. I got her last month had her three weeks. She bites when I pick her up vet checked for rib issue but nothing wrong. She is petrified of a leash I never used then on my other heeler never had to . Also I use no when she potty in the house and pooped her once she wouldn't go outside and as soon as I shut the door she peed and pooped. I have not hit her sense but my friend poped herin the mouth several times for biting when we where loading hay I was not with her at this time.she just told me she did it after
Great tips chris
My daughter just got me a dog. I'm an OTR truck driver.. I've never owned a dog but have some novice experience raising a dog. This dog will live in the truck with me but I know she's a working dog and will keep her learning. Any tips or advise wild be excellent.
Anyone who is not into letting your puppy up on your lap
Can keep their training to those who agree with that
It's a working dog not a lap dog, sounds like he knows what he is doing to maximize the pups long term potential in the future and I'm 110% sure the dog wouldn't have it any other way. Australian Cattle Dogs/Blue Heelers/RedHeelers (all the same dog Kelpies are similar but different) work in insane conditions in the Australian Outback. This is what they were specifically bred for, lots and lots of work in harsh climates warding off some serious nasties. Having your 12 week old pup jumping in your lap is very cute but your full size 2 year old dog jumping in your lap is not so cute anymore especially if it were a large mastiff type. He's teaching his dog manners from a young age which will build an even more solid relationship in the future.
I disagree that most dogs won't try to figure out how to pick 2 balls. I have had Rottweilers, Doberman/Rottweiler mix, an All American, and blue heelers. They have ALL tried to figure out carrying 2 balls together. Everyone succeeded.
That jackass music gets me looking for Johnny Knoxville trying to jump on a cactus or something on your video.
Lol
My puppy is 4 months old too
I am at wits end , I love him but he's bit me so much I don't no what to do, I wish u were close by to train mine or get me started
Chris sorry didn't know this was you
What kin of knife is that on your hip?
O meu tem 7meses mas é forte
They are wild.. and I mean wild.. which is good and bad
Mature faster than other dogs???? Ehhh not sure about that one, they are very intelligent but I feel they fully mature at about 4 years old.
Bad training to hold a leash with your thumb in it. I have trained dogs for 30 yrs. and if you do that, you could end up BREAKING YOUR THUMB. I know, I've done it. :(
yes sir, excellent way to tear ligaments as well
Glad someone else mentioned it. I use a professional trainer for all my dogs and he corrected me from doing that as well. He puts the loop over his wrist and then actually holds the leash/line itself down about 3/4 to half way in the palm. If your grip slips, then your whole wrist gets to mitigate the force of the sudden jerk instead of just your thumb. Nobody is perfect.
Ughh mine was born 9/6 2020 and he’s a pain in my ass. He can sit , shake ,lay down & roll over BUT he doesn’t do it all the time it’s only when he wants or when I guide him. He also potty’s on a puppy pad at night and during the day he gets to go outside all day and run free , he still owes in the house even tho he KNOWS where to use the bathroom at. Someone said to kennel train him and I did for the first month and I hated it , he hated it. So idk what I am doing wrong
How old was he when you got him? Heelers are extremely intelligent and highly susceptible to early puppy abuse by bad owners. Hope it wasn't you.
@@Relic-mt8oe I got him when he was about 2 months.. he came shaking and infested with fleas ..and extremely hungry... not sure if they abused him or what but he isn’t the smartest:/
@@Relic-mt8oe I know it wasn’t me lol he’s a spoiled dog that’s what he is🤣
@@jamiegarland1757 My point is that as emotional and intelligent as they are, makes it difficult for Heelers to simply "shake off"what they have been put through by bad owners when they were very young.
@@jamiegarland1757 BS. I am certain he's quite smart, but has a lot to overcome due to his early 2 months life experience.
I'd recommend doing some research to understand what you're looking at undertaking.
Not suggesting abuse, but at minimum neglect.
Shaking, fleas, and extreme hunger evidence that he's had a very rough introduction to life in the here and now.
After you've researched some, please take it on full bore, or at least turn off the little guy into a better place than he came to you.
Respectfully and Namaste.
With all due respect just about Everything your saying isn't true. I think Breeders World wide would disagree that no dog is smarter than the other......Seeing as they specifically do that on purpose
blue healers don't need leashes that only instill misconceptions, lack of trust and not thinking for themselves about what you want and appropriate behavior.
Horrible vodeo.i stopped watching halfway through. You said he know sit, no amd out already. You had to couch him into the sit with the leash, you said no and the pup went to do it again and you said out to out the ball and you took it out of his mouth lol
6 weeks old and he seats givs hand knos the Word yes no they are real real Smart