As an Aussie who owns a Blue Stumpy - let me tell you that this is TYPICAL behaviour for an Aussie Heeler of any stripe - they are highly dominant, strong willed and competitive working dogs that were bred for the toughest conditions to work and dominate Cattle! They are very often one person Dogs and can be very protective and even jealous around their owners or extended family - they will want to herd and round up everything in their wake, including you - the owner. They require an extremely firm and experienced owner and are not a dog for first time or inexperienced owners. They are superb around young children (If they are yours) and are the most loyal and loving family dogs - they will not tolerate NOT being at the very centre of your family life - they are literally under foot inside the home. They are brave as brave comes and will challenge animals 10 times their own size ... you've got a bloody handful when you choose a Heeler for a companion, but do not mistake their aggression as something that is abnormal - it is part of their tough herding and working instinct, to dominate and control everything in their wake. Your job is to control them! ... and that takes skill and knowledge. It's not their problem ... it's yours!
Everything you said is 100% true. I have a 6 year old red heeler I’ve had since 8 weeks old. One of the smartest dogs I’ve ever had, but definitely a handful and not for the inexperienced owner (especially the first 3 years of their life).
💯. I am also an owner of a heeler and you r complete correct in this a post. It’s what u have to do if u want to own this breed. He’s better than he was but this is an ongoing process. I have found that once he decides he likes someone they can’t get rid of him😃. Goes to their fierce loyalty
Agreed. They are very special dogs, but not for everyone .... especially someone who would think it's okay to crate them or just leave them in a residential back yard.
@x To say that indicates that you are not a person whom appreciates dogs in the first place and why should you hate on your Dad's dog? Your Dad probably didn't do his homework before acquiring the dog! Nonetheless I have trained dogs all my life to the point that just lifting my arm would have them just drop to the ground during a full out run while engaging play with other dogs and even with my experience ( I am not a pro trainer but know and learned from pro trainers) that's worked with every dog that I have encountered has not been fully functional in dealing with my son's 10 month old Blue heeler and it is not the dog's fault because we didn't properly do our research prior to getting her at 8 weeks old but we will get there, this breed of dog will give up it's life for you in a heartbeat 💙 so don't give up on them!
@Tweed Penguin They need a task or interest of any kind for them to look forward to so as not get board and be destructive! (Frisbee is a good one for them, they need a minimum of 2h of exercise a day, and don't forget that they were bread to heard cattle and sheep for 12hrs a day in the most extreme climates) They are not like any other dog out there and people must do their homework to see if they are able to give the time and effort to these dog's for everyone to be happy all the way around.
He's a cattle dog, he nips, he's bossy, he herds kids, he's the boss. You have to let them know that you are the boss, but with a lot of love because if you don't give the love he'll only get more dominant. They are the most loving and devoted dogs if you give your heart to them, but if you just try to ride them they can be very stubborn
Oh yeah, Aurora thinks she is the boss. She’s very obedient to me, but not submissive. She wants to tell all the dogs and kids what to do. Especially when the kids get rowdy, she wants them to break it up and calm down! Lol!
Oh so true! What you said about needing the love is spot on. I need to be dominant but still love him up and he’s a good boy. Already knew the breed but had a female before and she was an adult when we got her. Having a male from a puppy has been fun and different.
I had an Australian shepherd and he was deaf. Had from pup on. He knew property boundaries and we had our own sign language. He was awesome. Then I had a heeler that was deaf for his last four years. He didn’t miss a thing and we used our sign language. Worst day of my life in May 2020 when I had to put him down. Made it to almost 20. I just wanted to go with him.
With these dogs, the training never ends, never! They don’t just learn it and then they obey forever, they’ll always try to push you, they always have a motive. They are too smart & high strung & stubborn to be an enjoyable, relaxed, easy dog.
They can be a little hard headed but that is intelligence IMO. You need to get their attention before they are into learning anything. Once you get their attention, they are scary smart. They will do almost anything to please. Best friend I ever had.
Sounds like a heeler. Good luck. He’s just doing his job. Some heelers have really poor impulse control. They’ll do it even tho they know it’s wrong. It’s a heeler. Not a golden retriever.
Had 6 heelers ,can control all of them turn key ,unfixed . But one is super dominant ,he will fight anything that has two or four legs ,cant break him ,he is now 13 .
I have a blue healer , about three to four years old. Someone dumped him off on our door step.. Tick is very protective of me but does not like company. Also he does not like my husband to touch me or come around me. True friend and companion but he drives me crazy with his possessive way.
Must have the most self-confident ACD ever. He loves everybody, especially kids & wants to play with every dog (size no matter). Only seen him angry twice- once with a coyote outside the fence and another time he did not like this one guy. Other than that, no issues
My father used to say if you dint train a bluey they will definately train you. Iv had several blueys and kelpies in my life but our latest we got after retiring, we sold our acerage and moved into the dreaded suburbs right at the start of covid. We took her for long walks and eventually the dig park at 4 months old. All dogs ,all shapes and breeds. The dominate breed being 3 huskies, biggest naggers under the sun. Every time they came into the oark they would sound off giving instructions to every other dog. Most would roll over and submit. Not our little brat, she nagged right back and wouldnt give up. In the end the three of them became more vocal and physical. No problem , our brat just became more vocal and won the nagging contest. Imagine ,3 big huskies and a 4 month old cattle dog ruled the park, until the council closed it due to covid. Everyone agreed funiest thing we ever saw. Funniest thing
Mine is 8 months-old and although he's amazing with children, women and older, bigger dogs, he can be unpredictable around men and has horrible jealousy issues anytime a puppy his age or younger gets too close to me. It's gotten to the point where anytime a young puppy approaches me, I have to get up, walk away and ignore them so he won't get between us and then attack
Where are you guys located I have a 1 year old blue healer that is aggressive towards other people in my household I want to get him in check before he seriously hurt someone
She's a breed who's natural instinct is to get everyone in line. She must have thought the dogs weren't in order but then again she had just gotten there. They can be aggressive sometimes to unfamiliar animals and so I bet that's what this was. She just has to get to know the place well in order to feel like she's a part of it.
It looks like this dog is what we call a "Texas Heeler", which is a mix of an ACD and an Australian Shepherd, instead of a "pure" Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler to start with. That curly long coat and fringed tail is a giant "tell". That does NOT look like a pure "Hall's Heeler" or Bentley's blood ACD. That mixture usually translates to a much more hyperactive dog. Besides that .... WHY is this being recorded as anything indicative of this dog or this breed's behavior when the dog has just been dropped off by it's owner at an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar dogs? That's just not right to use as a characterization. Yes, I know they can be aggressive ... I've had several both as fosters and as a "forever" mom over the past 20+ years. I'm not denying that challenge or that there can be aggression problems with the bread ... depending on the dog, but to be approached by another dog who is unleashed while this dog is restrained on a leash and it's mom is just leaving the property is a very anxious situation for this boy. Think about it.
Idk, I think with cattle dogs it's important for people to understand their true nature. They are going to be worlds away from say an unsocialized Labrador. My rescue was never socialized or exposed to pretty much anything, so when we got him he was extremely aggressive all the time, we have to work with a trainer. He is doing a lot better, but he was almost put down because he was so unpredictable and aggressive.
Yep..I have an adopted Stumpy-tailed Texas Blue Heeler. I noted the same for context of the disposition of the dog and relatively short video elements.
I have a year old blue heeler and she is extremely aggressive towards other dogs she doesn't know, I take her for walks daily, but she never seems to get used to the fact that there are other dogs besides her out there. It's really embarrassing actually and she is not good around Small children. I don't know what to do, it's so frustrating.
I just ran across a vid a few minutes ago that would be super helpful for you... search UA-cam for "Blue Heeler with Severe Dog Aggression - Dog Rehabilitation". I've been using a very similar technique on a rescue heeler we got two weeks ago and it's done WONDERS for our walks. She's still got work to do but the same technique will iron that out too.
My blue heeler was like that when it was 2 weeks we trained her but she got to big for the house she played well with my other ones but one day a mail girl came and as any dog would she started barking and the mail girl sprayed her with Windex now she's all hyper we have to keep her chained because if we don't they said they will have the dog pound pick her up my grandma didn't sue so we're stuck with a chained dog in our front yard I still play with her though she's good with my family members and now my mom is holding my little brother and puts him near my dog she licks him she's really gentfule with us but not with anyone else
Do you guys have this type of service in Sedailia Missouri because I have the same case except he's aggressive towards humans when they are close in his face or petting him hes technically a blue heeler but hes yellow
dogs aren’t pets, if you want a pet, a dog isn’t the right choice for you. you OWN a pet but you RAISE a dog. I see so many people, without commitment in their hearts, get dogs and it always ends with a fucked up dog. Don’t. Get. A. Dog.
It's funny that you mentioned that because my son's blue heeler whom is now a 10 month female finishing up on her first heat had been a regular at the local dog park until signs of her heat had started, had her preferences in other dog breeds, for example she loves Shiba-inu's and many other dog breeds but has no tolerance towards Golden retrievers and German Shepherd's that come close to her.
All is lost if you can't get your dog to "lie down" upon command in all situations. I work on this command above all others with a new herding breed. I do not get them to sit until later.
i'm sure you can find obedience schools or trainers in your area. my brother had a golden doodle that was 110lb monster, but my brother didn't give up on his dog and found a good trainer that helped him learn what his dog needed and how to give it to him. that dog became such a happy confident loving dog. look up online trainers in your area.
You will have nipping problems if the heeler doesn't have a job to do and they are made to move life stock with their mouth also they are not really a family dog
Could you possibly leave me your email? I have a Australian Cattle Dog that is very aggressive towards strangers, I really need help, Because i am getting married and he does not like the women at all. Pretty desperate to know what to do cause she also has a 8 year old daughter. He is 3 years old
So I was looking into getting a dog like this me and my mom were and I bet his misbehavior is because you're not telling him the right way what to do you're just saying sit you're not even teaching him you need to treat him like people
@Az Peepus lots of herding breeds can make the transition to pet life. But heelers won't they just can't. Dosen't matter how much training he gets those behaviors will stay. It's so much easier to pick the right breed for your lifestyle than try to train away the inherent core behaviors and traits. It's not just the physical needs that's makes heelers difficult. They can make pointers and retrievers look lazy. The emotional bond is the hardest thing to recreate off farm. The kind of connection and commitment this dog demands is extremely high, he is gonna choose 1 person, that his person. Hierarchy set, on top you, next him, then everybody els is now under our rule. He expects you now include him in EVERYTHING you do. He is not gonna happily sit at home while you work your 9 to 5. He not gonna like going to dig park to play, he gonna try to mediate and control every action of every dog, because you and him should be in control of all. His entire world start and ends with you, he expects the same from you. Unless all their needs are met at a 100% heelers turn into smart nasty little goblins, who will use all their skills for evil.
I agree that ACDs are a lot of work and make their whole world revolve around one person. But I don't agree that they can't become pets. My Red Heeler, Athena, is a very well behaved dog and I have complete faith in her as she does me. I work a 9 to 5 job and when I come home, there is nothing destroyed, she's not upset or anything like that; given that she has access to our home and backyard. I think it all depends on how their person raises them and how they've come to understand their personality. I have to run with her for 8 miles before heading out to work, but that is more so because I knew what I was getting into, and any bad behavior on her part is a reflection on me as a dog owner. She has never nipped at anyone, and is a very good companion on hikes, swimming, going to the store, parks, and road trips. You can't expect to get a high drive dog and treat it like a toy breed. That's not how it works. I got Athena because I fit into her breed's lifestyle. That's not to say that I know what's best for all Heelers, I just know what's best for mine and what works for us.
@@maribelz.7306 I love heelers they are my breed. They are the best companions and and work partners. I'm glad to hear that you and your heeler have healthy happy life. That is not cause for 99% of owners. I strongly advocate against anyone getting a heeler. I love this breed I find it upsetting when people get them not realizing what they have committed to, then the dog is punished and reprimanded for the behaviors and traits that make them so amazing.
I completely understand where you're coming from. I'm always saddened when people tell me that their heeler is a "monster". Heelers, like any dog, need to be properly taken care of and trained. They're not a stay at home dog, nor should they be expected to. Always get a dog where you fit into the breed's lifestyle, not where you think the dog looks "cool" and never do anything to accommodate their lifestyle. That will lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and terrible behavior that is hard to correct. But, thank you so much for hearing me out!
@@maribelz.7306 I'm my opinion no matter the quality or quantity of training can fully dispel the heelers natural traits and behaviors. All my heelers are working cowdogs, I can't fathom the amount of work that goes into keeping a heeler without a job based outlet for their intensity. I know plenty of other farmers the opt to use other breeds because of that intensity. I don't think there aren't individuals that can handle heeler as a pet, or individual dogs that won't make the transition to pet life. When I say heelers are not pets, I mean the Heelers traits and natural behaviors are not remoatly desirable or useful to the folks looking for a pet. It's all natural instincts that causes trouble. Instead of trying to train away core behaviors, its so much easier to start with different breed. Only 2 in my life have I not lived on a farm, during which even I opted to own different breed. I also did not have heelers when my kids were babies. I knew I could not give a heelers all the necessary attention, and I was worried about the possessive nature heelers exhibit. Its was not until we were back on farmland I decided we could have heelers. My son 6 now has one of his own too. Their are so many other breeds that excel at pet life right from the beginning. Breeds whose natural traits are what makes them good pets.
Excuse me, I'm not an expert in dog education, but I would like to tell you: play with your dog, work with him, but don't brake his balls...and please take away that thing you put on his mouth.
As an Aussie who owns a Blue Stumpy - let me tell you that this is TYPICAL behaviour for an Aussie Heeler of any stripe - they are highly dominant, strong willed and competitive working dogs that were bred for the toughest conditions to work and dominate Cattle! They are very often one person Dogs and can be very protective and even jealous around their owners or extended family - they will want to herd and round up everything in their wake, including you - the owner. They require an extremely firm and experienced owner and are not a dog for first time or inexperienced owners. They are superb around young children (If they are yours) and are the most loyal and loving family dogs - they will not tolerate NOT being at the very centre of your family life - they are literally under foot inside the home. They are brave as brave comes and will challenge animals 10 times their own size ... you've got a bloody handful when you choose a Heeler for a companion, but do not mistake their aggression as something that is abnormal - it is part of their tough herding and working instinct, to dominate and control everything in their wake. Your job is to control them! ... and that takes skill and knowledge. It's not their problem ... it's yours!
Everything you said is 100% true. I have a 6 year old red heeler I’ve had since 8 weeks old. One of the smartest dogs I’ve ever had, but definitely a handful and not for the inexperienced owner (especially the first 3 years of their life).
💯. I am also an owner of a heeler and you r complete correct in this a post. It’s what u have to do if u want to own this breed. He’s better than he was but this is an ongoing process. I have found that once he decides he likes someone they can’t get rid of him😃. Goes to their fierce loyalty
Heelers must have some kind of job. Definitely not a recommended dog for a first time owner. I learned that the hard way. Amazing dogs.
Agreed. They are very special dogs, but not for everyone .... especially someone who would think it's okay to crate them or just leave them in a residential back yard.
Best Dog on the planet if you know what they are thay love kids. Not small spaces as they are working dogs .
@x
To say that indicates that you are not a person whom appreciates dogs in the first place and why should you hate on your Dad's dog? Your Dad probably didn't do his homework before acquiring the dog! Nonetheless I have trained dogs all my life to the point that just lifting my arm would have them just drop to the ground during a full out run while engaging play with other dogs and even with my experience ( I am not a pro trainer but know and learned from pro trainers) that's worked with every dog that I have encountered has not been fully functional in dealing with my son's 10 month old Blue heeler and it is not the dog's fault because we didn't properly do our research prior to getting her at 8 weeks old but we will get there, this breed of dog will give up it's life for you in a heartbeat 💙 so don't give up on them!
@Tweed Penguin
They need a task or interest of any kind for them to look forward to so as not get board and be destructive! (Frisbee is a good one for them, they need a minimum of 2h of exercise a day, and don't forget that they were bread to heard cattle and sheep for 12hrs a day in the most extreme climates)
They are not like any other dog out there and people must do their homework to see if they are able to give the time and effort to these dog's for everyone to be happy all the way around.
He's a cattle dog, he nips, he's bossy, he herds kids, he's the boss. You have to let them know that you are the boss, but with a lot of love because if you don't give the love he'll only get more dominant. They are the most loving and devoted dogs if you give your heart to them, but if you just try to ride them they can be very stubborn
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Oh yeah, Aurora thinks she is the boss. She’s very obedient to me, but not submissive. She wants to tell all the dogs and kids what to do. Especially when the kids get rowdy, she wants them to break it up and calm down! Lol!
Oh so true! What you said about needing the love is spot on. I need to be dominant but still love him up and he’s a good boy. Already knew the breed but had a female before and she was an adult when we got her. Having a male from a puppy has been fun and different.
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My heeler is deaf. Talk about having some issues. . Lol. She is the light of my life. .
I had an Australian shepherd and he was deaf. Had from pup on. He knew property boundaries and we had our own sign language. He was awesome. Then I had a heeler that was deaf for his last four years. He didn’t miss a thing and we used our sign language. Worst day of my life in May 2020 when I had to put him down. Made it to almost 20. I just wanted to go with him.
With these dogs, the training never ends, never! They don’t just learn it and then they obey forever, they’ll always try to push you, they always have a motive. They are too smart & high strung & stubborn to be an enjoyable, relaxed, easy dog.
They can be a little hard headed but that is intelligence IMO. You need to get their attention before they are into learning anything. Once you get their attention, they are scary smart. They will do almost anything to please. Best friend I ever had.
Leave the heelers to the Aussies. Absolutely beautiful animals. Mine is a gem. Lovely dog.
That last look he gave you is a great example of Heeler Stink Eye.
Sounds like a heeler. Good luck. He’s just doing his job. Some heelers have really poor impulse control. They’ll do it even tho they know it’s wrong. It’s a heeler. Not a golden retriever.
I wish my heeler had a tail. 🥺 so pretty
My dog tippy looks Exactly like your dog. The only difference is that his tail had to be docked at the vets but your new dog is really pretty :3
I have a blue heeler pit mix and he definitely has the personality of a blue heeler by far
Same, mine even talks back to me of she is pissed off
Just picked up my 2 month old blue heeler
Very protective dogs
Had 6 heelers ,can control all of them turn key ,unfixed . But one is super dominant ,he will fight anything that has two or four legs ,cant break him ,he is now 13 .
I have a blue healer , about three to four years old. Someone dumped him off on our door step..
Tick is very protective of me but does not like company. Also he does not like my husband to touch me or come around me. True friend and companion but he drives me crazy with his possessive way.
Must have the most self-confident ACD ever. He loves everybody, especially kids & wants to play with every dog (size no matter). Only seen him angry twice- once with a coyote outside the fence and another time he did not like this one guy. Other than that, no issues
Poor Sherlock just needs lots of love ❤️
CH Steele you obviously have never trained a dog. Its that ideology that made him the way he is. Please stop leaving ignorant comments.
My father used to say if you dint train a bluey they will definately train you.
Iv had several blueys and kelpies in my life but our latest we got after retiring, we sold our acerage and moved into the dreaded suburbs right at the start of covid.
We took her for long walks and eventually the dig park at 4 months old.
All dogs ,all shapes and breeds. The dominate breed being 3 huskies, biggest naggers under the sun.
Every time they came into the oark they would sound off giving instructions to every other dog. Most would roll over and submit. Not our little brat, she nagged right back and wouldnt give up. In the end the three of them became more vocal and physical. No problem , our brat just became more vocal and won the nagging contest.
Imagine ,3 big huskies and a 4 month old cattle dog ruled the park, until the council closed it due to covid. Everyone agreed funiest thing we ever saw.
Funniest thing
Mine is 8 months-old and although he's amazing with children, women and older, bigger dogs, he can be unpredictable around men and has horrible jealousy issues anytime a puppy his age or younger gets too close to me. It's gotten to the point where anytime a young puppy approaches me, I have to get up, walk away and ignore them so he won't get between us and then attack
Yup! Just like my blue healer - crazy fucker!
Omg that’s what we call ours 🥲
Where are you guys located I have a 1 year old blue healer that is aggressive towards other people in my household I want to get him in check before he seriously hurt someone
She's a breed who's natural instinct is to get everyone in line. She must have thought the dogs weren't in order but then again she had just gotten there. They can be aggressive sometimes to unfamiliar animals and so I bet that's what this was. She just has to get to know the place well in order to feel like she's a part of it.
It looks like this dog is what we call a "Texas Heeler", which is a mix of an ACD and an Australian Shepherd, instead of a "pure" Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler to start with. That curly long coat and fringed tail is a giant "tell". That does NOT look like a pure "Hall's Heeler" or Bentley's blood ACD. That mixture usually translates to a much more hyperactive dog.
Besides that .... WHY is this being recorded as anything indicative of this dog or this breed's behavior when the dog has just been dropped off by it's owner at an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar dogs? That's just not right to use as a characterization.
Yes, I know they can be aggressive ... I've had several both as fosters and as a "forever" mom over the past 20+ years. I'm not denying that challenge or that there can be aggression problems with the bread ... depending on the dog, but to be approached by another dog who is unleashed while this dog is restrained on a leash and it's mom is just leaving the property is a very anxious situation for this boy.
Think about it.
Idk, I think with cattle dogs it's important for people to understand their true nature. They are going to be worlds away from say an unsocialized Labrador. My rescue was never socialized or exposed to pretty much anything, so when we got him he was extremely aggressive all the time, we have to work with a trainer. He is doing a lot better, but he was almost put down because he was so unpredictable and aggressive.
Yep..I have an adopted Stumpy-tailed Texas Blue Heeler. I noted the same for context of the disposition of the dog and relatively short video elements.
That fluff tail though
My heeler has always been such a good boy but now out of nowhere he’s become very aggressive with my family even myself. Any advise?
Cattle Dogs aren't meant to be docile. If he's leaping and nipping at your kids it's just doing Blue Heeler things. It thinks they're sheep.
Are you telling me dogs don't know the difference between humans and sheep? Please never train dogs for a living
I have a year old blue heeler and she is extremely aggressive towards other dogs she doesn't know, I take her for walks daily, but she never seems to get used to the fact that there are other dogs besides her out there. It's really embarrassing actually and she is not good around Small children. I don't know what to do, it's so frustrating.
I just ran across a vid a few minutes ago that would be super helpful for you... search UA-cam for "Blue Heeler with Severe Dog Aggression - Dog Rehabilitation". I've been using a very similar technique on a rescue heeler we got two weeks ago and it's done WONDERS for our walks. She's still got work to do but the same technique will iron that out too.
My blue heeler was like that when it was 2 weeks we trained her but she got to big for the house she played well with my other ones but one day a mail girl came and as any dog would she started barking and the mail girl sprayed her with Windex now she's all hyper we have to keep her chained because if we don't they said they will have the dog pound pick her up my grandma didn't sue so we're stuck with a chained dog in our front yard I still play with her though she's good with my family members and now my mom is holding my little brother and puts him near my dog she licks him she's really gentfule with us but not with anyone else
Blue heeled
Just wondering do you have him in a small house
Look at my heelers!!
It’s a good homestead dog in Alaska
I have a blue heeler his name is panda panda ran away but we got him at the pound thank god we found him
I have two blue heelers and they like to play fight and fight coyotes
Hi My sister has bluw heeler, australian cattle dog and i was just wondering if you know if he will ever calm down so that he can be around kids?
D in my experience w/ ACDs you have to acclimatize them early or they’ll never get it
I have a blue heller she is well behaved got her as a puppy but she has a short tail
Same my dog is named Ruby she only 1 year and she the sweetest thing she is rescue
Rubber band nipped as a pup
Dis dog Like Bluey
Do you guys have this type of service in Sedailia Missouri because I have the same case except he's aggressive towards humans when they are close in his face or petting him hes technically a blue heeler but hes yellow
Im located in Mulvane, Ks
dogs aren’t pets, if you want a pet, a dog isn’t the right choice for you. you OWN a pet but you RAISE a dog. I see so many people, without commitment in their hearts, get dogs and it always ends with a fucked up dog. Don’t. Get. A. Dog.
My blue heeler loves ppl but hates other dogs for some reason😂
It's funny that you mentioned that because my son's blue heeler whom is now a 10 month female finishing up on her first heat had been a regular at the local dog park until signs of her heat had started, had her preferences in other dog breeds, for example she loves Shiba-inu's and many other dog breeds but has no tolerance towards Golden retrievers and German Shepherd's that come close to her.
What is he mixed with
Where are you located?
Mulvane, Ks
He’s gonna need to be taught more you need to show him your the boss and you need to train him well, maybe at LEAST 1 walk a day
Bluey
Ahhhh he ain't that bad
Mate , this is how they are ! Of course he wont listen to you . They are a one owner dog , built to work and protect . Not a bloody pet
Socialising often at a young age prevents this behaviour.
Not really
It’s a breed trait with heelers
My girl well socialised and loves everyone
what kind of dog is Rigs? Thanks.
He's a pitbull/schnauzer
@@woofy548 Awesome! Thank you!
Bad sign the dog is overweight @ 3, should be absolute specimen. Not getting enough work is not helping that dog.
Mine just hit 1 years old and is starting to show more aggression
They're dominant dogs... they were bred to push around 2000 lb animals
All is lost if you can't get your dog to "lie down" upon command in all situations. I work on this command above all others with a new herding breed. I do not get them to sit until later.
I’ve had 2 blue heelers, they are always ready for a fight
Low confidence? Explains a lot about city dogs.
This is my dog but aggressive towards dogs, other humans, and children. idk what to do anymore.
dawnhampire follow this series
i'm sure you can find obedience schools or trainers in your area. my brother had a golden doodle that was 110lb monster, but my brother didn't give up on his dog and found a good trainer that helped him learn what his dog needed and how to give it to him. that dog became such a happy confident loving dog. look up online trainers in your area.
It's the owners fault not the dogs fault
Wtf wait I thought this dog was yours damm people really need to train there dogs young !!
You will have nipping problems if the heeler doesn't have a job to do and they are made to move life stock with their mouth also they are not really a family dog
tahlia tait-lugosi one of these vile creatures almost bit my face off
Something wrong with his hair?
He's a little more shaggy than most
That dog is overweight!!
Could you possibly leave me your email?
I have a Australian Cattle Dog that is very aggressive towards strangers, I really need help, Because i am getting married and he does not like the women at all. Pretty desperate to know what to do cause she also has a 8 year old daughter.
He is 3 years old
chris foster jdwoofter@gmail.com
Another person who does not know what they are doing, muzzle the owner.
lets see your dog training videos?
So I was looking into getting a dog like this me and my mom were and I bet his misbehavior is because you're not telling him the right way what to do you're just saying sit you're not even teaching him you need to treat him like people
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Heelers are NOT pets.
@Az Peepus lots of herding breeds can make the transition to pet life. But heelers won't they just can't. Dosen't matter how much training he gets those behaviors will stay. It's so much easier to pick the right breed for your lifestyle than try to train away the inherent core behaviors and traits. It's not just the physical needs that's makes heelers difficult. They can make pointers and retrievers look lazy. The emotional bond is the hardest thing to recreate off farm. The kind of connection and commitment this dog demands is extremely high, he is gonna choose 1 person, that his person. Hierarchy set, on top you, next him, then everybody els is now under our rule. He expects you now include him in EVERYTHING you do. He is not gonna happily sit at home while you work your 9 to 5. He not gonna like going to dig park to play, he gonna try to mediate and control every action of every dog, because you and him should be in control of all. His entire world start and ends with you, he expects the same from you. Unless all their needs are met at a 100% heelers turn into smart nasty little goblins, who will use all their skills for evil.
I agree that ACDs are a lot of work and make their whole world revolve around one person. But I don't agree that they can't become pets. My Red Heeler, Athena, is a very well behaved dog and I have complete faith in her as she does me. I work a 9 to 5 job and when I come home, there is nothing destroyed, she's not upset or anything like that; given that she has access to our home and backyard. I think it all depends on how their person raises them and how they've come to understand their personality. I have to run with her for 8 miles before heading out to work, but that is more so because I knew what I was getting into, and any bad behavior on her part is a reflection on me as a dog owner. She has never nipped at anyone, and is a very good companion on hikes, swimming, going to the store, parks, and road trips. You can't expect to get a high drive dog and treat it like a toy breed. That's not how it works. I got Athena because I fit into her breed's lifestyle. That's not to say that I know what's best for all Heelers, I just know what's best for mine and what works for us.
@@maribelz.7306 I love heelers they are my breed. They are the best companions and and work partners. I'm glad to hear that you and your heeler have healthy happy life. That is not cause for 99% of owners. I strongly advocate against anyone getting a heeler. I love this breed I find it upsetting when people get them not realizing what they have committed to, then the dog is punished and reprimanded for the behaviors and traits that make them so amazing.
I completely understand where you're coming from. I'm always saddened when people tell me that their heeler is a "monster". Heelers, like any dog, need to be properly taken care of and trained. They're not a stay at home dog, nor should they be expected to. Always get a dog where you fit into the breed's lifestyle, not where you think the dog looks "cool" and never do anything to accommodate their lifestyle. That will lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and terrible behavior that is hard to correct.
But, thank you so much for hearing me out!
@@maribelz.7306 I'm my opinion no matter the quality or quantity of training can fully dispel the heelers natural traits and behaviors. All my heelers are working cowdogs, I can't fathom the amount of work that goes into keeping a heeler without a job based outlet for their intensity. I know plenty of other farmers the opt to use other breeds because of that intensity. I don't think there aren't individuals that can handle heeler as a pet, or individual dogs that won't make the transition to pet life. When I say heelers are not pets, I mean the Heelers traits and natural behaviors are not remoatly desirable or useful to the folks looking for a pet. It's all natural instincts that causes trouble. Instead of trying to train away core behaviors, its so much easier to start with different breed. Only 2 in my life have I not lived on a farm, during which even I opted to own different breed. I also did not have heelers when my kids were babies. I knew I could not give a heelers all the necessary attention, and I was worried about the possessive nature heelers exhibit. Its was not until we were back on farmland I decided we could have heelers. My son 6 now has one of his own too. Their are so many other breeds that excel at pet life right from the beginning. Breeds whose natural traits are what makes them good pets.
Excuse me, I'm not an expert in dog education, but I would like to tell you: play with your dog, work with him, but don't brake his balls...and please take away that thing you put on his mouth.
Its called a muzzle and I didnt want to get bit. Its there for a reason. If you arent an expert please dont tell me how to handle aggressive dogs.
Yous Americans do you know they are working dogs not pets