Australian Cattle Dog - Top 10 Facts
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- The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. Always watchful, intelligent, and trustworthy, these dogs show devotion to duty and can be protective of their owners and possessions.
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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Australian Cattle Dog that you might not know.
A Quick Overview:
Group: Herding Dogs
Weight: 30 to 50 pounds
Height: 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 years
The Australian Cattle Dog is a high-energy working dog. He is not a couch potato - we repeat: he is not a couch potato. He wants to be active and busy most of the time. His energy must be directed, or he'll become bored and will resort to entertaining himself, usually by doing something you consider naughty, like digging in the trash or digging up your flower garden.
The Australian Cattle Dog is also highly devoted to his owner and family. He usually attaches himself closely to one person and bonds less closely with others. He's often called a "Velcro" dog because he attaches so firmly; he likes to be in close physical contact with his chosen person all the time.
Because the Australian Cattle Dog was bred to herd, and herd with force, by biting, he is a mouthy dog. His instinct is to nip cattle, children, pets, cars, anything that moves. He has a strong tendency to bite, even in play. This tendency must be properly directed with socialization and training when he's a puppy, or it can turn into dangerous behavior.
Another part of the breed's instinct is his strong prey drive. He's fascinated by squirrels, cats, and other small animals. If the Australian Cattle Dog is raised from puppyhood with other pets, including cats, he can be trusted to live peacefully with them in his home. He's likely to consider those outside his household to be fair game, though. The Australian Cattle Dog is generally friendly, but he is protective of his family and home turf, and he tends to be wary of strangers.
There is a toughness about the Australian Cattle Dog - he had to be tough to handle the high temperatures, rough terrain, and long distances involved in his job on ranches - that makes him both highly tolerant of pain and intensely focused. He'll keep working even when he's injured. Owners must pay careful attention to this breed to make sure he stops working or competing if he gets hurt.
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I'm 48 year's old. It is a dream of mine to have a blue healer. I am fighting cancer and if I beat it. I will have one.
U will make it!!! sending some love from brazil :)
Daniel is right
I actually have a cattle dog . his name is Ranger
Praying for you paul. God bless
I hope you get your dog soon. Good luck.
These guys are fearless! Mine has been 4 years with only three legs. He lost one fighting off a coyote trying to attack my son. This is the best breed!
My girls and I had a Australia cattle dog German shepherd mix. She was the greatest dog and companion. Her intelligence and friendly good manners were appreciated by everyone. She lived until 16. We always miss her !
I have a 10 month old pit heeler. Which translates to, I have a 10 month old lightning bolt.
I have a boxer blue heeler puppy which means a heeler who bounces off everything, walls, people, our other dog or whatever else is there lol
We got adopted a blue heeler rescue and got him on March 14th, right before the pandemic hit. He is beyond loyal and an outstanding dog. He is super spoiled because we have been all home for these long months, but what a great breed. Awesome dog!
Way to go Frank ! We say if you can't spoil the Blue Heeled who can you spoil ! We have a 5yr rescue Stella ; bye .
Have red heeler I got from pound when he was 2 years old. He was on kill list because he was "too old" to adopt. Everyone wanted puppies. Best dog ever. Didn't read the heeler manual. He is cuddly, doesn't nip or bite and loves everyone. Sheds like crazy, but I can deal with that . Each dpg has his own personality.
How is he now
Gus has owned me for over 6 yrs now! He's a trail dog, we hike and backpack in the North Cascades of Washington State. Best hiking partner I have ever had. Gus is also a cancer survivor! These dogs are simply amazing!
I just got a buddy! Honest question, is it okay to leave them by themselves? I work down the street and can visit on break, so they'd be by themselves for 3-4 hours between visits. I will walk him before I leave in the morning, and instead of kenneling him he can free roam my living room (all rooms will be closed) with the tv playing (he likes the tv for some reason). I'm just a little worried I'm not being reasonable with him but I think we'll be okay because after work I have the whole rest of the day (8 hours until 10) and we go on a long walk when I get back
I have a Blue healers named Kiba he's an energizer bunny but one of the best dogs ever . He's such a great companion and friend
I found my heeler 9 years ago in a trash can when she was only 4 weeks old. I live in a one bedroom apartment so I made sure that ANYTIME she needed to get outside to work off energy, we were out the front door right away. Because I'm disabled and home 24/7 I had the ability to provide for her exercise needs. She gets more outside excersise than some that live in a big house. I was encourage by her vet saying that it doesn't matter where you live as long as she gets all her needs met. She is smarter than any dog I've ever known and anyone that spends even a small amount of time with her are blown away by her ability to understand concepts that most dogs are incapable of. She is the best dog I have ever had or known. She's my world and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for my 'Stinky Boo'
lol …
I had a red heeler. She passed away last month and was 15. I miss her so much. She was so loyal and smart.
Sorry for your loss. Our pets are so special to us
Sorry Sam ; when you feel up to it get a Heeled rescue .
Thanks everyone
I have had both red and blue .Found the reds to be more protective of family
Sorry Sam... i cant imagine how painful it is to have your pet pass away... know this is old and maybe you wont see this but yeah thats really really sad
We have a 2-year old blue heeler from the pound 7 months ago. She is a great dog that loves to walk, play ball, tennis, football, and soccer. She will not catch a Frisbee. She loves people and kids. Seldom barks but she tends not to like other dogs and shows it. She ignores squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits but may go after cats. She is a little clinging but we do not know her background and are happy to have her.
My blue heeler is too smart for me, SHES a hand full but she’s amazing. These dogs require a lot of work, they need to be out.
I take mine on 5 mile hikes almost everyday keeps her happy
Yes I have one to I just lost him
@@carolineb1193 so sorry for your loss
Does a large yard affect how much energy!!
Plz give something's for them to do.. Also if u walk the or work them well they can take a break for the rest of the day right?
I'm on my second Ausie cow dog. I love these guys. I try to run with him almost every day. The other day on our run we were being stalked by a coyote and when my buddy saw him, he chased him off. It took three times before the coyote stopped trying. I don't have much fear of coyotes as where I live I have seen hundreds of them. I'm thinking this has happened several other times when I didn't see the coyote but my dog did. My best friend literally.
Video was spot on especially regarding pain thresholds and loyalty they are very intuitive and can read your body signals as well as your hand signs
My Red is a beauty. I was reluctant to have him being a cat person but as I live alone on a property I decided I would take him. He has turned out a excellent dog and I know without a doubt he would protect me and my property. He has also kept his sensitivity, still has his Teddy bear I bought him 4 years ago, Ted is still in one piece although from time to time Cody throws him out of his kennel. Lol. He is excellent with my cat, he allows my cat to dig her claws around his face and her teeth in his neck and hangs off him. Sometimes I have to pull my cat off him. He's a great dog and tough yet gentle. I play with him everyday and try to give him puzzels to work out. He loves a challenge.
They really do think they’re invincible! My dog once jumped up on a snowy ledge before we could stop him & fell off a second story porch, then proceeded to go pee on the neighbors fence. He was surprisingly alright afterwards, but he acted like nothing was wrong while everyone else was freaking out
As soon as he said "they think they're invincible" I thought "no, they _know_ they're invincible!" People talk about their energy and intelligence but they're also one of the toughest breeds in the world. They're absolutely fearless and are bred to take anything the cattle can dish out. They've got one of the thickest skulls of any breed so getting kicked in the head by a 1400lb cow is just another day for ACDs. We know of one whose owner accidentally backed his pickup truck over his dog's head. The dog got up, shook it's head and ran off as if nothing was wrong. And our two are always throwing each other around, into walls and anything else solid that makes us cringe but they barely even notice and go back for more.
I assume that the speed limit in a school zone is generally 25 mph everywhere, and I know penalties for speeding vary by locality.
But one time my Queensland Heeler was pulling me on my longboard past a school zone. The radar sign registered my 260 pound ass moving at 45 mph. I don’t think people realize how strong these dogs are.
On another note, I rescued my Heeler from the pound. She’s the best $27 I have ever spent
My heeler is also a female. She is athletic and leaves me in awestruck when I see her running around the ranch and her abilities. She is under a year old. Love my Daisy.
Love our Blue Heeler. Amazing dog. I’d never seen one or heard of em but wow. He’s the best doggo ever.
My Cattle Dog will be 14 years old Dec 25/2024.. Still Going Strong! Best friend Ever!
Got a Red Heeler pup with my Australian husband while visiting family between Sydney and Melbourne. She was amazing, and did live to 14, mostly in Dallas but also for 3 years in The Hague. A bit of a handful at times, had to watch out for nipping occasionally, but soooo smart and loving.
My heeler is always injured, but when he's healthy he makes for the best trail dog around!
here in oz I've had a few of these ,great dogs , tough as , even a bit too tough, they'll tackle anything & need to be restrained sometimes , my favorite old 'Floyd' was in the back of the ute one time we went past some stock on the road at about 110 k's & he jumps out to have a go , the mad bastard cost me a fortune in vet bills , but what you do ,he's ya mate aye , I should of tied him up
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I owned a red heeler. Same breed only a solid tan color. Great dog. Even when he got older and got stiff in the back legs, he wouldn't be left behind. Very protective too, he chased off a wolf that was hiding in some bushes by our driveway.
I had taken my 3 & 5 year Olds on a walk, and of course Toby came with us. Toby suddenly lunged into the bushes barking his head off, out runs a wolf (not a coyote, I know the difference) and Toby takes off after the damn thing. I scooped up my kids and ran home, grabbed my rifle and took off after Toby. I met Toby on the road panting and smiling. He got lots of praise and pets when we got home. He even got along with cats, and taught himself to be an lgd for our goat herd. Heck, he taught our aussie Shephard to be an lgd. He led the charge of our three dogs in chasing off a couple bears, nearly killed a couple great Danes, and was just the greatest dog ever.
I miss him. 😢
best ever. they do shed a lot so be ready for that.
Yes I have this dog breed lol
When our 17 yr old passed we had clay footprints, ashes. Mom says we should have gotten some of his fur. Son says darn Mom go to any corner of the rooms fur city. The juice is worth the squeeze. Grt. Breed unforgettable times.
I own a speckled heeler & she got kicked by my donkey in the head but got right back up as if nothing happened. They are tough and made for the outdoors. I'm thankful I have a ranch of animals so she could enjoy doing the things she loves of being a true cattle dog. 💛
Kimmy came to me and put her head on my lap, a few months after I lost both my son followed by my dog. She was around 6 months old and I'm so glad she chose me. I don't say she's a rescue dog, rather I am a rescue human. She's amazingly sweet, has loads of personality and is incredible smart. Initially she was very naughty, jumping on the kitchen bench to steal food, nipping, and trying to dominate. These dogs need strong boundaries and a pack leader, happiest when they have direction. Now she's pretty much everyone's favourite pooch, completely trustworthy with kids, cats, ducks etc
Bless you...you needed a good friend and that prayer was answered!
I have a 5 month old Red Heeler, love her
finally someone that has a red heeler
Great dogs, great for working cattle mine is only 7 months old but working full time already. Best dog I ever had. My companion always with me does everything with me.
The info here describes my heeler perfectly. Great breed.
Incredible dogs
We just adopted the lovliest girl...Maggie. We are all besotted with her as she is a joy.
most amazing dogs, I had one for 13yrs
I got a new blue heller and his name is Bentley and he is 5-6 weeks old and knows sit, I am so proud of him!
I love this breed. I just had to down my old boy who was 14. So sad. He was an awesome mentor for my Blue Heeler puppy who is 3 years old now. The smartest dogs i have ever had. My boy Ringo is awesome catching the Frisbee
Love em. Take camping, huge hikes a run. Easy to train, find It took me longer to learn how to train him lol.
I had a Blue Heeler Dalmatian mix when I was a kid. Really good dog.
I just adopted one from a rescue group. He's about 6 yrs old. They found him with another ACD female at a parking garage under construction. He had healed a broken leg with no vet. The leg bone healed shorter than the other legs. When he walks fast, it goes, " walk, walk, skip...." i guess he doesn't need more exercise than that? He's behaving very well 👏
Hi Nancy Every day comes with renewed hope and new opportunities, make sure to seize them! Have a nice day!
Hi Paul... so happy to hear that you got Gus! May God-bless you every moment and may you be healed and have peace and comfort and joy in your life.
I love my cattle dog Blu, he's 13 years old now and going strong.
I am so grateful to God for him and I have him and I have a lab mix named Angel. God bless you Paul.... you have a lot of friends out here wishing you the best and praying for you.... thank you Jesus for such good hearts in all of these people and in you!🐺🐾❤✌🙏
I just made a video of my Blue Heeler. These dogs are the best!
I have a blue heeler mix. I have loved all my dogs, but this my favorite.
That blue healer swimming 5 miles would have been nothing for it. Yes my blue healer Sam got the following injuries, dislocated jaw, broken jaw, fractured sternum, broken leg with subsequent permanent loss of function and almost becoming Samantha due to running at full pace through a barbed wire fence. Yep he circumcised himself, blood everywhere. With these injures he didn't even really care seemingly. Tough dog breed. He got kicked a few times by horses and accidentally hit by a car.
My uncle has never taken his 4 heelers to the vet ever. And they are 16, 13, 4 and 3 years old. Very healthy dogs (also i dont agree with the no vet but what can you do)
I took my chow/lab mix to the vet maybe a handful of times. He was a very healthy dog & lived 16 years. Which is very old for a male large dog!
we only took ours to the vet once or twice and she lived to be 17, these dogs live a long time,
I appreciate your comments. My dad passed away back in November. I drove his male cattle dog from Arizona back up to South Dakota. Quite the climate change for him but he adjusted well. I think he is 12 or 13. Hope he's around me for many more! Just the greatest dog.
Lovely active companions! Great looking breed
Is your Australian Cattle Dog an active dog that needs constant mental and physical activity?
Do they get destructive if they're bored or lonely?
Do share your experience living with one on these active, intelligent, and trustworthy dog breeds. 🐶🐶🐶
Dogs Wiz our cattle dog was not destructive but he did get a lot of regular exercise. It still probably wasn’t enough truth to tell. Mostly he did not like separation. He liked to be with us at all times. We had a companion rat terrier dog for us, as well as him, so he wasn’t ever totally alone in the house. Having a companion pet was definitely helpful.
Our ACD is not destructive of our furniture but he will tear up any cardboard that is laying around 😂 he loves puzzles. But hates strangers... passionately
I have a 3-month-old heeler and he is in constant need of exercise, socialization, training and brain games. Good thing I am retired!
He has natural herding instincts. So far he has helped himself to horses, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, kittens, and a toddler. Haven't found a way to call him off the horses.
Just got one Aussie Cattle dog, 9 weeks old with a mix of border collie. Never had a breed like this. Adorable face and personality but a tough cookie. My husband is a hee man but this dog is a challenge. He is soooooo active and chases our five cats but he is not mean just wags his tail and wants to play with the cats. They are all mature and we are conditioning him to be nice to them. He is biting everything including our hands, nips at our arms, pajamas, scotch tape, the walls in the kitchen. Has almost demolished our living room chair and the story goes on. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM. We lost our border collie in 5 weeks before we got him due to old age and my old pitbull died four months prior and an old cat died in December. So we are so glad to this puppy. Being both 60 please realize they are extremely active for aging people like us but we are sticking it out. He means alot to us and keeps us young. But if you are disabled or older think about some training as it will really help you control and calm them down.
We have a wonderful little girl. She is lab, aussie cattle dog, and staffy. Full of love and energy. Very protective. Excellent swimmer. Good with our child and I feel only because we've had since a puppy good with our house cat.
We had a heeler crossed with a Italian greyhound. She was the best dog ever. She kept the rabbits and ground squirrels at bay.
I had a cattel dog mix. Father was a Australian shepherd and the mother was a Queensland healer. He was a very loyal dog to our family. That dog could run!
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We have a six month old female, Aggie, she loves long walks, plays fetch until she drops, has earned the nickname “thundering herd” when she runs thru the house 😊
I have had four ACD's including my current lad Didj. They are fantastic dogs-very faithful and very intelligent and fearless. They can however be over protective of their family pack so training is a definite as they have no issues with taste testing strangers who enter their yard. In saying that they are great with children but may try to assert themselves above the child in that family pack until they learn their place as Didj did with my daughter when he was a pup. Famously they will let someone in to their yard and be quite friendly but then give them a nip on the heal on the way out. This is bred into them to move cattle along when herding or working. They are also known as a "one man dog" as they will pick out their favourite human and attach them selves. That's not to say that they will ignore the rest of the family but if their favourite appears they may do so. Their tolerance for pain is extremely high as they are very robust. Love them, they will be your best mate on any adventure.
Makes sense. My red is called my obsession. While he loves playing with the kids, as soon as I come around, the kids don't exist. When I go to bed, he's gotta go to bed, lol.
Yep, agreed! Our family all had an ACD each, we bred them. What you said was spot on.
Love Australian Cattle Dogs
I caught a guy starring at my male while I was doing some leash training, when he made eye contact he said , that dog is fast , isn’t he ! My response was very fast ! He grinned, and said , i looks like he could cover some ground .
They are extremely loyal dogs. Ours is almost two and she's very much a family dog. Her only real issue is barking to alert us of some unforseen "danger". It's more annoying than anything else. And she has extreme separation anxiety. You must be willing to give them an active lifestyle. You cannot just get a blue heeler and leave them alone for long periods. If you treat them right they'll do the same for you.
J’ai moi même un cattle dog australien. Se sont des chiens extraordinaire ! Qui ont beaucoup de qualité 🐕
As a new owner of a blue heeler, I couldn't be happier!
I've owned a pair of Heelers. Those two dogs would work stock together like their brains were synced. I had to put my female down because she got diabetes. My male, Dink, was 15 1/2 when he went totally blind and started loosing bodily functions. No way for a dog to live. Best dogs I ever had. Told my son that if I could put a dog down that I loved that much not to piss me off. Good dogs are hard to find, kids you can get anywhere.
Heelers are all bonkers....but we all love them
**I have a bonkers red heeler who may be the most silly dog I have ever owned
Paul. God bless. A cattle dog will help you deal with this. So loyal & caring, looking at you for approval and affection. The dog will lift your spirit & carry you through it.
Wow that dog is great
Best dog I ever owned. 1 full breed the other is half Dutch shepherd both amazingly smart smart and great watch dogs, they will alert you if anything seems out of place. They will wait for instructions but will and can act independently.
I have a 2 yr old half australian cattle dog/ half chihuahua pinscher and she is A Lot but very very affectionate and smart
Wanted to watch this video because at the farm behind my house, live two of these. They're very cute, but I can see how protective they are. Maybe I'll bring bisquits. 😊🐶
Cute cattle dog tho :D
I have a 50% pit 30% acd. best dog ever!
Fun fact:bluey and bingo are australians cattle dogs (Bingo is red heeler type)
I was looking for Bluey comments lmao
I saw a red healer at Shake paw a couple months ago, was the cutest dog I ever seen
Until he bit my sleeve and wouldn’t let go, that’s when I knew I needed one 😭. Just didn’t adopt him in time
Sounds like he's talking about my Lucy. Have to be careful, she will jump on any dog. Size doesn't matter. Took her to see if she could herd. Looked like a expert. Drove cow from one field to another. Never seen a cow
I have had an acd Red spekle .She
Was a special friend .😘
Love this video
Great video🤙
We are currently fostering blue heelers and terrier mix. He's small but sooo sweet! We love him very much.
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we have had 2 in my lifetime both great dogs our girl we got now is 12 and shes still and crazy as a puppy i will definitely own another someday
Mine jumps on doors and she will open them unless they are locked LOL
Awe my little boy is mixed with a blue nose pit, looks more like his momma tho, the blue healer lol and yea I see a lot of these facts in him 😂
They live so long is their bond to their human was so strong it kept them here as long as possible. I have aniety thinking qb9it ten years down the road when mine gets around 12 years old. I'll die prolly. My heeler is legit my best friend. She is more smart and human like then most the humans I know.
Feed her homemade dog food balanced of course. Human grade dog food companies exist also thry even sell supplements with recipes. The dogs dont age the same . They are eating non human grade in kibble world. Has molds on grains and carbs that can create or have aflotoxins. I lived got my lab and he died last year. I was scared of the 12 year old lasting he made it to 15 and 1/2.
Is it a “DOG or a DAG”?
It's Daghhh dawg...
Everyone: they are so independent, they don’t need you at all.
My ACD: cuddles with me and whines for me if I’m in the bathroom.
He loves ya
can they be able to be home alone for a couple hours? or would it require training ?
They want to guard you while you're on the toilet because in nature that's when you're vulnerable.
The part when they think they’re invisible really hit home for me my cattle dog recently got in injured cause he has the habit of getting the zomies and bounce off the fences in our backyard
Haha my boy does zoomies and just goes nuts and our hardwood floors make him run on the spot before he gets traction and takes off like Scooby dóo it's a crack up
Got one when he was already 5. Didn't want him at the time but I think he would've got put down otherwise. He's been a asshole ever since but I fucking love him to bits. They're not short on character at all!! Typical Australian haha
Just adopted a mix. He mostly looks like one of these beautiful dogs. He taught himself how to sit. He's 3 months...
Love the breed and ours lived 17 yrs. Much older now can't do the lifestyle breed desereves. Have visited my boys ashes daily and call my new pup Havanese By his name, by mistake. I still love that guy bright spot in my life. If you can do the breed no regrets, big bite and protective.
I like the way he says Australian Cattle Dawg
The main picture used here is if my ACD Echo❤
We were workin cow and mine at a year old was over there moving my mama cow that are like 1400-1500 pound and never thought twice about it
Good video, but you forgot to mention that they are not a casual breed. They NEED a lot of mental and physical stimulation. They train easily, but they're also really smart, so they're not as easy to train as something like a Lab or Retriever. They need owners who will work them and keep them active.
Aka the Mad Max pupper.
I use to raise blues. For 30 years. I quit 2 years ago. I've had people come from all over the world even from Australia. I know there amazing companions. Never had a issue with mine. You have to give them a job. If you don't they will make there own job . There a one person dog. They talerate others
Good property dogs.
Bluey!
Guys I might have a dog I have NEVRR had one and I’m so exited to have a cattle dog :)
Train them carefully. I’ve lived with four, two of my uncle’s and two of my own, and they’re wonderful to have, but they are smart, and know it. They’ll usually think they are smarter than you, and want to play rough, like really rough. That’s okay, though, they are practically indestructible. Rook, my uncle’s second dog had an incident with a Bobcat back in the day, and he was gashed all over. Crazy dog stumbled back to the house and dropped an old tennis ball at my feet, and sat like he wanted to play fetch, with an ear about to fall off. He’s somehow still alive at nine years old.
Yes they have natural herding instincts which you don’t have to teach,one of the best dogs for bearding sheep
I had a female red for over 15 years. The best. I always said if she'd only had opposable thumbs I'd never have to do any housework. Just got a yearling male red from the pound. He has big paw prints to fill.
My old ACD made it to 21+ and was incredibly intelligent.
Mine is 12 or 13. Great dog. Hope he"s around for awhile. My now deceased dad got him as a pup and just adored him. I see why!!
My partner and I have a border collie x kelpie and after a year, we decided to get him a friend (cattle dog x). We made the mistake of not looking at their history and needs… and take full responsibility for that. We got him from a rescue and he has scars all over his limbs and body so he has some sort of trauma happen. We’ve now had him for a year and it’s been a nightmare. We tried our best to train him the same way we trained our border collie but he quickly turned into a dominant bully. As you mentioned, he attacks his ankles all the time and asserts his dominance. Our border collie has turned into a completely different dog and just seems so depressed all the time. We take them both out twice a day for big runs/hitting the ball in a park with a tennis racket to burn their energy. We leave toys around the house and leave kongs and treats out but still he still is a terror and destroys our house/yard and come home to our border collie depressed from being bullied. He is also now lunging at kids on the lead and is getting aggressive towards other dogs. The other night he attacked our border collie too and ripped a bunch of hair out. We often come home to furniture and stuff around the house being destroyed. We have a tiny property with no room to run, so we always take them to a park but through out the day when we are working they stay inside because we don’t want them to dig holes in the backyard of our rental. Can you please suggest anything we can do? Is this trauma, dominance and behaviour something that can be trained? Or is it a good idea to find him a home on a farm? Again, I take full responsibility for the way he is and I wish I could go back and change the way I did things. Just trying to reach out for help! Thank you for reading.
Oh dear, how sad. Borders and Collies mix well, they are both smart dogs that use intelligence and hypnotism to get the job done, ideal for sheep and small framed cattle, but once the bovine are large framed, semi-wild, horned or semi poll, then you need a fearless bully, and that's where the heeler steps in. Sounds like he is bullying your other dog, and you. Usually they attach themselves to at least one person, but they have to see that person as the leader, or they will take that role for themselves.
The cross-breeding may be confusing him, usually cattle dogs are brilliantly intelligent, enough to take training at any age.
I think it's time to seek professional help to see what can be done for him.
*Borders and Kelpies
@@eatdirtmofo thank you so much for your feedback. We are going through obedience training and seeing a behaviourist.
@@dylandavies2276 Good luck, I hope it turns out ok.
I got my blue heeler today 3 months old
U now have the most loyal friend U will ever have be prepared to never even use the bathroom alone haha
I have 2. Peggy a tri color is 10 aNd DEA a true blue I s 4. Love the aggressive breed. Bothe are adult dog rescues,. Love them.
I’ve got a blue healer named Peggy too
Omg bluey
I have a blue heeler and he is a handful but aww my goodness he is cute but also always bites my heels
Mine is named Dixie, she's all white with black apots and black ears. I got her from a shelter and she had her tail cut off. She's such a sweet baby though