I love my blue heeler she is very enterjetic and loves to play, but like this video said they can be trouble at times, I once found a wall torn up with my blue heeler and her little friend dead rat waiting for me, oh and if you like to run these are good dogs to get they will run with you(be careful if they truck you, you're leg will get knocked out of adjustment)
Me too and they are so loyal and smart too. It depends on how you train them. I had three blue hellers until the last one Tank passed away. It takes a while to recover our loss as we get older. They are so perfect, they don't bark a lot and they live longer than German Shepperd.
@@annjean1943 hopefully you mean only as adult dogs cause my 8 month old pup can bark, but then again im training him to guard our home as well, even though I don’t think he should be loud as much
Blue boy picked me a few years ago in the heat of the San Antonio summer he was little he was hungry and he was hot I brought them in did all of the Momma things you’re supposed to do get the shots get the fix and all that and I am so in love with him everything you said about him or about the breed is true unfortunately I live in an apartment and I am on section 8But we make a way out of no way and I pray someday I’ll be able to get a yard but he’s very good he let them run him down an alley he’ll come right back to me he’s stronger than me but he’s listening to me thank goodness for the dog whisperer I learn a lot from him too God bless you all and God bless all the animals of our world and children of course
I adopted a red heeler as my first dog and although she was headstrong and had a strong prey drive she just needed some training. She was smart and loyal, really made me fall in love with the breed. I got her at 7 years old and got to spend 6 1/2 years with her after that. She became a part of the family and I am so glad I adopted this dog nobody wanted. Best decision to give her a chance. She will be missed.
I have a blue heeler & it was the best decision of my life. He’s such a good boy. Non of those things are going to b the same behavior for every blue heeler. Trained him with the help of the wonderful RUclips community. ❤️❤️
It's so important for anyone considering adopting any breed to be aware of its needs and natural instincts. This helps to insure a good fit within the family for both the 2 and 4 legged members!
Oh my. I understand that bossiness. Mine was bossy of my other dogs too. 😁 and she had to have the lady word. Loved her so much. We just lost her at 14. Miss her so much
Be aware they are smarter than a lot of their owners, I have had 2 over 33 years and my new one will be with our family in 2 weeks, CAN'T WAIT. Just remember they are part of the family and don't do well if they are ignored.
Well said. They absolutely have to be in the middle of the action. My uncle had a heeler he named LT because he had a motor like Lawrence Taylor. Thankfully he was a ranch dog. He was, however, an usually sociable heeler.
Just curious. Are you pulling information out of your butthole or did you actually take a poll of majority of people who own this breed, test their IQ and then also somehow test the dogs intelligence level in a controlled setting? Oh you just make things up. K. Cool thought though.
Cool video. Our Australia cattle dog/ German shepherd mix adopted us at 2 years old. We were told by neighbors she had been abandoned, so after she continued sitting at our front door for two days we adopted her. She only had 4 problems and overcame 3. They were being afraid/ Leary of doors and hoses. We helped her overcome that quickly. She also chased cars and cats at first but quickly responded to voice disapproval . She actually obeyed so we'll with her improved manners that our neighbors cat (very friendly) forced a enduring friendship with her. The only challenge to persist the 16 years was the never ending shedding of white hair! Wearing black around her was problematic. The best dog I've ever known ! Also she hadn't been abandoned. Two months after adopting her, she returned with small plastic grocery bag and a bite tied around her neck. It read Hi, apparently our dog likes you more than us. She only comes back to say hi about once a week and won't eat the food anymore. I called the number and invited the lady and her son to our house. They said we may as well keep her since she prefers you. She was such a blessing for us! I still miss her today. She never had separation anxiety because she went everywhere with us ! She lived to 16.❤️
My 9 yr old healer is practically perfect. We started a group obedience class . Quit because the instructor was always making derogatory comments about her. 4 days into 2 weeks of board and train she earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate. She's a fantastic dog!
I had a blue red stumpy tail one for almost 13 yrs before inoperable bowl cancer took her from me on the 12 4 20 an she was the best dog I've ever seen so easy to do anything with an cleanest dog ever i had no problems with her at all she was the runt of the litter an no one liked her i took her an she turned out brilliant an everyone wanted her she was always with me an what ever i did she was there my best friend an my little girl i will always miss her
I have recently rehomed a five year old red stumpy tail, after wanting another cattle dog for years after my first one died (my husband didn't want another). She has settled in remarkably quickly and is very definitely my dog, goes everywhere with me, my shadow. She was living in a small suburban backyard without much company or exercise so the owners wanted a better home for her. She's a great dog and is loving living on our 78 acre bush block and I'm loving having another fantastic cattle dog.
@@lorilayton2223 thanks lori for the kind words i still miss dixie an sometimes i feel her with me she was always by my side no matter what i did from a pup she just loved being my helper i could never replace dixie
My husband and I have our first blue healer, she is mixed with corgi and she is the best thing that has ever happened to us. She is a great dog. So smart and loyal. We love her so much. We will never have a different breed of dog again.
My advice: invest in professional training. They are easy to train and can learn tons of tricks and this will help keep their minds active. Invest in dog puzzles and toys.....also scent training, agility training or barn hunt. Another thing I have learned is not all heelers are super active.......I have had a few couch potatoes that just want to watch everything.
Yes on the pro training and I think no treat training is the way to go at least for manners and safety training. We do treats only for fun tricks and when shes just a cutie.
I'm looking for indoor games for rainy days. The things I've found so far kinda suck. I got him puzzle balls so far. I was thinking a snuffle Matt (but I mean, how much fun can that be?)
@@nyrhockeychick4life655 We got lucky. Our neighbor recently got a terrier pup that our cattle dog love and she loves our cattle dog. They play quietly inside for hours on rainy days. Snuffle mats lets a pup hunt for his food......I use three or more treats mixing high value and low value treats.....the dogs will try and find all the high value treats 1st most times
Important info. It's sad to think about a heeler losing its home because someone failed to consider the breed. Heelers attach to their owners and do not like being left alone.
I remember seeing an awful video on the news near where I live, a guy was caught on a trailcam ditching his heeler in the woods and just leaving it, it sat there where he left it for NINE HOURS waiting for him to come back before a game warden saw it and picked it up. It just hurt to see because I know how anxious ours get if we step outside for 10 minutes, I cant imagine what they would do if we just decided to dump them at a shelter or worse.
They are such great dogs! They’re a handful though - especially when they’re young. I do think this helpful info for people that have never had a heeler or a heeler-mix. I sure love those dogs!
I am a dog walker / carer. The red heeler I walk -for almost two hours-, has clearly got a huge amount of energy, but is lucky to have a mum who knows she needs to get out twice a day, and will pay a dog walker when she is not able to do this. This pretty much makes her a lot more manageable at home, but if she didn't have a mum who put the effort in, she would clearly be very distructive at home. She loves to train and run, but has def got a high prey drive, a little distracted, never nips, but is hugely confidant and I'm having to make sure she doesn't get unnecessarily protective over me and my toys while we're walking as she'll take on dogs way bigger than her if she feels like it. Luckily I have a high level of voice control over her and she is so so willing to please. I feel bad that I'm not a runner, she wants sobadly to be someone's running partner, but she's my hiking partner and she's super happy withthat. She runs figure eights around me while hikingtho. She's a lot but she's one of the absolute goodest girls in my books :3
Amen! ANYONE considering a Heeler should watch this and do a lot of research. Tired of people adopting cute little Heeler pups and finding out in no time at all that it's smarter than they are!
I was never a dog person until I met my buddy's dad's blue heeler years ago. She was calm, kind, and CRAZY smart. He had a racing truck he worked on all the time and she'd grab tools he asked her to get while he was working on something. She went everywhere with him, even on races! She even had her own helmet! haha. Someday when I live in a place with a big yard, and I know I can work from home I'd like to get one. :)
Why apologize Jennifer? This is a poorly worded, irresponsible title to the video. All dogs deserve love and just need to understand how to be cared for. This channel needs to be better
Good to hear that I just ran up on this on RUclips and it’s I’m really glad to hear that because I don’t think he could change over to a different person he is very protective of me and we communicate well if you have any suggestions my only problem is he’s very strong but I’ve trained dogs before just not as big as this one but y’all pray for me I think God every day for blue although he gets on my last nerves sometimes but he understands
My family adopted a blue heeler mix and he’s been part of our family for 5 years now. He hates to go outside, has never destroyed anything in the house, Very protective and lovable. He nips at the heels or new comers, Jajajaja., but only once and never does it again. He Has traveled with us the entire country. And stayed in countless hotels.
They are quite a commitment. Rosie, our red heeler, lived 15 active years. She only slowed down in her last year. Now, we're on our second red heeler, who was recued after an illegal dog breeding ring was broken up. She had been a breeding dog for five years, living in a cage popping out puppies. Lily is, by comparison, the biggest couch potato, but she still needs two sessions of ball chasing and a three mile walk every day. They do shed constantly, but the great thing about that is they have almost no "dog" smell. They are the Teflon Velcro dog. Nothing sticks to them, but they will stick to you.
We had two blue heelers when my sons were growing up. Still have one now, only breed for me. When one of our young sons went one way and the other son went the other way. Jess went with one son and Lucy went with the other and stayed with them until they could 'herd' them back into the family group. Whilst they have the urge to nip they never nipped the boys when herding them back in. Sure if you took off running Jess would lightly nip your shins if she caught up with you. The nipping tendency is within them, an instinct. I would not have any other breed of dog with a young family... no-one will come near your child if there is a cattle dog with them. Protection and loyalty they are amazing. Just I always used to separate them if little friends of my sons came over... I do not want their nipping to be mistaken for biting. Not a breed for a novice puppy/ dog owner but... once you have one you won't go back. They need exercise but for an hour is enough for my current pair, and we live in a suburban house lot.
I lived with my brother after my sons mother and I separated. He got the dog as pup and my son was around 2. When they say the hearding instinct is strong they aren't wrong. We had a pond in my back yard and the heeler wouldn't let my son anywhere near it unless I was right there. Yes they nip but it's just that a nip. My son learned to tell him no mainly cause he heard us tell him no. The heeler will listen to you it may mess with you at time's but they listen well. Yes the exercising thing is no joke. My brother trained him by taking him for 2/3 hour walks and when they came back I'd play fetch with him for another 2 hrs... no joke. They need exercise... A LOT! A walk around the block won't cut it.
Red heeler I rescued from a shelter right before the pandemic has been the best dog I’ve ever had. Very very smart and a super clinger! Keeps me in shape as well!
I’ve had a female red blue heeler mix for the past 3 weeks now and I’ve noticed she’s super smart, within few days she understood she has to go outside to do her business. She’s also very playful with another one of my dogs and loves to chew on the non-rawhide I give her which luckily keeps her busy for long periods of time. I plan to start taking her to the park in the next few days so she can walk off her energy.
My hero furchild is 16 yrs. 9 months old now, he is a blue heeler mix with Boston terrier. My 1st and only child, who saved my life, a couple of times prior, used to be hyperactive. Now, he has dementia and cancer. Very intelligent, smart, protective, lovable, hero, etc, when he was a puppy and teething, he destroyed 8 bushes and yank the roots out from the ground, and made a huge pile in the middle of the yard lol 😆 Very lucky to still have him. Hope he can live up to 50 yrs. Love, honor, and cherishes him. 🥰
Heelers are alot of work, but are the BEST dogs ever after training the little raptors. I have a red and a blue and we live in the city, but exercise is the key. Loyal to death, a best friend forever. Do your research people, to many are given up after a month of being in a home. Remember these dogs come from the wild dingo blood line.
These dogs are loyal smart and dependable and also fearless. And they have so much character I mean most dogs do but these are really solid dogs, they're super funny very energetic, similar to huskies in that regard
My heeler is the best dog that I have ever had or known. He’s never ripped my house up. He would rather die than nip us, his pack. It’s all how you train them as a puppy. They are willing to learn, they seek training. My heeler knocks on my front door if the gate is open. A lot of this is bs, I grew up on a cattle farm with kelpies and heelers. They aren’t for a person that isn’t willing to spend the time but to a dog person, they are a perfect companion.
I found that some the inherent Heeler issues with ours were alleviated due to simply having a non-heeler pack mate already established in the house: a chihuahua mix. The heeler won't jump the fence because the little dog cannot follow. So he stays behind. The exercise requirements? What is that when your companion is a 10 pound dog that likes to sit in a chair all day? So he adapted quickly and took his own chair. It is a funny relationship because he took immediately over the house (cars, yard, etc.) when we brought him home, but he still looks to and defers to the Queen of the House (the small dog) for nearly everything. However, I have to agree with most of the points in this video, so if you insist on bringing one home, be prepared.
We just lost our loyal Red Heeler after 12 years. We just got a new one 2 days ago! This is by far my favorite breed! The loyalty they have to their family is beyond amazing!
FROM AUS My first dog when I left home was a 6 month old Blue Heeler ,Sally. I taught her to catch wild pigs , alone. She would run on scent until sighted, catch and hold , one after the other . In the night ,could run down a rabbit or retrieve a shot one. I had full voice command because I always spoke to her . Loved water and was great with the kids . When we travelled she went with us , as one of the family . She lasted 13 years till 1988. Our second heeler ,Jessy. Just a pet ,lasted 12 years . She was smart as well but sneaky. One day I saw from 15 m away she had stollen an egg from the coop . She would have eaten it if she didn't see my watching . She sheepishly brought it to me and layed it at my feet ,unbroken One day she surprised me with a baby quail in her mouth ,2 little legs sticking out ,unharmed . In the winter she would dive through the ice in the horse trough . My cattle dogs never harmed any of our domestic animals ,poultry , goats and would have licked you to death . We are now in our 70's and dogless and I would recommend a Cattle dog (Blue Heeler). At home we display a sign at our driveway saying BEWARE OF CATTLE DOG . Keeps people out.
My childhood dog was a blue heeler and she would herd my brother and I away from the street. Before we had her she was hit by a car (I believe it was pretty serious - broken leg? She had some joint/maybe bone issues in one leg as she got older probably due to that). Wonderful dogs, loyal as they come and smart to boot. She was old when we got her (I was a baby/toddler) and lived until about 18 when I was in 4th or 5th grade. I like to think of her as kind of a second mom. Miss Purdy if you’re up there hope you’re treeing lots of squirrels!!
I adopted a 5 month old blue heeler , all his brothers and sisters went to wounded warrior for therapy dogs . My boy was aggressive and could not be a therapy dog . I trained him to hunt and retrieve upland birds and rabbits and work cows . He weighs 36 pounds and is fearless at 2.5 years old . I love him he is awsome !
Lol. My heeler is by far the best dog I’ve ever had. Incredible personality. Extremely smart, loyal, loving, sweet, playful dog. Train them like you should train any dog as a responsible owner and you likely won’t have issues with them.
I always wanted a Australian cattle dog, sadly due to disability I would never be able to give it a fair home, I cry everytime I see one since I am a child. There is just something about there energy that get me every time.
Heelers are for more established and experienced dog owners. I had a heeler that I took in from my uncle. She was abused and left to her own devices on his property (I wont go further into that…) I had her for four and a half years before she past due to lymphoma and I knew what I was getting into. Of course she had disciplinary issues and didn’t like anyone except me but I felt like it was a good four years well spent. She needed me and I her. She was the best damn dog i’ve ever had and now I have anouther just like her. Its not the dog, its the person behind the dog that effects them. My uncle was a peice of shit and it was because of him that she had such a difficult life. My new heeler is well trained and sticks like glue. I would say if people have a problem with a certain breed, they have a problem with the owner not the dog.
FROM AUS . I have had 2 over the years .if you treat them as one of the family , they will be as obedient as your kids and will love you like your kids . Talk to them alot ,its all in the tone of your voice.
It's crazy to me that people say this! I adopted mine at 16 years old and trained her by myself with no prior training experience. It was all from insinct, and 14 years later, I've never had an issue with aggression from her or these major issues these adults complain about. They need mental connection just as much as physical exercise. But on a side note I am sorry fir your loss and glad she found a good home with you.
I’ve had 4 they were super hyper pups almost impossible to do anything with. Then by time they were about two they settled down and listened so much better 😂 best dogs you’ll ever have for the next 10 years
The temperament of Heelers varies slightly. However, I don't live on a ranch, and had several Blues ( And Reds)over the years, and had no problem at all integrating them into normal living spaces. My Labradors were much more destructive than the Heelers.
I have 2 red heelers right now and I don't have problems with them being destructive at all. Only thing my male does is steal socks lol. Honestly best dogs I ever could've asked for.
The chasing instinct in my labraheeler is INSANE. I've never seen a dog more obsessed with chasing small animals and birds when we go on a walk. She loves me and is extremely obedient ... unless she's on a chase. I was told that she's actually not ignoring me, but during the chase their hearing is turned off.
Am Australian. Have had 8 Bluies in 35 yrs. Had no problem with Separation Anxiety. Gave each dog a treat before leaving - originally for short time then longer. Dog happy when we got home. Current dog is 2 yrs & totally deaf. Always asleep when we get home - often 6 hrs later. Remember - treat on leaving & lots of cuddles on returning. The VERY best dog ever. Cheers
I once visited a goat farm in Colombia where they had Australian cattle dogs. A father, a mother and… a puppy daughter! When I tell you I’ve never met a more intense, playful, crazy puppy in my life (and I know my dogs). As she was the only puppy left she bothered her parents non stop, so much so, they tried their best to hide from her. Under cars, anywhere! I fell so totally in love with her but she made me think I need to be totally prepared before getting a little handful like her in the future.
I accidentally adopted a blue heeler mix who looks like a black lab. My oh my. He is NOT a Labrador and he shows me all day, everyday. He has been in heavy training for 4 months now and I think he would have been a nightmare if I didn’t get him in training so early. He’s so smart it’s scary. But he’s also eager to please which makes training a breeze. We are outside so much that my neighbors have (negatively) commented on it. Little do they know, this guy very much appreciates all the exercise I let him have. It has been working wonders for me too!
We have a blue heeler/husky mix. Maximum brains and maximum derp. He can open doors to let himself out, but he also runs head-first into walls when he's overexcited.
My blue girl has been fairly easy to train her worst habit is digging under the fence and escaping, she doesn't go far from the house just walks to the road to greet people. She now gets supervised outdoor time.
I have got a blue heeler of 16 months (pedigree dog ) and i am sorry to say but i can not find any of the troubles you showed in your video. I can leave her at home in her bench for several hours, she is not escaping , she is not destroying the furniture . Maybe it's true it's no dog for an apartment, but many dogs aren't made to live on a apartment. It's all about education, i have no problems with my dog .
I find that if I dont give my heeler the excersize he needs and I leave him alone for a few hours, things are torn up. If he gets excersize and I leave him alone, things are fine. All of the things listed in the video are true about blue heelers, its just that they need the right owners. Sounds like you are an incredible owner.
My active family loves our blue heeler. Fortunately we have a large yard and 3 young boys to wear her out daily. We take her everywhere but they are absolutely for active individuals.
Got a Bluey x Kelpie. Shes now about 6, and shes a nut. Love her to bits. Full of beans, extremely loyal, LOVES her tennis balls. Very protective, lovely happy dog. Gets along very well with all my cats too
Ours is mixed with austrailian shepherd, hangin tree cowdog, and border collie. He's built like a bigger border collie, with a red/white heeler coat. Beautiful dog, with lasers for eyes. He's very intelligent, and friendly. The nipping was tough to curb, and took a few months. He's 9 months, great with the kids, now, a comfortable walk on a leash, and progressing nicely off-leash. He's the most intense/driven dog I've raised, runs me ragged with play/training, but he's a lot of fun.
I have one and he is a super lazy dog. They are super nice. They do follow you around where ever you go. They are good family dog. You just need to be aware with small kids other then that they are super easy to train and to be around with. Already looking to get my second one .
All of the above but amazing dogs and super trainable. We previously had a Parsons Russell and thought that was the most athletic and energetic dog ever until the Blue Heeler came along 😂
We got a Border Collie/Blue Heeler (50/50 mix) about a year ago. Energy for days. at least 2-3 hours at the dog park daily, all hard running or wrestling with other dogs (usually 2x her size). Then her backyard play time, hallway play time, living room playtime, then maybe a nice nap. We got rid of the nipping really early and socialized the heck out of her right after shots. Now she is just a great dog that loves every other dog int he world. Still a bit shy around new people but hey aren't we all. We definitely know if we miss a day at the park, we will become her new play toy and she will make you play with her or climb all over you trying. Wouldn't trade her for the world though.
@@DogsNowChannel and smart, very very smart. As long as she gets her run time she is great at home. Still zoomies etc but not that anxiety energy. I think most people that have ACD or Border Collie know what I mean.
My pet blue heeler is one of the smartest dogs I've ever had.. also one of the stupidest. Banjo likes to chase the stick no matter what... Even if that means fetching it from the fire or running through the fire for a shortcut 😐 happened more then once (don't worry, he was ok.. went straight to the creek after fetching the stick)
Yeh nah! That's 7 reasons why I WOULD get an ACD blue or red because that's 7 things I love about them. I reckon I could whip up another 93 to even it out at 100 👍
You like having any black clothing item instantly adorned with white, red, grey, brown, (can’t see the black) dog hair all the time?? I KNOW I DO!! Instant conversation starter!
I have 2 blue heelers and they are very chill and love hanging out at the barn. I believe there are different bloodline where perhaps some are not as active or aggressive. They are very smart and learn quickly so if you take the time to teach limits, you'll have a wonderful loving dog
i cannot disagree more with this video. theyre not hard to train or leave by themselves sometimes. beautifully smart and intelligent. they dont need 3 hours of walking a day. just a walk a day and some mental stimulation such as trick learning or training and your fine. super loyal and happy.
You are speaking from your experience with how many dogs of this breed? It's possibly a good thing that you have a dog or dogs without some of the usual traits of this breed, but it's generally acknowledged by others that this video is pretty close to the mark.
Mental stimulation is key!!!! Thats the trick to getting them to behave and no one is talking about that! So great observation. Its not just physical action!
Ignore the idiots making their ignorant comments. This video is literally ridiculous. Most of the claims it makes are wrong. I have had and trained heelers for 7 years so far and have not seen any of these behaviors besides the occasional nipping at the heels and its more remembered towards other dogs rather than humans. This video is horrendous.
They can be wonderful dogs in the right situation. Unfortunately too many people hang a picture of Garth Brooks in their apartment and think they need a cattle dog. Too many of these dogs end up in shelters and are hard to place. Our last one was about a year old when we rescued him. He was a wonderful family dog, but not so good with the cattle. We just picked up our 3rd heeler last week. She definitely has more herding instincts. It has been a while since we had a puppy in the house, but her training started Immediately with a 5 hr car ride home just sitting in the seat next to me. I take her most places with me, but also deliberately leave her alone too. They have to be comfortable in both situations. She spent about 3 hrs watching us pour concrete for my daughter’s house about an 1/8 of a mile from the main house. At 9 weeks old, no leash needed. She just stayed on the build site taking it all in.
Just had to put down my 14 yo heeler. She wasn't bad like these 7 things. She did shed like crazy. And she herded us, but never by nipping. None of the other things was like her. I miss her so much. She was bossy but loving.
Apparently, my Blue Heeler couldn"t care less about exercise. If she chooses to go out..only when not storming, not lightning or nighttime, she is not one whit interested in exercise. She is gentle, protective and so very sweet! Maggie has nothing challenging except her fur, which goes everywhere. I found this rubber rake which works like magic for removing her hair from my rugs. She is fantastic so the fur is not an issue for me, I am besotted with this heeler.
Mom of 2 blues, father and daughter, completely different temperaments….dad is calm, affectionate, and friendly. My girl is loyal, protective and territorial. They both love our boys and will do anything to please us. Couldn’t ask for anymore in a pair. Know your breed, be patient, love unconditionally, be kind and forgiving. They will return the energy they receive.
@@huckfinn7022 yeah. Thanks for taking an interest in my dogs life. You don’t think protection is work? Did you ask about what we do for hobbies? Nope. I love hipsters dog owners who think they are the only ones who know how to raise a certain breed.
I have one almost a year old and he is such a sweetheart very very smart dogs and very protective and yes he does have anxiety separation but as they get older it gets better don't worry just show them love and you'll be fine !❤️❤️❤️
The smartest and most loyal dog.I often see two or more in the back of some ranchers ute (pickup truck) here in Australia. Nowdays on cattle stations (ranches) ,herding of large numbers of stock is done by helicopter ,or fixed wing a/c.And cleaned up by the ACD.But im thinking its time ,i get one as a companion and health trainner .
We inherited a blue heeler when my dad passed and I'd say this is a really good description of their attributes. We've experienced each one, from a destroyed back door, to being very protective at times as well as attempts at controlling our other dogs or visiting dogs, and of course the shedding. Great protective and loving dog though if you live out in a rural area like we do.
I have had many blue heelers they guard and are so faithful. First one when I was only 8 also had one red it was harder to control and pig headed. They are the best dogs to have
I had a blue healer on the dairy farm I grew up on and I loved that dog. It was the best cattle dog we ever had and it save my life from the bull that came after me when I was 12.
My new one is 7 months old. Recently lost my other boy at 8 years of age. They are the best dog. I miss my boy terribly. To have a heeler you need to keep them active.
My blue healer is three years , if I had known this in the first place I would never have got her. But I told myself if I get this dog I’m gonna keep her not going to give her away none of that stuff so I have a loyal companion for life. She is so smart.
I have a red heeler and a blue heeler and they are just sweeties. Definitely gotta be fit to run around and play with them it's alot. But they are great guard dogs my kids love them. They are such good playful pets.🐕
I have a blue heeler cross Lab. He is a great dog and can be crate trained. He also doesn't nip! He does require alot of walking and is an incredibly smart dog. He hardly sheds. He is also friendly with cats. He doesn't herd me. I don't have a huge yard but he gets walked every single day and has a good run around. They are very loyal but they are also still a dog and very very loving. He is not a headache but with any dog you need to give them time.
I got a Red Heeler, and he’s a loving dog and I agree to something’s your saying but not every thing. they need the exercise and at the time can be stubborn but they learn quick I love my Dog and I will not change him for anything
I’ve had several Blue heelers throughout my life. My last was totally awesome, she was kind and gentle to me and my daughters, and protective. However, they are great escape artists, and massively hyper. We taught my heeler are native language, so she would only respond to our family. But they can be protective to a fault, even the local law enforcement were scared of her. And would notify us when she got lose from the yard, they called her psycho. Although she wasn’t all that big, or never attacked any one before. If you don’t get their ears and tails docked, it can led to issues later on. But knowing what I know now, I would still get another.
@@scottpolk1698 their tails are large At the base but tend to break or bend causing pain and discomfort. And their ears can work fine without being docked, however, can hit a lot of debris and wax build up.
Had a Queensland blue heeler for 14 years. They are a lot of work if they don't have a place to exercise. But if handled right they can be excellent house pets. She never chewed anything. Went with me everyrywhere they allowed. She🥰🐕 went to store, church, bank, etc. An excellent traveler. Was very well mannered and loved by all. Had a fun personality. Always wanted to be with me. Had a number of people who loved keeping her if I was gone for more than a few hours. Even though she could be a problem she was an excellent companion. Is very much missed
I have rescued a Blue in Jan 21 and feel I love with her. I have been working with socialisation. She was pretty beat up when I she saved me as I had just lost my furever friend 🥲 she was outside I guess loose for a very long time and believe she was crated forever . I cannot get her to go on the floor only to go out or up to bed . Any suggestions ?
I've had two both sisters they are mixes with springer spaniels. Both are the best dogs ever. And easy to train. I've never had any problems with either one.
I love my blue heeler she is very enterjetic and loves to play, but like this video said they can be trouble at times, I once found a wall torn up with my blue heeler and her little friend dead rat waiting for me, oh and if you like to run these are good dogs to get they will run with you(be careful if they truck you, you're leg will get knocked out of adjustment)
Watch your legs!
Me too and they are so loyal and smart too. It depends on how you train them. I had three blue hellers until the last one Tank passed away. It takes a while to recover our loss as we get older. They are so perfect, they don't bark a lot and they live longer than German Shepperd.
@@annjean1943 hopefully you mean only as adult dogs cause my 8 month old pup can bark, but then again im training him to guard our home as well, even though I don’t think he should be loud as much
I had a blue heeler for 14 years. Best dog I've ever had protected my kids many times from many different animals and people.
That’s great!
Same as my catahoula hog dog. Cattle dogs are the best in my opinion
Blue boy picked me a few years ago in the heat of the San Antonio summer he was little he was hungry and he was hot I brought them in did all of the Momma things you’re supposed to do get the shots get the fix and all that and I am so in love with him everything you said about him or about the breed is true unfortunately I live in an apartment and I am on section 8But we make a way out of no way and I pray someday I’ll be able to get a yard but he’s very good he let them run him down an alley he’ll come right back to me he’s stronger than me but he’s listening to me thank goodness for the dog whisperer I learn a lot from him too God bless you all and God bless all the animals of our world and children of course
may be useful for when i get on
Protect from people many times? Lol ok
I adopted a red heeler as my first dog and although she was headstrong and had a strong prey drive she just needed some training. She was smart and loyal, really made me fall in love with the breed. I got her at 7 years old and got to spend 6 1/2 years with her after that. She became a part of the family and I am so glad I adopted this dog nobody wanted. Best decision to give her a chance. She will be missed.
My second heeler is 6 when I adopted her. She is a red heeler as well. She’s fantastic. I love heeler mixes.
i’m sorry for your loss
Do they bite small dogs
I have a blue heeler & it was the best decision of my life. He’s such a good boy. Non of those things are going to b the same behavior for every blue heeler. Trained him with the help of the wonderful RUclips community. ❤️❤️
My heeler doesn't "escape" he just opens the gate using the handle like the rest of us 😂
Haha
Heeler don’t escape, they are looking for their person.
My blue heeler will open the gate and come looking for me if I just take the bin out lol she is always at my side and the best doggo ever
They are very smart.
Smart dog.
It's so important for anyone considering adopting any breed to be aware of its needs and natural instincts. This helps to insure a good fit within the family for both the 2 and 4 legged members!
That’s right!
We had a blue heeler years ago and we loved her. She was so bossy to our other dogs. She followed me everywhere and it was a good feeling.
Oh my. I understand that bossiness. Mine was bossy of my other dogs too. 😁 and she had to have the lady word. Loved her so much. We just lost her at 14. Miss her so much
Be aware they are smarter than a lot of their owners, I have had 2 over 33 years and my new one will be with our family in 2 weeks, CAN'T WAIT. Just remember they are part of the family and don't do well if they are ignored.
They’re smarter than a lot of their owners lol
Well said. They absolutely have to be in the middle of the action. My uncle had a heeler he named LT because he had a motor like Lawrence Taylor. Thankfully he was a ranch dog. He was, however, an usually sociable heeler.
Just curious. Are you pulling information out of your butthole or did you actually take a poll of majority of people who own this breed, test their IQ and then also somehow test the dogs intelligence level in a controlled setting?
Oh you just make things up. K. Cool thought though.
You should change your name to Peter Guessed because that's what you appear to do. Guess.
@@kane00000 Have you ever or do presently own an ACD?
Cool video. Our Australia cattle dog/ German shepherd mix adopted us at 2 years old. We were told by neighbors she had been abandoned, so after she continued sitting at our front door for two days we adopted her. She only had 4 problems and overcame 3. They were being afraid/ Leary of doors and hoses. We helped her overcome that quickly. She also chased cars and cats at first but quickly responded to voice disapproval . She actually obeyed so we'll with her improved manners that our neighbors cat (very friendly) forced a enduring friendship with her. The only challenge to persist the 16 years was the never ending shedding of white hair! Wearing black around her was problematic. The best dog I've ever known ! Also she hadn't been abandoned. Two months after adopting her, she returned with small plastic grocery bag and a bite tied around her neck. It read Hi, apparently our dog likes you more than us. She only comes back to say hi about once a week and won't eat the food anymore. I called the number and invited the lady and her son to our house. They said we may as well keep her since she prefers you. She was such a blessing for us! I still miss her today. She never had separation anxiety because she went everywhere with us ! She lived to 16.❤️
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My 9 yr old healer is practically perfect. We started a group obedience class . Quit because the instructor was always making derogatory comments about her. 4 days into 2 weeks of board and train she earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate. She's a fantastic dog!
Love it! Blue heelers are a cut above!
how does a dog get derogatory comments? Wtf kind of a person was that trainer?
Then learn that it’s a heeler, not a healer.
I had a blue red stumpy tail one for almost 13 yrs before inoperable bowl cancer took her from me on the 12 4 20 an she was the best dog I've ever seen so easy to do anything with an cleanest dog ever i had no problems with her at all she was the runt of the litter an no one liked her i took her an she turned out brilliant an everyone wanted her she was always with me an what ever i did she was there my best friend an my little girl i will always miss her
I have recently rehomed a five year old red stumpy tail, after wanting another cattle dog for years after my first one died (my husband didn't want another). She has settled in remarkably quickly and is very definitely my dog, goes everywhere with me, my shadow. She was living in a small suburban backyard without much company or exercise so the owners wanted a better home for her. She's a great dog and is loving living on our 78 acre bush block and I'm loving having another fantastic cattle dog.
Sorry for your loss! That is always a big Hill to get over!
@@scottpolk1698 thanks for that
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@@lorilayton2223 thanks lori for the kind words i still miss dixie an sometimes i feel her with me she was always by my side no matter what i did from a pup she just loved being my helper i could never replace dixie
My husband and I have our first blue healer, she is mixed with corgi and she is the best thing that has ever happened to us. She is a great dog. So smart and loyal. We love her so much. We will never have a different breed of dog again.
You know what’s a crack up about what he’s saying about blue cattle dogs he’s not even a Aussie lmfao . 🙄🙄🙄😂 he’s so full of it .
I love my fur baby, my brother has a blue healer and she is an amazing dog as well.
@@michelleg5371 You don't have to be an Aussie to know about a dog breed. Plenty of other countries have the breed.
@@nickieLC Heeler.
So you don't have a blue heeler........ you've got a mongrel mixed breed
My advice: invest in professional training. They are easy to train and can learn tons of tricks and this will help keep their minds active. Invest in dog puzzles and toys.....also scent training, agility training or barn hunt. Another thing I have learned is not all heelers are super active.......I have had a few couch potatoes that just want to watch everything.
Yes great dogs when they are trained well. And it’s not too hard to get them trained uo
My 7 month old red heeler Bolt is a couch potato and has no anxiety issues
Yes on the pro training and I think no treat training is the way to go at least for manners and safety training. We do treats only for fun tricks and when shes just a cutie.
I'm looking for indoor games for rainy days. The things I've found so far kinda suck. I got him puzzle balls so far. I was thinking a snuffle Matt (but I mean, how much fun can that be?)
@@nyrhockeychick4life655 We got lucky. Our neighbor recently got a terrier pup that our cattle dog love and she loves our cattle dog. They play quietly inside for hours on rainy days. Snuffle mats lets a pup hunt for his food......I use three or more treats mixing high value and low value treats.....the dogs will try and find all the high value treats 1st most times
Important info. It's sad to think about a heeler losing its home because someone failed to consider the breed. Heelers attach to their owners and do not like being left alone.
I remember seeing an awful video on the news near where I live, a guy was caught on a trailcam ditching his heeler in the woods and just leaving it, it sat there where he left it for NINE HOURS waiting for him to come back before a game warden saw it and picked it up. It just hurt to see because I know how anxious ours get if we step outside for 10 minutes, I cant imagine what they would do if we just decided to dump them at a shelter or worse.
They are such great dogs! They’re a handful though - especially when they’re young. I do think this helpful info for people that have never had a heeler or a heeler-mix.
I sure love those dogs!
I am a dog walker / carer. The red heeler I walk -for almost two hours-, has clearly got a huge amount of energy, but is lucky to have a mum who knows she needs to get out twice a day, and will pay a dog walker when she is not able to do this. This pretty much makes her a lot more manageable at home, but if she didn't have a mum who put the effort in, she would clearly be very distructive at home. She loves to train and run, but has def got a high prey drive, a little distracted, never nips, but is hugely confidant and I'm having to make sure she doesn't get unnecessarily protective over me and my toys while we're walking as she'll take on dogs way bigger than her if she feels like it. Luckily I have a high level of voice control over her and she is so so willing to please. I feel bad that I'm not a runner, she wants sobadly to be someone's running partner, but she's my hiking partner and she's super happy withthat. She runs figure eights around me while hikingtho. She's a lot but she's one of the absolute goodest girls in my books :3
Amen! ANYONE considering a Heeler should watch this and do a lot of research. Tired of people adopting cute little Heeler pups and finding out in no time at all that it's smarter than they are!
Yep they are the cutest pups. But then they turn into an intense dog that nobody is ready for!
I was never a dog person until I met my buddy's dad's blue heeler years ago. She was calm, kind, and CRAZY smart. He had a racing truck he worked on all the time and she'd grab tools he asked her to get while he was working on something. She went everywhere with him, even on races! She even had her own helmet! haha.
Someday when I live in a place with a big yard, and I know I can work from home I'd like to get one. :)
Wow that’s great. They are very smart
Boo! Hiss! Blue Heelers are AMAZING!!! We’re on our 4th and will be loyal to this breed forever!!!
Yes amazing dogs! I outline areas people may struggle if they own a ACD. This dog isn’t for everyone
@@DogsNowChannel ok, my boo hiss may have been a bit overstated… it’s hard to control my heeler enthusiasm!!! 🤓
No worries! Blue heeler owners are passionate! I’m learning that!
Why apologize Jennifer? This is a poorly worded, irresponsible title to the video. All dogs deserve love and just need to understand how to be cared for. This channel needs to be better
Good to hear that I just ran up on this on RUclips and it’s I’m really glad to hear that because I don’t think he could change over to a different person he is very protective of me and we communicate well if you have any suggestions my only problem is he’s very strong but I’ve trained dogs before just not as big as this one but y’all pray for me I think God every day for blue although he gets on my last nerves sometimes but he understands
My family adopted a blue heeler mix and he’s been part of our family for 5 years now. He hates to go outside, has never destroyed anything in the house, Very protective and lovable. He nips at the heels or new comers, Jajajaja., but only once and never does it again.
He Has traveled with us the entire country. And stayed in countless hotels.
They are quite a commitment. Rosie, our red heeler, lived 15 active years. She only slowed down in her last year. Now, we're on our second red heeler, who was recued after an illegal dog breeding ring was broken up. She had been a breeding dog for five years, living in a cage popping out puppies. Lily is, by comparison, the biggest couch potato, but she still needs two sessions of ball chasing and a three mile walk every day. They do shed constantly, but the great thing about that is they have almost no "dog" smell. They are the Teflon Velcro dog. Nothing sticks to them, but they will stick to you.
My blue heeler was Rosie, too! Best friend for ten years.
My Red Heelers name was Rosie too. I miss her still after 7 years
… only slowed down her last year!? I guess I shouldn’t count on mine slowing down for a while then. 😆. She’s a mighty fine dog though.
I have a red heeler. He is definitely my best friend. He is notty at times but his devotion to me is amazing.
My dog heard me listening to this video and got so sad (he’s a blue heeler)
Poor thing. I’m watching a friend of mine’s house and they have an Australian cattle dog and is a handful but I let him know who’s boss
I have one and by now, I know what I will find when I get back home if he gets no excercise in the morning
Yep it’s just disaster. A ton of energy
We had two blue heelers when my sons were growing up. Still have one now, only breed for me. When one of our young sons went one way and the other son went the other way. Jess went with one son and Lucy went with the other and stayed with them until they could 'herd' them back into the family group. Whilst they have the urge to nip they never nipped the boys when herding them back in. Sure if you took off running Jess would lightly nip your shins if she caught up with you. The nipping tendency is within them, an instinct. I would not have any other breed of dog with a young family... no-one will come near your child if there is a cattle dog with them. Protection and loyalty they are amazing. Just I always used to separate them if little friends of my sons came over... I do not want their nipping to be mistaken for biting. Not a breed for a novice puppy/ dog owner but... once you have one you won't go back. They need exercise but for an hour is enough for my current pair, and we live in a suburban house lot.
I lived with my brother after my sons mother and I separated. He got the dog as pup and my son was around 2. When they say the hearding instinct is strong they aren't wrong. We had a pond in my back yard and the heeler wouldn't let my son anywhere near it unless I was right there. Yes they nip but it's just that a nip. My son learned to tell him no mainly cause he heard us tell him no. The heeler will listen to you it may mess with you at time's but they listen well. Yes the exercising thing is no joke. My brother trained him by taking him for 2/3 hour walks and when they came back I'd play fetch with him for another 2 hrs... no joke. They need exercise... A LOT! A walk around the block won't cut it.
Yes you nailed it!
I make mine pull me on a skateboard, gets a real work out that way. But damn thing pulls like 25 mph 😂
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Red heeler I rescued from a shelter right before the pandemic has been the best dog I’ve ever had. Very very smart and a super clinger! Keeps me in shape as well!
Oh yeah Kees you active no doubt!
I’ve had a female red blue heeler mix for the past 3 weeks now and I’ve noticed she’s super smart, within few days she understood she has to go outside to do her business. She’s also very playful with another one of my dogs and loves to chew on the non-rawhide I give her which luckily keeps her busy for long periods of time. I plan to start taking her to the park in the next few days so she can walk off her energy.
She will be the best companion tou ever have ! From another heeler owner
My hero furchild is 16 yrs. 9 months old now, he is a blue heeler mix with Boston terrier. My 1st and only child, who saved my life, a couple of times prior, used to be hyperactive. Now, he has dementia and cancer. Very intelligent, smart, protective, lovable, hero, etc, when he was a puppy and teething, he destroyed 8 bushes and yank the roots out from the ground, and made a huge pile in the middle of the yard lol 😆 Very lucky to still have him. Hope he can live up to 50 yrs. Love, honor, and cherishes him. 🥰
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Heelers are alot of work, but are the BEST dogs ever after training the little raptors. I have a red and a blue and we live in the city, but exercise is the key. Loyal to death, a best friend forever. Do your research people, to many are given up after a month of being in a home. Remember these dogs come from the wild dingo blood line.
haha well said "little raptors". but youre right the most loyal and smartest
Yes ❤️ mine is my best companion ever. I'd never want another, and I trained her with no experience at 16!! So loyal
These dogs are loyal smart and dependable and also fearless. And they have so much character I mean most dogs do but these are really solid dogs, they're super funny very energetic, similar to huskies in that regard
My heeler is the best dog that I have ever had or known. He’s never ripped my house up. He would rather die than nip us, his pack. It’s all how you train them as a puppy. They are willing to learn, they seek training.
My heeler knocks on my front door if the gate is open. A lot of this is bs, I grew up on a cattle farm with kelpies and heelers. They aren’t for a person that isn’t willing to spend the time but to a dog person, they are a perfect companion.
You know how they got their name? Sure wasn't from being in the house
Mine jumped a fence as a puppy and then came straight to my front door to be let back in 😂 love this breed
I found that some the inherent Heeler issues with ours were alleviated due to simply having a non-heeler pack mate already established in the house: a chihuahua mix. The heeler won't jump the fence because the little dog cannot follow. So he stays behind. The exercise requirements? What is that when your companion is a 10 pound dog that likes to sit in a chair all day? So he adapted quickly and took his own chair. It is a funny relationship because he took immediately over the house (cars, yard, etc.) when we brought him home, but he still looks to and defers to the Queen of the House (the small dog) for nearly everything. However, I have to agree with most of the points in this video, so if you insist on bringing one home, be prepared.
We just lost our loyal Red Heeler after 12 years. We just got a new one 2 days ago! This is by far my favorite breed! The loyalty they have to their family is beyond amazing!
Sorry to hear that - Great dogs!
@@DogsNowChannel thank you!! It was tough!
FROM AUS My first dog when I left home was a 6 month old Blue Heeler ,Sally. I taught her to catch wild pigs , alone. She would run on scent until sighted, catch and hold , one after the other . In the night ,could run down a rabbit or retrieve a shot one. I had full voice command because I always spoke to her . Loved water and was great with the kids . When we travelled she went with us , as one of the family . She lasted 13 years till 1988. Our second heeler ,Jessy. Just a pet ,lasted 12 years . She was smart as well but sneaky. One day I saw from 15 m away she had stollen an egg from the coop . She would have eaten it if she didn't see my watching . She sheepishly brought it to me and layed it at my feet ,unbroken One day she surprised me with a baby quail in her mouth ,2 little legs sticking out ,unharmed . In the winter she would dive through the ice in the horse trough . My cattle dogs never harmed any of our domestic animals ,poultry , goats and would have licked you to death . We are now in our 70's and dogless and I would recommend a Cattle dog (Blue Heeler). At home we display a sign at our driveway saying BEWARE OF CATTLE DOG . Keeps people out.
Cattle dogs are insane!
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My childhood dog was a blue heeler and she would herd my brother and I away from the street. Before we had her she was hit by a car (I believe it was pretty serious - broken leg? She had some joint/maybe bone issues in one leg as she got older probably due to that).
Wonderful dogs, loyal as they come and smart to boot. She was old when we got her (I was a baby/toddler) and lived until about 18 when I was in 4th or 5th grade. I like to think of her as kind of a second mom. Miss Purdy if you’re up there hope you’re treeing lots of squirrels!!
I adopted a 5 month old blue heeler , all his brothers and sisters went to wounded warrior for therapy dogs . My boy was aggressive and could not be a therapy dog . I trained him to hunt and retrieve upland birds and rabbits and work cows . He weighs 36 pounds and is fearless at 2.5 years old . I love him he is awsome !
fearless is a good word for blue heelers!
I could see how they'd be great therapy dogs. Mine is a registered ESA for my PTSD. She's keenly aware of how to help. Lobely dogs
Lol. My heeler is by far the best dog I’ve ever had. Incredible personality. Extremely smart, loyal, loving, sweet, playful dog. Train them like you should train any dog as a responsible owner and you likely won’t have issues with them.
Extremely smart! Great dogs
I always wanted a Australian cattle dog, sadly due to disability I would never be able to give it a fair home, I cry everytime I see one since I am a child. There is just something about there energy that get me every time.
Amazing dog breed for sure! they are high energy and highly intelligent.
Heelers are literally the best dog you can have. Extremely smart and extremely loyal
Heelers are for more established and experienced dog owners. I had a heeler that I took in from my uncle. She was abused and left to her own devices on his property (I wont go further into that…) I had her for four and a half years before she past due to lymphoma and I knew what I was getting into. Of course she had disciplinary issues and didn’t like anyone except me but I felt like it was a good four years well spent. She needed me and I her. She was the best damn dog i’ve ever had and now I have anouther just like her. Its not the dog, its the person behind the dog that effects them. My uncle was a peice of shit and it was because of him that she had such a difficult life. My new heeler is well trained and sticks like glue. I would say if people have a problem with a certain breed, they have a problem with the owner not the dog.
Intense dog that’s not for everyone
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FROM AUS . I have had 2 over the years .if you treat them as one of the family , they will be as obedient as your kids and will love you like your kids . Talk to them alot ,its all in the tone of your voice.
It's crazy to me that people say this! I adopted mine at 16 years old and trained her by myself with no prior training experience. It was all from insinct, and 14 years later, I've never had an issue with aggression from her or these major issues these adults complain about. They need mental connection just as much as physical exercise.
But on a side note I am sorry fir your loss and glad she found a good home with you.
I’ve had 4 they were super hyper pups almost impossible to do anything with. Then by time they were about two they settled down and listened so much better 😂 best dogs you’ll ever have for the next 10 years
Amazing dogs! Fearless and loyal!
lol once they get to 2 years old
The temperament of Heelers varies slightly. However, I don't live on a ranch, and had several Blues ( And Reds)over the years, and had no problem at all integrating them into normal living spaces. My Labradors were much more destructive than the Heelers.
yeah thats interesting
I have 2 red heelers right now and I don't have problems with them being destructive at all. Only thing my male does is steal socks lol. Honestly best dogs I ever could've asked for.
The chasing instinct in my labraheeler is INSANE. I've never seen a dog more obsessed with chasing small animals and birds when we go on a walk. She loves me and is extremely obedient ... unless she's on a chase. I was told that she's actually not ignoring me, but during the chase their hearing is turned off.
Jeez a herding retrieve, super chase instinct. Bless you
Super chase instinct omg. But nah heelers and retrievers both rely on voice commands as working dogs so they should still be able to respond
Am Australian. Have had 8 Bluies in 35 yrs. Had no problem with Separation Anxiety. Gave each dog a treat before leaving - originally for short time then longer. Dog happy when we got home.
Current dog is 2 yrs & totally deaf. Always asleep when we get home - often 6 hrs later. Remember - treat on leaving & lots of cuddles on returning.
The VERY best dog ever.
Cheers
My boy knows when I'm going to work as apposed the store. He will be naughty when I leave him out for the store and good for work.
Why do you have to announce you're australian 😂😂😂
I once visited a goat farm in Colombia where they had Australian cattle dogs. A father, a mother and… a puppy daughter! When I tell you I’ve never met a more intense, playful, crazy puppy in my life (and I know my dogs). As she was the only puppy left she bothered her parents non stop, so much so, they tried their best to hide from her. Under cars, anywhere! I fell so totally in love with her but she made me think I need to be totally prepared before getting a little handful like her in the future.
I accidentally adopted a blue heeler mix who looks like a black lab. My oh my. He is NOT a Labrador and he shows me all day, everyday. He has been in heavy training for 4 months now and I think he would have been a nightmare if I didn’t get him in training so early. He’s so smart it’s scary. But he’s also eager to please which makes training a breeze. We are outside so much that my neighbors have (negatively) commented on it. Little do they know, this guy very much appreciates all the exercise I let him have. It has been working wonders for me too!
We have a blue heeler/husky mix. Maximum brains and maximum derp. He can open doors to let himself out, but he also runs head-first into walls when he's overexcited.
My blue girl has been fairly easy to train her worst habit is digging under the fence and escaping, she doesn't go far from the house just walks to the road to greet people. She now gets supervised outdoor time.
😂😂 omg that's so freaking cute ❤️🐶 I love it. Yeah, they're very friendly & love meeting everyone. Haha give your doggie a scratch for me pls 🤗
At least she greets people and not bark at them like ours 😂
@@New-bw4kz she greets delivery drivers by barking at them not in an aggressive way though, she just likes the attention.
I have got a blue heeler of 16 months (pedigree dog ) and i am sorry to say but i can not find any of the troubles you showed in your video.
I can leave her at home in her bench for several hours, she is not escaping , she is not destroying the furniture . Maybe it's true it's no dog for an apartment, but many dogs aren't made to live on a apartment. It's all about education, i have no problems with my dog .
Yes you are a good owner that understands dogs. You must give your dog exercise as well as good energy and leadership.
I find that if I dont give my heeler the excersize he needs and I leave him alone for a few hours, things are torn up. If he gets excersize and I leave him alone, things are fine. All of the things listed in the video are true about blue heelers, its just that they need the right owners. Sounds like you are an incredible owner.
My active family loves our blue heeler. Fortunately we have a large yard and 3 young boys to wear her out daily. We take her everywhere but they are absolutely for active individuals.
yes for sure - active owners only!
Great vid. Heelers are like Arabian Horses, terriffic but not for everybody.
Hmm Arabians are my favorite...so maybe I should lol
@@NoThankUBeQuiet Yeahh, I'd say you are probably "special " enough. make sure he has a job, and be SURE to teach him to respect the flying hoof!
Got a Bluey x Kelpie. Shes now about 6, and shes a nut. Love her to bits. Full of beans, extremely loyal, LOVES her tennis balls. Very protective, lovely happy dog. Gets along very well with all my cats too
Thats an active dog for sure!
@@DogsNowChannel oh yes! Shes very active. Shes an extremely clever dog as well, and rather stubborn. Love her to smithereens. Shes my loyal baby girl
Smartest most loyal high energy dogs I have had the pleasure of owning!
Ours is mixed with austrailian shepherd, hangin tree cowdog, and border collie. He's built like a bigger border collie, with a red/white heeler coat. Beautiful dog, with lasers for eyes. He's very intelligent, and friendly. The nipping was tough to curb, and took a few months. He's 9 months, great with the kids, now, a comfortable walk on a leash, and progressing nicely off-leash.
He's the most intense/driven dog I've raised, runs me ragged with play/training, but he's a lot of fun.
my dog was a blue healer mix, she made it to 15 and was by far the smartest dog I've ever owned
Everyone says these guys are the smartest! Would love to own one
Heeler* 😊
Still getting one.
I have one. Best dog ever. She’s very smart! Follows me everywhere. Very protective and affectionate. Will chase anything that runs though.😂
As long as you are not stupid or lazy they are great dogs. Very loyal
Well said
I have one and he is a super lazy dog. They are super nice. They do follow you around where ever you go. They are good family dog. You just need to be aware with small kids other then that they are super easy to train and to be around with. Already looking to get my second one .
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
All of the above but amazing dogs and super trainable. We previously had a Parsons Russell and thought that was the most athletic and energetic dog ever until the Blue Heeler came along 😂
We got a Border Collie/Blue Heeler (50/50 mix) about a year ago. Energy for days. at least 2-3 hours at the dog park daily, all hard running or wrestling with other dogs (usually 2x her size). Then her backyard play time, hallway play time, living room playtime, then maybe a nice nap. We got rid of the nipping really early and socialized the heck out of her right after shots. Now she is just a great dog that loves every other dog int he world. Still a bit shy around new people but hey aren't we all.
We definitely know if we miss a day at the park, we will become her new play toy and she will make you play with her or climb all over you trying. Wouldn't trade her for the world though.
Tons of energy, loyal and strong
@@DogsNowChannel and smart, very very smart. As long as she gets her run time she is great at home. Still zoomies etc but not that anxiety energy. I think most people that have ACD or Border Collie know what I mean.
My pet blue heeler is one of the smartest dogs I've ever had.. also one of the stupidest. Banjo likes to chase the stick no matter what... Even if that means fetching it from the fire or running through the fire for a shortcut 😐 happened more then once (don't worry, he was ok.. went straight to the creek after fetching the stick)
😄 aww poor buddy
My acd mix was a disaster as a pup but she turned into an awesome dog. Lots of hard work.
They can be such a challenge. I’m sure so many people give up. Great job working with her!
Yeh nah! That's 7 reasons why I WOULD get an ACD blue or red because that's 7 things I love about them. I reckon I could whip up another 93 to even it out at 100 👍
Haha nice!
You like having any black clothing item instantly adorned with white, red, grey, brown, (can’t see the black) dog hair all the time??
I KNOW I DO!! Instant conversation starter!
I have a blue heeler mix and he's perfect he does growl at times but he does not herd us at all he respects us!!!
I have 2 blue heelers and they are very chill and love hanging out at the barn. I believe there are different bloodline where perhaps some are not as active or aggressive. They are very smart and learn quickly so if you take the time to teach limits, you'll have a wonderful loving dog
awesome! thanks for sharing!
i cannot disagree more with this video. theyre not hard to train or leave by themselves sometimes. beautifully smart and intelligent. they dont need 3 hours of walking a day. just a walk a day and some mental stimulation such as trick learning or training and your fine. super loyal and happy.
You're doing your dog severe injustice by not even tapping into it's traits
You are speaking from your experience with how many dogs of this breed?
It's possibly a good thing that you have a dog or dogs without some of the usual traits of this breed, but it's generally acknowledged by others that this video is pretty close to the mark.
Mental stimulation is key!!!! Thats the trick to getting them to behave and no one is talking about that! So great observation. Its not just physical action!
@Judy Lloyd no, Judy, I also disagree with this video as an owner of 14 years. Shhh
Ignore the idiots making their ignorant comments. This video is literally ridiculous. Most of the claims it makes are wrong. I have had and trained heelers for 7 years so far and have not seen any of these behaviors besides the occasional nipping at the heels and its more remembered towards other dogs rather than humans. This video is horrendous.
They can be wonderful dogs in the right situation. Unfortunately too many people hang a picture of Garth Brooks in their apartment and think they need a cattle dog. Too many of these dogs end up in shelters and are hard to place. Our last one was about a year old when we rescued him. He was a wonderful family dog, but not so good with the cattle.
We just picked up our 3rd heeler last week. She definitely has more herding instincts. It has been a while since we had a puppy in the house, but her training started Immediately with a 5 hr car ride home just sitting in the seat next to me. I take her most places with me, but also deliberately leave her alone too. They have to be comfortable in both situations. She spent about 3 hrs watching us pour concrete for my daughter’s house about an 1/8 of a mile from the main house. At 9 weeks old, no leash needed. She just stayed on the build site taking it all in.
Just had to put down my 14 yo heeler. She wasn't bad like these 7 things. She did shed like crazy. And she herded us, but never by nipping. None of the other things was like her. I miss her so much. She was bossy but loving.
The perfect dog would be a blue heeler that didn't shed but they are such great dogs I can look past the shedding. 🙂
Apparently, my Blue Heeler couldn"t care less about exercise. If she chooses to go out..only when not storming, not lightning or nighttime, she is not one whit interested in exercise. She is gentle, protective and so very sweet! Maggie has nothing challenging except her fur, which goes everywhere. I found this rubber rake which works like magic for removing her hair from my rugs. She is fantastic so the fur is not an issue for me, I am besotted with this heeler.
That’s great!
Mine was afraid of the dark.
Where do I get the rubber rake thingy?
You don't have a ACD. They are non stop.
Mom of 2 blues, father and daughter, completely different temperaments….dad is calm, affectionate, and friendly. My girl is loyal, protective and territorial. They both love our boys and will do anything to please us. Couldn’t ask for anymore in a pair. Know your breed, be patient, love unconditionally, be kind and forgiving. They will return the energy they receive.
That’s right!
My Heeler is never alone. Goes to work with me. My wife and I take turns shopping at non-dog stores.
You ever let your dog work like it was bred to do?
@@huckfinn7022 yeah. Thanks for taking an interest in my dogs life. You don’t think protection is work? Did you ask about what we do for hobbies? Nope. I love hipsters dog owners who think they are the only ones who know how to raise a certain breed.
@@MrBobbo18 that dude commented on every comment being a dickhead. He's upset for some reason.
These dogs are smart best dog to have.
Trigger was the dog of my dreams. That crazy boy made me laugh so much and I had NO problems with him. Lovable, loyal and I miss him every day.
I have had blue heeler for over 20 years,, I do have one that's an escape artist,,,he will find a way out,,,, I live by a lake and my blue heeler
I have one almost a year old and he is such a sweetheart very very smart dogs and very protective and yes he does have anxiety separation but as they get older it gets better don't worry just show them love and you'll be fine !❤️❤️❤️
Amazing dogs!
We go one from our cousin on yesterday, and we look forward to being with her as she grows......We enjoy our other animals as well....
Video: they will put anything in their mouth
My heeler: munch munch rock rock yum
Haha
The smartest and most loyal dog.I often see two or more in the back of some ranchers ute (pickup truck) here in Australia. Nowdays on cattle stations (ranches) ,herding of large numbers of stock is done by helicopter ,or fixed wing a/c.And cleaned up by the ACD.But im thinking its time ,i get one as a companion and health trainner .
We inherited a blue heeler when my dad passed and I'd say this is a really good description of their attributes. We've experienced each one, from a destroyed back door, to being very protective at times as well as attempts at controlling our other dogs or visiting dogs, and of course the shedding. Great protective and loving dog though if you live out in a rural area like we do.
I have had many blue heelers they guard and are so faithful.
First one when I was only 8 also had one red it was harder to control and pig headed.
They are the best dogs to have
Great dogs!!
My ACD is amazing! The only initial challenge was when he was a puppy and wanted to destroy the whole house.
Yeah they are intense at first for sure
I had a blue healer on the dairy farm I grew up on and I loved that dog. It was the best cattle dog we ever had and it save my life from the bull that came after me when I was 12.
Watching this video while looking at 10,000 blue heeler hairs on my couch.
Haha thanks for watching!
My new one is 7 months old. Recently lost my other boy at 8 years of age. They are the best dog. I miss my boy terribly. To have a heeler you need to keep them active.
yes the more active the better!
My deaf Heeler is typing this comment. "Best amazing dog I have ever had. No trouble at all. Very smart. Loving and fun to take for walks. "
Haha nice!!
I have one ACD and i do agree with this video, but nonetheless my dog is the best dog i have ever had. No doubt
My blue healer is three years , if I had known this in the first place I would never have got her. But I told myself if I get this dog I’m gonna keep her not going to give her away none of that stuff so I have a loyal companion for life. She is so smart.
The best dogs ever!!! The list is so long with reasons not to get a human
I have a red heeler and a blue heeler and they are just sweeties. Definitely gotta be fit to run around and play with them it's alot. But they are great guard dogs my kids love them. They are such good playful pets.🐕
I have a blue heeler cross Lab. He is a great dog and can be crate trained. He also doesn't nip! He does require alot of walking and is an incredibly smart dog. He hardly sheds. He is also friendly with cats. He doesn't herd me. I don't have a huge yard but he gets walked every single day and has a good run around. They are very loyal but they are also still a dog and very very loving. He is not a headache but with any dog you need to give them time.
Yes time and exercise is a must! Thanks for watching
I got a Red Heeler, and he’s a loving dog and I agree to something’s your saying but not every thing. they need the exercise and at the time can be stubborn but they learn quick I love my Dog and I will not change him for anything
I’ve had several Blue heelers throughout my life. My last was totally awesome, she was kind and gentle to me and my daughters, and protective. However, they are great escape artists, and massively hyper. We taught my heeler are native language, so she would only respond to our family. But they can be protective to a fault, even the local law enforcement were scared of her. And would notify us when she got lose from the yard, they called her psycho. Although she wasn’t all that big, or never attacked any one before. If you don’t get their ears and tails docked, it can led to issues later on. But knowing what I know now, I would still get another.
awesome thanks for sharing!
I'm curious, my heeler is 12 years old and has not been docked, he is as healthy and happy as my 3 yo catahoula...so what issues are you speaking of?
@@scottpolk1698 their tails are large At the base but tend to break or bend causing pain and discomfort. And their ears can work fine without being docked, however, can hit a lot of debris and wax build up.
@@kelleywarriors7091 I could see that being an issue if he were a working dog. But for house dogs maybe not so much. But thank you for the info!
Aggressive and escape artist. That kind of stuff comes down to training. My Healer is the exact opposite
My blue heeler cuddling me right now as I watch this 😊😊
If your lazy not the dog for you best dog ive ever had super smart energetic just keep up on them they are amazing
Had a Queensland blue heeler for 14 years. They are a lot of work if they don't have a place to exercise. But if handled right they can be excellent house pets. She never chewed anything. Went with me everyrywhere they allowed. She🥰🐕 went to store, church, bank, etc. An excellent traveler. Was very well mannered and loved by all. Had a fun personality. Always wanted to be with me. Had a number of people who loved keeping her if I was gone for more than a few hours. Even though she could be a problem she was an excellent companion. Is very much missed
I have rescued a Blue in Jan 21 and feel I love with her. I have been working with socialisation. She was pretty beat up when I she saved me as I had just lost my furever friend 🥲 she was outside I guess loose for a very long time and believe she was crated forever . I cannot get her to go on the floor only to go out or up to bed . Any suggestions ?
Was she loose or was she crated??
Bit hard to understand you.
Perhaps try a dog behaviorist to help you know what to do.
Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are also good things to work on.
I have a blue heeler and hes the best dog ever..I take him everywhere with me..even high end restaraunts as I have him certified as a service dog.
awesome!
I've had two both sisters they are mixes with springer spaniels. Both are the best dogs ever. And easy to train. I've never had any problems with either one.
So you don't have a blue heeler...... you've got a couple of mixed breed mongrels