Being a owner and a professional trainer, I would not recommend cattle dogs for the faint of heart. As although they are amazing pups they definitely can be a tough dog to have without give something a job and training. Like most work breeds, they enjoy a active lifestyle and a lots of brain games. However when worked with appropriately, they are incredible companions and Zeke the cattle dog is my best friend to say the least
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I would love to learn how to train like that
Agree! Kelpies too. I have a Kelpie/Jack Russell & she must always have a job to do.
I have a couple of them and boy are they tough to teach but incredibly smart one time we had a puppy CLIMB the fence we put them in 😂😮
My red… Troefee..seems to be..a friend not a pet… smarter and more True than most all my human s…or maybe I am cray cray….
I just got a German shepherd, Blue Heeler Husky Mix puppy,
I'm wondering how this will go,
She's pretty good and learns so fast, I only tell her one and she gets it,
My red heeler trixy best dog ever dad is stuck in hospital bed and wheelchair….she cheers him up so much ….when i see them happy it takes my mind off his situation ….my bro passed years ago on a motocycle and mom just died suddenly a few months ago…now its just me and my old man and our trixy. I think mom sent her to take care of us…she just showed up one day laying on the porch. BEST Ride or die DOGGO EVER!!!!
I just got 2 of them and they are ridiculously smart. Been enjoying them though it’s a definite process my first official dogs and I’m doing best to train them to be able to take hiking with me and running eventually. This is cool video thanks!
My heeler hikes without acting the fool. All I could ask from her
It is the socks that does the trick. I will buy a pair of these!
You must show them you're the leader. Otherwise they will feel that they must lead, thus the aggression.
Bet the dogs trained his owner more
My blue heeler has bit people before, but I think it’s because we have been keeping him in the garage a lot because of sported and stuff. It will probably get better over the summer because I want to take him more places and maybe let him run next to the quad. Oh and we’re getting goats for him to herd (but that’s only if the stupid barn builder guy calls my dad back)
Well done sweet as
They will piss you off
I have a red Healer and a blue healer
I have a heeler mini labradoodle mix. She's 9 months old. I got her from a farm and boy did she have farm characteristics. I'm thankful I Binge watched a dog trainer on here last year(got her this year in February) and was able to recognize some traits I needed to nip in the butt like nipping at the heels and charging lol. It was quick though, she trains pretty quickly, she also isn't as high strung as people said she'd be. We're moving into her fear period right now and I'm going to expose her to loud noises(fireworks) daily if I can.
She looks nothing like a blue heeler though. She's the most blackest dog I've ever seen and her name is onyx(farm just called her puppy) her coat is mostly lab looking but super soft like a poodle, it's really hard to describe. She comes up to my knee. The only aggression I see ever is with strangers and other dogs. I take her to the pet store, home depot, and joann fabrics for socializing. She's doing well so that's a plus. Don't be afraid, get the doggo you want.
They are the best dogs but maybe not for timid owners. They need a ton of socialization, training and exercise. A job helps too.
Is that what mad max had?
I just wish people would consider the purpose of the breed before they get one. ANY dog. Now I grew up with a great Pyrenees. It was young when i was born. Very carefully my parents introduced me to the dog. The dog got it and at that point I was her main point of protection. If my dad once in a blue moon came home drunk, she would not allow him to see his baby. He was fine to see me in the morning. The guardian breeds maybe fit in better in a household than the herders. (yet for protection people get all sorts of other dog breeds, I don't get it lol).Herders will go crazy if they don't get training and jobs to do. Maybe if you get stock from show dogs they don't have the drive. But still. Certain breeds of dogs need to be highly trained to be happy.
Intense dogs. Smart and quick.
My blue heeler does the exact same thing while walking. She herds caddie and is a service dog at the same time. I could not live without my girl. She is amazing
I have 2 Huskies mixed with Australian Cattle, both are brother and sister from the same litter and are 2 years and I can confidently say I was not expecting to have these types and wanted a more laid back dog who listens. But after having my since the age of 1 month, I can also confidently say that they have changed me way more than I've changed them. Because of them I knew I had to constantly train them/play with them/run with them/ and bond with them, and although this was hard at first and extremely annoying, I'm so glad I have them because I've never been as active and as outdoorsy in my life before I had them. I feel healthier and happier to just get out 5-6 times a day for an hour each and seeing how happy they are and how tired they get after a long day makes me so proud. They really do love the outdoors and love burning all that energy. Although I don't have specific jobs for them, just seeing them active and free brings joy to my heart and in return I bring joy to their hearts. Love you Jack and Maya🐶🐾❤️
I had an aussie cattle dog come into my life as a roadside rescue she was beyond awsome. From the first day till her last day she decided her job was "how can I make you happy?". My life hasn't been the same without her in it. Did it mention how much I hate the word cancer!
He so cutee and we’ll behaved
Please, not the street!
were there treats in that back pocket a bit ago?
Cattle dogs need a committed trainer..They are not a golden retrievers. If you like to workout, and if you're into dog training and like doing it…then get one..if not dont even think on getting one
I have a Australian shepherd blue healer mix and he’s as stubborn as he is smart we are together 24/7 I’m a trucker and he’s my road buddy now I know what you’re thinking how does he do being in the truck for weeks at a time and my answer is he’s better behaved on the truck then when we go home he loves being in a different place everyday and knows all of his favorite truck stops by name you should see how excited he gets when I mention one of those places because he knows as soon as I say done for the day it’s time to go out and play
Just watched a show about the origins of this breed. They were created from dingos only back on the 1920s. They still have alot of wild blood in them, so without strong training i can see how they could be too much too handle. People just need to read about a breed before they think about owning one, for any dog.
I have a 2 yo old blue Heeler. The easiest to trail dog I’ve ever had. I’m 61 and keep dogs for life. That’s been a lot of dogs. This girl didn’t need training. Just be kind, be pleasant, be firm and consistent. Show her something once or twice and she’s got it. Took about 60 to train her to jump hurdles. One throw to catch a frisbee. But…. I’m retired and home 100% of the time. This is key. Work? Live in a suburb or city. Probably not a good idea.
The only thing I have yet to stop her from doing is herding my ankles when we are heading out for a truck ride. I don’t care. We have turned it into a game. Best dogs ever if you are an advanced dog owner.
I have never had a blue heeler, but I think it would have been the right dog for me when I was young still after loosing my Sandy girl. My nieced adopted one out of the pound and it was not a typical blue heeler or a typical dog at all. That dog was so calm. In fact very peculiarly calm. My dad would dog sit it a lot and I had been around it with my dogs and still just calm. He was so calm he was boring. I told my Dad that if he was any calmer, he would be dead. My Dad loved that joke and starting telling others that joke. But it was true. Never seen such a calm dog.
Best dog breed of all time
I just lost my cattle dog mix. I like working dogs.
I taught my Heeler to sit up as a "say please", he promptly found his way into an outdoor dining area and started asking strangers to share with him. Very smart dogs and they will manipulate every situation.
I have one , got him at 5 months because the original owner couldn’t handle him. The 10 day transition was hard nearly suicidal. Now he’s part of the family and knows it. Extremely protective no matter the size of the elephant.
We live on a boat traveling which is why I wanted a dog like this. It’s his job to protect and serve and he’s probably underpaid.
Grew upon a Cattle Farm here in Canada. My Grandfather bred and trained Blue Heelers. I have only had Heelers as pets for 38 years, absolutely love them. I have a Pack of 5 right now and they are my best friends lol. So much misinformation about these dogs out there, in my opinion they are the BEST dogs. So smart and energetic… let alone handsome as hell lol. Doesn't matter what you want to do with them they will excel at it with the proper patience and training from their owner. Remember, there is no such thing as a Bad Dog… just Shitty Owners 🤟
He probably got a nice one. I seriously doubt he could have trained my dog to that level. She is now 2-1/2 years old and finally is trainable.
Such a good dog
love this breed. mine loves people and other animals including cats. not so much groundhogs or birds tho. I've walked into quite a few mxrder scenes in my yard…
First two years just train them mentally
Our ACD is suuper relax, he will flip from 0 to 60 in a split second if you ask him to but his standard modus is very chill.
I started to excersice / train him when he turned almost two years old, before that I only tought him to be a well behaved dog and gave him games to teach him how to deal with frustration.
Please don't train them like a athlete as a young dog, it is very hard to let them come down from that.
We just got one and she’s 6mths old. So watching videos on training her and loving it!!
Greatest, most loyal, breed ever! Ours passed a couple years ago she was almost 15. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Definitely prepared us for kids. 😜 There will never be any other breed for us. Once you have one, you know!
They are the greatest dogs on earth.
mine starts bouncing in place if he wants to do a bunch of tricks. he’s so proud of all his tricks, and loves an audience.
I just got a puppy blue heeler
Beutiful
had 2 short blues 18 years old they passed Wolfe and tazz they are amazing intelligent they know you they' will protect anyone they see you are friendly with or family you cross the aggressive line the protector will do figure 8 around you nipping at the ankle and knees you better back down they are going to go for your ankle you bend then your private zone you fall they latch to the throat with a higher bite pressure then book say they are part dingo and they are relentless once the command is given for mine its was help me or suck em boy they were a different animal laid back property watchers into handler is in need time to send this mf to hell top speed wolfe 41mph tazz 43.1
Excellent job
I have fostered a GSD/Heeler mix for about 3 months. He does need a job and will become a huge pest without one, but his job can be "lay down and stay" and he will do it for >30 minutes without complaint.
I have a blue heeler I adopted her so she was already trained but man she is so incredibly smart!! I love her like my child!💗