An intro video with some information on what you should know before getting an Australian Cattle Dog. This video is just a small introduction to this breed. Please research any dog you plan on bringing into your home.
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I’m rescuing a 6 mo old male in a week and I’m in full research mode. I’m SO grateful for all of your content and information. So many people think I’m crazy, but I’ve always had terriers and believe I’m up for this breed. If I could ask you one question it would be about during the work day. I work M-F, 8:30-5 and am fully committed to an hour-ish walk every morning, can come home at lunch and then be ready to roll at 5pm. Given this scene, I’d love to know any advice you might have 🙏🏼
Mine’s actually pretty quiet, 1-1/2 years old nipped for the first time today….
Cute Blue heeler dad tho 😀
You seem to be on top with the right info,which is rare. I've been raising the Queensland Blue heeler for many years. There's nothing like owning one to know one. Don't that make sense. They are made up of 5 breeds ,Dingo being 1 and Bull terrier are both breeds to be killer dogs, the Bull terrier is where the Pit bull comes from and the Dingo is a wolf. Dalmatian are smart, and the blue Merle is where the colors come from. The Kepi is a heard dog too. People say to break them of bad habits when they don't have bad habits, they are what they are,if you don't like the way they are,then get something else. Like a poodle,lol. If the heeler can control bulls that weigh 2,000 lbs.and pull them out of a mud creek by clamping down on the nose and pull backwards, they have got to be tough. I've seen a Bull kick mine across the field and they get up and run back and jump up on the bulls back and bite down on the bulls head , there's no other dog this tough,not even a pit bull which was breed to be a cow dog.
We just acquired our first ACD. As the smallest dog in the house she choose her own job, making sure the big dogs (Great Pyr and Great Pyr/GS mix) come in when she does and go out when she does. The pack must stay together! I refer to her as the piranha dog.
We have a miniature blue heeler and he is all the things 😂. OCD is no joke with these dogs, they will persist with something until you help them “move on” to a new topic/task. And the digging/scratching is an issue too. Could not love him more though. ❤❤❤
wow nice dog
Very high energy, I have 2 heelers and YES high maintenance.. texas heelr etc..
We have 6 dogs…. 2 heelers a border collie, a rotti, and a couple mixes
My blue heeler rarely barks. We did get him about a week ago, so he could just still be adjusting.
Our German shepherd definitely barks more than he does!
Helped a gentleman who was dying of cancer for about a year, and he passed and left me his blue heeler. I knew the moment I saw him, we would end up together.
I don’t understand why someone would get a heeler just to try and train the genetic behaviours out of them?
My 2nd heeler has hip displasi.
Need stop nipping video
Why do I see a tricolor Australian cattle dog in the thumbnail? Does that variety even exist?
You are absolutely right, they are all the same breed. ACD is the 'correct' name tho we call ours a blue heeler. In Australia, most people refer to them as red/ blue heelers/stumpies or just heelers. I'd never heard the term Land Shark before. That describes my puppy perfectly!!!
You are absolutely on point with your comments in this video! Thank you. I think your heelers are calm in this video because they know that Mum is busy and, obviously, they want to be around you. They understand your relaxed energy…Thanks, again, for posting.
Great video thanks for the info. your descriptions are all spot on 🙂 I just made it through the first two years with my first cattle dog / border collie mix. your description is exactly my girl, except she likes people. but she is really protective at home! she did learn not to bark, she whispers, uses inside voice, no barking allowed inside and she does very well with it. she brings a toy to bed with her every night because we snuggle and rough house a little bit and she knows she's not allowed to bite me so she brings a toy so she can bite the toy when she feels the urge and she does very well with that also and has since she was about 4 months old but yes she was an awful biter and I'm 68 y o and have had many many dogs in my life And have trained horses and dogs for a living for many years and she was the toughest puppyhood I've ever known lol she is a diabetes alert dog, A hearing dog, and a mobility dog and has been doing all the tasks I need her to do very well and consistently since she was 9 to 10 months old. we're still working on the not pulling on the leash when we're out in public but she does well at home. she goes to all my doctor's visits the grocery store restaurants, anywhere I go. Tomorrow we're going to the dentist, and then the lab for blood work. And she'll be there with me the whole time and lay quietly by my side once we're in where we're going. she's just a little strong going in and out. And I know you know what I mean 🙂 when she turns 3 next June she's going to be the most awesome service dog you ever saw. she is my third service dog. The first was a big German Shepherd shutzhund bred and very intense. The second is an English setter and now 15 years old and retired and laying on the couch. they were both awesome dogs. Izzy beat both of them hands down for intelligence even though they were both so smart and such good working dogs. izzy knows so many tricks I can't think what else she knows to practice when we do one of our little working sessions. I'm going to look for more of your videos!
Do you have a video on training healers not to nip / herd children?
You’re obviously overweight and don’t give those dogs what they need based on your comments of not having property. You seem like a dog hoarder with little experience or knowledge.
Just saying because you’re fat, and these dogs need an energetic owner. So, a fail on behalf of those dogs.
Listen to what this pretty young lady is saying , she is talking the truth. If you don’t want a dog that is prepared to die to protect you and yours this is not the dog for you. ❤️🙏🦘🐨
I call mine a K9 jumping piranha. One day, loving, cuddles and kisses, next day jumps up and nip bites me in the love handle or butt. Funny little animal. Calm one day, 100 miles an hour of playing chasing and tug of war for the next 5 days. I wake up every day to him standing on my chest. He was quiet, now he talks non stop with a bark that drops you to your knees covering your ears. Not joking. Has saved my family by alerting them of a gas leak from the neighbors outside meter. Only 14 months old, rescued him at 7 months. I love him.
I have had several cattle dogs and actually raised them for 30 yrs. I have never had one pee in my house they have always just let me know when they need to go out. They are a tough breed I always says it’s the dingo
cuz they are agressive and loyal and territorial . My dog tries to get between me and the toilet . LOL that’s how protective he is . He is 8 and still bites everybody except me , still growled at my daughter but never but her. My boyfriend had to leave cuz my dog always attacked him and it got worse thru the years but for me he’s getting to be 8 soon he’s now getting to the age where he really listens and he’s the best dog ever . If you can get thru the first 5 or 6 yrs of bad behavior they just all of a sudden are the best dog you will ever have.
what food do u feed them ?
7:19 that’s good to know. I will need my red Heeler to alert me to rattle snakes, cougars, coyotes, and bears when i start buying forest lands like I want to do. This breed seems to be a good fit In Oklahoma, for the climate.
I was watching another vedio .Thank u I'm gonna try to teach him to put bottle water in the ref.He hunts deer antlers and a hurt fallen deer for me. But hunters started using drone so that blew that out of the water. The stupid like bottom won't show up on my stupid phone.But love watching and learning from u.
Very Informative Video!… I Actually Learned A Few Things From A You Tube Video For A Change!… Haha!… I'm Not "Picking" Or Trying To Be Mean, But For Future Reference, If I Were You, I Would Try To Limit The Use Of The "Filler Words" When You Pause To Think What You're Going To Say Next… "Uhhh", "Ummm", "Ahhh", And Especially The Use Of The Word "Like" And A Combination There Of…
For Example "Always be LIKE, UMMM, AHHH… Cautious When You Let Your Cattle Dogs Out, Because There Could Be… UMMM, Someone Outside On The UHHH Sidewalk That They Might Not Be… LIKE, AHHH Familiar With….
Please don't take my Criticism the wrong way… I'm not trying to be mean… I just wanted to to be mindful of what you are saying, and hopefully help you improve on the quality of your Presentations which like I already said are Very Informative and of Good Quality!….
Have my second now. First was a red mix…this is full bred blue. She is a year old and a handful. My biggest problem is walking on the leash. She is very reactive with barking at other dogs. Any help would be great
You made me laugh out loud with "Cattle Dogs shed twice a year, Jan. to June and July to Dec." but you are absolutely correct.
I even love there high pitched bark. They are an amazing dog.
Nope. My last bluey, and his name was Bluey, he didn't shed his top coat during the cooler months. And he was as pure, old stock heeler as you can get, here in Australia.
My current one… I was shocked at how much of his top coat sheds. It annoying.
Maintenance wise though, you're otherwise correct. It's warming up here in Melbourne, and I've noticed the first clumps of undercoat on the floor. This usually comes from the backside.
My last one, depending if he rolled in a dead animal on the farm or not, probably got washed only twice a year.
This one, Bruce, the rain has done a bit of work, as he loves the elements.
Best dog in the world, hands down.
Dry skin a lot like dandruff
Hi Alek, loved this video!
Would you kindly do an updated version? Their popularity has soared since "Bluey" and many folks do not research
or give enough exercise or training. CD's are very intuitive and sensitive. Punitive training methods are making a comeback.
People need to be ready for a 24/7, 16 year commitment. Yes, wonderful, high-maintenance pups!
Not recommended for first time dog owners.