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@potterpoole HAHAHAAH you’re so right

@matthewtaylor Perfect. You might have to change some of that up if she’s going to be confined most of the day. She will need to be walked/hiked/run every single day prior to you leaving and then again when you return. Keep in mind she will have essentially zero stimulation while you’re gone-...

@matthewtaylor Start crate-training now if you haven’t already. You’ve by now figured out that ACDs thrive on routine. Start creating a routine that grows to eventually include you being away all day. Get up at 5am to take her for a run or walk or whatever you do. Take her out to play fetch...

@blueberrycake Agree- thank you! I do have a vet appt set up and will see if there is a medical reason for this abrupt change

@maldavos Yes, I have an appointment with the vet today- I was hoping to get him checked out and then see if they have a reference/referral they can give me for a behavioral trainer if there isn't a medical issue

@oncelostbutnowfound I never do, but *disclaimer* I live in TX soooo the coldest we get is like low teens? Every once in a blue moon. Also, at those temps, we aren't moseying around, we're typically moving (trail running).

@lost_little_one Sure will!

@lost_little_one I really appreciate the response- I really was at a loss and wanted to hear from people who have ACDs- haha. Thank you very much

@lost_little_one Ok thank you- I wasn’t sure if this is some adolescent thing that Heelers do (quirky dogs), or if this was something more. All of our dogs have been rescues, but we’ve never had a puppy/teenaged dog before.

UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM: Hello Reddit- I'm back again! This one might be long- but I didn't see any posts referencing some of the specific issues I'm experiencing. So, about 6 weeks ago, we adopted a blue heeler from a local rescue. Rambo, now 7.5 months old neutered male. VERY smart and...