australian cattle dogs

So long story short both of my ACD’s go ballistic when they see a squirrel. I’ll use their names to keep track of the behaviors lol. If they notice separately, Tramp seemingly starts to try and stalk up on it, before rushing it when he feels he gets close enough. Koda won’t really react unless...

Hello all 👋 My roommates (53 M, 50 F) have a blue heeler Australian shepherd (~2 F) in our two story home that has a small, rock backyard. They never walk her, haven't done any training really, and basically just give her basic toys if they remember and expect that her running around & barking...

I posted this on /r/BlueHeelers, but didn't get too many responses, so I figured I'd post again here to see if I can get a little more insight. My husband and I are looking into Heelers and are pretty close to adopting a puppy. I know they require a lot of time and energy, and we're working...

I'm like a step dad to him. I'm the strongest in the house and he knows it. I will sometimes man handle him gently, not like abuse but to make him sit, pick him up - playfully - and half the time he jokingly nips in that playful way. I never hit or push rudely...always gentle or playful and he...

Hey everyone! I wanted to ask how your average day looks like with your ACD? Our ACD is a little over a year old, and has tons of energy. I was curious on average how much your ACD sleeps during the day and in the evening? Our general schedule is like this. Wake up 6:30 - 7a.m. Let our...

I’m looking to adopt an adult Heeler and I found the perfect little dude but I have some reservations. My mom has a fear of large dogs. I know very little about the breed. I don’t know how he’d do in a 2 bedroom apartment. I’d like to know if they’re vocal and learn a little more about...

I know this is a long shot, but I would love some insight. My girl is 13. She is my everything. She has a grade 5 heart murmur, and slight cataracts. The problem I’m having with her is that although I have spent thousands on tests in the last few weeks we cannot figure out why she is having...

I’ve had my 4 month old Heeler (my first Heeler) for about two months now and walking her has always been a bit of a pain. At the start especially she will constantly sit or lay down refusing to go where I’m directing. I’ve brought some of her kibble which helps mitigate that issue but she still...

This is my fella Stitch w/ his sister Lilo (lab mix).(they get along amazing) We rescued him in July (transplanted from Texas to NY) he sat in a shelter from approx. Feb till May with tick borne illness' from Texas then was able to be adopted in end of May..we found him in July -he is 3 years...

There are several cattle dogs euth-listed at a high-kill rate shelter in CA. 3 y/o female, 34lb: https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/39382861-jurupa-valley-california-australian-cattle-dog 4 y/o male, 39lb: https://24petconnect.com/RVSDAdopt/Details/RVSD/A1761042 2 y/o male, 51lb ACD mix...

We have an almost 3 year old who while an amazing dog with humans just cannot settle in with (at least our) pack. We have a 8 year old F heeler and a 4 year old F Aussie. They were all cool until about 12 months ago and since then the younger heeler cannot stop picking fights. They may go months...

Hi guys, I have a 12 year old heeler with lung cancer and stage 2 kidney disease, prognosis is three months.My dog has traveled the whole country with me for 12 years he is my world. We are reaching his end stages of life.All roommate situations have gone fine throughout his life. He's lived...

The rescue has it listed as a heeler mix, 1.5-2 years old, 30-35lbs. The rescue is telling me that it's a high energy dog, but not your typical 'bouncing off the walls' heeler level energy. They've posted a couple videos and from what I can tell, it looks like the dog is well behaved and plays...

Hey guys I thought I’d post this here since we’re dog lovers. I entered my dog Camp in the Orvis Dog Cover and would love for anyone that wants to to vote for him! Each vote costs $1 and goes toward canine cancer research! Vote 4 Camp

Recently over at /r/dogs, a poster expressed concern that her young adult ACD, around 13-15 months IIRC, had suddenly gone from being a friendly pup who loved meeting people to a wary, suspicious adult who didn't want to be touched by strangers. Several respondents, me included, remarked the...

When do ACDs officially outgrow their crazy puppiness? My girl turns 11 months in 2 weeks, and she still acts like the crazy 9 week old pup that I got xD She's got very selective hearing and doesn't always like to do as she's told, she loves jumping on people and no matter how consistent I am...

Not sure how to keep it short and simple but I'm seeking help on how to proceed. 8 year old ACD mix. We got him as a 1 year old rescue. Immediately had issues with socializing and was your typical 100 mph non stop ACD. After a year or so, we started training. 2 failed trainers later and we...