gamerguy99
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I’m hoping this subreddit is kinder than the Facebook pages. People are so annoying on there because they feel like every cattle dog is the same
my dog is truly a “lazy” heeler. I’ve talked to several other heeler owners who say they have a “lazy” Heeler. My pup is 9, he’s still plenty hyper! But he doesn’t love walking or doing activities for long at all, he has a bedtime like a grandpa at 7 PM lol. anyways, there’s just a few things I would like to work on. He does this LOUD howl/bark. Sometimes at random noises, sometimes if someone comes home. He loves my roommate and she’s lived here the entire time I’ve had him, but every time when she walks through the door he barks so loudly. My neighbors have finally politely said something (we live in an apt., again, please do not tell me he needs a yard he is perfectly fine and happy here) I get it because when he does it at random it’s terrifying and startling. Any advice? I’ve tried everything. Button, shock collar (I gave up quick on that I felt too cruel), spray bottle, vocal training. I really just want to train him out of the extreme howl bark and especially barking every time my roommate comes around. She lives here so it’s excessive, and I can’t have it with work/neighbors.
I appreciate kindness. I have puzzles, I stimulate him daily, give him jobs, exercise him, etc., he’s such a good pup! I’m just hopeful to work on these things.
I have a great trainer who’s worked with him but she’s $500 for 4 hours. I’m trying to get some advice before pulling the trigger and r bringing her out.
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I appreciate kindness. I have puzzles, I stimulate him daily, give him jobs, exercise him, etc., he’s such a good pup! I’m just hopeful to work on these things.
I have a great trainer who’s worked with him but she’s $500 for 4 hours. I’m trying to get some advice before pulling the trigger and r bringing her out.