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Blue heeler puppy training tips?
Posted on 11/7/13 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 11/7/13 at 1:40 pm
I just got a blue heeler puppy. She is about 7 wks old. Does anyone have any advice for training this breed. I've owned golden retrievers in the past.
I know they are working dogs and need tasks to do. I am currently letting her walk to the street get the paper with me every morning with a hope of teaching her to go get the paper. I live on 10 acres with a small pond also. Are there any other tasks that I can teach her or incorporate her into daily? We have chickens but no other big animals for her to herd.
I know they are working dogs and need tasks to do. I am currently letting her walk to the street get the paper with me every morning with a hope of teaching her to go get the paper. I live on 10 acres with a small pond also. Are there any other tasks that I can teach her or incorporate her into daily? We have chickens but no other big animals for her to herd.
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Posted on 11/7/13 at 1:43 pm to tigereye58
It don't take much,I can tell you this. Mine was catching frisbies in the air bringing them back before she reached 1 year old.
I trained mine in a wire crate with a blanket draped over it. They are very cave oriented breed and need that crate to be their "safe haven".
Never punish the dog when it's in the crate and also feed it there.
I trained mine in a wire crate with a blanket draped over it. They are very cave oriented breed and need that crate to be their "safe haven".
Never punish the dog when it's in the crate and also feed it there.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 1:50 pm to tigereye58
They understand English.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 2:35 pm to tigereye58
quote:
I just got a blue heeler puppy
Should be a fine dog.
quote:
We have chickens
And she will likely have a few of them for dinner in the next year or two.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 2:41 pm to tigereye58
Introduce her to all family now. Chances are, if you ain't family, she won't be friendly once she's older. Not true for all, but true for most.
This post was edited on 11/7/13 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 11/7/13 at 2:42 pm to OTIS2
Make sure it knows who is the boss. Even if you have kids make the dog know that they are above him in the chain of command. Mine is always challenging my kids.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 2:59 pm to tigereye58
Their natural instinct is to herd small animals, this may be difficult to deal with having chickens. On the other hand When you get the puppy following commands, I would suggest getting some Indian Runner Ducks, they don't fly and herd together really well. Then teach the dog how to herd them.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 3:05 pm to CootKilla
quote:mine from time to time will still try to herd neighborhood children but will not mess with my kids.
Mine is always challenging my kids.
She used to all the time though.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 3:17 pm to meauxjeaux2
Yep bandit is always herding up my dads chickens, when I go there. He mostly stays away from my kids now after a few smacks on the nose with a PVC pipe. My son took pride in carrying around his piece of pipe.
Very smart dogs. Will impress the shite out of you.
Very smart dogs. Will impress the shite out of you.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 3:20 pm to CootKilla
here's the little girl we fostered at our home for a few nights.
And out Fat arse Heeler
And out Fat arse Heeler
Posted on 11/7/13 at 3:23 pm to tigereye58
Very intelligent but they are extremely high energy and have an independent streak. They definitely take some patience. Mine was great. Worst problem I had was him being mouthy, not biting but he would put his mouth on people but wouldn't bite down.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 3:25 pm to tigereye58
I have a 17 yo red heeler (red phase of the blue heeler I believe). Great dog and real easy to train. Good companion at camp and in woods. Got her when my son was 1 and was fun to watch Heidi herd kids at a party. Excellent demeanor around children. Hard to watch her getting old now - cant jump in truck anymore, going deaf etc but still young at heart at times. You will enjoy her for sure.
This post was edited on 11/7/13 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 11/7/13 at 3:26 pm to stoms
quote:I've noticed the exact opposite and have had 3 Heelers. They become like velcro to their family and do not want to be left behind for nothing.
have an independent streak.
Check out how fine the male we had was. He crawled out into our front yard one morning and just quit breathing.Died right there.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 6:38 pm to meauxjeaux2
I lucked out with mine. Rescued her at one and a half. Realized quick she was house, truck, boat, kid, and gun trained. Understands fishing, she sit's at your feet watching the line. Calm in the house. Doesn't bark much. All around perfect.
Long story short, someone spent a lot of time with her in her first year and a half and must be pissed as all hell about losing her.
Long story short, someone spent a lot of time with her in her first year and a half and must be pissed as all hell about losing her.
Posted on 11/7/13 at 7:41 pm to OTIS2
I had a red heeler that we rescued when he was an old dog. Once we cleaned him up and he friended us he was a great yard/guard dog. He challenged everyone who was not family. Great dog until the UPS truck got him. RIP Milo!
Posted on 11/7/13 at 7:44 pm to Sus-Scrofa
Mines 10 months old. Got her at 6 weeks, took a few weeks to figure out she was deaf. Been hard to train, mainly because she can't hear and react to voice tones. Definitely strong willed, but she's a sweetheart. Came from a working stock, so glad I got her, as she likely would have been put down when found she was deaf. Been able to teach her a few hand signals, but when she doesn't want to do what I want, she makes a point of not looking at me.
And she definitely has some working traits, wished I could keep her off my ankles.
She plays keep away real good.
And she definitely has some working traits, wished I could keep her off my ankles.
She plays keep away real good.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 7:08 am to Alahunter
Pretty dog dude!
This post was edited on 11/8/13 at 7:09 am
Posted on 11/8/13 at 7:19 am to tigereye58
Posted on 11/8/13 at 8:52 am to meauxjeaux2
Love the black patch. None in the litter I got had one even though the father had one.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 8:58 am to tigereye58
Smarter than 90% of the freshman class at any university they atleast have problem solving skills
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