My 3-Month-Old Blue Heeler is Attacking Me & My Son
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2023
- In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 3-month-old blue heeler puppy that likes to bite and nip when it gets excited. Ed gives his opinion and feedback on the situation.
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I have a Heeler/German Shorthair mix that used to attack me like that. It always happened at the end of a walk and I wondered if he knew this and was trying to prolong our time together. He is now 8 months old and he seems to have out grown this -- or maybe my training is working! It was great to watch this video and find that this behavior is part of the breed. Absolutely love my little dog! He is very smart, loyal, affectionate and ready always to go anywhere. We have travelled long distance with him a few times and I've found all the bonding time together and getting used to so many new things has really helped him be less intense.
Tug play had helped my mini Aussie get that predatory and mouthy nature out so much. When he was young, he would nip and nip, even when I'd redirect with a toy. Now as an adult, he still nips but stops on command, listens to "out" even when chomping on his most favorite toy and even when acting out or frustrated, he is crate trained and goes in without an issue. And also loves to hang in there when nothing is going on.
I have my first blue heeler mix now, 5 months old now. lol. he never free roaming cause we training him constantly. constantly wanting to play. never once have i seen it as aggression
i dont belive its just the breeder i really think people need to think what breed of dog there there getting before jumping the gun aswell reserch the breed look into what your taking on
I got so lucky with my Blues: I’d never had dogs before but when I saw these dogs for the 1st time, I simply had to have them. I tracked down the only local breeder in my area and got w pups . Yes I take them out daily for runs and hikes and I have little problem with them bar the insane excitement before heading out for our trips. They are mostly off leash as I haven’t managed to get them to heel (sic). Guest visit and always remark on their gentle sweet natures. No nipping. No snarling or attacking. I’ve heard so much about Heelers being all of the above but God sent me gentle angels s d we love each other to the max. Dumb luck!
I knew what I was getting into with my beauceron puppy and it was still a big adjustment. I can't imagine a person going in blind thinking that a high-drive herding puppy is 'just like any pup'
You could have dogs for 50 years but if you've never owned a working dog then those decades don't mean a thing.
I danced with joy when I heard this one. If you listened to my clients, every single dog that ever lived was abused. I know that shelters place a lot of dogs playing that card but it's not harmless, because nine times out of ten the owner then decides to treat the dog with pity instead of respect and they are afraid to properly discipline and train the dog. So many dogs end up unmanageable jerks because the owner pitied it and let it run roughshod over the world. My most recent personal dog was returned to the shelter after three and-a--half years on the claim that a bad experience at six weeks made him so aggressive that their (third!) vet said he was dangerous and should be euthanized. He is not dangerous and he was never abused. He was just being a jerk because it was allowed. He is no longer a jerk, he's actually a pretty mellow guy and his life is much improved because there are rules in my house.
My red heeler never nipped my ankles, however he does love to mouth play, and he has learnt bite inhibition. If his mouthing is too much for me, when we play together, i simply redirect him to one of his chew toys. They are very communicative dogs with their mouths, he gives lots of licks and affectionate nibbles all the time. He loves to wrestle, and also knows how to tickle me, which is very funny. He knows if i say "Ouch" that he is being too rough, and he will tone down his behaviour. A beautiful boy, with a big heart, who is best friends with our cat as well. The cat adores him
On my second Blue heeler now, 1st one was 13 and this one is 7 weeks... Blue heeler puppies bite and chew and nip that's what they do....plus any puppy that age I'd probably still teething and there gunna chew on something lol
I became aware of Leerberg when I got my red heeler 9 years ago......looking desperately for help with this wild creature. I'd "had dogs all my life" but was totally unprepared for this incredible little monster. Heelers are for knowledgeable, advanced skill dog owners only!!! They are amazing if you have the committment to work with them and correct environment for them. They will run, and possibly ruin, your world if you're not willing or aware enough to understand them. I have 2 heelers now, very different personalties. Equally challenging. As puppies they are like little wild animals: smart, fast, emotional and relentlessly energetic and engaging. One puppy heeler is like a room full of 2-year olds, but with teeth!! You must work with them. You must have a live style that has a committed purpose for them. They are not lapdogs. They are not house pets. They are not the kind of dog you can just leave to their own devices. They need engagement, structure and purpose. Otherwise you and they will be very unhappy. If YOU have the right temperament and are willing to learn and commit they will be the best dog you ever had. Thank you for presenting and honest appraisal of dog owners who are not prepared for what they have taken on and for sharing your wealth of experience. It's all on US!!!
i lucked out, got a husky vs a aussie Shepard. she is still a handful but think i made the right call. knowledge is key and taking your time searching for your puppy
Heeler are cute and all, but they are intense. But once you tap into their potential, even a novice owner who is eager to learn can do well with them. But definitely not the couch potato lounge around the house kinda dog.
Thanks for your insight!
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Thanks great information..
As puppies, my Boxer/Cattle dog mix was 3x the work as my Pyrenees/Border collie mix. They need constant supervision, crate training, and exercise many times a day. It's so worth the effort, especially with children in the house!!
I'm from Australia and used to own a red Blue Heeler. This dog is bred to herd cattle all day in the Australian outback which is some of the hottest driest places in the planet. They instinctively nip at the heels of cattle to keep them in line hence the name "Blue Heeler", blue being the more popular colour of the breed. It's a cross between Border Collie, Dalmation, German Pointer, Bull Terrier and Dingo (Australian wild wolf). If you think you can just keep one cooked up in an apartment as a pet, you're in for a big surprise. A true working line Blue Heeler has an endless prey drive and stamina with durability to match. Just get a Labrador. These energizer bunnies are not for indoors.
Sorry, you're completely wrong on the breed history. True heelers are a dingo / collie mix only. It's a myth about dalmations or anything else
Right on the money... if you're not a strong Alpha leader and or Pack leader.. your days are numbered with a Heeler lol.
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Oh yeah. These habits are instinctual and everyone know how hard it is to break with their own instincts. Blue healers are also very loyal loving dogs. A blue healer has no Business in a first time dog owners home. I’ll go as far as to say a blue heeler has no business in a home without a fenced yard large enough to give them exercise, a family that is willing to commit to training and exercising their dog, And even to say they may not belong in a family with very young children if they are going to be an indoor dog. On the other hand, blue healers are fascinating animals and as I said very loyal and very loving.
This is brilliant advice, and I find it helpful how you make the distinction between owning a dog and owning a herding dog. From my limited experience, it seems that there is a huge lack of awareness of herding dog behaviour, even amongst many trainers, and it is harmful to many herding dogs. With my high-drive border collie I have made the experience multiple times that other 'experienced' dog owners criticised me when I took my bc out of dog-play once she became over-excited and had mental overload. Also, when she was over-excited many other dog owners provide unsolicited advice along the lines of, 'you need to let her run; she needs to let out the energy', but that would be exactly the way to get a hysteric herding dog in that moment. Also had a trainer who misinterpreted her drive as aggression, trying to put pressure on the 6-month-old dog, which, of course, led to avoidance (I fired the trainer after the second training session, maybe too late). The moment I ignored what people said and stayed consistent with obedience training and impulse control, my dog became more concentrated and balanced by the day.
My chocolate roan heeler when he was a puppy turned us into the passion of christ. Thats what they do. Best companion dog ive ever had. If you run they will grab the bottom of your jeans.
Your ex pen video saved me! honestly. I'm still using my ex pen with nearly 10 month old GSP. She asks to go in there and can settle instantly. I thought her intensity was aggression to begin with before understanding exactly what you cover in this video. I don't think I would ever consider a herding dog now- I can only imagine the biting. This is enough working dog for me, for sure. She's turning out to be a really superb and level dog now but those early days were really challenging- such a learning curve. I definitely would have appreciated more honesty from the breeder about what is normal behavior for a high drive dog as a puppy. I bought out a gsp for running in the forest with me as I have an active lifestyle and we hopefully have years of fabulous adventures together but I hadn't really worked out what happens before that when they are unable to do those things. If I'd been made aware that it translates into a puppy that seem mostly out of its puppy mind I could have better modified my expectations. She would bite out of sheer joy! she'd even get up out of her crate biting. I felt like I was failing and was so stressed that I'd been doing something wrong until it clicked that she was just excited and happy and unable to control her expression through her mouth. We just kept plugging away at the work and it's really showing now. Been a journey! thank you so much for such direct advice, your channel has been a real support throughout. Just wondered if you do read this. Is there any harm in continuing to use the ex pen? can they become reliant on it? it works for me so not in any hurry to change- just interested. thank you.
3 months old is young. It’s a puppy. It’s not aggressive, it’s doing what Heelers do at 3 months old. It’s a breed meant to bite the heels of cattle, and when it gets kicked, to keep on coming. The genetics are extremely strong.
As a Heeler person who works my dogs, it sucks to hear this type of stuff and to see these dogs given up. And, equally to see some breeders watering them down. People need to stop getting these dogs for their looks, look at the history of a breed before purchasing. If the historical purpose doesn’t align with your intended purpose, it’s not the right breed for you. Period.
Our Blue heeler attacks our older dog from time to time. She is about 14 month and has been fixed, the older dog she is attacking is a Jack Russel. She was raised around the Russel, but the Russel is terminal ill and we think the heeler may scents this, and she is doing a natural selection to eliminate the older breed, whats your thoughts?
Amen brother.. happened with my husky and sisters Pitbull. 3 months old and Pitbull took the bone my husky didn't like it got checked and husky upside down/backwards. bite & got blood out off the nipple!
now 1year 4 months go to the park and only thing I'm worried about is Luna getting hit by traffic(pack full of little dogs and a full size pomskie). sister or my mom with a beagle still don't allow her dogs with my Luna.
This puppy sounds like it can belong to Satan lol , Ed you nailed it
mine too !!! haaaaa mine is a yoyo
What if the behavior continues into adulthood? My Heeler is great with me and a select few family members and friends but will bark at and nip most visitors if she were allowed to.
the behavior will continue if you let it. You are the head of the household, u will need to give structure, boundaries, and corrections for unwanted behavior.
Sounds like she's trying to herd them!
@@di_kid00 agreed. Just not sure of the best way to correct it. Trainers in my area don't seem equipped to deal with working line breeds.
@@doolsification would Ed’s advice be to keep your dog crated or in place command? To not interact with people and to learn to be calm when surrounded by a lot of stimulation (people)?
My mini aussie is still uncontrollable around other dogs, but that’s on me not having another dog to help with his training. So I’ve rewarded him when he stays in heel (or sit command) when we are on walks and pass by other dogs. Now he doesn’t lunge to invite play! Took months. Slow progress, but still the right way forward.
You have to work on socializing your dog.. it can be a long process expecially if you haven't done it since they were a puppy.. the key is firm alpha male heart and soul action by the owner and lots of socializing ...start small and branch out to more socializing as much as you can... put a muzzle on if needed in the beginning and beware of smaller children and people that don't know how to approach dogs.. people that want to pet a dog on the head or hover over it are going to have a problem with Blue Heelers almost every time.. tell people in advance how you want them to interact with your dog.. if they can't do this don't bother with these types of people.. ease into it... bring your dog around people but don't let people touch your dog just be close and have your dog on the leash with a good body harness so you can control the dog properly.. go invest in a book about training cattle dogs.. feel free to ask me any questions I'll do my best to answer them for you.. check out my videos I have a few posted for fun.. take care and good luck with your fur baby Superdawg Blue Heeler. 😊
u cant just take something off a dog u have to train them trade with them puppys are like this uve gotta train them 😂
This person needs not to own a dog.
Your so wrong to say 100% wrong!
This in regards to assumptions of one thinking there blue heeler and etc having aggression issues.
You clearly don't know what your talking about!!!
Awesome breed but you need to be an alpha ! Think ahead and your ass will follow!
What a cry baby. So sad everyone gets a heeler cause it's pretty.. and can't handle them. I love my blue heeler. And he is a working line. They should've got a lab