Providing helpful information, tips, and advise about Heeler dogs
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Do Blue Heelers need haircuts No, you should never shave or clip a double-coated breed like the Australian Cattle Dog. The double-coated is designed by nature to provide protection and regulate their body temperature. Shaving a Blue Heeler does not make them cooler and does not reduce shedding. It also damages the coat which may … Read more
Why is it important to keep your dog hydrated Water is critical for the survival of all living creatures. A dog could go three weeks without food, but would only last 2 or 3 days without water. All the cells in the body primarily contain water. It plays a vital role in all the functions … Read more
Does a trip in the car provide enrichment for your dog Yes, without a doubt. Especially sensory enrichment. In a car ride, a dog’s brain is processing all the information their senses are picking up. It also stimulates your dog’s pack and hunting instinct. In addition, the anticipation of the destination stimulates and arouses your … Read more
Does chewing provide enrichment for dogs? Yes, Absolutely. Chewing is an instinctive behavior for dogs. It requires focus, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Chewing provides sensory enrichment with the smell and feel of the chew toy and is a natural stress relief flooding their brains with feel-good endorphins. Focus and Concentration Watch a dog chewing a … Read more
Do Blue Heelers bark a lot? Australian Cattle Dops are not known to be excessive barkers in general. Usually, if they do it is while being protective of the home. However, any dog can develop nuisance barking behavior due to anxiety, attention-seeking, boredom, overexcitement, or other possible causes. The good news is that if a … Read more
A common behavior issue that many Australian Cattle Dog owners face is their dog jumping up on them or other people. This behavior can be frustrating for you and can cause you embarrassment when they jump up on other people. Your dog can also unintentionally cause harm or injury to you or someone else. If … Read more
What do Blue Heelers like to play with? The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly active and smart herding dog. They are also bred to work for a handler and love to have human contact. The best type of toys for a Blue Heeler will cater to one or more of these traits. Blue Heelers require a … Read more
Are Blue Heelers clingy and needy dogs? Yes, Australian Cattle Dogs bond very closely with their owners and often attach to one person in particular. This means they can become quite clingy dogs that will follow you everywhere always wanting to know where you are and what you are doing. This needy behavior can also … Read more
Are Australian Cattle Dogs diggers? Yes, many Blue Heelers can be diggers. Digging is a natural instinctive behavior for dogs. However, if your Blue Heelers is doing unwanted digging it is probably due to something they are not getting such as sufficient exercise and stimulation. Although you can’t train an instinct out of a dog, … Read more
Being left alone is not a natural concept for dogs. In nature, the concept of separation doesn’t exist for a dog. The pack is always together. Even when some members of the pack are away they are waiting with the other dogs. It is a natural behavior for a dog to follow and be with … Read more