Providing helpful information, tips, and advise about Heeler dogs
The Australian Shepherd breed is an active and athletic working dog that requires a good volume of daily exercise to release all its pent-up energy (for exercise suggestions see here). They are playful and affectionate and love companionship. It is important to keep an Aussie busy and provide them with a job to do. Failure … Read more
The Australian Shepherd is an athletic active working dog that is also pretty smart. They are affectionate, playful, and love attention and company. They are available in two sizes with the original Aussie being from 18 inches (46cm) at the shoulder and weighing 40 to 60 lbs (18 to 27kg). The smaller version of the … Read more
Can Australian Cattle Dogs swim? Many Bue Heelers love to swim and often are excellent swimmers. They are not a breed that was bred to be water dogs. However, due to their athletic ability and love of exercise, they usually do enjoy swimming. They also have many of the traits that make a dog a … Read more
Running with your Blue Heeler is great motivation to get or stay fit as well as providing the exercise this high-energy breed needs. Blue Heelersneed a lot of daily exercise and incorporating running into their exercise routine is a great way to met some of their daily exercise needs. For a full guide to Blue Heeler … Read more
Are Blue Heelers good hiking companions? A well socialized and trained Australian Cattle Dog makes an excellent hiking companion. They were bred for the outdoors herding cattle all day long. They are able to travel long distances over uneven terrain while herding which makes them excellent hiking dogs. They are an active outdoor breed that … 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
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
Do Blue Heelers need a lot of mental stimulation The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue or Red Heeler, is a high-energy herding breed that is highly intelligent. They are ranked 10th for working and obedience intelligence. This top 10 ranking means their minds need to be kept active and stimulated. To learn … Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler or Red Heeler depending on coat color, is an extremely active working dog. They are also known to a lesser degree as the Australian Heeler or Queensland Heeler. Originally bred to herd cattle on massive Australian cattle stations they can work all day and are … Read more