Boss, my red Blue Heeler cow dog

[kdavid911]

that dog is awesome

[richiefrickenrich]

@bookguitarguy could you possibly tell

me some tricks about heeleers I've had my two for two years they are brother and sister named Zeus and Allie and they are the best damn dogs ever but I need some training advice. I would live it if I didn't need to have them on leashes downtown and things like that. Like not chasing bicyclists right as soon as I let them out the front door

[sweetlikeADAM]

What a smart pooch.

[briezielittle]

you sound a lot like the guy that owns skid boot haha

[DearFynn]

I actually had a heeler that was red AND blue. :l

What else would you call it? A purple heeler? Come on people.

[1moonbuggy]

My 2+ cents... Ya done good, these guys need a purpose and will reward with willingness to learn and please. They also have a strong desire to be an integral part of the pack. Ours go with us everywhere and won't leave the truck until asked. They also know left from right. As for color... around here: Red or red/white is Red Heeler, Blue or blue/white is Blue Heeler and Red/white/blue is a Tri-color Heeler(Star Spangled).

You're his human, call him what will. Real Good Stuff.

[bookguitarguy]

I think he looks like a Purple Palmer, myself... Would you mind if I called him that?? :O))  Nice trick! I had a Blue Heeler-Akita mix for 14-1/2 years, knew about 25 commands, could climb a ladder, hand signals from 200 feet away, didn't need a leash downtown, etc. What they learn is mainly limited by their trainers.

[kaylee892]

Wow, I should teach my red heeler that trick!! But we dont have a gate:) But, that was a cool trick man!!

[schlusselmensch]

Hah, my ACD just taught himself to use a MIG and is welding up a new gate right now! He did get the tubing precut though, gonna have to work on that. Lazy bugger. Great dogs but if you let them sneak in any dominance ploys, they take the promotion immediately. They're at their best with ribs showing a little bit and exercised until they fall over (if you don't have stock for them to move). Unless they're at work, don't let them precede you on walks, through doors, up and down stairs etc..

[Roadsterscom]

After three years, this is still one of my favorite videos.

It's obvious that the two of you have a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.

[SBJimmeh]

Best dogs ever! I got two of them, and I will probably always have this breed for the rest of my dog owning life. Loyal, smart, energetic, and great with people (if given the chance anyway). If I taught either one of mine this trick, they would probably try to follow me every time I left the house.

[LadyWeasel]

LOL! That's adorable! I had a red heeler mix but she never saw a farm. Excellent dog :) She had a blue muzzle and the rest was red with cream paws. Very cool dog. Sadly, she passed away last July. She was 13 and had battled diabetes for 2 years.

[kaylee892]

@LadyWeasel Oooo, thats sad. I hope you get over it soon....

[LadyWeasel]

@kaylee892 Aww thanks :)

[XDigdug45X]

lol people are stupid...cant you mix the breads witch makes blue red healers....or red blue healers ?...if not who cares its a heeler lol

[jett888]

That was so cute!! good job! My little Jees has a video- not as cute as yours!

[Blitzavavideo]

so much drama over color wording (my literally is half and half...I wonder what these people whining about your terminology would call him XD)

That's a useful little skill. and your dog is adorable.

[calfropingfordman]

why is everyone harpin on you about what you call him red heeler red blue heeler australian cattle dog tall heeler short heeler skinny heeler fat heeler slow heeler fast heeler it dont matter what he is called he closed the damn gate thats awsome

[calfropingfordman]

wow i should teach my dog that then he can bring um in and shut the gate after them

[bbdawn11]

haha he does it so smoothly. My dog just breaks peoples' ankles, lol.

[xXkillajoeyXx]

that dog is ingreable smart. we just got a red heeler we are training it and it really smart like it wont run off or nothing like that. but its when i run it will try to bite my heel

[ipisces4]

Awesome!!

[apbtblue1]

aw that's cute

[richiefrickenrich]

hey ho big do these guys get my dogs are twenty inches and it said that is there height but i think it is kinda small and btw when do they stop growing?

[842agr]

ive never heard people complain so much what color a man calls his dog. id dont really matter if the dog is purple, hes pretty dog gone smart, put a video of your dog doing that.

[Bluestar10001]

Wow what a smart guy! Cattle dogs are amazing arnt they?

[illuminated775]

its a red heller not a red blue heller same dogs it just distingushes the diffrent colors

[flagwaver1969]

That's a good boy! He reminds me of my boy who died last september at 17 yrs old. I'll never forget him.

[oakhavenmama]

Oh, my red heeler attacks my gate. It is evil. : )

[Savant74656]

Excellent trick! I need to teach that to me heeler now! But, with respect, there's not such thing as a red blue heeler... There's a red heeler, and a blue heeler, both of which are Australian Cattledogs...

[tbugger]

Gee! Actually, he is a brownish red and a little black, and a few white specks Blue Heeler.

[DearFynn]

@Savant74656 Wouldn't that be a purple heeler? Lol, just kidding. But I had a dog who was a perfect mix of a Blue mom and a Red dad. She was just gorgeous. :)

[WonderWaffells57]

I have a red heeler/german shepard mix

[suzuki22girl]

the greatest breed of dog in the world. I have been taking my blue heeler bird hunting for years and he loves it---

[kendrainuzuka]

im sorry i was just wondering sorry

[kendrainuzuka]

Can u tell me how u tought him to do that cus i have a blue heeler puppy that is 8-9 mounths old does that mean its to late to train him ? Cus he wont come when i call him that well and it takes me a full 10-20 minits to put his harness on so can u please help me cus this is the first blue heeler ive ever had

[tbugger]

Are you trying to start a real fuss? Heeler folks will fuss about what you call the breed and/or color. Man, for sure they won't like my training methods! With dog on a leash stand dog against open gate. 1 wrap of leash around gate. Get on other side - say "here" -pull lightly- make dog walk towards you. Your dog will come around. MAKE him mind, Be firm, but don't be mean! At 1 yr old or so the dog will change mentally , At that age, if made to mind- he will not defy you! But, if he wins-oooooh!

[bluegama500]

a blue heeler thats red is called a "red heeler" *palms forehead*

[buliting1]

cool man. I have a blue heeler X german shepherd and he's so smart and sweet and strong and happy and ... I couldn't ask for a better dog!

[Scottde420]

hes a workin man

[MSCowgal]

i wish i could teach that to my blue heeler. Man they are smart.

[DrPepperandOreos]

So did you have to teach him or did he just decide to be quirky? Pretty smart dog either way, and pretty as well.

I used to have a border collie blue heeler mixed. Dang hyper dog, would always get himself in trouble. Herding the neighbors horses and sheep, one time he even let all the horses out of their barn. Luckily they were turned out into a padock instead of just being free.

[carriwithac]

my red heeler can shut a door, I'll be back with video.

[ClareRubi]

How cute and smart!

[ljmac22]

He is a red heeler....I have a male blue heeler and they are such awesome dogs! So smart and loyal. Mine is very quirky too....

[FunkyFix]

that is so clever!!! love it.

I've a blue ;o)

[rpgamer94]

thats just a red heeler. not a red blue heeler lol. ive had a red heeler before, she was a very bright dog. i have a male heeler now. his name is bear and he is the most incredible dog ive ever owned. they are just great dogs to have. very loyal and athletic and extremly smart.

[rpag01]

damn dog he alwayshas to be told to shut the gate! when will they learn?

[Buddahforce]

that is awesome

[redtortoise76]

dude they're awesome

[forphuksake]

how long before he drives :)

[llazy1]

Will he sign for fed ex too?

[oruacat2]

Red heeler or blue heeler. Pretty simple.

A red blue heeler is just plain stupid. lol

[tbugger]

Glad you liked it, oruacat2, and I hope you have a better day tomorrow.

[oruacat2]

Hey, I'm just grateful you didn't call it a "healer".

[sammy123109]

hey my red heeler has a bit of black on her! HOW DARE YOU

[hiqswirl]

Good job!

[EmilySnider]

how clever of Boss :)

[idotdog12]

aww

[ihaveairlockers]

My Cattle Dog would have locked the gate as well....

[cucumb]

lol

[sweetlikeADAM]

@ihaveairlockers It locks on its own...

[Wortszin]

LOL nice

[Texaii]

no way...wish my cowdogs would listen to me...

[Bemani012]

Very cool dog, good work :-)

please take a look at my video about Gin the blue heeler.

[Wortszin]

i feel sorry for gin , nice vid :)

[GlowingBentley]

Good dog!

Thanks for sharing.

[whirlygal]

What a great dog, I love mine too...Renee

[Myrriad]

How bout 'red' Australian Cattle Dog (that's what the Australians call them and most people in America).

[tbugger]

Call them "red ACD's", "'red' Australian Cattle Dog's", or "red Blue Heeler"..it doesn't matter, unless they are yard dogs, then they are just that- yard dogs. Boss was a true working cow dog and I prefer to call him a "red Blue Heeler".

[dodgyplonk]

nope, us aussies just call em red heelers

[Myrriad]

I was talking about the originators of the breed: Robert Kaleski, Thomas Hall, Tom Bentley, Fred Davis and Tom and Harry Bagust. The decision to call them Australian Cattle Dogs had to do with the negative connotation and biting reputation. Plus it just sounds a lot better! I should know. I've owned/rescued/retrained over 300 of them.

[jtk1235813]

Great dog! My heeler was really easy to teach tricks. They really pay attention well and are good students. I taught mine hand signals when she was a pup. Now she is 15 years old and recently shes gone deaf so it's made that an easier transition.

[shadowvision78]

Good boy!

[NicholasNemec]

That is a good dog. A cowboy appreciates a good dog and mourns its' death. My dog is a great help on the ranch but he can't shut gates.

[steelhead707]

I taught my red to shut the front door, keeps me on the couch drinking beer! Heelers are the best dogs ever. I like how yours "walks" that gate shut, classic. Mine slams the hell outta the door when he shuts it!

[AuCaDoMom]

Good boy Boss!

[lilcrow7]

God I love these dogs! I just lost my 17 yr old heeler this past New Years Eve. There's nothing in the world like 'em. I'm waiting to heal from the loss and then I'll start looking for another best friend.

[billroch]

What a smart guy! Aren't cattle dogs great?

[lokomonkey]

very smart, "red" blue heeler?