wow! i just recently adopted a 3 year old blue heeler from a friend who has passed. his name is scooter and hes a great dog! he gets along great with my real mellow chocolate lab charlie... they became fast friennds,im so happy!! however my blue heeler is used to a lifestyle that i dont know much about and i need to train him a little bit more and teach him some tricks. his psych is so diff. and i was wondering if maybe you had some training tips? clicking or signals or such
Gah how did you get your dog to roll over. Been trying to think of ways for like, a week because im running out of things to teach Zoe (whos a border collie/australian cattle dog mix), and i figured i could try and do roll over. lol...
Looks like both dog AND owner need to get off their fat asses and run...take care of your dog, asshole. I have had Blues all my life...this one is definitely over weight. This is a working dog. Unfortunately, SoCal yuppies don't get it and the dog suffers the consequences. He belongs on a working ranch like mine, doing what he loves most...not doing some lame-assed "tricks"...
Beautiful dog! I love cattle dogs! I just got my first one 6 months ago and I love her to death!!!! Yes, a lot of hard work and attention but so much fun. Not for lazy dog owners!
It seems a lot of people here don't understand why to crate train a dog. The reason you do, is to give the dog a safe and secure place to call their own. Crate training isn't about caging the dog for long periods of time, it's about setting up a den for them, which is improtant for things like travel and trips to the vet. The problem is that people hear "crate-training" and think of a prison (a human perception). Done correctly it's a den for the dog like their own bedroom.
You've raised him beautifully man. I've never really owned a dog before but this will definitely be my first. They're so damn beautiful and it would be an awesome feeling just knowing I raised.
I have owned many healers over the years and I would have to say they are the most loyal and smart dogs anyone could ever own. And like many other healer owners I could tell you a million stories about what they can get up to. Be careful with them as they are very loyal and protective of their owners. The first dog i grown up with was a bluey and my younger brother at the age of 4 used to run away but the dog went every where he went and every afternoon the dog would bring my brother back home.
they are bred to work in extreme heat hearding cattle in the australian outback. We had a couple when I grew up and so did lots of other young blokes who liked to put them on the back of their utes.. particularly after the movie with mel gobson 'mad max' which i think maybe called 'road warrior ' in your country. The do need lots of excersise , dont expect them to live in a yard without exercise or attention.. they will go for livestock at the heels, thats what they are bred for
@gajahramah u make it sound like one movie - mad max was the first, then road warrior (the best one) was the second one, then tina turner, etc... and the oz cattle dog in road warrior was AWESOME, too bad he got an arrow in him... poor doggie... 6.9, 7.6 and 5.9 for the mad max movies respectively on IMDB (I THINK IT WAS THE AUSSIE DOG difference ;)
I had a blue for years and for most of the time he was an average smart dog but sometimes just occasionaly he'd do something way above average and leave me wondering just how smart he really was.
He also had the best reflexes of any dog i've ever seen but that's typical of the breed.
I recommend them to anyone but they need lots of exercise and are fiercely loyal so watch them around other dogs.
You'll also need a big yard and lots of tennis balls. :)
I have a 7 month old Australian Cattle Dog/ Saint Bernard(and maybe some german shepherd) mix... He is already 70 pounds! He's so strong, and I can barely walk him without being pulled over... any training tips? He bites/ nips a LOT!
I wish my Sheila would get that thick coat! She's very fit and her coat has never gotten super thick.... She loves to do things like that! I've been really impressed at how much she keeps learning
Hi! Great video! I have a deaf, Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix. Any tips on teaching it basic commands. He knows how to sit, stay and come, but trying to teach him to lie down or shake is tough. My dog looks exactly like yours minus the brown! Thanks!
Your Blue Heeler is very pretty. I, myself, have two of them. A boy named Spot, because of the brown spot in his patch. And a girl named Pamela, after that sexy female model Pamela Anderson.
i lost my boy cosmo about 4 months ago, god i miss that dog. he was a true mate. i could talk to him and he understood what i was saying. very intelligent dog.
hey how 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?
They don't bark much and are great guard dogs. They are simple to train. The more you can challenge him the better. A bike ride would be great. I can't ride a bike with mine because he tries to nip the tires. Crate training is key and works well. Mine is great with all dogs. Terrible with cats. They do shed a bit. Twice a year they "blow" which is major shedding. Brushing will definitely help.
@mattgeb84 the main thing is this animal needs to burn off a lot of energy every day they are a working dog and are verry smart I live on a cattle farm and they do not come inside when I am gone they work the cattle keeping the off the fence they work with me when I move the heard when I am in the house they go with the heard.If you do not burn this dogs energy off every day they will in some other unplesent way lol
best dog you can get. easy to train, love being with you great guard dogs not noisy. mine doesn't even chew on furniture just teach them when they're pups not to bite certain things, give him/her a chew toy, might be a bit plucky with other dogs which isnt a big deal, not bad shedders, so so with other pets, keep them around them i guess, but the best dog breed you can get definately
thanks for the response, just one more question. are these dogs capable of handling cold weather, I live in Massachusetts it can get pretty cold up here in the winter but id still like to take him outdoors for long periods of time. up here in the winter it can average below freezing maybe around 20 - 25 degrees Fahrenheit, is this a problem ??
no problem, Mine loves the snow! i throw snowballs in the air and he leaps up and eats them. weather doesn't bother them at all and this is one breed that u don't havr to feel sorry for or wonder if it's tired if you take him on long hikes or walks.
@mattgeb84 i live in Utah and we get some really cold winters here. i have had 2 heelers. and they will roll in the snow. they are out in the daytime and sleep in the house at night. they are smart dogs and need to be played with. if they don't have something to do they will find something to do.
Hi, I live in Canada (Alberta) and I have two ACDs (one blue and one red). They have no problem a all with extremely cold temperatures. We always spend hours outside, even by -30C and they enjoy it as much as myself :)
@mattgeb84 Hi, I live in Canada (Alberta) and I have two ACDs (one blue and one red). They have no problem a all with extremely cold temperatures. We always spend hours outside, even by -30C and they enjoy it as much as myself :)
@mattgeb84 mine plays with my wifes resent litter of chihuahuas and she has a surprisingly soft mouth when playing with them. you just have to tech them boundary. mine has a safe phrase of play gental. great breed. extremely intelligent.
@mattgeb84 My dog was from a rescue shelter. Most loyal, loving dogs you could possibly have. You'll need to take time off work to train him/her up. Fantastic guard dogs. (They really fall in love with you, and will protect you at all costs). Mine was similar to Pseroter. Ran after cyclists, tried to bite wheels. The same goes for cars. (cringe moments) Training - leashed outings are best. Doesn't run after bikes/cars anymore with encouragement.
Never did crate training, hated the idea of it. Feels like battery hens to me. They love cats, but cats don't love them. Hair is true, twice a year andTHEN plus! Honestly, best most loyal loving dog you could ever get. I taught my puppy at 7 weeks how to "shake hands" in 5 minutes. They really love challenges and the more tricks you teach them, the more they can please you. - which makes them so happy. Shelter said "Don't let them fool you, they like hanging out - but they need walking too!"
@mattgeb84 actually mine barks rediculously too much. its difficult to get them to stop nipping. AND some wont be good in a crate just depends on the parents. The hair is all over. these dogs are not for everyone. they need tons of attn.
@mycal64 That's why you have to crate train them when their young. It's not very difficult with heelers. Their smart dogs and if you teach them they will most likely learn. As long as you are training them well.
@mattgeb84 sounds like you could use a pomeranian, no australian cattle dog should be kept in a crate, while someone is at work. they need lots of attention,and are super intelligent,and wont be happy with just trotting alongside a mindless bike ride, move along to the toy breeds.
Please look up what crate training is( I wrote a little bit about it on this vid) Its reccomended for all dog breeds. Crate training is not about keeping a dog locked up in a crate
I assume you own cattle dogs to make a statement like that I respect your passion, but making cuts at someone is just being an asshole (plus you don't know them or their dog). There are plenty of people with active happy "crate-trained" ACDs who go out and play frisbee, run and teach their dogs tricks.
Really lol. I said it was an asshole statement to say something like"move along to the toy breeds" I wasnt calling you an asshole. You seem passionate about the breed and it seems you have a strong opinion, that just seemed like a dick tone to me.
And I didn't sa you "don't know nothing about Dogs". Honestly I assumed you own an ACD and are just passionate. I did think your remark on crates showed a lack of understanding on crate training, but I could be wrong Sorry if I offended
@Psychelectric no offense taken,im trying to do a negative self assessment thru,comments, opinions of others, im a hard case,asshole and argumentative at times, sometimes i make statements just to entice a reaction to test my ego,emotions and response, part of my on going self actualization, im passionate about all animals,those that are domesticated if i prefer to keep one will never be isolated or put in a crate, Id prefer they rip my abode to shreds before i did so, if you do, its free will
I respect your "enticing" statements, I've actually done it myself to gauge reactions to things at times.
Either way, I don't want you to misunderstand me. I am not a fan of locking an animal up in a cage.
Judging from your attitude it seems you don't understand what it's meant for a dog to be "crate trained", and that's fine, though if I'm in the position to curb ignorance I will happily do so, as I don't think my prior explaination covered it.
. . . First off crate training isnt about locking the dog in a crate, its done to get the dog comfortable with a crate so the dog can have its own safe and secure place Think of it like a dogs bedroom,a domesticated den Their are many reasons for it such as trips to the vet. If you crate train properly you shouldn't have to lock the crate. The people who keep their dogs locked up for long periods of time and call it "crate-training" are idiots, and probly why many are poorly informed about it.
@Psychelectric its not that i dont understand,,,its a matter of personal principles and parental paradigms in regards to family owned dogs. I know people who think its fine that based on peoples cultural up bringing in certain countries its ok for them to eat and slaughter domesticated animals or kill endagered Tigers for dessicated penis aphrodisiac, but im not going to go out of my way to stop their choice or bring misery upon my emotional or mental state in regards to that level of suffering.
"Stop their choice" . . . "Bring about misery"- wow i didn't realize you were so . . . nevermind.
Crate training done right creates a psychological tie in the mind of the dog that makes the dog associate the crate as something POSITIVE. If you consider that trickery than I respect that.
Also are you serious about that whole "certain countries think it's okay to eat domesticated animals"? Are you cool with people eating the wild ones (deer)? What's the distinction? - cont.
continued. I mean would you rather people starve, or merely eat plants? Are you a vegatarian? Why are you so keen on denying the omnivorous nature of the human species? Why are you so keen to anthropomorphize animals? Are you fucking with me? . . . Damn. I thought for a second that I was dealing with a rational person with just some differences in ideology.
Maybe I've pegged you all wrong, I hope so. But your rant was kind of confusing.
@Psychelectric you do NOT understand me. When i was 7, the rich kids up the street killed my dog in front of me by slinging it by the tail into a house over and over till it was dead, i had ACD for 12 years that was run over on purpose when i was 18, so can you imagine what this does to the psyche of someone? My animals are like family members, like children! would i lock one of my kids in a crate for even an hour ?,i got over those events thru certain spiritual practices,this ends here.
I never claimed to understand you theres only so much I can get from a few words so I tossed some probing questions to see what I was dealing with Sorry if I stirred anything up.
I'm sorry about your dog, thats pretty fucked up.
If you can attain peace with your loose coexistance with animals, that's great.
I may be a bit more strict, but to each his own. We both love animals, two different approaches doesn't equate to right and wrong, its just different
@pseroter Hey, late reply sorry. We were pretty much set on the ACD but decided on the Dutch Shepherd instead because we wanted more of a guard dog. He's gonna be ready to bring home around May 20th, can't wait! But he's gonna be a handful! Do you do any dog sports with your ACD?
Come on folks you think that dog is smart? All the owner is doing is holding a piece of food out and geting him to shack hands and roll over. My Cattle dog programs my Lap Top when Im at work and actually cooks the dinner for us when we get home. So we roll over for him and he gives us supper
How did you find that out? Have you been perving through our windows naked again? You better be careful doing that because my dog loves little wieners also
Well you got that right. In fact he's teaching me and I norrmally get him to proof read my stuff. But the lst few times I have needed him, his been chewing on a bone
I'm a lab person but recently when I started interracting with my family's heelers, I fell in love with the breed. To be so smart as they are, they can also be quite comical too and I thought labs had energy..lol. Great looking heeler you have there! I will always have a lab but my next other playmate for my lab will be a heeler. How do they do inside? My family's heelers are all outside running on a farm.
Thanks for the comment! Wiley does great in the house. He just needs his daily exercise. If he doesn't get it, I surely know because he won't sit still. =)
i have a 7 week old acd he's so much fun but i'm moving to an apartment are they good inside? also, how much exercise do hey need you'd ay.I ask since you own one, thanks, great vid by the way
They need allot of attention and exercise they can be very destructive if they don't get it. They also seem to be more prone to nip if they don't get there exercise. But as everyone has said they are great dogs mine just turned 1y old and he can do all the tricks as well.
I don't know about "need a lot of attention" and "nip if they don't get their exercise'. When they are young (under 1 years old) they do like to chew but so do all other breeds. My 2 are over 4 years old and are awesome - no nipping, chewing, or destructive behaviour (unless you're a squeaky toy!) Good luck!
I love his markings. He's a pretty unique looking dog. (That's a good thing, I promise.) I have a heeler, and she's a sweetheart. She's actually cuddled up next to me as I write this. She watched Wiley doing his tricks for a minute and give him a little growl. It was pretty cute. You did a great job training him though, I'm impressed.
ALL ACD parents claim their dog is the smartest, lol. I do as well. I potty trained mine within 24 hours, she took Obedience, as well as Intermediate classes and placed first both times. And mind you we had some very smart Labs, Border Collies and German Shepherds in these classes.
Can any of you place a STEAK in front of your dog and walk away, and return a few minutes later without your dog having moved a muscle?... My Lilybean can!
Happy Pet-Parenting everyone! Hugs to you beasts...
Your WILEY is gorgeous! Of course, I have yet to see an "ugly" ACD, or any other critter for that matter, lol.
There is something so appealing about ACD's, can't place my finger on it, and if ever I bring home another dog, it'll another ACD. Mine just lives to please, whether in play or "work". She isn't happy just sitting around, even with her Canine Addison's condition, for which she pays dearly with an injection every 25 days. When I get her gear ready, this girl is anxious to work with mom.
Love border collies and you're right, they are amazingly smart - but they are often neurotic. I think blueys adapt better to domestic life than BCs personally.
Both breeds are close in intelligence and widely recognized as amongst the smartest breeds in the world
You may well be right Kingazzaman. But when I lived in Ozzie, I didn't fine BH's to be that brilliant of a pet dog either. BC's can be quite nuts, but they can also be lovely.
Anyway - you can't go past a golden retriever - better than averagely intelligent, but more importantly - very cuddly and loving!
Can't disagree on Golden Retrievers - lovely dogs with brains. Never met one I didn't like.
Too many BH's are owned by Aussies who got a bluey just to have " an Australian dog" which is sad because, like BCs, without work or stimulation, they become buggers (Usually with the BC chewing it's arse and fretting and the Bluey becoming spooky and agro)
Neither are city dogs really and few owners are willing to to do the work required with them
I highly agree. Wiley looks like a great friend. Love the video. I have 2 that are 4 and 6 yrs old and since I've had them (they are both rescues) I don't think I could get any other type of dog. They have so much individual character.
My ACD is 16 weeks old tomorrow (got her 5 weeks ago) and she is such a great pup! Gets busy (pee/poos) on command, sits, lies down, shakes hands, other hand and hi 5 already with words and gestures or gestures alone. I've always had german shepherds (smart dogs too), but thought I would like a smaller dog - but man! I think I got a smaller dog with a bigger attitude! I describe her to people as crazy cool. Love her to bits!
the hug is the best part! I went off to college this last year for the first time after spending every day last summer playing with one of my ACD's. When I came home he ran and jumped up to me like that. He'd run away and then run back and do it again about 10 times before peeing everywhere from being soo excited.
We just rescued a cattle dog/border collie cross 6 weeks ago. This dog is SMART! He came to us only knowing the command sit, now he knows stay, wait, roll over, paw, drop it, give it up, lay down, and go ask your father! We also notice the growling and slight intolerance to other dogs except for small ones. We also notice the growling at children but no aggressive posturing in either case. He nipped one person who made repeated threatening moves towards a friend of ours but he warned first.
I have a heeler myself named Shaggy! He's the best dog I could've ever asked for, however, he can be a little cantankerous towards some of the other dogs, except for my little border collie girl - which is quite interesting because she is the same way with other animals. But yeah, he kinda scared me one day at the park when I took him out 'cause he started barking and growling at a bunch of the younger kids, but after he calmed down he seemed to enjoy himself quite a bit. Such a smart dog as too
(starting over) He's such a smart dog too I can assign him any task and he will figure out a way to complete it. He's not even a year old yet either. :D I love him to death.
i have a 2 yrs old heeler mix and i can not get her to roll over for anything! lol, she can sit, lay down, up, shake, wave, stay, she knows the words outside, potty, bone, food and toy but the girl wont roll!!!!!
ACD's aren't just smart.....they're clever and ingenious. I swear my heeler Jinjo actually understands me. And I don't just mean commands and what-not, I mean, well, I don't know how to explain it. To someone that hasn't had the pleasure of being owned by an ACD, I guess I would explain their personality as the "most human" of all dogs. If you do have one...well...you already know what I mean. No further explaination required. If you are considering getting one , you could do worse. ACD's rule!
I used to have one of these dogs.Actually 2.She was amazing but very vicious.She was the meanest dog in the neighboorhood,but my other one was the nicest dog ever.I miss both of them.
We simply love this breed of dog--or should I say "fur person." The first ACD, Trixie, was a rescue dog and we loved her until the end. Then we drove 900 miles to rescue Fritter. She is younger than our first rescue and she does like to play. She is our great watch dog and loves to chase squirrels and ride in the car. You have trained your boy very well indeed. Very useful video. Good luck.
Such a good and handsome boy. My guy Wolf is similarly talented. I'm a huge fan of the breed. Unlike a recent poster's experience, my guy is quite friendly towards visitors. While he might look a bit intimidating as he sits alone in my car, he's gentle towards any stranger who approaches.
I loved your video! That is what gave me the idea to make one after I got my Mac. I also taught him the treat on the nose trick as well, but he doesn't hold it there nearly as well or long as Wolf!!
Wiley is very friendly with strangers. He always greets with a kiss and a wagging tail...
Sweet video...I just lost my heeler Patches yesterday. She was 9 and a half and caught a rare fungal infection. No one can deny these are the smartest dogs ever...I hope you have many happy years together. I've no doubt you will :)
Sorry to hear about you losing Patches. My wife lost her first heeler about 12 or 13 years ago and still misses her. You've got to get yourself another heeler.
Since your an expert in acds could you tell me if those dogs are aggresive i have one and everyone keeps saying that those dogs are aggresive but oreo is not aggresive and i keep saying that he is not to people and they say that oreo is not but most acds are aggresive is that correct dude?
My dog is an ACD and people say the same thing to me sometimes, but I don't have that problem with her at all. I think the problem is if you don't socialize them to dogs and people at a young age they can be distrustful or aggressive.
the reason people are under this impression is because they are very protective of what is theirs also it depends how close and attached to you they are my girl Asja is nearly 4 and I have had her since the day she was born and whilst she would never harm she will not let anyone near the house my car or me! we also have my dogs mother take a look at them on my page.
Awesome dog!! Good work trianing him!! I put a VR up of mine she is just crazy hyper!!
glock19gen4 3 weeks ago
Great looking dog!
bluz4allah 2 months ago
my blue stands on his head , when i boil an egg, can i ask where did you get this one from?
rainbowspoons444 2 months ago
wow! i just recently adopted a 3 year old blue heeler from a friend who has passed. his name is scooter and hes a great dog! he gets along great with my real mellow chocolate lab charlie... they became fast friennds,im so happy!! however my blue heeler is used to a lifestyle that i dont know much about and i need to train him a little bit more and teach him some tricks. his psych is so diff. and i was wondering if maybe you had some training tips? clicking or signals or such
murgaferd 5 months ago
Gah how did you get your dog to roll over. Been trying to think of ways for like, a week because im running out of things to teach Zoe (whos a border collie/australian cattle dog mix), and i figured i could try and do roll over. lol...
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Looks like both dog AND owner need to get off their fat asses and run...take care of your dog, asshole. I have had Blues all my life...this one is definitely over weight. This is a working dog. Unfortunately, SoCal yuppies don't get it and the dog suffers the consequences. He belongs on a working ranch like mine, doing what he loves most...not doing some lame-assed "tricks"...
RigidSaw 6 months ago
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RigidSaw 6 months ago
Beautiful dog! I love cattle dogs! I just got my first one 6 months ago and I love her to death!!!! Yes, a lot of hard work and attention but so much fun. Not for lazy dog owners!
michelless11 8 months ago
Thanks for uploading this vid.....what a great ACD! xx
animalsbornfree 8 months ago
oh my god your dog is amazing i just want him
RMTB1FORLIFE 9 months ago
Beautiful dog! I'm in the process of getting one for to live and work with me on my farm in upstate NY. p.s. Great Song!
CyrustheGoddamnVirus 9 months ago
It seems a lot of people here don't understand why to crate train a dog. The reason you do, is to give the dog a safe and secure place to call their own. Crate training isn't about caging the dog for long periods of time, it's about setting up a den for them, which is improtant for things like travel and trips to the vet. The problem is that people hear "crate-training" and think of a prison (a human perception). Done correctly it's a den for the dog like their own bedroom.
Psychelectric 9 months ago
You've raised him beautifully man. I've never really owned a dog before but this will definitely be my first. They're so damn beautiful and it would be an awesome feeling just knowing I raised.
windextor05 10 months ago
great video. greatest dogs ever :)
rugbellybabymama 10 months ago
i love my blue heeler's ..the best dogs to have !!!
3made1 10 months ago
I have a Jack Russel/heeler mix and he is wicked smart. Keeps me hoppin. Your dog is amazing and beautiful
JOHNGERRYTS1 11 months ago
great looking heeler!
sicklid72 1 year ago
I have owned many healers over the years and I would have to say they are the most loyal and smart dogs anyone could ever own. And like many other healer owners I could tell you a million stories about what they can get up to. Be careful with them as they are very loyal and protective of their owners. The first dog i grown up with was a bluey and my younger brother at the age of 4 used to run away but the dog went every where he went and every afternoon the dog would bring my brother back home.
smith19791 1 year ago
they are bred to work in extreme heat hearding cattle in the australian outback. We had a couple when I grew up and so did lots of other young blokes who liked to put them on the back of their utes.. particularly after the movie with mel gobson 'mad max' which i think maybe called 'road warrior ' in your country. The do need lots of excersise , dont expect them to live in a yard without exercise or attention.. they will go for livestock at the heels, thats what they are bred for
gajahramah 1 year ago 2
@gajahramah you couldnt have said it more true.
xxShatteredxLovexx 10 months ago
@gajahramah u make it sound like one movie - mad max was the first, then road warrior (the best one) was the second one, then tina turner, etc... and the oz cattle dog in road warrior was AWESOME, too bad he got an arrow in him... poor doggie... 6.9, 7.6 and 5.9 for the mad max movies respectively on IMDB (I THINK IT WAS THE AUSSIE DOG difference ;)
glorp896 7 months ago
TO MANY TREETS MANN
dogsledinggirl21 1 year ago
I had a blue for years and for most of the time he was an average smart dog but sometimes just occasionaly he'd do something way above average and leave me wondering just how smart he really was.
He also had the best reflexes of any dog i've ever seen but that's typical of the breed.
I recommend them to anyone but they need lots of exercise and are fiercely loyal so watch them around other dogs.
You'll also need a big yard and lots of tennis balls. :)
jimmywrangles 1 year ago
whats that music man?
jamestaffords 1 year ago
@jamestaffords Hilltop Hoods.
Don't know the name of the song though.
jimmywrangles 1 year ago
I have a 7 month old Australian Cattle Dog/ Saint Bernard(and maybe some german shepherd) mix... He is already 70 pounds! He's so strong, and I can barely walk him without being pulled over... any training tips? He bites/ nips a LOT!
carlyissoblonde 1 year ago
I wish my Sheila would get that thick coat! She's very fit and her coat has never gotten super thick.... She loves to do things like that! I've been really impressed at how much she keeps learning
PsychoBillyNiki 1 year ago
Thats a good looking cattle dog. He looks a lot like the one from 'The Road Warrior'. I want one REALLY bad.
yeahsteeeve 1 year ago
Great Dog, beautiful! Thank you for showing he/her.
earth2luna 1 year ago
As long as you don't let her outside for long, not good for any dog :)
earth2luna 1 year ago
Nice dog. From what I know the merle gene is the one that causes deafness. So you shouldn't breed with two merles. Same with Australian shepherds.
Stellamust 1 year ago
Queenslands are the best! Mine learned how to play dead when i say "bang bang!"
shawnee212 1 year ago
Is this "Stop" by Ghost K?
Awesome dog! I've always wanted an Australian Cattle Dog
bilsy28 1 year ago
once i move into an appartment that allows dogs im gonna buy one
SolemnCollector 1 year ago
Hi! Great video! I have a deaf, Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix. Any tips on teaching it basic commands. He knows how to sit, stay and come, but trying to teach him to lie down or shake is tough. My dog looks exactly like yours minus the brown! Thanks!
kevinwinn22 1 year ago
Prone to ear infection & deafness.
rufus99999 1 year ago
Your Blue Heeler is very pretty. I, myself, have two of them. A boy named Spot, because of the brown spot in his patch. And a girl named Pamela, after that sexy female model Pamela Anderson.
lawofficers 1 year ago
hes big. is he just a big blue heeler?
JoHaN1391 1 year ago
my blue rat (blue healer rat terrier) was named Wiley he was a great dog
bigcountrypicker 1 year ago
dobermans and german sheperaed are smather and alot of other dogs
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@xxxxsevakxxxx Smarter than you, too.
manicmorbidity 1 year ago
i have 1 of theese dogs and he resist the cold water in the nights and the cold air in the mornings, i give him some vitamins...
Simmentalbull 1 year ago
Some day The Wez will be as good as Wiley the lady killer
jtabor13 1 year ago
haha, i love the little spin/flip at 40s. great dogs.
xtreme0204 1 year ago
i lost my boy cosmo about 4 months ago, god i miss that dog. he was a true mate. i could talk to him and he understood what i was saying. very intelligent dog.
zumerian 1 year ago
it is so good that you teach silent commands. i teach my shiela silent and verbal because the breed has a tendency to go deaf. to tu.
ninja06900 1 year ago
Mine is pretty dumb. I know fail right?
sephiroth7655 1 year ago
hey how 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?
richiefrickenrich 1 year ago
mate i have the same dog identical to this one he is smart dog to good videos
antton77 1 year ago
my friends blue heeler is really barky yet she is the best doggy
25webkinz 1 year ago
dang what kinda treats you give him ? My blue heeler pupy is getting tricks down ,but he is stubborn ha
OjaiPunk 1 year ago
niceee. familiar song your playing. whatz the name?
supercupcakeee 1 year ago
Aussie here add Kelpie and your ready for anything
onaspook 1 year ago
Smartest Dog in the Land...
does not work for food.
i would be waay more impressed if you didnt have a treat in your hand like 90% of the time.
good dog though they are some smart and good lookin dogs, i have a 5 yr old blue aswell.
KalamariSquid 1 year ago
my dog is to dum to fuckin listen :d
iPKZZ 1 year ago
Can you do it without food?
SkeksisRule 1 year ago
im thinking of getting one,
do they bark alot, are they real noisy ?
are they good guard dogs ?
are they tough to train, difficult to get them to stop nipping at your heels?
will daily 5-10 mile bike rides be enough to keep him busy and occupied ?
can they be kept in a crate while im at work, i can't have him tearing up my furniture ?
are they good with other small pets ?
do they get hair all over the house, even if they are brushed a couple times a week ?
id appreciate a response
mattgeb84 1 year ago
They don't bark much and are great guard dogs. They are simple to train. The more you can challenge him the better. A bike ride would be great. I can't ride a bike with mine because he tries to nip the tires. Crate training is key and works well. Mine is great with all dogs. Terrible with cats. They do shed a bit. Twice a year they "blow" which is major shedding. Brushing will definitely help.
pseroter 1 year ago
@pseroter does this dog draw chicks attention twords you? If so im defiantly getting one.
chrishasaclue 4 months ago
@chrishasaclue heelers are the cutest thing no chick can resist.
IronfistedPriest 3 months ago
@mattgeb84 the main thing is this animal needs to burn off a lot of energy every day they are a working dog and are verry smart I live on a cattle farm and they do not come inside when I am gone they work the cattle keeping the off the fence they work with me when I move the heard when I am in the house they go with the heard.If you do not burn this dogs energy off every day they will in some other unplesent way lol
marmejean 1 year ago
best dog you can get. easy to train, love being with you great guard dogs not noisy. mine doesn't even chew on furniture just teach them when they're pups not to bite certain things, give him/her a chew toy, might be a bit plucky with other dogs which isnt a big deal, not bad shedders, so so with other pets, keep them around them i guess, but the best dog breed you can get definately
vavavoom99 1 year ago
thanks for the response, just one more question. are these dogs capable of handling cold weather, I live in Massachusetts it can get pretty cold up here in the winter but id still like to take him outdoors for long periods of time. up here in the winter it can average below freezing maybe around 20 - 25 degrees Fahrenheit, is this a problem ??
mattgeb84 1 year ago
I've taken Wiley in the snow several times and he loves it. They have very thick, hardy coats, so the weather isn't typically an issue. Hot or Cold.
pseroter 1 year ago
how long did it take u to train Wiley?? he's realy smart!!
vavavoom99 1 year ago
@pseroter could you possibly give me a link to some good breeders...or where you got yours?
Dkelly160 1 year ago
@pseroter My mum has a blue heeler and in the winter it doesn't snow anything but she still puts a coat on her at night lol
Monique13666 1 year ago
no problem, Mine loves the snow! i throw snowballs in the air and he leaps up and eats them. weather doesn't bother them at all and this is one breed that u don't havr to feel sorry for or wonder if it's tired if you take him on long hikes or walks.
let me know if you have anymore questions
vavavoom99 1 year ago
@mattgeb84 i live in Utah and we get some really cold winters here. i have had 2 heelers. and they will roll in the snow. they are out in the daytime and sleep in the house at night. they are smart dogs and need to be played with. if they don't have something to do they will find something to do.
reallyboardstiff 1 year ago
@mattgeb84
Hi, I live in Canada (Alberta) and I have two ACDs (one blue and one red). They have no problem a all with extremely cold temperatures. We always spend hours outside, even by -30C and they enjoy it as much as myself :)
depthhoar 1 year ago
@mattgeb84 Hi, I live in Canada (Alberta) and I have two ACDs (one blue and one red). They have no problem a all with extremely cold temperatures. We always spend hours outside, even by -30C and they enjoy it as much as myself :)
depthhoar 1 year ago
@mattgeb84 mine plays with my wifes resent litter of chihuahuas and she has a surprisingly soft mouth when playing with them. you just have to tech them boundary. mine has a safe phrase of play gental. great breed. extremely intelligent.
ninja06900 1 year ago
@mattgeb84 My dog was from a rescue shelter. Most loyal, loving dogs you could possibly have. You'll need to take time off work to train him/her up. Fantastic guard dogs. (They really fall in love with you, and will protect you at all costs). Mine was similar to Pseroter. Ran after cyclists, tried to bite wheels. The same goes for cars. (cringe moments) Training - leashed outings are best. Doesn't run after bikes/cars anymore with encouragement.
Keffletron 1 year ago
Never did crate training, hated the idea of it. Feels like battery hens to me. They love cats, but cats don't love them. Hair is true, twice a year andTHEN plus! Honestly, best most loyal loving dog you could ever get. I taught my puppy at 7 weeks how to "shake hands" in 5 minutes. They really love challenges and the more tricks you teach them, the more they can please you. - which makes them so happy. Shelter said "Don't let them fool you, they like hanging out - but they need walking too!"
Keffletron 1 year ago
@mattgeb84 actually mine barks rediculously too much. its difficult to get them to stop nipping. AND some wont be good in a crate just depends on the parents. The hair is all over. these dogs are not for everyone. they need tons of attn.
xxShatteredxLovexx 10 months ago
@mattgeb84 DO NOT get a cattle dog if you think you can keep it in a crate while you're at work.
mycal64 10 months ago
@mycal64 That's why you have to crate train them when their young. It's not very difficult with heelers. Their smart dogs and if you teach them they will most likely learn. As long as you are training them well.
procircuit844 10 months ago
@mattgeb84 sounds like you could use a pomeranian, no australian cattle dog should be kept in a crate, while someone is at work. they need lots of attention,and are super intelligent,and wont be happy with just trotting alongside a mindless bike ride, move along to the toy breeds.
craigalan100 9 months ago
@craigalan100
Please look up what crate training is( I wrote a little bit about it on this vid) Its reccomended for all dog breeds. Crate training is not about keeping a dog locked up in a crate
I assume you own cattle dogs to make a statement like that I respect your passion, but making cuts at someone is just being an asshole (plus you don't know them or their dog). There are plenty of people with active happy "crate-trained" ACDs who go out and play frisbee, run and teach their dogs tricks.
Psychelectric 9 months ago
@Psychelectric yup....im a asshole ...your right...i dont know nothing about Dogs.....nailed it ....good for you....keep up the good work
craigalan100 9 months ago
@craigalan100
Really lol. I said it was an asshole statement to say something like"move along to the toy breeds" I wasnt calling you an asshole. You seem passionate about the breed and it seems you have a strong opinion, that just seemed like a dick tone to me.
And I didn't sa you "don't know nothing about Dogs". Honestly I assumed you own an ACD and are just passionate. I did think your remark on crates showed a lack of understanding on crate training, but I could be wrong Sorry if I offended
Psychelectric 9 months ago
@Psychelectric no offense taken,im trying to do a negative self assessment thru,comments, opinions of others, im a hard case,asshole and argumentative at times, sometimes i make statements just to entice a reaction to test my ego,emotions and response, part of my on going self actualization, im passionate about all animals,those that are domesticated if i prefer to keep one will never be isolated or put in a crate, Id prefer they rip my abode to shreds before i did so, if you do, its free will
craigalan100 9 months ago
@craigalan100
I respect your "enticing" statements, I've actually done it myself to gauge reactions to things at times.
Either way, I don't want you to misunderstand me. I am not a fan of locking an animal up in a cage.
Judging from your attitude it seems you don't understand what it's meant for a dog to be "crate trained", and that's fine, though if I'm in the position to curb ignorance I will happily do so, as I don't think my prior explaination covered it.
. . . to be continued.
Psychelectric 9 months ago
. . . First off crate training isnt about locking the dog in a crate, its done to get the dog comfortable with a crate so the dog can have its own safe and secure place Think of it like a dogs bedroom,a domesticated den Their are many reasons for it such as trips to the vet. If you crate train properly you shouldn't have to lock the crate. The people who keep their dogs locked up for long periods of time and call it "crate-training" are idiots, and probly why many are poorly informed about it.
Psychelectric 9 months ago
@Psychelectric its not that i dont understand,,,its a matter of personal principles and parental paradigms in regards to family owned dogs. I know people who think its fine that based on peoples cultural up bringing in certain countries its ok for them to eat and slaughter domesticated animals or kill endagered Tigers for dessicated penis aphrodisiac, but im not going to go out of my way to stop their choice or bring misery upon my emotional or mental state in regards to that level of suffering.
craigalan100 9 months ago
@craigalan100
"Stop their choice" . . . "Bring about misery"- wow i didn't realize you were so . . . nevermind.
Crate training done right creates a psychological tie in the mind of the dog that makes the dog associate the crate as something POSITIVE. If you consider that trickery than I respect that.
Also are you serious about that whole "certain countries think it's okay to eat domesticated animals"? Are you cool with people eating the wild ones (deer)? What's the distinction? - cont.
Psychelectric 9 months ago
continued. I mean would you rather people starve, or merely eat plants? Are you a vegatarian? Why are you so keen on denying the omnivorous nature of the human species? Why are you so keen to anthropomorphize animals? Are you fucking with me? . . . Damn. I thought for a second that I was dealing with a rational person with just some differences in ideology.
Maybe I've pegged you all wrong, I hope so. But your rant was kind of confusing.
To quote a favorite band "Life feeds on life."
Psychelectric 9 months ago
@Psychelectric you do NOT understand me. When i was 7, the rich kids up the street killed my dog in front of me by slinging it by the tail into a house over and over till it was dead, i had ACD for 12 years that was run over on purpose when i was 18, so can you imagine what this does to the psyche of someone? My animals are like family members, like children! would i lock one of my kids in a crate for even an hour ?,i got over those events thru certain spiritual practices,this ends here.
craigalan100 9 months ago
@craigalan100
I never claimed to understand you theres only so much I can get from a few words so I tossed some probing questions to see what I was dealing with Sorry if I stirred anything up.
I'm sorry about your dog, thats pretty fucked up.
If you can attain peace with your loose coexistance with animals, that's great.
I may be a bit more strict, but to each his own. We both love animals, two different approaches doesn't equate to right and wrong, its just different
Either way, Peace
Psychelectric 9 months ago
@mattgeb84 Sounds to me like you need a mute housekeeper, come security guard, rather than a dog, lol.
swagonwheels 6 months ago
Hi - great video...we too have the pleasure of owning an ACD...she is a gift that is for sure.
2727per 1 year ago
:) reminds me of ours. Except she's a true blue Aussie version. Should check out the video of her.
jackoandelvis 2 years ago
Nice video I have a German Sepherd He knows a couple of tricks !
SuperAdrian310 2 years ago
WTF I LIVE IN TRABUCO CANYON AND I'M GETTING ONE IN ABOUT A MONTH! Haha wow what a coincidence!
mattstank 2 years ago
@mattstank we should hook up at the park and let them play when your little guy is big enough
pseroter 2 years ago
@pseroter Hey, late reply sorry. We were pretty much set on the ACD but decided on the Dutch Shepherd instead because we wanted more of a guard dog. He's gonna be ready to bring home around May 20th, can't wait! But he's gonna be a handful! Do you do any dog sports with your ACD?
mattstank 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL.
19Irina 2 years ago
Come on folks you think that dog is smart? All the owner is doing is holding a piece of food out and geting him to shack hands and roll over. My Cattle dog programs my Lap Top when Im at work and actually cooks the dinner for us when we get home. So we roll over for him and he gives us supper
TPapania 2 years ago
you probably mount him and give him his desert afterwards too huh
kennedy102906 2 years ago
How did you find that out? Have you been perving through our windows naked again? You better be careful doing that because my dog loves little wieners also
TPapania 2 years ago
yeah just like you do to your 300 lb wife.
cutdownsideways 2 years ago
I bet he can spell, too. ;-)
meovr4pirsqrd 2 years ago
Well you got that right. In fact he's teaching me and I norrmally get him to proof read my stuff. But the lst few times I have needed him, his been chewing on a bone
TPapania 2 years ago
Mine take me for rides in my truck and even let me stick my head out the window! :)
Bazzaland 2 years ago
Well your dogs sound like there are pretty smart. What about house work? Mine just painted the bedrooms for us and is now workig on the kitchen
TPapania 2 years ago
esta hermoso tu perro y es muy inteligente, yo tengo una hembra de la misma rasa, pero no se entrenarla
carloshtv123 2 years ago
wow he's such a good dog! I have a red heeler. her name is Ida Belle Red. (We call her Belle) anyway, good job training him! musta taken a long time.
Bluestar10001 2 years ago
Congratulations for your heeler... i have a question.. how heavy is your dog?.. cause i have one and i think he is a bit chubby.
665185 2 years ago 5
Thanks for the comment. Wiley hovers between 50-55lbs.
pseroter 2 years ago
@665185
My vet told me to feel the rib cage is the perfect weight. However, thats by feel, not by site.
earth2luna 1 year ago
@665185 mine is 55 lbs and its all muscle.
xxShatteredxLovexx 10 months ago
lol, it is indeed. Carlie knows all of her commands by hand signals as well, it's quite amazing.
jerhasareddog 2 years ago
i'm a bit bummed i wish my ACD was as big as Wiley but good news is she's equally as smart.
jerhasareddog 2 years ago
I think females tend to be a bit smaller. It's all good. Her brain is huge!! =)
pseroter 2 years ago
great dog.... best dogs ever!
aitch964 2 years ago
Thanks! I totally agree
pseroter 2 years ago
beautiful dog!
LaurieLoves 2 years ago
Thank you!!!
pseroter 2 years ago
I'm a lab person but recently when I started interracting with my family's heelers, I fell in love with the breed. To be so smart as they are, they can also be quite comical too and I thought labs had energy..lol. Great looking heeler you have there! I will always have a lab but my next other playmate for my lab will be a heeler. How do they do inside? My family's heelers are all outside running on a farm.
knnycfan 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment! Wiley does great in the house. He just needs his daily exercise. If he doesn't get it, I surely know because he won't sit still. =)
pseroter 2 years ago
i have a 7 week old acd he's so much fun but i'm moving to an apartment are they good inside? also, how much exercise do hey need you'd ay.I ask since you own one, thanks, great vid by the way
vavavoom99 2 years ago
They need allot of attention and exercise they can be very destructive if they don't get it. They also seem to be more prone to nip if they don't get there exercise. But as everyone has said they are great dogs mine just turned 1y old and he can do all the tricks as well.
jedidiahham 2 years ago 9
I don't know about "need a lot of attention" and "nip if they don't get their exercise'. When they are young (under 1 years old) they do like to chew but so do all other breeds. My 2 are over 4 years old and are awesome - no nipping, chewing, or destructive behaviour (unless you're a squeaky toy!) Good luck!
Bazzaland 2 years ago
I love his markings. He's a pretty unique looking dog. (That's a good thing, I promise.) I have a heeler, and she's a sweetheart. She's actually cuddled up next to me as I write this. She watched Wiley doing his tricks for a minute and give him a little growl. It was pretty cute. You did a great job training him though, I'm impressed.
acrestfallenimmortal 2 years ago
i just go one from a farmer and he is already so smart at a pup age!
mrmicromini 2 years ago
Start teaching him tricks. He'll pick them right up!!
pseroter 2 years ago
Yup my girl did
She is half ACD half Australian Shepherd.
Smart and cute, but thinks my cats are chew toys. I hafta keep them seperated.
emeraldsunsets 2 years ago
ACD's are awesome! My family and I have decided to get one. Thanks for sharing the great vid.
outlawstar1942 2 years ago
Thanks so much for the comment! Enjoy your new pup. The best dog you will ever have!!!!!
pseroter 2 years ago
I want one : )
tinghaling 2 years ago
ALL ACD parents claim their dog is the smartest, lol. I do as well. I potty trained mine within 24 hours, she took Obedience, as well as Intermediate classes and placed first both times. And mind you we had some very smart Labs, Border Collies and German Shepherds in these classes.
Can any of you place a STEAK in front of your dog and walk away, and return a few minutes later without your dog having moved a muscle?... My Lilybean can!
Happy Pet-Parenting everyone! Hugs to you beasts...
shangrilastouch 2 years ago
Great comment. I must admit, my boy would gobble up that steak the moment I turned my back! lol
pseroter 2 years ago
Your WILEY is gorgeous! Of course, I have yet to see an "ugly" ACD, or any other critter for that matter, lol.
There is something so appealing about ACD's, can't place my finger on it, and if ever I bring home another dog, it'll another ACD. Mine just lives to please, whether in play or "work". She isn't happy just sitting around, even with her Canine Addison's condition, for which she pays dearly with an injection every 25 days. When I get her gear ready, this girl is anxious to work with mom.
shangrilastouch 2 years ago
Yea this would be better without the treats..check out my cattle dog videos!
boxofsarpobjects1 2 years ago
man great color on him, road warrior got me realy thinking about getting one. love these dogs.
Underdog762 2 years ago
my dog knows the sit, down, and high five command by voice and hand signals and shes not even 2 years yet. shes a red heeler.
sammy123109 2 years ago
that's great!!!
pseroter 2 years ago
It would be much more impressive without the food doing the leading.
dgunsnfun 2 years ago
In what land is this the smartest dog? Should check out some border collies for REALLY clever dogs!
LTTPUK 2 years ago
Love border collies and you're right, they are amazingly smart - but they are often neurotic. I think blueys adapt better to domestic life than BCs personally.
Both breeds are close in intelligence and widely recognized as amongst the smartest breeds in the world
kingazzaman 2 years ago
You may well be right Kingazzaman. But when I lived in Ozzie, I didn't fine BH's to be that brilliant of a pet dog either. BC's can be quite nuts, but they can also be lovely.
Anyway - you can't go past a golden retriever - better than averagely intelligent, but more importantly - very cuddly and loving!
LTTPUK 2 years ago
Can't disagree on Golden Retrievers - lovely dogs with brains. Never met one I didn't like.
Too many BH's are owned by Aussies who got a bluey just to have " an Australian dog" which is sad because, like BCs, without work or stimulation, they become buggers (Usually with the BC chewing it's arse and fretting and the Bluey becoming spooky and agro)
Neither are city dogs really and few owners are willing to to do the work required with them
The kids want a dog, a retriever might be the go
kingazzaman 2 years ago
Any pet is only as good as it's owner....
pseroter 2 years ago
I highly agree. Wiley looks like a great friend. Love the video. I have 2 that are 4 and 6 yrs old and since I've had them (they are both rescues) I don't think I could get any other type of dog. They have so much individual character.
ipisces4 2 years ago
My ACD is 16 weeks old tomorrow (got her 5 weeks ago) and she is such a great pup! Gets busy (pee/poos) on command, sits, lies down, shakes hands, other hand and hi 5 already with words and gestures or gestures alone. I've always had german shepherds (smart dogs too), but thought I would like a smaller dog - but man! I think I got a smaller dog with a bigger attitude! I describe her to people as crazy cool. Love her to bits!
MyGeekgirl 2 years ago
Smartest dogs ever! And personality to boot!!! =)
pseroter 2 years ago
Haha! He's fantastic!
I love these things. I've got an ACD cross Kelpie, and she's unbelievably smart. She'll only perform when there's treats though! :D
I'm currently teaching her the difference between left and right. She's beginning to get it, and will produce the correct paw more often than not.
These guys are fantastic!
Burgandy1920 2 years ago
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MyGeekgirl 2 years ago
the hug is the best part! I went off to college this last year for the first time after spending every day last summer playing with one of my ACD's. When I came home he ran and jumped up to me like that. He'd run away and then run back and do it again about 10 times before peeing everywhere from being soo excited.
theomegaarchangel 2 years ago
Hey is Wiley fixed? I have a great female, she is a mini but so so smart as well. Think that they would have amazing puppies....
thatdamnhotdog 2 years ago
Yes. He's fixed. Thanks for the comment!
pseroter 2 years ago
Road Warrior.
Bionicpix 2 years ago
We just rescued a cattle dog/border collie cross 6 weeks ago. This dog is SMART! He came to us only knowing the command sit, now he knows stay, wait, roll over, paw, drop it, give it up, lay down, and go ask your father! We also notice the growling and slight intolerance to other dogs except for small ones. We also notice the growling at children but no aggressive posturing in either case. He nipped one person who made repeated threatening moves towards a friend of ours but he warned first.
kkorland 2 years ago
I have a heeler myself named Shaggy! He's the best dog I could've ever asked for, however, he can be a little cantankerous towards some of the other dogs, except for my little border collie girl - which is quite interesting because she is the same way with other animals. But yeah, he kinda scared me one day at the park when I took him out 'cause he started barking and growling at a bunch of the younger kids, but after he calmed down he seemed to enjoy himself quite a bit. Such a smart dog as too
Kalmahborn 2 years ago
(starting over) He's such a smart dog too I can assign him any task and he will figure out a way to complete it. He's not even a year old yet either. :D I love him to death.
Kalmahborn 2 years ago
i have a 2 yrs old heeler mix and i can not get her to roll over for anything! lol, she can sit, lay down, up, shake, wave, stay, she knows the words outside, potty, bone, food and toy but the girl wont roll!!!!!
shugalips314 2 years ago
I taught my heeler to sit with a hand signal when she was less than a year old! smart puppy! :D
sammy123109 2 years ago
ACD's aren't just smart.....they're clever and ingenious. I swear my heeler Jinjo actually understands me. And I don't just mean commands and what-not, I mean, well, I don't know how to explain it. To someone that hasn't had the pleasure of being owned by an ACD, I guess I would explain their personality as the "most human" of all dogs. If you do have one...well...you already know what I mean. No further explaination required. If you are considering getting one , you could do worse. ACD's rule!
ItsMeForAllYouKnow 2 years ago 3
And btw.....nice pooch. Sweet video, too. I can tell by the look in your eye that dog means the world to you. Peace.
ItsMeForAllYouKnow 2 years ago
I used to have one of these dogs.Actually 2.She was amazing but very vicious.She was the meanest dog in the neighboorhood,but my other one was the nicest dog ever.I miss both of them.
babycarrot21 2 years ago
in have that same dog but its a runt
its alot smaller than this one.
and probley wont get bigger
krooked555 2 years ago
which is the name of those treats.
oreoforever4 2 years ago
We simply love this breed of dog--or should I say "fur person." The first ACD, Trixie, was a rescue dog and we loved her until the end. Then we drove 900 miles to rescue Fritter. She is younger than our first rescue and she does like to play. She is our great watch dog and loves to chase squirrels and ride in the car. You have trained your boy very well indeed. Very useful video. Good luck.
2qeisus 2 years ago
Such a good and handsome boy. My guy Wolf is similarly talented. I'm a huge fan of the breed. Unlike a recent poster's experience, my guy is quite friendly towards visitors. While he might look a bit intimidating as he sits alone in my car, he's gentle towards any stranger who approaches.
billroch 3 years ago
I loved your video! That is what gave me the idea to make one after I got my Mac. I also taught him the treat on the nose trick as well, but he doesn't hold it there nearly as well or long as Wolf!!
Wiley is very friendly with strangers. He always greets with a kiss and a wagging tail...
pseroter 3 years ago
Sweet video...I just lost my heeler Patches yesterday. She was 9 and a half and caught a rare fungal infection. No one can deny these are the smartest dogs ever...I hope you have many happy years together. I've no doubt you will :)
Amylynn1971 3 years ago
I am so sorry to hear that. My best wishes as you recover from your loss.
pseroter 3 years ago
My girl Asja looks a fair bit like yours they are absolutely the best dogs ever!!
asjabluedog 3 years ago
Sorry to hear about you losing Patches. My wife lost her first heeler about 12 or 13 years ago and still misses her. You've got to get yourself another heeler.
Karl0010 2 years ago
mines name is rex and he does all of that stuff except roll over
r0ckma5ta 3 years ago
that is a smart dog well trained. ;)
Trista109 3 years ago
Oh cool.
Since your an expert in acds could you tell me if those dogs are aggresive i have one and everyone keeps saying that those dogs are aggresive but oreo is not aggresive and i keep saying that he is not to people and they say that oreo is not but most acds are aggresive is that correct dude?
oreoforever4 3 years ago
My dog is an ACD and people say the same thing to me sometimes, but I don't have that problem with her at all. I think the problem is if you don't socialize them to dogs and people at a young age they can be distrustful or aggressive.
volleyballguy4 3 years ago
your totally right.
oreoforever4 3 years ago
Yes socialising them at an early age is very important.
Karl0010 2 years ago
yes they can be very aggressive dogs, as they are very territorial.
as long as you train them properly and treat them well you should have no problems.
i have a 6 month bluey he is pure bred and he can be agressive, with new ppl he hasn met yet that i am trying very hard to get him out of.
Trista109 3 years ago
the reason people are under this impression is because they are very protective of what is theirs also it depends how close and attached to you they are my girl Asja is nearly 4 and I have had her since the day she was born and whilst she would never harm she will not let anyone near the house my car or me! we also have my dogs mother take a look at them on my page.
asjabluedog 3 years ago