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| treehugger_ |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 12:51:10 PM
Hello,
I am overly excited about picking up my 8 week old blue heeler puppy next weekend. I am little nervous about training the little fellow though. Ive had 2 blue heelers before but I was little and my mum did the training, i just did the cuddling. This will be my very first puppy and I want him to be trained well, very well.
I have the entire summer off so I have no time constraints which is great. I know to teach basic commands first.. and I really want to use hand commands and whisling. I am at a bit of a loss though on how to train a dog to be a 'farm dog'...? and outdoor dog.. How do I get him used to my property border so he doesnt get lost in the bushland? What kinds of 'working jobs' could i give a puppy? Blue heelers are working dogs but i certainly dont have any cattle or sheep he can chase around! Ive been told that if you teach blue heelers to fetch a ball or a frisbee then they will drive you nuts sitting at your feet waiting for you to throw every minute of the day. I wonder what else there is...?!
Just looking for some ideas or suggestions, I imagine most farms to have one dog, if not 3.
Lozz |
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| southerncrossgirl |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 05:17:11 AM
I am sure you will do great. Just remember the cute things they do as puppies, aren't so cute when they are older. BE the Pack Leader.
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 02:18:14 AM
I had to smile at the frisbee comment because my brother has a blue heeler named Jett who absolutely loves to play ball or catch a frisbee and yep, she'll drive anyone around her crazy when she wants to play. She grabs her frisbee or ball and drops it at the feet of visitors to let them know she would like to play NOW...LOL Jett also is a motorcycle riding dog with her own sidecar on my SIL's Harley and she has her own goggles and leather jacket. Obviously she's not a farm dog but lives in a small town. They keep her entertained and she is a very loving animal. They own their own business and all the townspeople know her by name as she goes to work with her Mom & Dad :) Needless to say my brother and SIL have no children. Jett is their "daughter". Blue heelers are great dogs :) Good luck with your new puppy. I'm sure you'll do a great job with him.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 8:39:00 PM
Lozz:
Good luck with your training. I bet you do a great job. Keep us posted on the progress.
Marly
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| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:32:00 PM
They love and do very well at agility contests, and most of the obstacles you can make yourself, and what you can't, beg, borrow or buy. Working breeds need to stay busy or they become destructive when bored. Congradulations and good luck.
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| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:11:06 PM
Well, you are certainly taking on quite a challenge. I trained all the golden retrievers we've had, but heelers are a whole other ball wax. Our goldies are smart, but your heeler pup will be even smarter. Do you have any one around you who is experienced in training cattle dogs? Or an obedience trainer who lives in your area? You might consult with someone who has experience specifically with heelers. Intelligent dogs are both the easiest and hardest to train.
I do have a golden who is a born ball chaser. He carries his red ball around all the time. We throw it for him several times each day, but have taught him not to pester us with it. I feel certain you could teach your dog the same way.
Farmgirl # 639 |
