Anybody have a blue heeler? I just got a puppy and I know they are cattle dogs but im wondering if they are any good at being huntin dogs? plus any help getting her to stop crappin in my house would be appreciated![crazy]
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are you crate training her to styart out, or using another way? when i had my lab in cali as a puppy, the small area we used to keep her in never worked. so i went to the crate training. worked like a champ. i always rewarded him for going out side. i kept him in there till he was almost two, then he was allowed out at night and in my room. he was so used to it, he would pant so loud at night it would wake me up, but that meant he had to go, so i let him out, and then he would rush back into the bedroom, hop on his bed, and be out before i got back into bed.
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Ya i have her in a crate I put her in at night. It sits next to my bed and she has done pretty well at night except for one accident. The part that is frustrating is she will pee outside but when it comes to "number two" she goes anywhere she pleases no matter how much i reward her or disipline her! Oh well, I hope she picks it up soon![:/] Thanks for the help though!
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Takes alot of patience. I learned alot with my two current dogs about patience. Especially since when I got the first one he ate the bottom half (literally) of an interior door.
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I have seen some pics of heelers being used in the field.
Crate training is also something that should be used during the day too. Keep the dog in it! The pup should only come out to play, go potty and eat period. Do that for a month or so and I guarantee that you will not have crap in your house again.
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Some breeds are harder than others for house training, especially the smaller breeds. Patience is critical along with a little tolerance when mishaps occur. Don't beat your dog or rub it's nose in it's feces if you have an accident. Move the dog away and clean up the mess. Give pups plenty of opportunities to go out and when they do right praise them. Until most dogs are almost a year old you will encounter accidents.
Crate training is a great way to get a dog started but make sure the crate is not too large. You want the dog's basic instinct of not soiling it's bed to take over. With too big an area, the dog may feel comfortable using a distance corner of the crate as it's bathroom. Also, don't leave the dog in too long to where it pees or poops in the crate. This can teach your dog habits that are both unhealthy and the opposite of what you are trying to achieve.
We got our first small breed dog this year and it has been a challenge. We had always had larger dogs and the house training was much easier. Small dogs see your house as a much larger area than larger breeds. Thus more places that it might go.
It took us a while to get her house trained to not relieve herself upstairs but then she figured out she could go downstairs because that was far enough from the areas she wasn't supposed to use. So we had to increase the areas she was forbidden to use as a restroom. It has taken a ton of patience and a lot of work making sure she gets every opportunity to go outside but it's finally paying off. Our dog is about 9 months old and she's pretty reliable in our entire house. I emphasis PRETTY RELIABLE!
Good Luck!
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^ thats some good info right there!
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Dont buy a little yipping dog in the first place and you wont have that problem! lol
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[#008000]How old is your healer ? Is it a male or a female and are you getting it neutered ?[/#008000]
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[#008000]Healers are not specifically hunting dogs. The are considered a high energy dog and typically they have pretty good disposition when given an appropriate amount of excersize and attention. Training is very important with them. Start early and continue consistantly. Patience will be your best training technique. Never yell at the dog ! It does no good and can contribute to a bad habit of barking in your dog.[/#008000]
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[#008000]As far as house training goes, I have never used crates and would not even consider it for my hounds. I have had a dozen dogs and have never had to resort to crates, paper, or any other artificial technique for house training. My hounds have always had free run in my house (with supervision) since they were just a few weeks old. My current two hounds are now 17 months old and have only had two accidents to date - and that was my fault for not paying attention to their signals when they broadcasted them to me. [/#008000]
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[#008000]As a general rule, house training should only take a few days to a week or so if you are attentive to the dogs body language and signals. [/#008000]
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[#008000]They will tell you when they have to do the dirty deeds - be attentive. As soon as you have fed them (feed them enough that they don't finish it all), watch them carefully. They will start to sniff around, walk bowlegged or start to circle. When they do that, it's time to usher them out doors. You can act excited, but not overly so. As soon as they get out and do the business (preferably, both kinds), praise them generously and then bring them indoors for a short attention session. Keep watching them for a few minutes to make sure that they finnished all of thier business while they were outside. [/#008000]
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I used to think the same way till we got a small breed. (Well, my wife brought her home) I found out that these miniature dogs are just as smart, just as tough, and just as courageous as any of the other breeds. Come into my house uninvited or unannounced. She's a great alarm system. They're severely loyal and love to please. She excellent with all my grand kids. What more can you ask of a dog?
I love the fact that I don't need a backhoe to clean up after her and she won't clear the coffee table with one swipe of her tail. We no longer have hair in every corner of our house and stuck to everything we own. I've had big dogs. She is refreshingly very nice and I got to admit, I'd get another one in a heart beat.
Bang away! LOL!
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and its always nice when you can hold your dog in the palm of your hand. LOL. I like your dog Rich.
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I'm not saying my dog is better than anyone ele's or that small breeds are better. I'm just saying don't discount the small breeds. They can be big time dogs in small packages.
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[quote RDRRM8E]They can be big time dogs in small packages.[/quote]
Does she fit in your purse!
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Does she fit in your purse![/quote]
Thats hilarious stuff right there!
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Oh dont get me wrong I like all dogs. I just like dealing with bigger dogs better for training reasons, and for other reasons.
And as far as walking in your house and getting the alarm of a dog, I dont worry about mine, cause they dont bark when someone comes in anymore, I've trained them not to. But if you do make it in the door and they dont know you, you wont be going anywhere!
Really though I do love all dogs, and think the only "bad" dogs are examples of their owners. I dont particularly like any dog that sits and barks for hours on end, big or small. I dont like dogs that jump up and are poorly mannered. I know any dog can be trained any way you want them to be.
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