Australian Cattle Dog Fully Trained "Off-Leash"

This is Cody the Australian Cattle Dog aka Blue Heeler after spending a few weeks at our Board and Training Program. Don't forget to keep an eye out for our "Is the Australian Cattle Dog right for you and your family" video coming up after this one.
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[@joesteel3459]

I’d say we got lucky with our heeler. From day 1 as a pup, we started hiking with her off leash and she took to it immediately. We now ride mountain bikes, hike, run, etc all off leash with her. The only thing that distracts her at times is other dogs barking, but she’s quickly corrected with just a name call. Absolutely fantastic dogs

[@Plague_Doc22]

Hiking with a puppy is way too much exercise for a puppy..

[@joesteel3459]

@@Plague_Doc22 she was 6 months old…she was plenty old enough to be on hikes. She was already around horses and cattle, running fields when we got her

[@Plague_Doc22]

@@joesteel3459 Oh you said pup and day 1 so I assumed it'd be the normal 8 weeks when most gets a puppy.

[@joesteel3459]

@@Plague_Doc22 day 1 is when we got the dog. According to the AKC, puppies can continue growing until 24 months. A heeler at 6 months is only 66% matured, therefore still technically a puppy

[@Plague_Doc22]

@@joesteel3459 I get that but when people say day 1 I think most people default to when you normally get a puppy which is 8 weeks. That's why I assumed 8 weeks.

[@MrCartoonlife]

The blue heeler has got to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. They’re amazing working dogs

[@kuubleekahn6893]

My German shepherd has taken to training amazingly, started watching your videos to get more ideas on expanding her training. Love your videos and your techniques

[@andrewburrows2675]

My new family member Walter is a red acd, such a smart beautiful breed. Walter sits n stays and drops are perfect, at the local park his recall is 99% perfect, I’m not training Walter too hard but rather consistent and for 4 months old he is doing beautifully 👌 Thanks for your vids they are helping tremendously

[@copgirl828]

Cody is such a handsome, well-behaved boy!! I have two Blue Heelers myself. Crazy and stubborn but loving dogs. And yes, Heelers do LOVE their belly rubs!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

Absolutely love these videos. I wish they were longer. Even if you're just showing off what amazing work you've done, as a dog trainer myself, I love watching great work!!

[@tomday8352]

WOW! I wish my Blue Heeler ( same age) would listen like that... I am lucky to get behavior like 33% of the time.... he is overcoming a neck issue, hoping he gets more attentive once he heals up

[@russierh]

They are so intelligent and easy to train … good luck !!

[@Mac-jx8uj]

Consistency over time will get the job done . you're dog needs ! you're love , you're attention and consistent boundaries just like a child 👍 if they don't get that they don't know there place in the pack (very bad for the animal )

[@aussieoffroader1974]

@@Mac-jx8uj 100% you hit the nail on the head!!

[@hectormartinez5065]

Great video ☺️ Thanks 👍

[@TheChunjun]

Very nice heeler and great job!

[@FedUpSouthernGirl]

What an amazing, beautiful, and obedient boy! Getting my second heeler next Sat (had one for 15 yrs) and loading up on cursory vids to remind myself of all I did when I first got my sweet old girl all those years ago. TY for this!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you very much. Good luck with the new dog.

[@tinadiffee9539]

Best breed ever!! So sweet & smart!

[@FatGreenSheep]

I never knew the reason why they scratched up the ground until this video. I grew up with a Boston that did this all the time. It also makes sense because she always thought she was 60lbs. bigger than she actually was.

[@CharChar23ish]

Wow he’s so great!

[@richardvacanti4265]

Nice job. Beautiful dog. I have had German Shepherds all my life and find them extremely easy to train Siri I honestly could say I showed them something once or twice and that’s it they got it. I got a Australian cattle dog from the spca pure bred 2 years old and he’s so full of energy It makes it very hard to train him. But with summer coming up I got more time to work with him. And I am going to get an E collar.

[@meadowsmama9423]

This makes me estatic. So many people get tjis breed because of a look and don’t know the work they truly need. We fell in love with my dads heeler and after lots of research decided ACD was the dog for us and our future. We Got Chief after my step mom tragically passed away and he saved my life. We’ve thought about training him to be a service or emotional service depending on our state rules etc. he was recently attacked by a pit bull so we have some issues to work they right now however he’s very mannered and catches on fast. he’s in tact male, does pull on a leash so we are looking into the collars. He’s very smart and a very versatile dog.

[@jimnasium1243]

E collar helps but not necessary a short lead and treats will do ...dont feel like you need to spend a lot of money on an e collar

[@lightning6117]

He is the bestest boy!

[@starlord123starstar9]

Loved it

[@hillbill5448]

one of my heeler dawgs stayed at a phone booth for 6 hours as we watched him from a few hundred yards away... I can't imagine ever having any other breed of dawg.... HB

[@amandawoodward5596]

Didn't know about the scent pad thing. My heeler started doing it after seeing a bull dog do it at the dog park. My girl is a dominant dog, now I know why she wipes her feet lol

[@michael69419]

My Roxie dog(blu heeled) stands and kicks dirt for like a solid 45 seconds I love watching her Kim dirt it’s hilarious

[@samwell707]

Great video

[@rhysarthur3378]

What a good boy

[@liammond6914]

My dad had a blue heeler he's name was Bo he always follows him everywhere he goes even climbing a ladder cause he was very protective like a baby sitter ..and always loved and cared about him R.I.P legend

[@paolamiano]

my heeler is also named bo :)

[@dogawalk_adventures]

I have a little female, great to train and keeps me thinking outside the box.

[@lancelarvie1132]

heelers are truly smart. some even too smart for their own good like mine😂 i’d like to add the begging/puppy eyes they do for food😂

[@pvchatt]

Great video! At what age would you start training a heeler pup?

[@davidguthrie5941]

Cody seems very scent driven. My heeler is the same way, nose always to the ground.

[@naturalwitchery]

My dog is so sensitive I just use the beep or the vibrate. E collars are amazing!

[@petipablo]

I'm training 2 black lab/great Pyrenees pups. They are very smart, 8 month old sisters. Our off leash training has just started. I live in the country so no danger of traffic but I've never trained 2 dogs at once. It's intimidating because I've never trained more than one pup at a time. Is it better to off leash train individually ?

[@helenm6732]

Thank you for switching up your videos! Some training, some reactions, some Cane Corso stuff. Will you add q&a videos? I would love to know your thinking about the “buttons/tiles” that teach your dog to communicate with you.

[@JohnMattador]

Great video, love these dogs so much

[@balakays550]

Im definitely gonna get a e collar want to train my bud off leash trying to train him for when we go over landing and stuff but first im gonna get a prong collar kuzz he pulls like crazy.

[@jj..-]

What's the collar you using?

[@glenthomason1428]

Do you keep the collar/s on all day?

[@wendyrice734]

Beautiful healer, best dog ever. I’ve had two, smartest breed, very focused on their human. Will say, I never ever used an e-collar. Would never consider it as a training aid. My guys stayed right at my side, and I took them out for runs with me, in the woods, their recall was amazing, if they started to wonder. Each person trains as they feel they need to. Just saying from personal experience.

[@ryezizzle]

u ever pick up the poop? or is it overrated?

[@C_71]

My 4 month old girl and 2.5yr old Siberian Huskies spray paint their names...I'm loving these videos because I have let the boy be use just enjoying him, but now I need the girl to be better because she will be in confirmations.

[@adamdemasi156]

Is no one going to mention that he just left the mess there? Uncool.

[@jacobgreenhalgh4257]

Its his lawn, mid video, I can guarantee you he dealt with it after. How about we talk about how much of a bird you are lol

[@Mondomotorz]

What e collar are you using

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

Garrett, what do mean, Cookies by themselves are Not enough ? Really is that true ??? HaHa 🤣🤣🤣🐾👍✔️

[@RosieandFriends1]

I trained my dog off leash with cheese. She’s 3/4 blue heeler and 1/4 Australian shepherd. She also does dog agility. She’s extremely smart so she learns everything quickly.

[@Dapper_Dillinger504]

Blue heeler is an Australian cattle dog . Blue heeler and red heelers are both the same breed and can be born in the same litter. They are all born white and as they grow the black and brown hairs mix with white giving them red and blue colors

[@RosieandFriends1]

@@Dapper_Dillinger504 It was supposed to say Australian shepherd

[@simonmears1726]

My bluey of lead everywhere still be alert near roads and other animals they are Prey driven put lot of time in into him super smart and loven have there moments but great 🐶

[@RICHat22]

On my 3rd Heeler. She's about to turn 7 yrs old next month. People ask me about her and I tell them she's one of the smartest and obedient dogs with work. I've been lucky having good ones. But it's like having a 3 or 4 yr old child again. lol

[@MarinesF0rEver]

Was wondering if you could help me train mine he is 9 weeks

[@josephnoonan82]

why did they clean up after the dog?

[@yvonneritter8486]

It’s his yard.

[@NancyLopez-rp5vw]

What is that where can I get one at

[@farmfresh_USA]

4:00 i was trying to figure out the difference between sniffing to go potty and just nice walking. confident cocky 🐕 i adopted a 5 yr old male Australian Shepherd, ACD, Beagle he scratches like crazy even peeing

[@farmfresh_USA]

13:00 free, heel

[@kathysalvato8314]

Will you when you take the dog back, work with the parents, or child, or both?

[@duanestevens9789]

I have a deaf acd, she was born that way. I've done my best training her with positive reinforcement not treats, I can get her to heel, sit, stay and sometimes lay down. It's all hand signals but is there anything different I can do! She is about 6 maybe 7yrs now I've had her since 2/3 months and can take her off leash while out camping out places where not too many people are but she sometimes takes off when she sees someone to say Hi! It's gets embarrassing bc I can't call her back and have to tell people she's deaf and harmless but that doesn't stop someone's fear! She's always on leash other than if I am hiking or camping! Should I get an e collar and start training with that?

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Hi Duane, you can always check out diyk9.com for online training courses for your ACD. But frankly, at 6 - 7 years, it won't be easy to completely change deeply ingrained behaviors. Best wishes!

[@duanestevens9789]

@@AmericanStandardK9 the only thing wrong with having her off leash is I can not call her back so unless I am where there are not many people I don't take her off leash. Other than that I've trained all my own animals from having Staffordshire terriers, border collies, 3 being rotties which 2 of them I was taught them in German. This is my first dog I've own that was born deaf. I can be walking her and her 10ft ahead then stop, she turns around comes back and heels without signal just by me stopping. I was wondering if there was anything I can do to further my training of her. Maybe a vibra collar.

[@regularguy8592]

never had to teach my Heeler to heel she has done that automatically from day one

[@firefox71]

My heeler is the smartest dog I've ever owned.

[@DavidWaldrip]

Good video! What treat are you giving him? 🍪

[@urbanmtb3984]

Can you do a day in the life please

[@glenthomason1428]

We had a bob tail cattle dog, best dog we ever had. Unfortunately for him his humans aren't very good trainers.

[@IzaiahYeguadaEspanol]

My blue heeler she followes me off leash with out training I’m gonna do this training

[@BlazedOutKing818]

We all need an E collar is what you’re trying to say. My dog listens but it would be nice to have that “digital leash” when we he disobeys and runs off to greet random dogs or pick up random objects off the floor.

[@roberthester5379]

They get the name " Blue Heelers" from the color of their coat ..... Same as with the Red Heeler

[@larryfunnelcake9669]

A blue heeler is one of the most loyal dogs you can find, and if you take the time to make a friend of them they will do anything for you once they understand what you want. I have an e collar for my dog but only to stop her from chasing cars, and I absolutely refuse to use it for anything else. An e collar is the best alternative to a dead dog, if you are going to use the e collar at all then use it on the dogs greatest evil and not for every little thing you require of him. Take the time to make a friend first they are not hard to train at all and you will find the perfect dog for yourself. I know I don't want a push button dog, I want a friend and a companion!

[@bigboy508]

What is that thing on your right finger is that a clicker?

[@minimalista7762]

Ah thanks for the kickup explanation.. my cockie rot does that ALL the time.. pooping and peeing. Then finishes off with a silly monkey grunt 🦧🐾

[@rd6416]

Also Australian Cattle dog's are prone to genetic deafness. Much like dalmations. You should definitely be aware and get your pup's hearing checked if you get one. Australian cattle dogs are usually born all white and their spots begin coming in after a few weeks.

[@infin8ee]

Always born white but with their head markings.

[@camtinley]

Cody wanted a few more belly rubs before getting to work.

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

My lab kicks after marking, he is submissive to me but cocky too i guess. He is a mixed bag.

[@jiannahernandez6943]

My dog (cane corso) doesn’t react the the vibration or the shock thankfully he only reacts to the beep🤣

[@ilikeanimalsmorethanpeople5389]

I’m not trying to flex but my heelers didnt need training off leash. They’re Velcro. Even the deaf one I rescued when she was a pup - hikes every day from day 1 - never made any effort in terms of “training” to be off leash. She just was

[@uainttheone]

My mini red heeler gets at it with the dirt throwing at his dump spots. He throws dirt like 3-4 feet in every direction then stands there and looks around for a minite

[@luissarduy6345]

We just got 6w old Australian shepherd, Australian cattle dog mix and the shes lightning a smart, has learn basic commands like sit, down, stay, paw etc in only a few days of having her. But her nipping instinct and desire is so strong im worried she will be to much. I have small children and no type of correction seems to make her listen when it comes to nipping . She is very strong willed at only 6w old. I am a new dog owner and open to any insight or lessons anyone is willing to share about cattle dogs. I really want to make it work but I am concerned about being able to make her a good family dog.

[@michaelwolford647]

The character is jester or jackel

[@bradmorgan3797]

My heeler doesn’t like his back touched he growls if I pet him anywhere but his head and then he will growl and chase his tail

[@kc-n-sassy]

i took my 10 month old aussie to heard sheep... he looked at me like wtf were you thinking. The sheep were in a corner and the farmers dog was "cutting them in" and getting them to the other fence door. My dog stood still and watched for a second then decided to try to run in and he almost got his butt kicked by a sheep. after that he tried to run with the other dog which was ok but he was running the sheep the wrong way.. he was going infront of them...lol

[@bryanjones14]

When my labs 💩 I call it a parking lot point

[@johnlobusek2169]

You put him on a 6 just to let him know. Good job on getting along with your dog.

[@farmfresh_USA]

7:00 leave it

[@danielmckay3458]

They send peemails

[@chaunceycurtis805]

Fully trained 🤔

[@jacaughron55]

If he is going to be a service ....per the government the DOJ that wrote the book on the only 2 acceptable animals. ..dogs and miniature horses.... BOTH of which CAN NOT BE OFF LEASH/ LEAD....nor can anyone other than the owner/ handle have access to the animal or handle that animal... meaning it buddy can't hold the leash for a minute while u do something. .. at that point it's seen as a felony and charges can be made as the buddy holding the leash... means the owner isn't "in need" of the animal.... oh hey can u watch my service dog for a bit.... It's a no go as the service animal is to the owner for a reason and that rain be mantis 24/7 as that animal IS NOT A PET but an extention of the person in need!

[@jacaughron55]

The animal should clearly have service dog identification in its body while anywhere outside the home at all times no matter what!!! Also the animal should not be pet or talked to or walked up on by anyone while working.... no it buddy can't pet it no def not a stranger no ur wife or brother can't touch it in public cause that intises others to want to do the same the dog is there for the owner only NO ONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER CAN HANDLE THE DOG!!! I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH....If u see a SERVICE dog being pet and loved on in public by anyone other than the owner .. IT'S NOT A SERVICE DOG IS A LIE!!!!!!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Clearly you're in need of a service dog right now or better yet an ESA emotional support animal. Go pet your miniature horse before you watch any more of my videos as I see you getting triggered. Calm down. I would take the time to clarify some of the points you brought up which come across as the ramblings of a crazy person but then I would be just as crazy for trying to talk sense to you. My suggestion is just go pet your miniature horse and make sure you're taking your meds.... However I urge you to....MAKE SURE THAT ONLY YOU PET YOUR HORSE, AND THAT YOUR HORSE IS WEARING A SERVICE HORSE VEST AT TIMES, AND YOU BETTER HAVE A LEASH ON YOUR HORSE OR THE FBI WILL RAID YOUR HOME AND ARREST YOU AND YOUR MINIATURE HORSE FOR VIOLATION OF PENAL CODE 504.765 "UNAUTHORIZED MINIATURE SERVICE HORSE" 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@therobot1056]

@@AmericanStandardK9 the code is 867.5309

[@villageidiot819]

Lol let’s his dog shit on his neighbors lawn then just walks off and leaves it for someone else to cleanup.

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

Letting you dog defecate (poop) on the grass and not pick it up is not acceptable. - all you need is a small plastic bag or a paperbag inside a plastic bag that you can invert over your hand and encapsulate the poop , pick it up and tie it up tight and deposit in the bin or bury the waste 6'' deep or have a special doggy waste compost bin. Owning a dog means accepting responsibility.

[@mariebronte5308]

Don’t you think they did clean it up off camera 😂😅

[@ChrisJohnson-ld3wq]

You not gonna pick up the poo??

[@johnlobusek2169]

If you have a good bond with your dog why do you need an "e leash" fail vid. Just yst a physical leash

[@SunnyBuoy1]

Yeah but if one needs there animal to be preforming like this its all crazy control freak stuff to complex normally ( its ok cos of its owners health compromise in this case as it will be a support dog etc) but go to a circus if ya need to see a dog carrying on like this 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FriskyDingo329]

“Trained” with a shock collar lol GTFO

[@1faithchick7]

Nope sorry. This is not how you train. You don't 'tap the ecollar' without giving the dog the chance to do what you want them to! You give a command and wait for them to do it. If they don't do it on the first command, say it again and tap the collar at the same time. And during early training you give a ton of attention and a treat for the correct behavior. The ecollar is for failing the correct behavior, not for using it at the same time you give the command the first time! Imagine smacking your kid the insant you tell them to clean their room. That is what this guy is doing. They can't read your mind. They need a chance to actually do the thing you asked for before you punish them!

[@joelbuyno5500]

Those people that own this blue heeler bought the wrong dog.these dogs are breed to work hard and to go 100 mph not 10 mph that's a waste of hard working dog

[@terryheasley7027]

That intro music is agitating and HORRIBLE! It gave me an instant headache.

[@nickodonnell6896]

Using food rewards on a heeler is a joke. They only respond to two things. Cruelty and more cruelty.

[@1faithchick7]

I have a heeler mix and he responds to treats more than anything. Stop abusing your dog.

[@mickandcharli9942]

It’s an ACD my 1 yo could train him in a day .. ( I’ve had ACD’s all my life ) there is t a smarter dog