Your Dog Has Triggers, A Threshold, & Possibly Mommy Issues ~ Australian Cattle Dog Reactivity ~

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@K9Tay 23 күн бұрын

Hey girl, thank you so much for the shout out!! I don't know if this is the video you were mentioning about the reactivity, but here's a link to one of my most recent videos talking about how I would work with reactivity. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYfYi4qVfJiEg5I Let me know if this helps or if it's another video. :) Say hi to the puppers for me!!!

@TheHeelerMama 23 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!! I don't know why I couldn't find it. I knew you just posted it lol.

@Figmentius 17 күн бұрын

these awesome lil dudes( heelers)are certainly full of personality ❤

@busywithdogs 27 күн бұрын

Personality matters so much! You know I could go on and ON about it! I am glad that the dog world as a whole is moving away from the word "aggressive" for every dog that growls and barks, and that we using "reactive" instead. I know that there are truly aggressive dogs out there, but it broke my heart when dogs were just reacting to something that they slapped with the aggressive label. It's not prefect, but I think it helps people understand the dog better and gives more hope. It can be so hard to figure out what is happening with our dogs at the moment, and that causes us to make mistakes. I know that you did your best at the moment and that you are going to learn from it. You always do! ❤ We put out our blow-up Christmas yard decoration the other night and forgot to show it to Clover. She had a fit when she saw it through the window the next morning. I was in the other room so my reaction time WAS SO SLOW. She is fine with it now. Joy and Hannah don't react to that kind of thing so I forgot to show it to her. OOPS! I love your babies, and thank you for sharing your journey, I don't know that I would have gotten Clover if it hadn't been your honest journey. Hope you, your hubby, and The Crew had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

@JenCieslak 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for talking about this! So important especially with heelers!

@PurinaBabbs 26 күн бұрын

Diamond is so reactivate just like Sully! It's difficult when she sees other dogs. She's very protective. This is hard to handle with heelers.

@kathleenwheeler6346 22 күн бұрын

As a cattle dog owner, I love your channel. After more than two years of working hard together, I still don’t let strange people or dogs touch my heeler because I can,t be sure how she will react. I allow the other two dogs I,’m walking to be petted, but I have my heeler sit quietly by me in her personal bubble while I praise and pet her. Originally I trained her to sit by giving her treats whenever someone appeared on the other side of the street which distracted her from growling or barking but now praise is enough. I love that you recognize that our cattle dogs just aren’t going to respond like cocker spaniels and you look for realistic expectations. Keep making you wonderful, fun videos.

@TheHeelerMama 22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ❤ I know it brings comfort to others too knowing they are not alone lol and I get the same comfort as well. You sound just like my situation. The girls good, my boy, by my side. Wish he wouldn't stink eye me when it's just a pet though lol

@bethcunningham4346 28 күн бұрын

I totally understand trying to figure triggers and being reactive. You’re doing great with Sully. My boy is definitely a work in progress (and can be a very sweet dog). Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽.

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

Thank you Beth. ❤ Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

@jjsolly5039 29 күн бұрын

Hi Alek, Aw they are so polite with cookies.💜 Yes, you are right! Baby steps is The Way to go! 😊 Another tip is: when no other dogs are around, call Sully off a Smell, with Leave It! As soon as he looks at you, Yes! & give a cookie. Then Immediately let him Return to smelling - a double reward! Teaches muscle memory tied to Leave It so when a problem arises, you can nip it in the bud with Leave It! and he won't have to think about looking at you, he will do it. Then move away. Turn around and walk in another direction. I always say "Trust your dog." If he feels uncomfortable about someone, it's time to move away immediately. When Miss Ruthie "notices" someone far off, we create distance. Don't be concerned about seeming rude. Smile, wave and head off in another direction. Dogs are not required to greet and be friendly with all people. Also, perhaps when he is confined in the car, greet the other dog out of his view. I have worked with many "reactive" dogs. Working with a behaviorist who can set up a unique protocol for your dog will give you the best success. Each dog/human team is different and the training needs to fit both. Online training can't do that. Well, that's my 2 cents! Happy Thanksgiving! We have Much to be grateful for!🐾💜😊🐕‍🦺✝️🙏🇺🇸 Love, God bless you & puppy kisses, JJ & Miss Ruthie

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

I work with leave it a lot lately with him and it does help. I notice when he sees a new dog he starts showing all the alert signs and I tell him to leave it and lets keep walking and he listens. I really wish there was a behaviorist in my area because something isn't fully clicking. I'm hoping to reconnect with some people I know with dogs that I can maybe work with. He's my special boy for sure lol. Much love to you and Miss Ruthie! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

@morganhorsediaries3316 28 күн бұрын

Ghost is afraid of everything, but he's way more affectionate after having neutered. Pepper is super outgoing and has a lot of energy, but she doesn't have the protection thing. And Punkin is just like both of them rolled into one dog. She's really lovable and follows Pepper lead when being confronted with new things, but really timid with other things. She rolls on her back and pees when she reprimanded. Happy Thanksgiving!

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

Aww the poor girl. Love how they all are so different. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

@skyblue-lb9kr 29 күн бұрын

Hi Alex. I think Sully is your intuitive service dog, "the man." His role is a bit different from the girls. He is doing so well, being more discerning and seeking direction from mum. My pup, now nearly 2, is tempered a lot like Sully. He does best with leashwork after exercise. I agree, shaping that reactivity/ protectiveness can be challenging, yet generally his instincts are right-on. Best to you!

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

He really is a good boy. Just needs to tone it down sometimes. I love that I know if I was in any major trouble he's got my back and the girls. He knows he role for sure. ❤

@leeannhansen4466 29 күн бұрын

This is great. I have a lot of family in town for Thanksgiving, including some with dogs. My 8 year old Lab/Heeler mix was fine with everybody. My almost 2 yr old female blue heeler flipped out. She spent the evening in my bedroom with a tranquilizer. My daughter was telling me it was because I got her from a Petsmart adoption event and she'd come from a shelter. But now I can assure her that the dog was just being true to her breed.

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

It really can just be them lol. Natural urge to loose their minds over their bubble lol ❤

@catherinehukill2806 28 күн бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to y’all!!! From Cathy & Cookie

@TheHeelerMama 28 күн бұрын

@@catherinehukill2806 Happy Thanksgiving!

@brendashine343 29 күн бұрын

My boys are more reactive. And my current boy is very reactive to children. I think they are unpredictable to him. Both boys don’t like men around me or my vehicle/home. Very protective. I just am aware to keep them out of trouble. The girls are different. They seem to take care, not protect or own us. Silly puppies!

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

I agree I think the boys take it to another level, and yes that is how Clea views children as well. She doesn't trust them lol Clea does take the protectiveness sometimes to that level but she will back down if you tell her. Silver was the same. But yeah, all my females were calmer compared to all the boys, but that is one reason I'm glad we have a male. I do love the back away from my mother attitude lol

@kellysauerhage8898 16 күн бұрын

I have a Mamas boy too. My boyfriend will walk him for me. He don't need to stop and smell he is focused on must get back to Mom.

@lisawood8207 28 күн бұрын

Hi Alex and pups. I have a 3 year old heeler/pitty mix who is also randomly reactive on leash. As a result, I can see that my anxiety about her reacting is her cue to react. That's a hard cycle to break. So it seems random but I'm working on it. Thanks for the vlog. Happy thanks!

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

That really is something I'm struggling with, and I can't tell if I start the anxiety or him lol.

@mistygreene6754 29 күн бұрын

OMG No knew Cookie guys..lol That's how my boy Coolie is until they add Whip Cream then he will think about it but bark first..lol

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

I was a bit surprised how protective he got over his cookie guy lol He's the only guys that has ever let Sully pet him too but it was only once.

@bradallen1443 28 күн бұрын

Our cattle dog reacts to tv commercials!!

@TheHeelerMama 27 күн бұрын

Sully sometimes reacts to dogs in tv shows lol

@MrRolloBaggins 20 күн бұрын

My Ruby gets angry when people ride bicycles on television... But Lovessss sirens on TV.

@graceb5291 27 күн бұрын

Maybe you touched more on this in another video, but what improvements have you seen from the harness vs collar? One trainer I saw advised me to stop using the harness and only do a collar, so I've been trying that...

@TheHeelerMama 22 күн бұрын

I can't remember the exact term but basically when they feel the pull on the collar, that pressure can trigger their instinct to react more, sort of like if they were getting clamped down, so the harness is safer to help prevent their trachea from being damage potentially and to help throw their balance off a bit to help get their attention back to you. Honestly, even though the harness helped a lot, he yanked his front leg on it and now is reactive a bit to the harness. Also, I think he gets pissy seeing his sisters with just their collars and just wants to be like them lol. He's been just on his collar for a bit now. I'm all about changing gear if it's needed. I thought Sully would be harness for life and here we are walking with just a collar now.

@rachelkuecker9817 23 күн бұрын

lol @ Dingo moments

@julioperez-c2x 26 күн бұрын

Como es su alimentacion?

@sueklein9265 19 күн бұрын

Alex thank you for this video...I think cattle dogs will always and forever show reactivity when it come to someone and their Mom-or person. It is that emotion that they would do anything - including putting themselves in harm's way- anything to protect you. Thanks for the suggestion to get them to focus back on you. I have never tried that.. and it makes sense that it would work. 💙🩵

@TheHeelerMama 13 күн бұрын

I hope it helps. "Focus" has done wonders for Sully. They really would do anything to protect us. I'm never scared when having them around that's for sure lol.

@abigaelfroeich6702 27 күн бұрын

Hi! Thank you for all the information! My baby Lola will be 8 in February and as she has gotten older the less she has tolerance for other dogs. I do dog sit and she is okay with the dog I sit but he is the most submissive dog. I really want to add a 2nd Heeler to my house as we just lost our 2nd cat. Lola has lived with a puppy and that was fine and she lived with another dog and we had a few fights. Mostly over my roommate and I or food but sometimes Lola did her growl and the other dog wasnt having it. I am worried if I adopt another pup how do I properly introduce them? And also make sure Lola and my bond doesnt change too much? I have never been closer to anyone or anything in my life and I dont want to lose it. But I know she is missing her sisters and I want to have another dog here.

@TheHeelerMama 22 күн бұрын

Just from what I'm reading I probably wouldn't add. Sounds like she's okay with the dog you sit, not just because the dog is calm but the dog probably isn't always there. Your bond might always be there but it will change when you add another. You will be sharing your time with another dog and from what you said sounds like she isn't willing to have that. Plus, a puppy is a lot for an older dog to handle. They are rude and rough when they play and if she isn't that great now with dogs I would advise against it. That's just my 2 cents. It could work out fine but again if she is tolerating dogs less and a fight happens, her or the pup could get injured.