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Smaller the size higher the aggression that is what makes Blue Heelers dangerous dogs. A perfectly trained and socialized blue heeler is a good family pet.
Blue Heeler aggressive toward intact dogs and dogs who like to pester him to play help When we got our blue heeler Albus we tried to be intentional about socializing him with lots of different people and dogs and for the first 2 years he was great.
Are blue heelers aggressive towards other dogs. Blue Heeler Aggressive Behaviors Blue Heelers are not barking dogs in most instances so they are quietly aggressive at times. The biggest unwanted aggressive behavior in Blue Heelers is the biting that they are known for. Sometimes the bites are more like nips but still not pleasant to an unsuspecting victim.
It is unfair and inaccurate to say that a Blue Heeler is an aggressive breed of dog. The breed is supposed to be suspicious towards strangers but they should not be aggressive towards them. What is often perceived as aggression is their natural protective and controlling herding instinct.
Bred to fearlessly herd cattle the blue heeler needs a strong leader in its pack or it will assume the role of pack leadership. Unchecked this tendency can develop into dominance and even aggressive behavior toward both other dogs and humans. The heelers high intelligence make it easy for the experienced dog owner to train away unwanted behavior.
Well my red x blue heeler x another blue heeler is only aggressive if anyone trys to hurt me and I need some train tips to tell him that he cant do it any time someone is pretending to hurt me. Eileen Hughes author from Northam Western Australia on February 27 2013. I honestly believe it is all about the way the dog is treated and trained.
Blue Heelers better known as Australian Cattle Dogs are bred to be herding and guard dogs. Their instincts dont allow them to be kind to other dogs unless they have the proper training for it. As there are guard dogs they suspect every other human or dog they dont know and use their herding instincts to push and boss them around.
You CAN train your Blue Heeler not to be aggressive and not to bite growl at or threaten other dogs or people. You DONT NEED to send your Blue Heeler to a training facility or have a trainer come to your home. And your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Blue Heeler aggressive toward intact dogs and dogs who like to pester him to play help When we got our blue heeler Albus we tried to be intentional about socializing him with lots of different people and dogs and for the first 2 years he was great. I have a blue heeler that I can take anywhere with me because shes so friendly and my parents had 3 blue heelers that they couldnt go anywhere with because they would bite other dogspeople. The only difference is socialization and strict discipline.
If your dog shows excessive aggressive behavior towards other dogs then she is putting herself in a position where she could either suffer or inflict a potentially fatal injury and this could ultimately result in a lawsuit or animal control taking your pet away. Not all dogs like the interaction and sociality of other dogs. Blue Heelers have one of the worst reputations among any breed for biting MORE.
The Blue Heeler can be aggressive towards other dogs particularly those who are outside of their own family and who they perceive as a threat. Careful consideration is needed for the temperaments of existing family dogs before considering adding this breed to the household. Blue Heeler with Severe Dog Aggression - Dog Rehabilitiation - DCTK9.
If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. A quality puppy can be found for around 750. In conclusion Blue Heelers can be excellent companions when loved and trained well.
Be careful to train wisely as you wont want the puppy to bite or have aggression toward other dogs or people. Once trained they are extremely obedient and kind. Doberman Pinscher is a very loyal and alert breed is one of the best guard dogs around.
They only attack when provoked and are aggressive towards other dogs and. According to recorded statistics the Blue Heeler has committed 20 attacks causing bodily harm but has not killed any person. Smaller the size higher the aggression that is what makes Blue Heelers dangerous dogs.
They have razor-sharp teeth but their small built does not allow them to fatally harm humans. Blue and red heelers both have this instinct. The Catahoula Cur as we called it in Catahoula Parish LA or Catahoula Leopard Dog as its otherwise known is an entirely different breed.
They are also smart but in my experience tend to be less aggressive than heelers. Early socialization is advisable for blue heeler dogs. These dogs tend to herd children and other animals usually by nipping their paws.
This act is an instinct but at times ends up in an issue. If not socialized in a perfect manner he may turn aggressive. A perfectly trained and socialized blue heeler is a good family pet.