My rescue full blood healer has his tail. It's perfect for dusting the coffee table. He wags his tail & dusts for me.

First and foremost, that’s a great looking pup. I’m certainly not an expert, but I think you really did a great job with that little critter!

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

honestly really helpful!

I think of raising puppies like raising my kids. Consistency and positive reinforcement. I helped my mom with her dobermans. So much fun.

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

That's great!!!

I'm on my second ACD. You are doing the right thing with the pups. Not the easiest dog to raise, in fact probably one of the most difficult. Really good to start them early.

@79ltd

4 жыл бұрын

@Sunshine Baker I agree, super smart and eager to please but while they are puppies I find them needing a lot of attention. Their high activity rate is too much for some people. I myself know the time I put into my ACD pup pays off in droves when they are older. Not a dog that can be left to it's own devices the first year unless you want them to pick their own job which you probably won't like.

@sebastianharry100

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 5 month old blue healer don't no if I should castrate what do you think

@ralphburkhart6990

Жыл бұрын

With the proper environment heelers are probably the easiest and most natural learning dog to raise..in the environment their intended for like farm and open space but their not good town or city dog's and it's not fair to them to be confined in small spaces for long term it's not their nature

Muffin and socks and their puppies :D Man i like cattle dogs tho

You are doing a good job and thanks for not cutting their tails, I find them so much more beautiful with it

@nancydamone8995

Жыл бұрын

I whole heartedly agree!Cutting anything off a dog or any animal is cruel and inhumane! God created them the way they are and we should respect that!❤

Great points. Always good to learn.

Great job!!

I had a beautiful cattle dog. They are wonderful, smart, loyal dogs. He was not afraid of anything. However, he needed extensive exercise with me. 3 miles in the morning and 3 miles in the afternoon after work, every day. Then he had a pet door to go outside all day while I was at work. Be ready to be active. Don't buy if you want a lap dog, they are not lap dogs. My was not a chewer, but liked the healthy bones for teething and then as he grew I got him bones to chew. My did nip, but it is natural. He learned no very quickly but still tried to Herd me until he was 1 year old. Then he stopped because he knew I was Alpha.

Excellent video!

omg that is the chubbiest puppy, yes!

That just beautiful puppy

Great job desensitizing the pups from the beginning!

@BonneLife1

2 жыл бұрын

Desensitizing is our number one priority with all puppies.! I have never had anyone say anything negative about my puppy's once they arrive at their new home. Only positive things such as they are well-rounded and did great in the car.

Oh my.. the cutest model I've ever seen... So much cuter and adorable than any stuffed toy out there.. 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧💙

I got an Australian cattle dog in March. He was 4 months old. He was the most calm of his litter. One sister was very energetic and the other was a little bit skittish. The people at the shelter said they were surprised he was the last of his litter to be adopted.

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing with my first heeler courage. She has an old soul.

Seriously great video! Great advice for love and nurturing

Great video

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I love your channel too! keep it up!

THIS VIDEO SAVED ME!!

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! What in particular?:)

Too cute!! 👍❤👍

It's actually better to not clip the tail! They use it for balance, I've had a few without the tail and watching them work cattle you can really see the difference of self control and the ability to avoid getting kicked and even staying low to the ground and centered. You made a good choice leaving the tail....everyone has different thoughts on things but in my experience with "working dogs" they overall perform better and are more accurate in movement control and speed with the ability to have well balance bc of their tail, I noticed more with younger cattle that are more aggressive and panicky from not being used to the dog's that my dog's with tails were able to avoid kicks or stomping much easier than my dogs without the tail and another thing I really liked is with the tail they were able to stay close and low to the ground much easier and longer directly behind the cows wich I really like. My clipped tail dog's had to lay down more than hunker low to the ground wich put them in more dangerous situations. Idk like I said everyone has different thoughts on things but just with my experience with working dog's I prefer the tail and if you watch dog's work you can see what I mean about the balance, they hold the tail out and slightly up and it definitely makes a difference...to me any way lol

@79ltd

Жыл бұрын

I can't understand why anyone would cut their tails. My 4 year old is a super star when it comes to fetch. The tail is a balance rudder when it comes to turning on a dime. If the tail was really long like on a Boxer I can understand the crop. Not on an ACD.

@vickilebreton2484

10 күн бұрын

No one should ever cut off a tail. Omg... ACD with no tails in Australia are a special breed, called Stumpies. The trails are NOT cut off........

Omg I want them all!

I’m getting an Australian cattle dog and I can’t wait

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Let me know if you have any questions :)

@car_editor1016

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a few is it likely that they will get sick if they stay outside for too long

@Michelangelo0003

2 жыл бұрын

@@car_editor1016 Yes. Australian Cattle Dogs like to be with their owners all the time. This breed should not be left alone too long. It should live inside with the family and it's owner(s) should be active people who enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors with their dog. A large enclosed backyard is definitely helpful. These dogs are for people who like spending a lot of time with their dog. They're Velcro dogs. Anyone who tells you otherwise is not putting their dog's well-being first.

LIL POTATS

He’s so beautiful. Exactly like my Archie

I’m speechless🥰

I can't help but make baby talk when I see heeler pups

That's putting a puppy in a submissive position as would the mom or dad would do. Goes back to wolves How communicates discipline, correction and that is why he was crying. Cute puppies

@juliancoleman1159

3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick : watch movies on kaldrostream. Been using them for watching loads of movies these days.

@coenkaden2889

3 жыл бұрын

@Julian Coleman yup, I have been watching on KaldroStream for since december myself =)

Beautiful little guy by the way

My favorite dog in the whole world

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 😊 i think im addicted.

@medria9059

3 жыл бұрын

@@BonneLife1 I'm addicted to. I want a blue and a red

We are getting our first this weekend. Any recommendations for raising with children? We have done as much studying as possible but looking for as much “personal experience” with owners as possible! Any suggestions are great + currently watching your videos - thanks !

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Definitely. Maybe I will try to make a video today or tomorrow talking about it. We have two young children so we have dealt with this a ton!

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

The secret is consistency :-)

@stephentanner9767

3 жыл бұрын

Dominique Harvieux my heeler liked kids and strangers but definitely did all the other stereotypical heeler stuff,get ready for a journey

Great..very helpful. I have the chance to get one from rescue..I am a senior.Large yard.. gardening is my hobby..wondering if it is a good fit

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

How old is the dog? Do you know why it was surrendered. As long as you can offer the dog TONS of mental stimulation and you know what you are doing you should be good. Australian cattle dogs are a very particular breed that enjoy bonding and building a relationship with their human.

@rlik49

3 жыл бұрын

@@BonneLife1 thanks for the info. Dog already adopted..😔

@ bonnielife i have been looking for a female acd would buy one now for a for ever home thanks

Aw there color hasent come in all the way i love how these dogs are born all white

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, crazy. I loved it when I first found out :) the boy is going to be a solid blue and the female is turning out Mottled.

Hello! I raise heeler puppies as well and am trying to start training them young. Right now I have a litter that will be 3 weeks old in 2 days. I haven't started any kind of training with them. Do you start your training at 4 weeks? I tried picking up a puppy and flipping him on his back in mid air (for the first time) as you did and he FREAKED OUT. He started fighting trying to flip over... you should have heard his vocal chords. I tried keeping him on his back til he calmed down but he never calmed 😔 He was terrified and I felt so bad. What do you do in this instance?? Like I said, he'll only be 3 weeks in 2 days. He's so strong now, I could hardly keep him on his back. He'll probably be even more uncontrollable in another week. Help!

This makes me miss my red heeler I lost her a few months ago

@miyahrochelle3560

3 жыл бұрын

so sorry for your loss ♥️

@raymondnewman9743

3 жыл бұрын

@@miyahrochelle3560 I appreciate it

@raymondnewman9743

3 жыл бұрын

@@miyahrochelle3560 she had a very good life there I spoiled her rotten not too many people can say the only water she drink was Dasani bottled water

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

That's the life! Sorry for your loss.

@Michelangelo0003

2 жыл бұрын

It's so hard to deal with the loss of a special being. I too miss my Scooby. How long were you together?

Hi! My husband and are picking up our Blue Heeler in about 6 weeks .. Would you recommend this Breed for older couples ?

@moonbot7613

4 жыл бұрын

Deborah Dishington they need a lot of exercise daily. I have a heeler/collie mix and we do 4 mile walks a day split in 2, along with play at the dog park for an hour or so.

@cassandracox7378

4 жыл бұрын

Great dogs, as moonbot says, exremely energetic, theese dogs were bred to work on farms,.they need training and daily excercise for life

@cassandracox7378

4 жыл бұрын

oh and you know why they are called blue heelers right?? be sure to do your research with this breed, i have owned cattle dogs for decades.......I will just add in Australia i have never heard of the tails being cut off...there are stumpy tail cattles but thats their breed, born like that

@moonbot7613

4 жыл бұрын

Cassandra Cox Ranchers dox the tail so livestock dont step on tails while heel nipping. I’m not for it though FYI

@bobnicholas5994

3 жыл бұрын

I am 59 yo have a 3 yo blue heeler. The image put out is that heelers have to run and the owner has to be a runner or mountain biker. My Amelia sits on the couch with her head in my lap and only chases the ball only as long as she wants. They are hard as puppies becuse they are gallots who scratch you and want your attention all the time, but it is all worth it. I think she is a great dog even for older not cool people...lol.

Very chubby and cute 💕

I’m getting a new puppy again so I need every advice I can get

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Spring an updated video soon!

How do we stop the nipping? Is it easy or takes time? Wondering if this would be the right fit for our family with two little kids.

I got one of these dogs but he’s like a little big like bigger than the ones you have, can I do this same thing with mine or will it just like not listen?

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have seen this comment earlier. you can really do this at any age it just takes longer the older they get. but I recommend doing it no matter what age the puppy or dog is.

Hey is it ok for me to breed my 6y/o female?,Ive heard from some people that 8 is the maxage and some that 4 is,what's your recommendation and how old was your dog?

@brynnturner3299

4 жыл бұрын

the person i am buying my red heeler puppy from said the mother is 5 years old and this is her second litter, so i think it’s okay

Do you have female heeler?

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we sold every puppy of this litter. We will have a new litter in January 2020! We will post updates on: www.thebonnelife.com . Come take a look!

Looking into getting a ACD, too bad I’m out in NY

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

I do ship puppies everywhere! Though I do not currently have any available : Keep following the channel or check out our web page for new and available litters.

@BruceWayne-us3kw

3 жыл бұрын

Try going to an animal shelter.

Do you have any recommendations of when they are fighting with the mouth? My puppy is a blue heeler and is 6 weeks old but bites pretty hard and is already growling at me. She is cute but has some major attitude lol

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! Australian Cattle dogs have a big personality. Growling and biting at your owner is unacceptable even in play. Have you tried a muzzle grab?

@frogoverlord3471

4 жыл бұрын

Oof this comment is probably too late but if you got the puppy younger than 8 weeks it may have not learned from its litter and its mom how to bite without so much force, my family was taking care of a friend's dog and I got bit pretty badly, we think it got taken away too early to learn so that may be the issue

@ianblackburn5025

3 жыл бұрын

They each have their own personality....watch a litter closely....you need to spend shit load of effort into this gorgeous breed and you will not be disappointed....be ,patient....do research and give it all your energy and attention....do not chain them....exercise heaps....after about 4 to 5 years you will not regret it....yes that long....lol.....but the reward of your effort and love will surprise you.....good luck..

@kurtbecker9609

3 жыл бұрын

our girl came home with us at 8 weeks. very early. milk teeth are really sharp and when she would play with her mouth, it could hurt/draw blood. first time she 'mouthed me' I rolled her on her back and bit down on an ear until she yelped. the bite was slow and gradually increased pressure. these are smart dogs. they get it. never had the issue again. but it IS about teaching them as much as possible in 'their own language'. these dogs will go as much as you want to go. but more than exercise: they are partners. they want to be with you. i took my dog everywhere and worked constantly with her for all her 15 years on training/reinforcing rules. but I never went anywhere without asking if she wanted to come along. she never ever declined the invitation. Loved that dog and she gave me so much more than I gave her.

@laurayoung8001

2 жыл бұрын

@@kurtbecker9609 we are building a farm and looking at this breed. We also hike and horse back riding, our area has bears. I am thinking this is the perfect dog for our lives style. We're thinking two is better then one for defense.

Do you, still, breed heelers?

chunker pups!

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

The are all little potato pups.

Does anyone know what’s the price range on this dog’s ?

We're getting our first blue heeler puppies. What kind of food has been the best? 🐾🐾

@BonneLife1

2 жыл бұрын

I like the tractor supply 4health. It is affordable and good quality

Do you still have them and in what state. I’m in Massachusetts. I have two and may consider two more.

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

We do not have this litter. We may have one available from our new litter but still pending!

They are so big for 4 weeks!

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I personally prefer the bigger cattle dogs I like at least 50 lb :-) so all of our puppies are at least that!

What possible reason would there be to cut a cattle dog’s tail off? They’re not excessively long. I’ve never ever seen that here in Aus and people would be confused as to why if they saw it. It’s a strange, cruel thing to do to any dog really and has been outlawed here.

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

It's crazy! We always keep the tails and few claws! I don't understand why people do it! It's getting less popular though so hopefully in a couple years everybody will stop.

@prybar27

4 жыл бұрын

In early days as working cattle dogs, their tails were cut to keep them from getting stepped on by livestock. I also think it's cruel and takes away some of their balance and maneuverability.

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! But that has even proven to make injuries more likely because of the balance issue. I don't know why anyone would still do it ever with the knowledge that we have.

@pegasusa1607

2 жыл бұрын

Some are born with short tails, ( Bob tails) you can't cut a puppies tail when they are as old as hers are now it would be a surgery and not necessary most vets won't do it. The breeder will usually do it at 3- 6 days old if they want them to be bobbed

@pegasusa1607

2 жыл бұрын

For show in foreign countries it's illegal to cut their tails, but if it's natural it's acceptable which sometimes they have natural Bob tails. That's the only way they should be I think is natural, I showed my Great Dane with natural ears and didn't have any bad comments from anyone.

Hi, I have a twelve year old female cattle dog. Are all the puppies spoken for?

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

I may have one available. It's a new litter and they are only 4 days old.

What breed are the puppies?

@carlossiri7519

4 жыл бұрын

Australian cattle dog (blue heeler)

When will you have more

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

We may currently have one available! They are just for days old though so we have not posted anyone yet.

Do you have more puppies. We are looking for a ACD. We lost our in October.

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey!! We just bred our girl . She had only 18 days along if she took so it is too early to preg test. We have never had issues before so we are probably expecting 🙏🙏 message me on thebonnelife@gmail.com and we can chat about what you are wanting.

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

Our girl is pregnant :) she is due on June first 👍👍

@filibertotorres6208

3 жыл бұрын

@@BonneLife1 do you have for sale? Thank's!!

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

@@filibertotorres6208 we have one dog with a pregnancy test on Monday :):):)

@filibertotorres6208

3 жыл бұрын

@@BonneLife1 ok. Great! I'll keep in tune! Have a great day!!

They are working dogs. Dont require a lot of affection, and a college education is wasted on them coz they are already smarter than the average human.

Hey mate, unusual to dock the tails. Stumpy tails are a natural trait.

@BonneLife1

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of breeders still dock. Although it is becoming increasingly less popular.

You aren’t suppose to hold dogs down, the reason they aren’t “panicked” is because they go into a complete emotional shutdown not because they are calm, the only way a dog will be calm is if it calms itself with your guidance not the force of your hand holding them still.

@BonneLife1

2 жыл бұрын

When they are under 8 weeks old their brains are developed differently. The mother also holds them down to gain control. Once they get older there are different ways but it is similar to a baby. You hold them and rock them and shush them. But when they are a toddler you have to reason with them.

Oooooo she prego🤩🤍

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

She has. Pregnancy test on Monday. We sure hope so!

Where do I find one for sale

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Are you looking for an Australian cattle dog puppy?

@maddisonmars7847

3 жыл бұрын

Craigslist has a lot just don’t give deposits cause u don’t want to loose your money that’s where I found my Blue/Red heeler

I want a girlie dawg looking for MATILDA DO you have her Amy

@Swampyankeehomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Girlie looking dog? You mean a poodle?

I'd like to have one of your puppies for you do a great job with them. I did the same with all of my puppies. People think they make tons of money raising dogs, well if you put your time and money into your dogs you don't make very much money at all! It's about loving what you're doing for the breed, and because you love them not for money because you aren't going to make any money if you raise them the right way. Oh, I'm not saying you can't make some but it goes back into the dogs, because you have to take into account things could happen through any dogs pregnancy, then all check ups, through their pregnancy. It's not cheap raising them at all, people don't understand that and that's why we have so many dogs in shelters. 90% of backyard breeders, and puppy mills those dogs end up in shelters, fighting rings, running the streets, or abusive situations. We see and hear about it every day, true breeders that sell dogs don't give you the rights to register, and most must be spayed or neutered. All of my puppies were spayed and neutered before they went to their homes. I made sure of that, that's where my money went.

If I could I would get 2 from the same litter, so they could grow up together.

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

It's possible! Stay tuned for our future litter that is planned :-)

@BruceWayne-us3kw

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have done that but I done have the money or space for 2. I know the people who adopted his siblings though and they live nearby.

I love your videos. I was told that female blue heelers are lower maintenance and males pee much more in the home than females. Is that true? I’m looking to get one in the next 3 weeks. Subscribed too!

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

The only reason i do not own a male is because i have no way of separating him from my female if shes in heat and im not breeding that cycle. I personally know several male cattle dogs and i do not see a difference. If you choose not to neuter your dog they have a tendency to mark territory once they sexually mature. Not all males do this but it is a possibility.

@mav7804

3 жыл бұрын

BonneLife You say “you don’t notice a difference” in what I assume are neutered males?

Cattle dogs are very protective so the males are not the best choice for suburban living as barking can be a real problem..

At 2:45 you're holding the pup down while stating he's processing/thinking- I disagree. my 1yr. old Moo Moo does the same in his pen without me holding him down, it's called chillin :)

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 that may be ao with different dogs just like with humans. Though i felt he was definitely thinking in this vid.

It seems the reason for removing the tails is because the Astralian Stumpy's are born with no tail.

@Melslost79

3 жыл бұрын

YES. The short tail is natural. I am really quite distressed that this video has mentioned docking.

Berrybunny152

The chonkiest chonk to ever chonk...

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it the best!

Hello, are any of them still available? Thanks

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

No unfortunately. We will make sure to make a video when we do have a litter ☺️

I’m sorry if I’m wrong but are u pregnant?

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂 yes very! I think i was 8 months in this video.

All good but no instructions

@BonneLife1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm working on making sure I am more informative in my current videos.

Do not put the dog on his back oh my God

@punkrocker101129

3 жыл бұрын

Why not?

ONLY GET ONE IF YOU DID YOUR COMPLETE HOMEWORK

Do you have a female for sale and how much

Actually, no they don't get their talks cut off.... that is a total misconception. An Australian cattle dog with no tail is known as an Australian Stumpy tail cattle dog. Please edit this out of your video. It pains my heart as an Aussie owner of an ACD and you speak about people cutting their trails off....

It's called woe-freeze in place. And lady, stop touching ur dog, and touching him. Archaic teaching by a professional. Check out Peter Caine. I'm sure she feeds them kibble too. Damn...

You do realise that’s an Australian cattle dog?That dog needs space not cuddles

Hey is it ok for me to breed my 6y/o female?,Ive heard from some people that 8 is the maxage and some that 4 is,what's your recommendation and how old was your dog?

@BonneLife1

4 жыл бұрын

I have heard it all as well. And at the end of the day it is purely about their health. Are they fit strong and healthy? I have seen people breed until 10. I recommend you checking with your vet first though. Just to make sure your girl is good to go. And of course temperament and a few health test matter as well :) courage is 4 and 1/2

@Chilam.

4 жыл бұрын

BonneLife Ok great,my dog used to be slightly overweight but she is fine now, we are planing to go to the vet to check her out,but I wanted to have some insight form a person that's had a go at it!