[quote]DoubleDuce wrote:
What’s going on in here…?[/quote]
Pththtttt!
[quote]Teledin wrote:
Been looking high and low the past week and a bit. Had my eye on three at the shelter last Sunday, a Pit, Staffy and a Blue Heeler. All were from what I can tell extremely friendly except the Blue Heeler had a bit of nervousness to him that you get from young strays. Anyway, unfortunately the Pit and the Staffy were already adopted and pending pick up. The Blue Heeler was available but unfortunately he needs a lot more training and really can’t be left alone due to what seems like a ‘neediness’. Training would be easy enough, I just can’t afford to take time off work at the moment to accommodate this though, so I had to make a very reluctant pass on adoption.
Unfortunately out of about 40 dogs those were the only that weren’t aggressive, yappy, shy or showed signs of bad habits.
Round 2 on Saturday, got my eyes on a 1 yo Bull Arab (link below) mix that came into the shelter earlier this week. From the description he seems pretty laid back, well-natured around people. My only concern I guess is this is a strong hunting cross-breed, and a little animal aggressive if not socialised properly from a young age. So that will definitely be fundamental when looking at him. He’s still relatively young but 1 yo might be pushing it a little if he isn’t animal friendly already.
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Went back to the animal shelter this morning. The Bull Arab was gone earlier in the week but the Blue Heeler pup was still there. Took it as a sign and organised a meet and greet. Very, very mellow little guy and turns out he’s a blue heeler/red heeler cross based on markings. Might have something else in there as he is predominantly white and is a little under sized for a 10 month old. Anyway, handed over the cash and picking him up on Tuesday after he’s been de-sexed and micro-chipped. Can not wait and very surprised people weren’t showing much interest in him.
awesome…good for you for rescuing. I’m sure you will be rewarded with years of love, loyalty and affection.
I’ve always been a pitbull guy, but have had two heelers and I loved them for the same reasons I love pitties. They were smart, loyal, brave and full of energy.
FFFFFFFF me running…this thread has me unsure of that I want to do.
Short story…shepherd (Cyrus) died two yrs ago after spending nearly 13yrs w/ me kicking ass and having fun.
heart is finally ready to get another dog, breeder picked, puppy is 5wks old…gave them a deposit, male pick of the litter.
Need to give them the $$$ balance this weekend and I’m not sure.
I WANT GET A PUP TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE DOG – NOT WHAT WILL BE COOL FOR ME.
I’m either renewing my lease on this home or buying a home really soon, I work at this new career of mine 50-70hrs a week.
Having a pup takes time or you end up w/ a dog that shits on the floor and eats your couch, bored and frustrated out of his under-developed and under-stimulated mind.
I can cut my hrs back some and make the time, my lady will be working less as she will be doing more research and less in the hospital medicine very soon.
Just writing shit down as a sounding board for myself…it’s an ABD pup btw. I really want a buddy to go for truck rides w/ and wach sportscenter w/, hike around, and just shoot the shit. i need a friend.
Above poster ^^^^ enjoy your new buddy dude!!!
Cyrus you got any pals that can take it? When me and the missus need to be out for a while due to work or whatever, there’s never any shortage of mates willing to look after a puppy for a few hours
Had the little guy for two weeks now. He suffered from a little separation anxiety at first but this was sorted after just a couple of days. Also found out he is a heeler x staffy mix, with something else in there - possibly kelpie - which gives him a real lean look. Very affectionate little guy - will lick your face and neck raw, mostly quiet but gets into a little mischief at times if he knows you aren’t looking. Great dog so far.
Still needs a bit of training and he needs to be socialised with other dogs a lot more. Not aggressive to other dogs, just a little too playful.
[quote]Teledin wrote:
Had the little guy for two weeks now. He suffered from a little separation anxiety at first but this was sorted after just a couple of days. Also found out he is a heeler x staffy mix, with something else in there - possibly kelpie - which gives him a real lean look. Very affectionate little guy - will lick your face and neck raw, mostly quiet but gets into a little mischief at times if he knows you aren’t looking. Great dog so far.
Still needs a bit of training and he needs to be socialised with other dogs a lot more. Not aggressive to other dogs, just a little too playful.[/quote]
Thats awesome man, glad to hear it. Heelers are incredible dogs, the mischief they get into amazes me. If you get some free time and have not see the Skidboot videos, check them out on youtube, a genius little heeler.