Rescued puppy that was left to die -what is he?

MM_1982

Cute puppy. wouldpet/10

tiggerhammon

I put a treat in the box and took a toy and said here is where it goes - Toys Up is what I say now and point or walk over to the box to let her know. They really are a intelligent breed. I had a Bull Mastiff once and she was a big baby but not so trainable. Cattle Dogs go through the toys! She shredded a tire toy in a week or so into tiny little tire pieces. She only chewed up one chair leg as a pup and sticks with her toys now.

Here is pic of her as a pup- crossing my fingers this works, first time posting an image:

Very adorable puppy! I imagine that's probably a lot how mine looked when he was really little.
I need to get him more toys, hopefully this will help with the chewing.

sarahg148

That person who did that to that poor dog needs to be tied to a tree! F ing people.

mmipanda

Get some Nylabones to keep him occupied when you cant play with him, and rope or tug of war type toys to play with you. Teach him what toys are vs anything he wants to chew in the house. This should also help with the nipping. Does he still have baby teeth? For the puppy bites, I used to turn my dogs' lip under its tooth while it was "biting" and calmly / sternly say NO. It kept my hand from getting scratched and let's them know that it hurts!

If there are any habits you might not want him to have when he's older, start on those now. For example, if you don't want him on the furniture when he's bigger, he can't get on now. I wish my couch wasn't constantly covered in hair, but I'd rather vacuum constantly than not snuggle them every night. :smooched: If I decided to try to keep them off at this point, there is no way they would have it. Lol

Hope that helps!

Looks like all his baby teeth are gone but we have been struggling with him chewing on things. That is a habit I would definitely like broken - and soon! Oh, and face licking, he definitely can't keep doing that.

lots of chew toys! And be strict - if you let him have one old crappy sock, he'll think all socks are ok. :laugh:

best of luck re: face licking though, mine is the worst for it. hence the face i'm pulling in that blurry picture

Redbird99ky

He looks like an Australian Blue Healer to me. He's cute as a button!

Slrajr

Duff a kong with treats, add some yogurt or wet dog food and freeze. It will keep him occupied and give him something fun and challenging to do. I used to have a dog who would drop the kong down the stairs outside if a treat was wedged in too well. (Great problem solving skills)

SuperCrsa

Aw you and your husband are just awesome! that is all!
:flowerforyou:

ldrosophila

Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)- I have one myself and she is the best dog in the world. We have cattle, but she mostly herds our chickens. They can be very dominant and need a strong leader. She is fine with my oldest son, but my youngest she tries to nip at. We are working with her on that, it helps if they can be exhausted through long walks or runs and lots of fetch. They are extremely smart and very trainable. My Bindi puts her toys up and can sit and stay on command. I never had much luck training dogs before, but she's so darn smart she picks up on everything I teach her.

I guess this partly sums up why I am scared. I am not a strong leader, not good at being the stern owner, lol. I am a pushover, which is why my only pet until now has been a tortoise
Also, with morning sickness and many other things, I dont have the energy, time or desire to go on long walks every day. My daughter takes him out 3 times a day. I will be taking them to the park to play and run around together after he's been fixed and had his shots.

You can do it! There is something amazing when you and your dog connect and he understands you and you are the leader. It's a very cool experience my girls got in trouble tonight for digging again, and I just had to give them the look and click my fingers and they knew it was time to go into the kennels for time out. Once he grows up and learns his boundaries and your children fall in love with him to pieces you wont imagine your life without his cute, chewy, obnoxious ways.

BTW finally saw the pic and his such a cutie.

ldrosophila

Get some Nylabones to keep him occupied when you cant play with him, and rope or tug of war type toys to play with you. Teach him what toys are vs anything he wants to chew in the house. This should also help with the nipping. Does he still have baby teeth? For the puppy bites, I used to turn my dogs' lip under its tooth while it was "biting" and calmly / sternly say NO. It kept my hand from getting scratched and let's them know that it hurts!

If there are any habits you might not want him to have when he's older, start on those now. For example, if you don't want him on the furniture when he's bigger, he can't get on now. I wish my couch wasn't constantly covered in hair, but I'd rather vacuum constantly than not snuggle them every night. :smooched: If I decided to try to keep them off at this point, there is no way they would have it. Lol

Hope that helps!

Looks like all his baby teeth are gone but we have been struggling with him chewing on things. That is a habit I would definitely like broken - and soon! Oh, and face licking, he definitely can't keep doing that.

face licking loud stern Stop! or whatever you use to show you are displeased, and turn your head and ignore until he stops. On the other hand, that's a good sign puppies and submissive dogs always lick the face of the dominant dog.

chewing lots of chewies and cant stress enough the crate training this is where he can go and chew on whatever he is allowed to chew. He's going to have to go through the chewing stage dogs have to, but if you can make it positive and give him something to exercise his jaw and teeth. I got a great destructive proof nylabone "tree branch" I fill it with pupperoni and it gives the dogs something to chew and try to get the treat out.

tiggerhammon

Just an update for anyone still following this ...

We did get him to a vet (three times actually), he got all of his shots, got neutered and got a clean bill of health. He is approx 9 months old and vet believes he is full blue heeler.
We got him fattened up and happy and healthy before he left. He is house trained (only goes potty outside), doesn't lick faces, responds to his name and was doing lots better on not chewing on things, almost had him broke on that.

He left just this past weekend for our friend's ranch. It really is in his best interest. We only have an apartment and he is so much happier with room to run. He always wanted out and I just didn't have the time for him that he needed. But, we can always go visit him and he is learning to be a true ranch dog now, he is really better off there.

Oh, my daughter named him Stryder.

dawnsjourney

Heeler

LeGaCyGiAnT124

Good to see you did everything you could for the dog. Great job!! I love our animals just as much as I do humans. It's hard to believe people can just put them down the way they do...

cw822

Just an update for anyone still following this ...

We did get him to a vet (three times actually), he got all of his shots, got neutered and got a clean bill of health. He is approx 9 months old and vet believes he is full blue heeler.
We got him fattened up and happy and healthy before he left. He is house trained (only goes potty outside), doesn't lick faces, responds to his name and was doing lots better on not chewing on things, almost had him broke on that.

He left just this past weekend for our friend's ranch. It really is in his best interest. We only have an apartment and he is so much happier with room to run. He always wanted out and I just didn't have the time for him that he needed. But, we can always go visit him and he is learning to be a true ranch dog now, he is really better off there.

Oh, my daughter named him Stryder.

Just wanted to say thank you for taking him in for a bit, giving him the care he needed and finding a suitable home for him. You and your family are awesome!

TriShamelessly

I believe most of the posters are correct. It is not an Australian Shepard - different breed and completely different look. We just picked up a red tricolor Aussie shepard for Christmas. Best of luck with the training and keudos for having a kind heart.

Amberlynnek

FYI -- Does he have a tail or does it look docked?? If it does, google Australian Stumpy tail.

I rescued my little girl from a shelter thinking she was blue heeler/ cattle dog mix with a docked tail, took her to vet and found out I had a purebred Australian Stumpy tail (yes - actual name of breed. Breed from a blue heeler, border collie and dingo) which happens to be a very rare (and expensive) breed. Most vets and animal shelters do not have familiarity with the breed since it is so uncommon.

But my little Sydney is the best thing that happened to me! They are a great breed of dog!

SexKittenlovesitrough

what is he? He's abandoned. That's what he is.

victal

You are great people, that b****** who did that needs torturing, baby animals are innocent like children, what a happy ending............. let me get a tissue :flowerforyou:

parys1

Just an update for anyone still following this ...

We did get him to a vet (three times actually), he got all of his shots, got neutered and got a clean bill of health. He is approx 9 months old and vet believes he is full blue heeler.
We got him fattened up and happy and healthy before he left. He is house trained (only goes potty outside), doesn't lick faces, responds to his name and was doing lots better on not chewing on things, almost had him broke on that.

He left just this past weekend for our friend's ranch. It really is in his best interest. We only have an apartment and he is so much happier with room to run. He always wanted out and I just didn't have the time for him that he needed. But, we can always go visit him and he is learning to be a true ranch dog now, he is really better off there.

Oh, my daughter named him Stryder.

That is wonderful! It sounds like Stryder's future is bright. Kudos to you for recognising that you didn't have the time necessary and doing all you did for him.

SexKittenlovesitrough

i've been informed that he has a home now and is happy and rehabilitated.

Kudos to another pet rescue.

KristinD1977

I was so happy to see this post, It sounds like you really put the pups best interest in mind and given that you are expecting, it's not great timing to take on a puppy. My sister has an ACD and they are wonderful, smart dogs but do require an experienced dog owner as they area working breed.

KeriW626

We will be taking him to the vet after pay day.
He is going to need fixed too.

I Google Imaged Australian Cattle Dog and Blue Heeler Mix - I think this is him Thanks everyone!

Contact the closest pet shelter, ask them if they know of any place you can get help paying for his neutering, or if there is a low cost place to do it.... I have done my share of getting stray cats and dogs fixed, before finding homes. Ive worked with shelters in three states. Every place Ive been I have been able to get assistance with both spay/neutering, and rabies shots.

If you let them know he is a rescue, under the circumstances, you may be able to get help with everything. Good luck, and my heart goes out to you, your family and the pup. I hope he settles down for the kids. (I believe his breed even mixed are herders, they tend to love and protect your children, and herd them, with love)

KeriW626

blueheeler.trainpetdog.com/‎

I found some interesting information for you. On training, under 1 yr old and over 1 yr old.... Good luck.

tiggerhammon

I was so happy to see this post, It sounds like you really put the pups best interest in mind and given that you are expecting, it's not great timing to take on a puppy. My sister has an ACD and they are wonderful, smart dogs but do require an experienced dog owner as they area working breed.

Being pregnant is a small part of the reason why he was better off with someone else too. I tried to do everything I could for him. Life got in the way sometimes and I didnt have a lot of time for him. Being pregnant I didnt really have the energy for him though. He is such an energetic, high spirited dog and he would have been happy as can be with a 6 hour walk every day. But, even the days I did have the time, I just didnt have it in me - between morning sickness, low energy and everything else - I just wasn't up for it most days.

Lovely_77

Definitely a blue heeler no doubt about it