Seeing your Blue Heeler foaming at the mouth can be unsettling and can worry any dog owner. Your first thought maybe the worst-case scenario which would be that your dog might have rabies because foaming at the mouth is usually a sign of this disease. However, your dog having been properly vaccinated, it is less […]
If your Blue Heeler is farting a lot, this may be a concern to you. Being gassy or flatulence is the accumulation of gas in the stomach and small intestine which is then released. We outline the reasons why your Blue Heeler farts so much, what you can do to help and when to seek […]
Hiccups in humans are a common thing we experience from time to time. Hearing them from our canine companion is a different scenario and one would be concerned about it and wonder if it is also normal for them and the reasons why they also get hiccups. We outline the causes of hiccups in a […]
Any dog as well as a Blue Heeler can be over-excited at mealtimes and quickly gulp down their food, which is perfectly normal. But what if they seem to ask for more food? Why is your Blue Heeler always hungry? The answer to this is found below and what to do about it. Why is […]
Having a Blue Heeler acting crazy can be confusing and concerning. This is because behavioral changes can sometimes mean something is wrong with their health. A Blue Heeler acting crazy may spin in circles, eat dirt, dig holes, excessively lick their paws, chase their tails, obsessive behavior such as constant scratching, and other strange behaviors. […]
When you know your Blue Heeler’s personality to be an affectionate dog with good behavior, it can be quite surprising when they start becoming aggressive. Sudden aggression is unusual behavior that can include behavior such as growling, snapping, biting, barking, nipping, or barking at strangers or other animals. Sudden behavior changes are often a sign […]
A Blue Heeler that is afraid of everything is not a pretty sight. Blue Heeler are confident dogs which is one of the breed’s characteristics, but not being scared. It is normal for a dog to be scared of certain situations, however, being afraid of everything is an extreme case and can be a sign […]
Blue Heelers are medium-sized dogs that grow up to be big dogs. However, seeing your Blue Heeler not growing to the expected size at different growth stages and being small can be concerning. What can cause a Blue Heeler to be so small? Let’s look at the common reasons why a Blue Heeler can be […]
Having your backyard destroyed by your Blue Heeler’s digging can be frustrating. The behavior can sometimes seem uncontrollable because of the frequent occurrence. By understanding the reasons why they dig, you can implement the right method to train them to prevent the behavior. So what are the reasons behind Blue Heeler digging? Let’s look into […]
Chewing is a natural dog instinct that is common in both adult Blue Heeler and puppies. It is a destructive behavior that results in your dog chewing on items in the home. Your Blue Heeler does not intentionally do this but the behavior needs to be controlled. Without control, it leads to a behavioral problem […]