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 […]
When you notice your Blue Heeler not able to walk properly, stand or walk very awkwardly, this can be very concerning. So what makes a Blue Heeler have trouble walking? Is it very serious? Let’s dive in and uncover why a Blue Heeler may have trouble walking and when to seek help. Why is my […]
A Blue Heeler can do annoying things that irritate you and make you a little angry such as nipping, biting, leash pulling, scratching at the doors, crying, or whining. These behaviors do not align with what you expect them to do and it can be frustrating and annoying. So, why is a Blue Heeler so […]
It is quite concerning to see your Blue Heeler shaking their head constantly. Continuous head shaking is not normal and can be a sign that something is wrong. So, why do Blue Heelers shake their heads? What are the possible causes and when should you see a veterinarian? Let’s look into the reasons behind a […]
Blue Heeler gagging can be scary and very concerning. Gagging looks like a vomiting motion with a dog having its mouth open but with no expulsion of stomach contents. It is usually accompanied by a cough and small amounts of mucus may come out, and some Blue Heelers may swallow again. So, what causes a […]
Blue Heeler coughing can be alarming whether it is a hacking cough or any other type of cough. It is not pleasant to hear your dog cough especially also if accompanied by a change in breathing patterns. Coughing is a normal natural physical reaction of getting dust or any material from the airways. But what […]