r/Heelers

What does “give them a job” actually mean for an Australian Cattle Dog

I’ve heard this advice constantly, but I’m not sure what it looks like in real life.

Does it mean something as specific and occasional as my old Chesapeake Bay Retriever, who would walk with me to the mailbox and then “deliver” the mail to everyone in the house? Or more like my uncle’s dog who learned to pull beers out of the fridge on command?

I work from home and am self-employed, so Winifred’s main job right now is simply being my all-day, go-everywhere companion.

She’ll also be trained to work livestock, but we’re a hobby farm — not a large operation where she’d be needed all day every day.

Am I overthinking this? What actual jobs do your ACDs have?

Everyday tasks, farm work, household jobs, sports, whatever it is — I’d love to hear the range of what “having a job” looks like in real households. Sharing ideas helps all of us.

Anyone else out there working from home with a Velcro dog? ❤️

This is Anastasia Kimia Osborne shes just about 7 weeks old ( my roommates dog had puppies). I've had puppies in the past but they where bigger dogs and males. Any advice for a first time heeler puppy owenr?

Joni is a ~1-year-old, 22 lb heeler who is spayed, fully potty trained, and an absolute LOVER. She lives for cuddles and being by your side, but she also has plenty of young-heeler energy! She loves to play and run around then happily settles in for a nap. She’s super comfortable in a crate when we’re out of the house and even goes in on her own.

Joni is working on leash reactivity and will need an adopter who is patient and committed to helping her build those skills. We’re unsure how she does with other dogs off leash - we haven’t been able to successfully introduce her to another doggo - so a one-dog home may be the best fit for her. She did great with our niece and nephew ages 8+!

She’d love a home with a yard and a person or family looking for a little bestie 💕

Available for adoption through Jack Jack’s Pack in Austin, TX!
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Since moving my banjo into the living room Oatie has sat in front of it closely, admiring, but never making noise. Then occasionally he started hitting it with his nose.

As of today he is ALSO trying to get it to play with the ball and talking to it. 😅😂. Not sure what's happening here but it's pretty dang cute.

Sunday funday with Tilly! 🤠

We are adopting this very sweet girl, but the shelter has no idea what she is. They guess Border Collie, Heeler, maybe Aussie. They don’t know. I’m just curious what more experienced eyes see. She’s 7mo old and weighs a small 17 pounds. They also said she was most likely the runt.

My good boy….

I just love his symmetry

Ziggy's favorite midmorning sprint going after whatever animal he thinks is out there.