How Do You Train An ACD Heeler Puppy?
Training Australian cattle dogs, or heelers, can be a difficult task. ACDs are intelligent with active minds and lots of energy. They can also be extremely stubborn, which can make training frustrating. However, ACDs are often eager to learn and please and will obey those they respect. Once your ACD puppy is trained, it will probably be a good family and guard dog. Show your ACD puppy that you are in charge. ACD puppies are strong-willed and will try to gain control of the house, which is a recipe for disaster. CowDogz recommends maintaining the alpha position in your household by adopting a confident demeanor. Keep your ACD next to you when on walks, walk through doors ahead of him and handle his food before feeding him so that your scent is on the kibble. Ignore your ACD pup when it is demanding. If you give in to your puppy’s demands, such as petting it when it nudges your hand, you are teaching it that it is in control. Your heeler puppy will eventually learn that you will not rewa
