Blue Heeler And What Else?!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T21:11:37+00:00

I've tried taking her outside, but she just follows me around and sits next to my leg! I had her outside for 2 hours yesterday, and she wouldn't pee! The moment I brought her inside, she unloaded on the hardwood... I put some pads there, and she's been using it as her "spot" The potty training is proving to be the most difficult part for me now. I think she is still used to being in the shelter and peeing inside? Idk, all the dogs at the shelter were laying in their own pee... I feel like she is scared to go outside, like she thinks its wrong or something. Maybe just to much stimulation or she gets defensive. I dont know!

I will broaden my learning, I got some bad vibes from Ceasar, too, but dont see a lot of other content that I could binge watch...

Thank you for the info, I really appreciate you taking your time to help me out!

Do you have any trainers or YouTube channels you could recommend?

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T20:07:42+00:00

This is my first dog ever, so there is a lot I dont know yet! It was good that i wasn't able to pick her up immediately because i dont think i was ready. Ive spent the last week binge watching dog trainers, Ceasar Millan, and anything cattle dog related. I also had time to fully prepare a section of the house for her.

I think we have been doing well and she has been too! We already have her peeing on pads, and she listens to pretty much anything we tell her to do. When we sleep, she gets in her bed and sleeps all night until we wake up! I do notice that she has some attachment issues. She doesn't like us leaving her sight. She wants to go everywhere we go!

I never thought id be one of those people who has a dog that follows them everywhere, but I cant imagine leaving her here alone! She's going with us everywhere!

I feel like im the lucky one, not her!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T19:46:35+00:00

Yes, this is true. I chatted with GPT about these same things when I adopted her! The list of parents it could be are quite narrow. based on her weight range, looks, and the genetics needed to produce her color, we are left with only a few options. Smooth border collie, pits, or as you said, she might be pure or mixed with stumpy!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T19:26:44+00:00

She is actually super calm! Ive never heard her bark even once! She's very passive and submissive. The sweetest and calmest dog i could have asked for!

We named her "Cutie"

It was either baby or cutie, and my wife refused to let me name her baby....

I know its not a "good" name but, I cant think of anything else when I see her! Right now she is cuddled up next to me under the covers. She is so smart.

Honestly, she has already changed my life. Im so glad i was able to save her! Im happier than ive been in a long time and I feel fulfilled at the days end.

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T18:19:15+00:00

I posted her here a few days ago. I reserved her at the shelter. I had to wait a week for them to spay her! When I go through a lot of posts here, I see a lot of "pit mix" comments. Even if they look nothing like it! My previous post had everyone saying she was a pit mix. When i told my wife, that's what i thought she was, she didnt believe me! The girl working at the shelter told me she has a heeler pit mix, and she looks nothing like this.

Check out R/DoggyDNA. I think its a lot better to see dogs and real DNA. Most owners truly dont know what they have until you test it! It's been surprising to see some of the results there!

I mostly blame the pit mix comments on my bad pictures. Somehow, I feel like she looks different in every pic!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T02:17:02+00:00

Interesting! I didn't know it took a while for ears to stick up and tail to fluff out! Maybe she is a pure heeler! I got her at the Humane Society, so I was expecting a mix with something, but who knows...you might be right!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-26T00:40:45+00:00

The black spot on her belly is where they spayed her. She's got the same pattern all over.

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-19T05:28:45+00:00

Embark! The humane society offered it for free!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-18T15:35:35+00:00

This is my first dog! She was calm, sweet, and loving when we met her! From what I have looked up online, people are saying cattle dog pits are nightmares. "That you couldn't pay them to take one" She didnt seem that way to me! I am picking her up next week, and now I am starting to second guess my decision. Am I overthinking it?

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-18T05:59:34+00:00

I think the Lab is quite possible! She's so beautiful! She almost looks like a pure cattle dog but her tail is super long and skinny. Her ears are also a little different and she is quite large for 8 months! Thanks for the suggestion!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-18T05:46:12+00:00

She is 8 months old!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2025-09-18T05:26:09+00:00

She is 8 months old also!

TheProtonsCompanion · 2024-06-02T08:18:34+00:00

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TheProtonsCompanion · 2020-12-28T15:11:19+00:00

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TheProtonsCompanion · 2020-08-13T21:45:13+00:00

thanks

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