Kiwi (Bed46653)

Hey Everybody! I'm Kiwi bro! Only joking :) I'm not really a Kiwi; that's just my name. I’m Aussie through and through cuz! 
I'm here in fosterland with my siblings. It’s ace! We love to run around all day and rugby tackling each other is ace! We enjoy our routine and our foster mum is super loving. We all look forward to a good snuggle with her.

We are rottie x heelers so we will end up broad, strong and very energetic "large" puppies very soon. I am looking for a family that has had heelers or working breed dogs before. I am the loveliest boy but like all intelligent breeds I need a lot of guidance. Without that I'll find all sorts of mischief.

A twice daily walk, or even better, a run, will keep me calm and well behaved by expending my extraordinary working dog energy. In fact, I’d make a great sledge dog. 

A big (uncooked) bone, kongs and things to keep my mind working and my mouth occupied are a must for me if you have to leave me while you’re at work. 

As you can see, there’s a lot of time involved with having a working dog - but the pay off from the close bond that results is really something special! Most of all, I'd like a family who will love me and include me in their lives. Well Geez I hope I'm the guy for you. Here is a bit of a spiel about heelers. If you think that's a match give Katie the Broome Dog Coordinator a call on 0491 239 026! Like now! Woof wiggle!

Heeler are smart and energetic. They are a working class breed of dog and respond well to training. If raised correctly, they can be a loyal and loving part of your family

1. Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! These high energy dogs need to wear off their energy. They were bred to spend long days in the field, keeping livestock in check. If not a working dog, they need an outlet to let loose that energy. 
2. Heelers have very active minds and are super smart. Agility training is something they excel at! Games of fetch are also rewarding for your dog. Teach her/him to drop the toy instead of turning it into tug of war. 
3. Teach your Heeler boundaries. They require firm handling or they will walk all over you. If you don’t want your Heeler in the kitchen, make her/him sit outside the entry way. Most importantly, be consistent! Do not allow him in the kitchen one day and the next make her/him stay out. Keep them off the sofa and human beds, give them a place in a room on a dog bed and make it clear that is their space.
4. If you let a Heeler break a rule once, she/he will break it again. Smart dogs! 
5. Use positive reinforcement for training. As a working dog, they were bred as partners to people. Negative training may lead to fear and aggression. Reward your Heeler when he pays attention. Do not punish when being bad. Redirect her/his thoughts when she's/he’s doing something you don’t want her/him to do. If chewing on something you don’t want her/him to have, take it away but trade for a chew. 
6. Teach your puppy 5 basic commands: sit, down, stay, come, and leave it. These 5 firmly trained commands will get you through any situation. When training, be happy and excited, use treats when command is done correctly. 
7. Socialize your puppy from the start! Introduce her/him to as many people, places, animals, sounds, and smells as possible. He will be well adjusted because of it. 
8. if they start any herding tendencies, speak to the rescue or trainer to nip it in the bud as early as possible.

5 GREAT REASONS TO ADOPT FROM SAFE BROOME:
✔︎QANTAS sponsored flights, so reduced flight costs
✔︎Our puppies are vet checked, microchipped, have had their first vaccination and come with a desex voucher
✔︎Foster care instead of cages, so our puppies are well socialised
✔︎You can even speak directly with the foster carer
✔︎We’ll respond to you quickly