Masie D3735

Hi there! I’m Masie. Are you after a bright, active pup to train? That would be ME!!!!!!! I’m playful and interested in everything that’s going on around me.

I'm a young Heeler mix and I am "full" of beans! I am ideally looking for a family that has had Heelers or working breed dogs before. I am the loveliest girl, but like all intelligent breeds I will need a lot of guidance. Without that I’ll find all sorts of mischief. Here is a bit of a spiel about Heelers:

Heelers are smart and energetic. They are a working class breed of dog and respond well to training. It’s very important to raise them correctly so 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 they are not working, 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 to drop the toy instead of turning it into a 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 sit outside the entryway. Most importantly, be consistent! Do not allow her in the kitchen one day and the next make her stay out. Keep her off the sofa and human beds. Give her a place in a room on a dog’s bed and make it clear that is her space.
4. If you let a Heeler break a rule once, she will break it again. Smart dogs!
5. Use positive reenforcement 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 she pays attention. Do not punish for unwanted behaviour. Redirect her thoughts when she’s doing something you don’t want her to do. If chewing on something you don’t want her to have, take it away but trade for a chew.
6. Teach your puppy five basic commands: sit, down, stay, come, and leave it. These five 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 to as many people, places, animals, sounds, and smells as possible. She will be well adjusted because of it.
8. If she starts any herding tendencies, speak to the rescue or trainer to nip it in the bud as early as possible.

It’s a lot of work, isn’t it? But the rewards are huge too :) We’ll share a special bond and have fun with all the training.

Flying to my new home is absolutely worth it for remotely located animals like me if it means I have the opportunity to be adopted. Flights to Perth for dogs are capped at $150 thanks to QANTAS, and I can fly elsewhere in Australia too.

Are you willing to invest your time in training up a fabulous pup like me? Then click on the link below and complete an application. We will have the best time together!

6 GREAT REASONS TO ADOPT FROM SAFE KARRATHA:
✔︎Lifetime guarantee: if you can no longer care for me, SAFE will take me back
✔︎QANTAS will sponsor my flight, so that the flight costs are reduced
✔︎I am vet checked, will have had my first vaccination and my adoption fee includes a desex and microchip voucher
✔︎I live in foster care instead of a cage, so I get lots of socialisation
✔︎You can even speak directly with my foster carer
✔︎SAFE will respond quickly to your enquiry