Socializing Your Australian Cattle Dog: Dos and Don’ts for a Well-Rounded Pup
adminx12025-05-26T16:36:09+00:00Australian Cattle Dogs (ACDs), also known as Blue Heelers or Red Heelers, are intelligent, energetic, and fiercely loyal companions. But their natural instincts—especially their protective and herding tendencies—mean that early and consistent socialization is key to raising a well-behaved, confident dog. Whether you’ve just welcomed an ACD puppy or you're working with a rescue, socialization plays a huge role in how they interact with people, animals, and the world around them. Here's what to do—and what to avoid—when socializing your ACD.