Resources we’ve used to help our heeler calm down

First written in August 2020 and last updated in February 2022.

Australian cattle dogs aren’t exactly known for being chill. The American Kennel Club describes them as a “very active, high-energy dog, [who] needs more than just a quick walk and playtime in the yard”—and on the club’s sliding scale from “couch potato” to “needs lots of activity”, they place heelers as far to the right as you can get.