We have dry camped in a tent with two Blue Heelers. An average adult weighed at 45 pound female and 58 pound male. They were from one Ranch and the parents looked under 45 pounds each. Ours were not over weight. Just grew up as we camped nearly three Seasons a Year.
We have buried three Blue Heelers in our landscaped gardens over the years, as we moved. These homes were also their home then, and their resting place forever, where they hiked the mountains trails behind the houses and called it theirs, as well.
We plan for whomever out lives whom... that will be our resting place is where we find the company enjoyed with our Blue Hellers resting spot and leave it at that.
We now have three Blue Heelers. All females. The oldest is 13 years and 45 pounds. Next is 2 years and 36 pounds. The youngest is 8 months, full of energy and a lean and mean 39 pounds. She is already about the height and length as the oldest. Imagine that? I am trying...
Lean and mean having their pecking order figured out. At present the oldest, the youngest and the middle Heeler goes where the others travel with the Pack. We are included, as well in the Pack.
We all travel in a F350 with trailer in tow. Two pet porters on the Rear Seat on top of a furniture packing pad folded to protect the leather seats from friction wear.
The youngest as a Pup, was comfortable between the front seats on a Pad. She did just fine. Now that she is near full size, I am working on options between the seat. We will work on that soon, as the weather is now cooperating... somewhat.
I use a folded Pet Ramp that I described several years ago so the two on the back seat could walk UP and Out of the tall F350 4x4, when we stopped. They adjusted quickly. Going in or out. At first... a bit of prodding. Then... when the ramp is set, into the pet border within the side they are used to traveling. Just like humans knowing which seat they prefer.
These working dogs are smart. They conform. They understand when the Pet Ramp comes out... we are leaving. When Nancy is loading the trailer, they stay close to either of us. They know when we are getting ready to leave... which we are doing today.
Our 13 year old has 3 to 6 years to go. When she passes we will be back to TWO Blue Heelers that will no doubt be our last from pups. They tend to live much longer in a Camping Family. They do well on Ranches, as well.
We hike and explore every day in places that few people tend to travel as Trailer Campers. Boondocking Off The Grid is an option to ALL, but used by FEW. No camp security. No street lights. No water. No flushing toilets and showers.., etc. Real Boondocking.
Two Pet Porters and one growing Pup in a double cab. Anyone found a secure way for a third dog to travel in a pickup? We will find out on this trip how a third, nearly fully grown Blue Heeler fits. The pup listens and stays put in the vehicle. ...and no, putting two Blue Heelers in one crate is not going to work.
Next Thread in the future: Traveling in an Oliver Elite II (about 23 feet) and an Airstream 27/28 foot. With two Heelers, no problem. With three, we will get them trained to 'their bedding' when inside the trailer.
We are taking the Oliver Elite II out next week or two, climate permitting, for an OTG Boondocking adventure. This will be interesting. Not for the dogs... for US.
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