About Mary Lou Wells Expertise I can answer questions on breeding genetics, color and variety of Collies, training Collies and getting involved in community dog events and acivities. I can also answer questions on puppy development, the Collie Standard and how to choose the best Collie for placement in a family.
Experience I operate an active breeding and working kennel, have participated in dog shows, trained Collies for obedience work, and done extensive study on the Collie Breed.
Organizations Collie Club of America, East Tennessee Collie Club, Oak Ridge Kennel Club
Employed as a kennel technician for over a year and have a working knowledge of several breeds. I administer medications, shots and natural treatments to dogs and puppies. Extensively researched canine nutrition issues as applied to Collies and Golden Retrievers from a breeder's standpoint.
CM wrote at 2006-09-15 05:39:56
Walking is ALWAYS a good soother
Mair wrote at 2006-12-22 19:36:48
We had a shetland sheepdog and she also had a nipping issue, but I used 10 pennies in an empty soda can and everytime she would nip or bark I would shake the can and say no in a stern voice. with in a month i no longer had to use the can and the nipping had stop.
She would occasionally try to nip when she was outside in the backyard and the kids were running around but this was part of her breed it is natural for them to use nipping when they are herding. Anyway once you would call her name and say no she would stop immediately.
