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| My 10 yr old Sheltie NIPPING at my 10 day old baby | 6/9/2009 | Dave |
Q: My 10lb sheltie Foxy is growling and NIPPING at my newborn son. I am fearful that she will bite ...
A: It is very unlikely that Foxy will bite the child in my opinion. Your Sheltie sees your child as ...
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| Sheltie not eating much and vomiting some times | 6/8/2009 | Dave |
Q: I have a 6-month old Sheltie whom I have switched foods twice just because I was not sure which one ...
A: My Sheltie is 13 years old and everyone thinks he is half that age. If you want to know what the #1 ...
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| sheltie with ticks | 6/5/2009 | Dave |
Q: I had the exterminator here for 4 hours on Tues, and he said he used his product directly on his own ...
A: Hey! dip? well, that's for fleas not ticks. exterminators? they'll spray stuff on their own kids ...
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| shelties | 1/16/2009 | Dave |
Q: I have just purchased a beautiful shealtie and the problem is he goes everywhere. We have tried the ...
A: seem earlier answers around the crate method and stay STRICTLY on the program until he is old enough ...
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| Two Sheltie Issues | 1/15/2009 | Dave |
Q: I love reading your answers to everyone's questions, they're so informative. I just adopted a ...
A: many apologies for delays!!!!!!!!!!! yes, use a crate do check w/ the vet for a bladder issue too ...
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| Barking | 1/13/2009 | Dave |
Q: We have three shelties, 1 female 9yrs, 1 female 2 1/2yrs, 1 male 3 1/2 yrs. We realize this is a ...
A: First, it's important to identify why they're barking. Does one dog start it and then the others ...
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| Sheltie behavior | 1/2/2009 | Dave |
Q: I have 10-month old sheltie who freaks out when we open/ close windows and use a screwdriver on the ...
A: apologies for the delay... Shelties are herding dogs. They tend to find things that bother them ...
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| Sheltie coat | 10/26/2008 | Dave |
Q: When will my shelties coat get long and full? He is a year old and it is a little long in the mane, ...
A: This is a very common concern, don't worry! It usually takes a full 18 months to 2 years for the ...
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| sheltie nipping | 10/22/2008 | Dave |
Q: My sheltie is now 18 months old. She nips at us when the phone rings. She has nipped the back of my ...
A: He has got it in his head to go after you when you go after the phone. The phone is an exciting ...
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| 4 month Sheltie | 9/3/2008 | Dave |
Q: I have a couple questions regarding my 4 month Sheltie. To start she is doing wonderful,She is potty ...
A: I hope the cats are adjusting well. Make sure she doesn't chase them. To your questions: 1) ears: ...
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| A few Sheltie Questions | 7/7/2008 | Dave |
Q: I've read all of your previous questions and I really thank you for taking the time to answer ...
A: Let's do this easy to hard: The crate is never for punishment. You can do time out there, but for a ...
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| Sheltie nipping OR biting | 7/6/2008 | Dave |
Q: My 8 month old sheltie kind of turns his head around when you pick him up and does this nipping ...
A: Shelties do nip, and they can bite. The important part is to realize that it is a part of their ...
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| Shelti tearing things up | 6/10/2008 | Dave |
Q: We have a male shelti that is 18 years old,this past week we have been having a terrible time with ...
A: WOW. 18 YEARS OLD??? Ok, let's realize that your dog is about 126 years old here. I would crate ...
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| My Sheltie Ignores Me And Doesnt Want To Play or Listen & She Steals?HELP!!! | 6/8/2008 | Dave |
Q: I have a four month old sheltie. She is the most adorable puppy ever with such nice color and ...
A: One of the things about having older and younger dogs and training is that you need to spend some ...
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| sheltie | 5/5/2008 | Dave |
Q: We are currently trying to help our sheltie lose a few pounds by walking him twice a day. After ...
A: The fastest way to help a Sheltie lose weight is to cut the food down to about a half a cup of high ...
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| sheltie grooming needs | 4/10/2008 | Dave |
Q: Ok I really want a sheltie and my mom does not want to get one becuase she thinks that you have to ...
A: I'd love for you to have a Sheltie. Here is what you need to know: They are double coated and do ...
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| Off-Leash | 4/9/2008 | Dave |
Q: Riley is finally started to enjoy being outside, mind you the warm weather is probably helping ;-) ...
A: Chantale, Thank you! I'm glad it's working! Off leash: yes, they can be off leash outside in ...
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| puppies | 4/8/2008 | Dave |
Q: my grandmas sheltie just had a litter of beautiful puppies. she also has a male beagle and a male ...
A: Puppies are a great deal of fun, however there are too many in the world already. We won't know who ...
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| circling & dislike of new male owner | 4/6/2008 | Dave |
Q: We have rescued a 2 and a half year old sheltie. He is beautiful and sweet to me (female). But he ...
A: His actions are clearly one of an abusive history and this is all he has ever known. Give it lots ...
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| Time in Crate | 4/4/2008 | Dave |
Q: First I must tell you that we have finally solved the quarreling at feeding time by feeding Sophie ...
A: I'm so glad this is working. Let's address the questions: *Crate time: keep it as close to 8 hours ...
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| feeding | 4/1/2008 | Dave |
Q: We purchased Sasha last december and she is now just over 5 months old, she has regular vet visits ...
A: First, if the doc says she's great, don't change it. Second, with puppies you get a lot more ...
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| sheltie ears | 3/30/2008 | Dave |
Q: we have a 5 mos. old male and have tried to tip his ears a few times. He's purely a pet with no ...
A: First, keep up the dominance. That's not healthy for dogs to be that aggressive toward those who ...
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| 6 weeks ot young to bring pup home | 3/29/2008 | Dave |
Q: I was told by a coworker I should not bering a dog home till 8 but my wife who has had shelties ...
A: The debate still rages on 6 or 8. Did you note the 7th is not even debated? Just please do keep it ...
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| SHELTIE SOCIALIZATION | 3/28/2008 | Dave |
Q: !! I´ve 3 dogs, 2 of them are shelties and the other one is a boston terrier. Shadow and Marvin ...
A: This is the visual I want to pass along to you: you have inherited a prima-donna supermodel and put ...
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| Outdoor behavioral concern | 3/26/2008 | Dave |
Q: My family and I purchased a sheltie puppy last year in May (she is now 13 months old). I grew up ...
A: Jackie, It appears that the trauma was at a critical developmental juncture. Just as me using a ...
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| boy vs girl sheltie | 3/12/2008 | Dave |
Q: Now I have a young family and plan to get a new sheltie in the next week. This may sound silly but ...
A: Wendy, Go for the litter pick that has the personality you like. Boys and girls are different, but ...
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| Sheltie Pup - Behavioural Questions | 3/11/2008 | Dave |
Q: I've really enjoyed reading your answers, they are preparing me for the exciting months to come ;-) ...
A: First advice: move where it's warmer! Just kidding. Thank you for your kind words. To your ...
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| sheltie eating poop | 3/8/2008 | Dave |
Q: I own a Sheltie named Dealer. He just turned one a month ago and I love him to death. Dealer loves ...
A: Nobody knows why puppies do this. Most grow out of it. The ONLY sure way to stop it is to take a ...
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| Shetland sheepdogs | 3/5/2008 | Dave |
Q: I have 2 Shetland sheepdogs, I would like to know the oldest living Shetland sheepdogs. Mine are a ...
A: Sorry, I'm not Guinness and don't keep up with the records. However sixteen is o-l-d for a Sheltie. ...
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| Diet for an overweight small sheltie | 3/4/2008 | Dave |
Q: Can you recommend a diet regime for an adorable but overweight small sheltie? She is a rescue, ...
A: I would do about a half a cup of kibble once a day for normal activity levels until the weight comes ...
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| Shelties in Agility | 3/3/2008 | Dave |
Q: !!! I´ve two shelties One called Shadow and the other one Logan. Shadow is 14 months old and Logan ...
A: Karla, Clarify on ignoring: make him sit with you but don't look at him. Show him your disapproval ...
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| walking on leash | 3/2/2008 | Dave |
Q: I have a 6 month old male Sheltie. My problem is that he is terrified to take walks in the ...
A: I have speculations that when he resists you are reluctant to be firm with him. As you have ...
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| Shelties in Agility | 2/29/2008 | Dave |
Q: !!! I´ve two shelties One called Shadow and the other one Logan. Shadow is 14 months old and Logan ...
A: Well, obviously there is not a field that is free of distractions or you would have done this first. ...
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| hair loss | 2/26/2008 | Dave |
Q: I have a male shetland sheepdog who is about 10 months old. He seems to be losing more hair than he ...
A: Monica, Take your pup to the vet as soon as you get home. Schedule a Saturday appointment today. ...
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| 11" Shetland Sheepdogs | 2/25/2008 | Dave |
Q: We have had both Astolet and Carmylie Shetland Sheepdogs for many years. We SAW two 11" Shetland ...
A: It sounds like you have some nice heritage there. So I assume you mean you saw 11" at the shoulder ...
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| Pacing | 2/20/2008 | Dave |
Q: Dave, Our sheltie Kodi is 23 months He will be two in April. We have had Kodi since he was born ...
A: Chris, My wife and I talked about this one and we think that the solution is to redirect his ...
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| mini sheltie | 2/19/2008 | Dave |
Q: Is there such thing as a miniature shetland sheepdog? My husband and I like the look and temperament ...
A: There is no such thing as a mini Sheltie. There are those who create them by crossing small dogs ...
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| Overweight puppy | 2/17/2008 | Dave |
Q: We have a 5 month old sheltie that is the most perfect pet. She has been eating Iams puppy food ...
A: Remember that Shelties are an efficient herding machine that can go all day on a small amount of ...
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| Play Biting | 2/12/2008 | Dave |
Q: We're having a problem with my Sheltie. He's 10 weeks old, barks maybe once or twice a day, and is ...
A: Sure, this one is easy. Shelties are bred for herding and use their teeth to nip at the sheep who ...
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| Quarreling at feeding time | 2/9/2008 | Dave |
Q: We have 2 shelties 8 months old. We have had them since they were 8 weeks old and we got them from a ...
A: No problem! My best answer is to feed them in different rooms. It sounds like they are great ...
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