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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Chewing sheltie | 1/6/2011 | Dave |
| Q: We have a 11 month old male neutered sheltie who is very sweet and loving but he sneaks and chews ... A: It seems like he doesn't like the stuff you have chosen for him. Take him to your local pet supply ... | ||
| weight issue | 8/12/2010 | Dave |
| Q: I have asked you a few questions in the past about my shetland sheepdog, Mickey. Each time you were ... A: Monica, I feed my pups about a cup a day. Maybe a cup and a half. Almost no treats. NEVER feed ... | ||
| my sheltie is 5 months old is isn't growing hair | 1/14/2010 | Dave |
| Q: My puppy sheltie is 5 months old and we purchased him from a pet store 2 months ago and he isn't ... A: michelle, I bought from a pet store once too- however do not ever buy from a pet store again period; ... | ||
| my 5 year old sheltie | 1/13/2010 | Dave |
| Q: I HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD SHELTIE AND RECENTLY HE HAS BEEN GETTING AGGRESSIVE WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD CHILD.IN ... A: Bonnie, Your Sheltie is a danger to your child. Do not let that dog near your daughter until you ... | ||
| new dog is still scared | 1/12/2010 | Dave |
| Q: I bought my daughter for Christmas a beautiful 1 1/2 year old blue merle sheltie named Neo. Since we ... A: the fact that he is eating and does run to your door and bed means that you are on the right track; ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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: ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
Dave
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My wife and I are active Sheltie owners. Helpful hints on discipline, training, disposition, selection, and of course acquisition. We think like dogs, so we can help you understand yours!
Experience
2 Shelties currently owned. Rescued and placed 9 dogs (3 non Sheltie).
Organizations
Middle TN Shetland Sheepdog Club, 1998-2000.
Education/Credentials
College graduate
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