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About Dave
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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).

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Middle TN Shetland Sheepdog Club, 1998-2000.

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A few Sheltie Questions7/7/2008Dave
  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 biting7/6/2008Dave
  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 up6/10/2008Dave
  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!!!6/8/2008Dave
  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 ...
sheltie5/5/2008Dave
  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 needs4/10/2008Dave
  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-Leash4/9/2008Dave
  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 ...
puppies4/8/2008Dave
  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 owner4/6/2008Dave
  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 Crate4/4/2008Dave
  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 ...
feeding4/1/2008Dave
  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 ears3/30/2008Dave
  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 home3/29/2008Dave
  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 SOCIALIZATION3/28/2008Dave
  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 concern3/26/2008Dave
  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 sheltie3/12/2008Dave
  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 Questions3/11/2008Dave
  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 poop3/8/2008Dave
  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 sheepdogs3/5/2008Dave
  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 sheltie3/4/2008Dave
  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 Agility3/3/2008Dave
  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 leash3/2/2008Dave
  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 Agility2/29/2008Dave
  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 loss2/26/2008Dave
  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 Sheepdogs2/25/2008Dave
  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 ...
Pacing2/20/2008Dave
  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 ...
mini sheltie2/19/2008Dave
  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 ...
Overweight puppy2/17/2008Dave
  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 ...
Play Biting2/12/2008Dave
  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 ...
Quarreling at feeding time2/9/2008Dave
  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 ...
My sheltie2/8/2008Dave
  Q: My boyfreind just bought me a female sheltie she is 1 1/2 yrs old she has had one owner she is very ...
  A: I'm going to cut and paste a previous answer and make some slight tips just for you: The best ...
Quarreling at feeding time2/5/2008Dave
  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: This is a relatively easy diagnosis. It's a pack order issue- which one is superior to the other? ...
11 month old sheltie joined our family2/4/2008Dave
  Q: I am not a new owner of Shelties. I had 2 Shelties that we lost in a tornado 4 years ago and a year ...
  A: The best answer is to let her see what is going on in the room, and then try to include her. She ...
Our new sheltie (rescued and is 2 years old)2/1/2008Dave
  Q: Ok, I'm not sure if I can even word this right because it is kinda hard to explain but here goes. ...
  A: I am working a lot of overtime and apologize for being slow to your question. The pattern is clear, ...
Our new sheltie (rescued and is 2 years old)1/31/2008Dave
  Q: Ok, I'm not sure if I can even word this right because it is kinda hard to explain but here goes. ...
  A: I've answered questions just like this countless times. Here is the recipe: 1) do the crate method ...
Puppy eating his poo1/30/2008Dave
  Q: Three days ago, I bought a beautiful Sheltie puppy from a breeder. He's 9 weeks old, has been ...
  A: The best fix is for you to pick up his waste and dispose of it. If it isn't out there, it can't be ...
House training an older sheltie1/22/2008Dave
  Q: We just received a 3+ year old sheltie from a relative. Tess, our dog, had been allowed to do her ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear this situation. Once a dog is forced to go inside it violates their inner habit ...
Sheltie wont go to bathroom1/21/2008Dave
  Q: I recently adopted a six month old sheltie from a local breeder. He seems fine in all aspects ...
  A: Ben, First, look up the crate method. Follow it religiously. It will require about two weeks of ...
Puppy shedding, or skin problem??1/16/2008Dave
  Q: I've had my little Sheltie, Muffin, for a month and a half now, and he is 4.5 months old. He's also ...
  A: Miche, Take your dog to your vet now. This is not normal. I suggest you remind your vet that ...
Housebreaking Problem1/15/2008Dave
  Q: Max is 10 months old and a rescue from a shelter. He's been with us since July and we're still ...
  A: I will start by saying if Max is not drinking he shouldn't have to pee or should be able to hold ...

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