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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Chewing sheltie | 1/6/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pacing | 2/20/2008 |
| 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 sheltie | 2/19/2008 |
| 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 puppy | 2/17/2008 |
| 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 Biting | 2/12/2008 |
| 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 time | 2/9/2008 |
| 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 sheltie | 2/8/2008 |
| 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 time | 2/5/2008 |
| 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 family | 2/4/2008 |
| 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) | 2/1/2008 |
| 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) | 1/31/2008 |
| 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 poo | 1/30/2008 |
| 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 sheltie | 1/22/2008 |
| 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 bathroom | 1/21/2008 |
| 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?? | 1/16/2008 |
| 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 Problem | 1/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| behaving aggressivly | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: How can I tell the deference in my sheltie acting protectively or aggressively? I recently moved to ... A: Amanda, Start with a controlled environment like your home. Lets get back to basics and work ... | |
| Rescue dog afraid to walk on leash | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: we adopted two dogs that had been rescued from a situation where they lived in cages in a barn. ... A: It is easy to see how a neglected dog is impacted by cruelty. This is not going to be an easy fix, ... | |
| Running Sheltie | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I just discovered your website and it is quite informative and has discribed our 8 month old male ... A: The exercise you are giving your Sheltie is top notch, thank you for doing that! I'm amazed that ... | |
| Sheltie bad breath | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: My sheltie Abby is a wonderful dog. Very smart and loyal. But lately she has had very noticeable ... A: The old joke is "if you used your tongue to clean yourself and never brushed your teeth what would ... | |
| Sheltie Habits | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: We have an 18-month old Sheltie, Summer. She has been with us since she was 6 weeks old and came ... A: No problem. I don't think your Sheltie has anything wrong with her at all. Rolling on the ... | |
| sheltie terrified of outdoors | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: how do I help a 14 mos. old female sheltie who is absolutely terrified of the outdoors? I've had ... A: I am very sorry to hear this situation. However I am very glad to see you are putting your love and ... | |
| Shetlie Ears | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: We have tried the band-aids and also the glue method. The band-aids was a great idea but she is so ... A: No problem! As for a backwards ear, I haven't seen that before. I would suggest trying a round of ... | |
| Shetlie Ears | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: We have tried the band-aids and also the glue method. The band-aids was a great idea but she is so ... A: It is correct that by one year that if the ear doesn't tip it likely never will tip. Ears are ... | |
| nipping at legs | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: She has started to nip at my legs when the phone rings. My corgi will bark to let me know so now the ... A: Nipping is a basic instinct for a herding dog that is being expressed by your Sheltie in an ... | |
| Sheltie in small home/other dogs? | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I was thinking of getting a shetland sheepdog. I was wondering if this dog likes other dogs...I have ... A: Shelties, like most breeds, do well with other dogs if socialized properly from a young age. ... | |
| Feeding | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I have an 8 month sheltie, we take her out 2x a day and over the weekend maybe 4, as well as ... A: Good question! Puppy food is higher in calories and fats than regular dog food. Your pup is ... | |
| Sheltie haircuts! | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Dave, I've read through most of your articles on sheltie haircuts, and understand your position. We ... A: I am glad to hear you are doing well with the short fur. It is a sticky issue and in some instances ... | |
| sheltie goes wild | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old sheltie. He stays in the garage with a 40 foot rope. Door is open so he can ... A: Chuck, Because you have come to me I'll be firm but nice. You are the type of person I want to ... | |
| Things to do with my sheltie | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: Dave, Thanks for the input. I will keep you posted on how he does in/after the classes. A couple ... A: Nathalia, Lots of questions and NONE have been silly so lets get to them: I think how well you ... | |
| Going for Walks | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I noticed your answer to "Going For Walks" on 10/7. My 6 year old sheltie also refuses to walk, ... A: The selective walking has me perplexed. Six is a young age to have any physical discomfort from ... | |
| Things to do with my sheltie | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Dave, I have been reading your inputs on shelties and I really appreciate you doing that. It has ... A: it clarifies the situation. Please let go of that guilt-your efforts are what you should do. He ... | |
| i have alot of questions about shelties | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: 1. whats a good reason to own a sheltie and not any other breed? 2. how should i train one? ... A: We had a friend who had a Sheltie. She was very loving and fun to be around and that made my wife ... | |
| i have alot of questions about shelties | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: 1. whats a good reason to own a sheltie and not any other breed? 2. how should i train one? ... A: Shelties are intelligent high-energy dogs. If you have the time to train and play with your dog a ... | |
| New Rescue Sheltie | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: About a month ago we acquired a ~2 year old male (neutered)tri-colored sheltie. I have two ... A: Thank you for the rescue too! For what I can see he's acceptable to the snobby crowd and beautiful ... | |
| Spinning Sheltie | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Our sheltie baby Celtie just turned a year old. She is a very fearful dog and the only time she will ... A: Let's see: never harmed and acts terrified and you had her since she was weaned I take it? The ... | |
| Potty issues | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: We've been having some potty training issues. He's eating and drinking pretty regularly now, however ... A: Yeah, we buy leather furniture and that (exact same thing-pee in sleep) happened once to us and it ... | |
| Obedience | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: My family (husband, 11 year old daughter, 8 year old son) have had our 11 month old tricolor female ... A: Tricia, She doesn't recognize anyone else having superiority in the pack except for you. You have ... | |
| Eating problems | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I just adopted a 18 month male Sheltie from the humane society. He seems to be ... A: I would guess that his former family's daddy gave him quite a scare for killing that chicken. ... | |
| Eating problems | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I just adopted a 18 month male Sheltie from the humane society. He seems to be ... A: Ok: these questions are difficult. How long have you had him; where/what did he come from and he ... | |
| Exercise | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I have 9 mnth old sheltie that I am trying to keep on an excercise routine. I usually walk/run with ... A: My suggestion is to make sure you adjust the food intake to keep with the exercise level and provide ... | |
| going for a walk | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My 7 year old Sheltie will no longer go for walks with me. We live in a quiet neighborhood with few ... A: No physical problems and still chasing squirrels? Yet no walks? I have seen Shelties "ignore or ... | |
| Sheltie limping and lethargic | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Our 3-year old Sheltie Ruby often limps, bears no weight on her paw, and becomes lethargic, not ... A: Jan, 3year old? "maybe it's time"?? Whaaat?? STOP. Take her to the vet now- I mean today, ... | |
| my poor sheltie | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I got my sheltie when he was about 6 months old, he is now nine. We got him from a pet store (Little ... A: I am so sorry to hear this. His case is like many others where dogs are neglected by well meaning ... | |
| Sheltie Ears | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: My sheltie pup's (12 weeks) left ear has just begun to slant toward the right side of her head - ... A: I'm sorry about your loss, and happy that you had 16 years! (I got a lot of grief telling people ... | |
| tipping ears | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I READ YOUR RESPONSE USING BAND-AID TO TIP THE EARS. HOW FAR SHOULD WE TIP THE EARS AND SHOULD THE ... A: Melissa: best answer: attach with the ear sticking up. none of the band aid pad should touch ear ... | |
| training question | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I own a neutered, male Shetland sheepdog puppy. He is going to be two in a few days. He is pretty ... A: LOL! To be on the safe side, You are BOTH right. I guarantee that if you show him the potato mess ... | |
| my sheltie won't play with anyone but me. | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a one year old female sheltie that we got from a breeder when she was 8 months old. I know ... A: You are the pack leader and I'm guessing you feed her too? I would also suspect the breeder was a ... | |
| Sheltie puppy | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased, from a reputable show breeder, a sheltie pup. This is my fourth Sheltie so I ... A: Lisa, Don't apologize! More information is better than not enough. The good news: there isn't ... | |
| sheltie ears | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Our 12 week old sheltie "Toby" had his ears glued down by the breeder. She gave us Speed Sew" to ... A: Janet, :) I find that a KONG with peanut butter in it is fantastic for focusing attention. BTW: ... | |
| sheltie ears | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: Our 12 week old sheltie "Toby" had his ears glued down by the breeder. She gave us Speed Sew" to ... A: I like my band-aid method. I have answered this question about 20 times in the past and it can be ... | |
| Crate and Potty Training | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I just recently adopted a 9 week old female tri color named Zayde and my wife works a ... A: Aaron, Crates work best during sleep times of late evening or during the day when she is at work. ... | |
| My poor sheltie's skin "condition" | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My Sheltie, Cooper has been suffering from a mysterious skin condition for over a year. The ... A: Monique, I am so sorry to hear this. My suggestion is to have your vet contact the nearest ... | |
| Barking | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: My Sheltie is around 3 years old and I cannot get her to stop barking. She is my second Sheltie and ... A: Allison, I am so sorry to hear your Sheltie has been tormented. What you will have to do is to ... | |
| Sheltie Hair | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: We had our sheltie (6 years old male) shaved this summer, and it seems a if his hair is having a ... A: It takes until a Sheltie is 2 years old for the fur to grow out. When you shave them be prepared ... | |
| Charging the door | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: We have a Sheltie we found as a stray(yes a stray) 6 years ago. He is a approximately 6-7 year old ... A: Jenny and Todd, Will Shelties spaz out when someone comes to the door? Sure. Should they? ... | |
| 12 year old springer spaniels don't like to go on walks | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: Normal routine is a daily walk at noon and then an evening walk. We have owned each spring since ... A: Jeff, I am going to assume that there have been zero incidents that would have scared them while ... | |
| Refuses to walk | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a year old male Sheltie that until a few weeks ago loved to go for his daily walk. Now he ... A: George, Please give me more information. Tell me about your Sheltie. Examine his paw pads. Look ... | |
| Size | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently asked you a question about my sheltie (mickey) and his behavior. You helped me out so ... A: Monica, You're welcome! 14 weeks old? He definitely is not finished growing and I would expect ... | |
| Potty training and nervous sheltie | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: My sister gave me my sheltie three months ago. The vet said he was at least one year old. When we ... A: Stacy, Oh boy. What can I say? I'll say that if you can stand to stand outside all day long do ... | |
| Frequent pooping? | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: this may seem like an odd question (sorry), but it seems my 6 mo. old Sheltie is pooping an awful ... A: Cut back on the food. Morning give him 3/4 cup, same in evening. Good for you on the quality ... | |
| Frequent pooping? | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: this may seem like an odd question (sorry), but it seems my 6 mo. old Sheltie is pooping an awful ... A: No problem, I'll take a stab at this: How much do you feed him and how often? How many chew bones ... | |
| Sheltie Housebreaking | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 10 month old Sheltie we bought from a pet shop when she was 4 1/2 months ... A: Claudia, I am sorry to hear you are having these problems, and not surprised that he is having ... | |
| Sheltie Ears | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: We have been using the band-aid method for tipping our 2 puppies ears along with the bb's. When ... A: Debbie, If they start to go back up then go to the weights for another two weeks before going ... | |
| a second sheltie | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Dave, We recently have decided to give our female sheltie a playmate. She is 3 years old, I first ... A: Chris, In almost any type of dog the male-female combination can be better. If they are fixed it ... | |
| Could my Sheltie really do this? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a one year old Sheltie named Marley. He is very sweet & has spent his entire life so far with ... A: Katie, My expert opinion is that it is EXTREMELY unlikely that a Sheltie will show that kind of ... | |
| Nervous sheltie | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I have really enjoyed reading your other posts and would like your opinion on two matters. First our ... A: That's the only payment we get for being volunteers and is always nice to hear. First: anyone who ... | |
| Sheltie Ears | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I think we will go back to the band-aids. It is so much easier for our puppy. I do have just one ... A: Debbie, Thank you! As for a minor concern, think nothing of being concerned for your pup. It is a ... | |
| sheltie size | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a sable sheltie in May of this year. He was born in January 07. It is now mid July and ... A: Food results can vary by individual dog. The rule of thumb I use is to buy the higher quality grade ... | |
| Potty issue | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I love reading your answers and replys to everyone! I have already learned a lot. Anyway, I have a ... A: The bad news is this is your fault, kind of. She's only 5 months and you are the adult! You need ... | |
| All of a sudden My sheltie just died 7-26-07 | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: Dave, I can barely write because I can't stop sobbing. My sheltie was 10yrs old. It started with a ... A: Stacie, I am so sorry! This hurts so much. They never will live as long as we do. We always will ... | |
| Sheltie Ears | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I saw your suggestion on tipping the ears with the Band-Aid and thought this was a great idea. My ... A: So my question is: if the ear tip is in the correct position when that cartilage is stronger isn't ... | |
| Plethora of Questions!! | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: Dave, I have been reading your replys and am very appreciative of your expertise. I've learned a ... A: I'm relieved to hear that about Misty and Teddy! To your questions: yogurt treat? Shouldn't hurt ... | |
| Sheltie potty training | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I just picked up a 1 year old sheltie from a lady that could not take care of her ... A: Bethany, If you don't punish when the event happens it leaves a gap in communication as to why ... | |
| behavior problems? | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a beautiful Shetland sheepdog puppy. I absolutely LOVE him to death but I am a ... A: You might be surprised that virtually nothing in your letter surprised me. Maybe a little surprised ... | |
| shaving a Sheltie | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Can you advise on shaving a Sheltie - this is discussion that Paul and I do not agree on - I say no ... A: Dorothy, I'm going to side with you. I don't shave my Shelties. Dogs do not have sweat glands nor ... | |
| Seperation Aniexy/ Adapting to our new home. | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: We adopted a sable 1 year old sheltie from a rescue center. He is very wary of strangers and doesn't ... A: Crate train. That is your best answer. If the crate was an abusive situation previously then ... | |
| Smooth-coated sheltie | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm a veterinarian from Virginia and am interested in acquiring a smooth (or medium)-coated sheltie. ... A: That is an interesting question. I think my best answer is that a smooth coat would be so far ... | |
| sheltie size | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a sable sheltie in May of this year. He was born in January 07. It is now mid July and ... A: Steven, Right now your boy is still within the correct sizing range but he still might grow taller. ... | |
| my overweight sheltie | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: My sheltie is about7 or 8 years old. His previous owner had hem nutered when he was a puppy of 6 ... A: Kathy, Weight: half the food if it is a quality food, it sounds like a quality food. My active 4 ... | |
| Mixed Breed Sheltie | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I got this dog last weekend from the local SPCA and it was thought to be a sheltie/australian cattle ... A: You have a beautiful dog there. Do a google image search for australian cattle dog and look at the ... | |
| Nipping/Biting | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: We have a 2 yr old Sheltie who is nipping/biting at other people and we are not sure how to properly ... A: Kathy, You do have the classic genetic problem. She is nipping at moving objects acting in a herd ... | |
| Puppy Issues | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me, I have a 4-5 month old male sheltie named bear. My family has had shelties ... A: Debbie, Your husband likely doesn't want to but actually is being very mean in dog terms by staring ... | |
| Shedding mid summer | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a two year old Sheltie (Ivy) that is on the larger (very tall) side and VERY skittish!! She ... A: Ivy sounds like our Jinx in the skiddish department. Sometimes there is no explaining the wiring ... | |
| Hair cut | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: We had our Shelties exterior hair and a large potion of is interior coat cut. We now understand that ... A: Well, here is what the fur is supposed to do: it provides an insulating layer against heat, cold and ... | |
| anal sacs | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Sheltie(Snickers)and I am just finding out about this anal sac thing?!? We had a ... A: Gina, LOL! Sorry, but the answer is NO: do it yourself. Buy some latex gloves & get the vet to ... | |
| Progress - Good and Baaaaad !! | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: it's me, Angie. Hope you had a good vacation! Heelllppp!! Misty, my 10 yr old that we've had ... A: Angie, Thank you for your good wishes, we moved and that's why I pulled out for a while. I'm ... | |
| Plethora of Questions!! | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: Dave, I have been reading your replys and am very appreciative of your expertise. I've learned a ... A: God has blessed me wonderfully. Lets see: Yes, it is a good idea for them to share the "outdoor ... | |
| Barking Sheltie on walks | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Precious is my dear little female sheltie, but when we go for walks, she barks at every dog whether ... A: Darlene, That would drive me crazy! If barking is the problem while walking I might try using a ... | |
| Hair or Fur | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I recently adopted a wonderful sheltie. My doc thinks I might be allergic to him. Do shelties have ... A: Paula, Um, my best answer is yes? Shelties have an outer coat and a fine hair under coat. I would ... | |
| Sheltie littermate agression | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: We have two 5 1/2 old Sheltie males who were litter mates. We had no idea that having same-sex ... A: Fiercely attacking: If they are really fighting and not just doing extreme roughhousing (it is ... | |
| feeding sheltie puppy | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I just got a 11-week old Sheltie puppy who is very small, probably not going to be more than 12", 12 ... A: With all kinds of breeders good and bad there is no way to know how your pup will turn out against ... | |
| Sheltie littermate agression | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: We have two 5 1/2 old Sheltie males who were litter mates. We had no idea that having same-sex ... A: Assumptions: 5.5 month olds (not year? it's easy to let your fingers get ahead of you sometimes) and ... | |
| what food do you use | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: We adopted a 1.5 year old Sheltie in March, he had what I thought was a beautiful coat. Apparently, ... A: ! I think your problem would drive crazy if it happened to me. I'm very glad to see you are ... | |
| more on ears - one up and one down | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: We have a four month old male sheltie, Max, that we are enjoying immensely. Unlike our other two ... A: I am sorry for your loss. You are asking about the "broken ear" and that reminds me of Tucker that ... | |
| sheltie ears | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Is it neccessary for shelties to have ears that flip over? Why do we do certain things to certain ... A: There are absolutely no health reasons to force the ears to tip. IF you are having a Sheltie for a ... | |
| Desensitized sheltie? | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 4.5 yr old blue merle male sheltie his lineage is top notch but i am ... A: Show dogs are not usually brought up to be playful friends. They are taught to be quiet and ... | |
| security | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Two weeks ago we rescued 'Charlie' an 8 year old Sheltie. Apart from some early nervousness and ... A: Charlie sounds like a very lucky Sheltie. Thank you for adopting. What can I say? Cows are ... | |
| Sheltie question | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a 12 month old sheltie today after the recent loss of my last adopted dog. I was told ... A: The best answer is that I have a crate trained Sheltie who has run of the house. The distinction is ... | |
| Sheltie question | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a 12 month old sheltie today after the recent loss of my last adopted dog. I was told ... A: For starters, look back through my answers regarding crate training and accidents. Today's crate ... | |
| Timid Sheltie | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a 9 month old sheltie and she is adorable. She does however have her quirks. She ... A: I'm very sorry for your recent loss. I know how hard it is. As for your new addition, I think you ... | |
| Fleas | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a sheltie named lucky I treat my yard I treat my dog wth baths and k-9 advantage I treat my ... A: Mary, Pest control is not really in my expertise. You need an exterminator, a professional carpet ... | |
| Feeding my new Sheltie | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: We have adopted a 3yr old female Sheltie who is just a pleasure to be around. We are currently ... A: Sorry for the delay, I haven't checked my email in a few days. Here is a question that looks into ... | |
| sheltie diet & bathroom business | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: We just got Nugget, a male sheltie 6 yrs. old, not neutered (yet),from my mother in Louisiana. Due ... A: Judy, No problem. I am NOT A VET, I'm more of a behavior guy who loves Shelties. My wife takes ... | |
| Sheltie puppy eating & drinking very little | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I bought a sheltie puppy at 8 weeks old, he is now 13 weeks and his appetite has remained the same. ... A: Michele, You can understand why these questions scare me. Yours not so much-but others have. The ... | |
| Sheltie puppy eating & drinking very little | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I bought a sheltie puppy at 8 weeks old, he is now 13 weeks and his appetite has remained the same. ... A: Michele, Questions like this require a veterinarian's opinion and physical exam. Go at the ... | |
| Periodic barking | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have read all of the previous posts. I am currently experimenting with "Barker Breaker". When ... A: Carole, I would think that a loud piercing noise could be bad if it was that close to a dog's ear; ... | |
| sheltie diet & bathroom business | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: We just got Nugget, a male sheltie 6 yrs. old, not neutered (yet),from my mother in Louisiana. Due ... A: ((Quick addendum: "strained potty?" Most every sheltie I've ever seen has a weird hunched walk when ... | |
| Sheltie Mix and bath | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: We just adopted a 2 year old Sheltie corgi mix from Citizens for the Protection of Animals. She is ... A: And what a good combination you seem to have found! You have a deep double coat on that dog. You ... | |
| Crate Training | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: My 13.5 year old Sheltie just passed in February and may be bringing home a new pup in May. I crate ... A: I'm so sorry for your loss! To update you: wire/fiberglass is personal preference. The wire is ... | |
| Out of Control Barking | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: My parent's 2 year old Sheltie, who was adopted from another family 1 year ago, barks INCESSANTLY ... A: Kara, I have some bad news about this. Nothing I have tried will get my Possum to consistently not ... | |
| biting sheltie | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Our sheltie is now 6 mos. We've been through 1 obedience course which she did well with...for the ... A: You are obviously being mistaken for sheep by your well intentioned Sheltie. She is playing in a ... | |
| shelties - old and new | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I also posted this for another expert but just found that you are a expert sheltie person! We ... A: What I would do is to make sure that the older dog is first in everything-especially attention- as ... | |
| Overweight Sheltie | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I just recently got my sheltie back from my aunt's house while I was away to college. When I brought ... A: Believe it or not, your Sheltie if it is not running the hills all day long working only needs about ... | |
| ears (again) | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I have read several of your postings on the Band-Aid method for ear weighting, but I have to admit I ... A: You are most welcome. The answer you are looking for is the one you might already have guessed: 6-8 ... | |
| Skin Problems | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: We have a four year old blue merle sheltie with major skin problems. He itches constantly, which ... A: Melissa, You are doing the right things-food, shampoo and vet. Did they take a skin scrape for ... | |
| Shelties and baths | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Our sable pup is 6 months old. How often do you usually bathe a Sheltie and what type of product is ... A: We just use baby shampoo for our Shelties and bathe them once every 10 days or so, depending on how ... | |
| ears (again) | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have read several of your postings on the Band-Aid method for ear weighting, but I have to admit I ... A: The band aid trick is for easy ears. If the ear is resistant like his left is, you need the lanolin ... | |
| Sheltie behavior | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a Sheltie puppy from a very reputable breeder at 8 weeks of age. He is now 13 weeks old. ... A: Mindy, I'm so sorry for you loss. Thank you for supporting a reputable breeder. Your Golden was ... | |
| training a sheltie to go potty in one place | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a pure bred sheltie from a reputable breeder. she is five months old, and ... A: Kelly, I see your trouble. Shelties can be very particular about how they go potty. Mine get ... | |
| Showing his teeth | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old sheltie dog and if i take him out for a walk and he finds something to eat ... A: Elaine, You are not in charge and this must change now. You have let your dog become head of the ... | |
| Biting | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My sheltie (2 1/2) recently bit my fiance. She acts as though she is scared of him even though I am ... A: Renee, This answer is not going to be what you expect. You are putting me in a difficult position ... | |
| Car Ride's | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old blue sheltie. For some reason every time I take him in the car he gets ... A: How does he ride in the car? Belted with a puppy seat belt? Held? Riding in a carrier? Perhaps ... | |
| Sheltie newly diagnosed with IBD | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Dave, I wrote to you a few months ago with questions about my sheltie. Your advice was invaluable ... A: Kerry, I really hoped I would not see this question from anyone after I saw the recall. What I ... | |
| chasing alongside neighborhood cars | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: We have a 21 month old son of showdogs. "Danny" is beautiful and has a lively personality. He'd ... A: Annie, Now you understand why so many people get two Shelties instead of just one: so they play ... | |
| great advice! | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: Dave, We tried the "keep her working" advice you gave us and that is doing the trick!! So now, we ... A: Kim, Nipping is instinctive as Allie is trying to herd you, but she doesn't really understand what ... | |
| training program next question | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I love the advice you gave to the previous questions. yes, Jessie, older sheltie, is always first ... A: Kim, The crate is not for discipline, EVER. It is the dog's safe spot. How I would attempt to ... | |
| training program | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 wk old female, Allie, who is fitting quite well into our "pack" of 2 adults, 3 kids and ... A: Yes, you do have an exceptionally bright puppy there! That's good to hear! Let's see how I can ... | |
| 3 month old Sheltie growled and nip at vet | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a Shetland Sheepdog at a reputable pet store. She is now 3 months of age and is ... A: Yes, being at the vet is not a good experience for anybody as there are lots of bad smells and ... | |
| 4 month old pup won't do stairs | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: We live in a 2 story home and have had our 4 month old sheltie since she was 8 wks old. She will not ... A: This is not that unusual. Most likely she is scared of the height of the stairs. The way to ... | |
| outside | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: can shelties live out side all the time? if u live in victoria bo u know and sheltie breeders in ... A: IF you are a sheep farmer with a nice warm barn and dozens of acers then the answer is sure, ... | |
| is a shelite for me | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: i was thinking of getting a border collie but they seem to much work. do shelites need much excirse ... A: Good question and I'm very glad you are wisely considering more than just how cute a dog is! Any ... | |
| size - how can you tell it's normal? | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: my year-old sheltie seems both shorter in height and smaller in length than most shelies I've seen. ... A: Donna, The coat question is easy: by age 2 is true. The height question is a challenge. There is ... | |
| house-broken, but regressing? | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: my year old sheltie is crate-trained, and house broken, but recently, he has had several incidents ... A: Donna, Remember the crate process is both training for you and your dog. I would wager that the ... | |
| puppy chewing hindlegs | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old sheltie pup and he's started a habit of what looks like chewing his hindlegs ... A: Melanie, Puppies chew because they are teething (lasts about 2 years) and/or because they are ... | |
| Sheltie eating silicone part of baby pacifer | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old sheltie, she is loyal beyond belief, very very small for a sheltie ... A: Sometimes in situations like this it is hard to measure the level of our reaction against someone ... | |
| Sheltie stopped eatting and drinking | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: Our sheltie stopped eating his dog food and will not drink water. We have been back and forth to ... A: Tessy, First, I am not a vet. I have found time and again that people who ask me medical questions ... | |
| temperament PACK ORDER | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a one year old sheltie,she loves to play with my children but she will also show a nasty side ... A: Ms. Lamont, You have a tremendous problem. The Sheltie does not recognize that your children as ... | |
| shedding | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: In the next few years or so, I will probably buy a second dog. (I now have a standard poodle) One ... A: Easy answer: double coated is a fur factory. Way less fur snow than the Alaskan Eskimo dogs make ... | |
| itchy-bon | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: I was just wondering what you thought of this. In the last week my dog(a sheltie we found at the ... A: I'd guess it was an allergy too if you don't have any other symptoms. If the benadryl doesn't work, ... | |
| High maintenance Sheltie | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Our female sheltie is 18 months old. Scout has always acted stressed out with life in ... A: You are asking a very tough question for me to answer. Clearly, your Sheltie has issues. However ... | |
| Follow-up Response to Dave's Reply Re: "Male Sheltie Front Leg Limp" | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: Dave: Thank you for taking the time to address my concerned inquiry. We appreciate it. We do ... A: Lora, I was surprised to learn that anti-tick medications do not work unless the tick actually ... | |
| Male Sheltie Front Leg Limp | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: I did a search via Yahoo! with the subject of "Sheltie Front Leg Limp" and was directed to this site ... A: I am so glad to hear that your pup does not have Lyme disease. Please ask your vet if the Lyme test ... | |
| Food | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: My sheltie gets terrified when i cook lamb. He'll cry and want to get out. He won't go near the ... A: Doug, I've be stewing on your question to try to find any references to this behavior. My ... | |
| 6 month oldSheltie anxious | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: Dave, I have a 6 month old sheltie that I bought from a breeder three weeks ago. He is anxious ... A: It's clear you are doing a great job with your pup, thank you! Let me tell you how fortunate you ... | |
| Heavy Ears | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a 16 week pup with very heavy ears. Any advice on how to get them up? Thanks Denise A: I usually encounter tipping ear problems (ears that stand up and fail to have the tip bent forward), ... | |
| shaved Sheltie | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I just picked my 11 year old Sheltie up at the groomers. I have used this groomer before and I told ... A: Pamela, I am so sorry to hear this! The good news is it won't hurt him and it will grow back. ... | |
| my sheltie that nips | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I have adopted a male sheltie over the past summer. He is 2 yrs. old and is extremely loving in the ... A: There is nothing wrong with your Sheltie. Ever see the movie Babe? Herding dogs use nipping to ... | |
| sheltie potty training | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have my sheltie pup trained to paper (yeah!) but now what do I do to entice him into going ... A: Mary, Well, my first advice is never use paper. But that's past. Put the paper outside that he ... | |
| anxious 2 yeaar old female sheltie | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: My little girl, Annie, is a nervous wreck. She will vigilently watch the leaves blow on the porch, ... A: Sheri, She is so freaked out she vomits? It is past time for medication. Even high strung ... | |
| sheltie | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have a hint on how to train our puppy not to bark so much. A: What we did was to be firm about when to bark and not to bark. A firm "NO" with "DON'T BARK" when ... | |
| Behavior at dog park | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I've noticed you using the term "sneezes" often. Is this also a Sheltie behavior. I've noticed ... A: FINALLY! I have been waiting for this question for 5 years. Many dogs (not all) will sneeze as an ... | |
| Behavior at dog park | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I adopted a 3 year old Sheltie at the Humane Society. She had previously lived with an older couple ... A: I'll address the easiest answer first: if the activity is low cut back on the food. Feed her about ... | |
| shelties and howling | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: My sheltie will start howling for no apparent reason either inside or outdoors. Is this something ... A: I have never heard this one before. Here are my suggestions/observations: Possibly there is ... | |
| sheltie-paw licking | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a sheltie who is 5 years old. He seems to have started a bad habit of licking /chewing his ... A: Jackie, This is definitely a question to take to your vet. What you are seeing can be from a ... | |
| Herding behavior? | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: We have a spastic sheltie that is 11 mo old. We did the wrong thing by getting him at a pet store ... A: Sheltie pups under foot are not uncommon at that age. He will eventually learn to move out of the ... | |
| dog friendly | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: so happy to have found you. I walk my 80 year old neighbors dog. She adopted Molly, a sheltie/pug ... A: The question is not if you think she is aggressive but if other dogs think she is aggressive? ... | |
| Barking | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: My dog Gigi is a nice and friendly dog, but we can't stand her barking. Our neighbors complain. We ... A: Barking with Shelties can be a big problem. They have to be trained from a puppy to curb their ... | |
| dog adopted being retained | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: We truly need some help to try to get our dog back. We adopted a "Daschund/Shepherd Mix" from a ... A: Katherine, Oh boy. What I know about rescue is that it is a very stressful undertaking from the ... | |
| Shelties - Barking | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: We have all agreed that a Sheltie seems to make a wonderful pet. My concern is that they have the ... A: I'm glad you are making all of these wise decisions up front. They will pay off in a better dog. ... | |
| Brushing | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: What is the best kind of brush to use on my sheltie, he is very soft haired and he gets matted very ... A: We highly recommend a slicker brush. It has a rectangular pad with many short wires. If you can ... | |
| Barking at son moving from place to another in house | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: We have a very sweet, mostly obedient part sheltie rescue dog named Lady. She's 7 years old and ... A: Sandy, First, apologies because I just found your question. Second: I wonder what the cut-off is ... | |
| Pink Nose on Blue Merle Puppy | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a blue merle female from a breeder. The puppy's nose has some pink on it ... A: Holly, I have a Blue and her nose hair is very thin and the area around the nose is pink. I don't ... | |
| First Sheltie...Basically first dog.... | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I'm moving very soon but as soon as I can I will look into a prong collar. I've read nearly every ... A: Amy, No, you aren't reading too much into the behavior, you are seeing it as I would. Almost ... | |
| First Sheltie...Basically first dog.... | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: When I was a pre-teen a neighbor had a Sheltie and 2 small children.This wonderful dog watched over ... A: What a great picture! I think you are very right that kids need more training on how to play with ... | |
| Runt of the litter | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a baby sheltie, she will be 3 months old on Sept.27. Her mom had 8 pups, and she is ... A: It sounds like you are doing a great job. Here is what I think you are asking: How long should my ... | |
| Tipping ears | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: My shetland sheepdog is about 18 months. His ears are still tipped at the moment. But seems like ... A: The tipping in your case could best be described "on an as-needed basis". In other words, use the ... | |
| Breeding | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Thanks for the reply. Yes, the pups did come with a health guarantee ... A: Jennifer, Ever seen the movie "Best In Show"? The truth is stranger than fiction. Dog breeders ... | |
| Can a Sheltie pup's color change? | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: We just got a 6 week old Sheltie pup yesterday. He is almost a chocolate colored sable. His mom ... A: Well, yes the Sheltie pup can sometimes lighten or darken depending on where they start. Sometimes ... | |
| Thin coat in sheltie | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: I adopted a 2 year old sable merle sheltie from a breed rescue about 3 months ago. When I adopted ... A: Your question really is "should I talk to my vet?" and my answer is absolutely. I would definitely ... | |
| Sheltie and Cock-a-poo, Can they get along? | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in adopting a 2yr.old female sheltie from our local animal shelter. She was dropped ... A: It is good that you are looking at the shelter, thank you. No, don't give up because this is ... | |
| New adoptee not eating | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I just adopted a 3 year old sable merle from a rescue - luckily she was not abused or abandoned. ... A: Brenda, She is very depressed, cofused and sad. That's normal, she just lost the only family she ... | |
| Ears | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: I did this and the ear is tipped.The problem is the whole ear is still laying over the top of the ... A: Ok, I personally haven't seen the ears point inward like that. You may need to consider a stronger ... | |
| nipping bitng | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: i own a 9 month miniture sheltie. male. i live alone just him and i.got him at 3 m0. have had ... A: First let me say there is no such thing as a miniature sheltie. I'm not blaming you, I just want ... | |
| excessive shedding | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: We have a 12-month-old male sheltie we purchased from a reputable breeder who breeds to show. We’ve ... A: You are using a good quality food on a good quality pup from a breeder. You understand that ... | |
| Ears | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: Could you please explain the bandaid method.Do you fold the gauze part?What about the other sticky ... A: Lindy, Put the bandaid in your hand vertically with the gauze and the sticky side facing you, you ... | |
| Potty training a sheltie | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a male sheltie puppy who was born 4-22-06 and we bought him on 7-9-06 from a pet and farm ... A: Nikki, First, I am not upset with you. You are dealing with a prime issue that fuels an anger fire ... | |
| a sheltie swimming? | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a sheltie, Laci, she will be 3 yrs. old in Nov. We have a pool and in the summer, we are ... A: First: Yuck! Second: I'd really like to see pictures of that! Ok, you really should not let your ... | |
| my sheltie's ears | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: My sheltie is 3 months and his ears are starting to turn. What is the best method to keep his ears ... A: Now is the time to be aggressive with the ears. Here are some methods: 1) If the ears are "easy" ... | |
| Sheltie Haircut | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I took my 2 year old shletie to a groomer and asked her to trim about an inch of her fur. When I ... A: I don't think you really want to know what I would have said to the groomer. I definitely would ... | |
| Standoffish to strangers. | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: My sheltie is very strange. I take him to socialize quite often and he's great being around other ... A: The best I can offer to you is to use a firm hand with a prong (or choke if he responds quickly to ... | |
| The Pooper | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old Sheltie named "Skittles" and she poops on my carpet in the middle of the night ... A: Melanie, Wake up, get the crate. The crate is not bad. Here is the crate from the dog's ... | |
| my englilish bulldog | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: if a dog accidently eats certain types of bones ham,chicken,beef,etc what would happen A: Well, any dog loves a good bone. I've heard Beef and ham bones aren't too rough on them. However ... | |
| My Sheltie has a food addiction | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous 6 year old neutured male Sheltie. He's about 36 pounds and very healthy. He is ... A: You aren't starving him, he's just looking for snacks. I virtually guarantee that any increase in ... | |
| fear | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Our boy Connor is almost 3 years old. This past year he has developed many fears. Fear of the ... A: I'm sorry to hear this about Connor. The thing about fireworks is not a big surprise, it happens to ... | |
| dog aggressive? | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I rescued a male sheltie (under the impression that he was an obedient, quiet, "shephard mix"--boy ... A: First, thank you for the rescue, I would think that a real Sheltie beats a small shepard mix any ... | |
| Skin Problem (Sheltie) | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: Our 3 year old Sheltie has developed an itching problem. Her coat seems greasy even after a bath ... A: Mel, The benedryl isn't fixing it so it likely isn't an allergy. Three vets looked for fleas and ... | |
| dog bitten by mosquitoes what can i do? | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: how can i help my dog who has been bitten by mosquitoes A: Ok, I'm not a vet (as in: I am not an animal doctor) but I do understand the need to assist here. ... | |
| Sheltie Puppie Hair Cut | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I had my 19 month old female sheltie's hair cut about four months ago and she got her what is called ... A: Well, Shelties don't usually get hair cuts, but I think it would take several months for the fur to ... | |
| Treatment for hair | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I have just adopted a little girl sheltie sightunseen from a mom-pop shelter in Kansas. A ... A: As for the new coat, let's talk: Give her a gentle bath and see what you have when you wash and ... | |
| pregnant | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: do u think its ok for a 10 year old to be pregnant? A: Jody, On the surface this question falls under the category of ask your veternarian because he ... | |
| grooming sheltie puppies | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: ..We just got a 9 1/2 week old puppy. He is adorable and a love until we try to groom him...he ... A: The good news is that a baby Sheltie doesn't have the full-grown double coat until around 2 years of ... | |
| Shelties | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I have an adult sheltie that has never walked on a leash before and am having trouble getting it ... A: It depends on how excited your Sheltie gets. If your Sheltie is high strung like many can be around ... | |
| Haircut | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: My sheltie gets very hot in the summer and I was wondering if you knew the correct way to give ... A: I'll answer this with a cut and paste from a similar question earlier: The double coat is ... | |
| shedding etc | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: Someone told me that this breed does not shed, but since I have never seen one in person, I do not ... A: Gray! This site is having some issues because I actually sent an answer Saturday, but have just now ... | |
| types of shelties | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Are there different types,categories or sizes of shelties? Thanks for your time. A: Very sorry, I got a note from AllExperts saying I had not responded, but I never got the question! ... | |
| shaving a sheltie | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: I have an eleven year old sheltie in good health. We live in southwest Florida, I am conserned about ... A: Marilou, Let's start by saying this is a good question to confirm with the veternarian, but here is ... | |
| Sheltie ears | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: My sheltie is 22 weeks old and her ears are still naturally tipped. Do you know at what age I should ... A: Laura, Good question. My rule of thumb is to only fret if they aren't tipped. If they stay ... | |
| nail clipping | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a sheltie and he gets very antsy when we try to cut his toenails. He'll paw at us and try ... A: Kyle, Our dearly departed Tucker would yelp when you took the nail trimmers to each toe even if you ... | |
| Sheltie & kitten? | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I've had a female sheltie for seven years. I recently bought a 6 week kitten home. How should I go ... A: The kitten hissing and the dog barking really makes things difficult because the cat is already ... | |
| Limping | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old male sheltie. He has developed a slight limp in his front leg. It usually ... A: Sue, I am not a veternarian. If my Sheltie had an unexplained continuous limp with no other ... | |
| Sheltie biting fur above pads | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: My Sheltie Rufus has been knawing at the fur just above the pads on the front of his feet for a ... A: The bad news is that it may be something medical like mange or some kind of internal pain in the ... | |
| Nippiness and how to stop it | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: We have a 2 1/2 year old little girl. I've read and heard good things about shelties and their ... A: Yes, it is true that the Shetlie is VERY nippy. They will try to herd children and just like in ... | |
| Reply to Dave's advice - Tri-color male sheltie | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: Dave: I'm responding toYour respons regarding my sheltie that won't walk on a leash: - Been to the ... A: I don't want you to have to just live with it, I'd like to see your Sheltie be worry-free. The ... | |
| Dog won't walk | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year tri-color male who is very skittish. When we first brought him home and tried to ... A: I'm everybit as concerned as you are. I guess by your question that you got this pup late in life? ... | |
| sheltie | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a dog he is wanting to sit on my lap when some one or a cat comes over he will get very angry ... A: I am gravely concerned for this dog's behavior. Please be very careful when you follow these tips. ... | |
| how much do sheep dogs cost | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: how much does sheep dogs cost A: A good quality pup from a reputable breeder is between $300 and $600 dollars. You do want to spend ... | |
| SHORT COATED SHELTIE?? | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: ... I hope I did this right! http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/KCNME/GilliansMom.jpgHi Dave. ... A: After looking at the picture I'd say you need a better picture. The other sheltie mommies I have ... | |
| progress with adult leash walking | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: your advice is different from the trainer's instructions. he had us leave the collar and leash on ... A: $600? I'll take a check! Seriously, the trainers advice is based on traditional choke collars. ... | |
| progress with adult leash walking | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: i forgot to ask about an answer you had in your first email. you said to take the prong collar off ... A: I am somewhat confused by your question and hope this helps clarify the similarities and possible ... | |
| progress with adult leash walking | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: dave, thanks so much for your guidance and suggestion of using a prong collar. it has worked ... A: Angela, Sorry to hear about Mom! As for the training, don't fret. Shelties will challenge but ... | |
| Sheltie ears | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: My 13 week old Shelties ears look great, but one appears to stick up about half the time. Otherwise ... A: Go to the pharmacy or health food store and buy pure lanolin oil. Comes in a small tube and is very ... | |
| leash training an adult sheltie | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: My family adopted a very active 4-year old sheltie from the northern virginia sheltie rescue group. ... A: Isn't it a (mostly) rewarding thing? I am so glad she loves the kids. She'll stop chasing the cats ... | |
| Followup from last email | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: Do you have some ideas on how she can warm up to him? He is so afraid... Patty A: Patty, Ok, here is the idea: Mom needs to present herself as a playmate to your sheltie. (Tell Mom ... | |
| sheepdog,jumping when n ervous | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: why doesmy6montholdsheepdogjumpupandbitemyfacewhenisneeze A: 'sneezes! Is my tagline. It's dog for a laugh! He/She thinks you are laughing/playing. I need ... | |
| My Sheltie Growls at my Mother! | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sheltie who is almost 3 years old. We live with my mother and he has been around her for ... A: Patty: Dogs are not as complex as people sometimes make them out to be. He sees her as a threat. ... | |
| Letting the dogs "work" | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: Dave, Thank you for the good advice for Kenny, my manic sheltie. I plan to follow through with the ... A: That is so cool, the farm thing? Never heard of it (wow there's a bad pun there-Sheltie humor.) IF ... | |
| Barking | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a sheltie who is 3 years old. Now for he is a very well behaved dog, but he barks like mad. ... A: The answer is, you most likely do not have the bark collar on correctly, because they almost always ... | |
| Sheltie Breeder | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: How do I find information on breeders in my area? A: Fist resource: AKC. When you do get in touch with the breeder, ask for references and ask about the ... | |
| obsessive/compulsive behavior | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: We have two Shelties, brothers, 8 months old. One of them,Sam, is sweet and docile and the other, ... A: Spastic Shelties, unfortunately, is not necessarily a mental problem. Remember if you wanted docile ... | |
| Overgrowth of pads | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: My Sheltie is 15 years old and is not as active as he once was. As a result, his pads are growing ... A: I have not run across this before. It is also unusual to get questions about a Sheltie over the age ... | |
| Shelties | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: Any suggestions for prospective sheltie owner. Particularly what to look for when visiting someone ... A: First, my apologies. The Expert server wasn't working on Friday and Saturday when I tried to ... | |
| sheltie female | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: I am sadly divorcing, and my husband does not want to take our Sheltie with him to an apartment. ... A: I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. The good news is that in our experience, a rescue ... | |
| Heart Murmur | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: Dave, I have a puppy that has a very slight heart murmur. The vet says that he'll most likely out ... A: Like I explain in my intro I try to focus on behavior. I will however answer to your question but I ... | |
| Lily | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: hey dave, its delina, we started the crate today and it is killing me. Of coarse she is crying. ... A: This is draconian. She is miserable. You are miserable. We are all miserable. We are trying to make ... | |
| What to do? | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: I have reitten to you many times before and have had your advise helfpul to some extent. My sheltie ... A: > With that said: I do not want to see you give up on > Lily either. I just lost my Tucker (#2 of my ... | |
| puppies ripping & tearing my clothes in excitement | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: I have a total of 10 shelties...Thanks (again) in advance for your time. Answer - Hi Laura, I'm ... A: Excellent response. As money is not a problem try to find a trainer who can come work with your ... | |
| puppies ripping & tearing my clothes in excitement | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: I have a total of 10 shelties ranging in age from 9 yrs. to 9 months (no-I am not a breeder, just a ... A: I'm surprised at the sheer numbers, and also amazed at your stamina. First thing: I do believe in ... | |
| Terrified Puppy | 11/14/2005 |
| Q: We own a 6-month sheltie pup. He is terrified of cooking food. To the point he runs to the other ... A: That is terrible (-funny yes, but also terrible for your pup). Clearly something is going on ... | |
| Sheltie ears | 11/3/2005 |
| Q: I'm so thankful I came across your posting dated 9/13/04! We have a 7 month old male Sheltie (sweet ... A: At 7 months you are throwing the dice. Maybe it will work, maybe not. This age requires the ... | |
| Sheltie? | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: We just adopted a dog from the Humane Society. They told us she is a sheltie, and our vet agreed ... A: First, thank you for adopting from a shelter! Now, about your pup: The key differences between ... | |
| potty training | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: ok, i have a shelti, she is my 3rd one, she is 10 months old. When i first got her we lived in a ... A: I hate to say it, but you are doing the right things. You and your Sheltie need to get on the same ... | |
| Sheltie Stopped Eating and Drinking | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: Our sheltie is an 8-year old farm dog but a nice pet - very friendly and has always been of good ... A: Take your Sheltie to another vet. Take the records with you. This is something that someone needs ... | |
| Sheltie fur | 10/17/2005 |
| Q: I had a yorkie "Teddy" and a sable sheltie "Katie" that I got at 3 years old from one of our adult ... A: Fear not! It takes up to 2 years for the beautiful mature coat to grow in. Big kudos to you for ... | |
| jelousy | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old female (Lexi) who is is a very loyal and smart friend. We just introduced a ... A: Mark, I'm a bit stumped, so Lexi in not in her own kennel/crate when you leave or is she running ... | |
| Carpet chewing | 9/6/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 shelties, Brandy, an 18 month old girl, raised from a 8 week pup and Angus, a 5 year old ... A: This issue is very near and dear to my heart! We have taken in Jinx, an abused 2 year old ... | |
| Potty trained pet has suddenly started going in the house | 8/14/2005 |
| Q: April, our 4yr old healthy Sheltie, has been potty trained since she was 10 weeks old. She has ... A: Great job on the positive reinforcement. Don't be discouraged by recent events. The doggie door is ... | |
| Grumpy Dog | 7/27/2005 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old female Sheltie. Over the past couple of months she has been getting grumpier ... A: Well, that is unusual behavior. The real question is are the other dogs reacting hostile or playful ... | |
| Heart Murmur | 7/7/2005 |
| Q: My Daisy has a heart murmur. Is agility going to effect it? how long will she live?I have known ... A: Kaitlyn, I am sorry I was not clear. You need to call your veternarian who said she had the heart ... | |
| Training | 7/6/2005 |
| Q: Remeber I told you she took a puppy class? She won't pause at the table or when she goes on the A ... A: Kaitlyn, Sure I remember the puppy class. As far as the pause and the jumping off early... Pause: ... | |
| Training | 7/6/2005 |
| Q: My 2 year old puppy Daisy is hard to train.I took one puppy class with her she passed.But all her ... A: I am planning to take my new little girl Jinx to agility, first class this coming Saturday. She ... | |
| my dogs ears | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: Recently my sheltie's left ear has started turing down. She is eight years old, and I have never ... A: Let me preface this response by saying I am not a veternarian. The vast majority of physical issues ... | |
| EARS? | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: I have had my puppies ears taped since she was 8 weeks old. How long or how do I tell when they can ... A: You are so welcome! Yes I do know what you mean by wanting the perfect Sheltie! Realisticlly the ... | |
| EARS? | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: I have had my puppies ears taped since she was 8 weeks old. How long or how do I tell when they can ... A: Hmm, I'm not sure how old your puppy is. My memory is fuzzy on this issue but it seems like we ... | |
| When a | 4/9/2005 |
| Q: Ok, Lily is begining to know her name, some times she will listen to you and sometimes she won't. ... A: Ok, it sounds as if you are doing everything as you should. It is just fine to put Chandler up for ... | |
| When a "come here" becomes a chase game | 4/8/2005 |
| Q: Ok, Lily is begining to know her name, some times she will listen to you and sometimes she won't. ... A: YOU are getting trained by your pup and didn't even realize it. Let's turn that around! Get some ... | |
| never mind about frequent urination/have new question about anxiety | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: Hey Dave, I just wrote you about my puppy and her frequent urination problem. You don't have to ... A: Anxiety is a weird thing. (By the way: you are correct, I am not a veternarian- I do financing for ... | |
| ------------------------- ... | 3/27/2005 |
| Q: Ok, I have brought my puppy home and she is now 9 weeks old. I would like to begin some training. ... A: Sure! The best combination of things is: First, be as consistent as possible in when and how you ... | |
| Ok, I have brought my puppy... | 3/27/2005 |
| Q: Ok, I have brought my puppy home and she is now 9 weeks old. I would like to begin some training. ... A: Ok, to talk puppy lingo you need to think like a mommy dog. If she does something bad grab her by ... | |
| Dave, help. Lily has arrived... | 3/22/2005 |
| Q: Dave, help. Lily has arrived and Chandler is taking is OK. I have one problem though. I have ... A: You are experiencing pack behavior from Chandler. This is HIS house and she is subject to HIS ... | |
| bringing new puppy home | 3/19/2005 |
| Q: Dave Just wanted your input on what kind of dog food I should give my new baby when she first comes ... A: With a new one we should first check with the breeder to see what she has been eating. You'll want ... | |
| bringing new puppy home | 3/18/2005 |
| Q: I currently have a shelti that is a male and he is 7 years old. He is a great and loving dog but is ... A: An excellent question! What I'm going to tell you is based on two factors: first one being ... | |
| Accidents | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: My sheltie, Mattie, for is turning two years old in may. I've done all the training with her, and ... A: I am very sorry to hear of this development. The part that concerns me is the frequent need to ... | |
| Temperment | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: Our 2 year old male sheltie seems to be getting more aggressive, sometimes snipping then immediately ... A: There are two possible motives that I can think of for this behavior. First is the Sheltie need to ... | |
| Dog food/treats | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I just bought a shetland puppy and were are currently feeding him Royal Canin Natural ... A: Sure! I guess the best answer is to let you know what we do in our house. We have kids and pups. ... | |
| Dog food/treats | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: My wife and I just bought a shetland puppy and were are currently feeding him Royal Canin Natural ... A: Having not heard of this food I did some reasearch. It looks like some extremely good stuff. I ... | |
| adoption/sale legal question!? | 1/7/2005 |
| Q: Dave- Out of all the 'dog' experts on the site, you seemed like the one that might be able to help ... A: I'm actually not a lawyer but in my line of work I deal with contracts. If he didn't get anything ... | |
| Excessive shedding | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old male Sheltie's fur is thinning. I recall shedding in the fall/winter a year ago, ... A: I am so sorry to hear this. I would definitely take your Sheltie to the vet on this one. It sounds ... | |
| dog pacing | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: The problem I've been having is the dog pacing all night long, she goes from one side of the bed to ... A: I'm missing quite a bit of information. How old is she? Is she fixed? I do not mean to sacare ... | |
| Shedding and potty accidents | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I Love Shelties. We owned a sable and white male for 12 years and he was absolutely ... A: Ok, this is unusual. Unfortunately with past treatment I do understand your delimma. Let's stick to ... | |
| crate training | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: i ask you a question in another email sorry to ask another one so soon. Our 4 month shletie which ... A: Mr. Mckinley: If you put a pup in a large crate, they will go to the other corner and pee, then ... | |
| dog is jumping up on people | 9/19/2004 |
| Q: Part of the problem of our dog jumping on us is how we have taught him, I know. We like to give him ... A: Ah yes, the unintended consequence. Much like my Tucker and the same issue. As you have already ... | |
| ear tipping | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: Can you please help me. I have two shelties 9 weeks old. I am looking for Speed Sew for their ears. ... A: While I love to have the perfect Sheltie, I don't take it to the point where the dog is ... | |
| Feeding | 9/3/2004 |
| Q: My question simply is how many times should I be feeding my shetlie A: Good question! I'll make it more complicated so I can thoroughly answer the question. I feed mine ... | |
| Injurie | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: His injury happened when I was feeding him, I was standing right by the end of the stair and then he ... A: Michael, Since this question is from 48 hours ago, I would hope that you have resolved his injury. ... | |
| Biting Again | 8/1/2004 |
| Q: I tried to do what you said but my puppy is starting to development strong jaw muscels, so his bites ... A: First, let's look at the puppy for a moment. He is a toddler by developmental standards. It will ... | |
| Bizarre pack behavior | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: I have three shelties. All of them behave perfectly when taken out by themselves. However, if I ... A: My wife and I are laughing and re-reading your question over and over again! This question is what ... | |
| Biting | 7/30/2004 |
| Q: And well, my question is, is it normal for a sheltie puppy to bite at everything in his site( feet, ... A: I'm so glad to hear you have been blessed with a Sheltie! As you may know, the Sheltie is a herding ... | |
| Haircut/Grooming | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: What is the proper way of cutting a Sheltie's hair? I don't like the frayed hair behind the hind ... A: Usually I advise not to cut the hair at all. But you were very specific about the hindquarters. I ... | |
| Hi Dave, Sorry for the long... | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: Sorry for the long story, but I want you to have as much information as possible. I bought an 8 ... A: Congratulations, your story has earned you the right to be crowned the queen of drama! Oh My ... | |
| help me! | 4/25/2004 |
| Q: My Sheltie constantly wants to mate, it is getting out of hand, just yesterday i saw my two year old ... A: Unless you know A) you have a perfect specimine of a sheltie and B)truly plan on breeding him you ... | |
| Sheltie | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I have a sheltie Named Spencer. Spencer is a registered 5 year old. I have noticed lately his front ... A: Judi: Sorry to say I have absolutely no perfect idea of what is going on with your shelties. ... | |
| Sheltie puppy | 3/26/2004 |
| Q: WE Have just gotten a Sheltie puppy for a pet companion. The puppy's tail is carried up over the ... A: Well, that's a good question. Generally if they show a flaw at a young age it isn't going to go ... | |
| temperment | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: I am thinking about getting a sheltie later this year but would like to know more about there temper ... A: Ok, well I don't know what a Bichon is nor do I know how much your dog weighs. Shelties are usually ... | |
| Sheltie? | 3/22/2004 |
| Q: Dave- I hope you can help me. I have 5 cats and my daughter begged us for a Sheltie. I have never ... A: Debbie: Ok, ok...take a deep breath! Most likely he is not being as rough as you would think with ... | |
| Barking sheltie | 3/20/2004 |
| Q: We recently adopted a 7yr old sheltie from a rescue agency. He is great in all aspects except that ... A: Good for you, adopting that sheltie! I am so glad to hear about that. Please respond back to me ... | |
| weight | 3/9/2004 |
| Q: My 1 year old female is overweight. We feed her Iams weight control. But how much food do we feed ... A: Ok, fat 1 yr old? That is a surprise to me! Any dog will gorge if given the opportunity to. Both ... | |
| Grooming | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: Now that I have read through several of your answers, and feel you still have not answered my ... A: Fur shaving: would you recomend a human with a very pale complexion to not use sunscreen at the ... | |
| Sneezing | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I have been reading a lot of your Q&A information. Many of your answers bring up new questions about ... A: Sneezing has been shown to be the expression of dog-jocularity like laughing. If he sneezes at you, ... | |
| need a breeder | 2/16/2004 |
| Q: We live in the Northwest part of Florida and are looking for a breeder of Shelties. We would love ... A: Try these links: http://members5.boardhost.com/Sheltiebreeder/index.html?1024148793 ... | |
| nutrition | 2/12/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing a paper for class on shetlies. Are there any special nutrition requirements for this type ... A: Very intersting! Shelties were bred to herd livestock in the hills. They are highly intelligent, ... | |
| Aging Shelties | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: I have a young sheltie who is 16 years old, Fred was born on Feb. 4, 1988. He is the oldest living ... A: Amazing! I have not heard of a spry Sheltie at 16! I'll post it on some of my groups and see if ... | |
| Sheltie Walks | 2/7/2004 |
| Q: I have bought a sheltie (dog puppy) and will be collecting him in 2 weeks. I have a good idea on how ... A: My apologies. Apparently there have been some problems with this website. First I couldn't link ... | |
| Sheltie Ears | 1/18/2004 |
| Q: I have 2 shelties and I'd like to know all about tipping their ears. I live in London in the UK and ... A: We love those tipped ears in our breed, don't we? Well I have bad news, it is too late. The ear ... | |
| sheltie longevity | 1/7/2004 |
| Q: I have a blue merle sheltie that will turn 16 years old in May of 2004. He has been a great dog ... A: I'm reading this and it makes me very glad to hear that your Sheltie had such a great dad who took ... | |
| Blindness | 12/27/2003 |
| Q: I have a Sheltie that is about 12 years old. The last few days she seems to have totally lost her ... A: I am so very sorry to hear this news. I know your pup is confused and needs your attention at this ... | |
| anal sac | 12/11/2003 |
| Q: Dave, the same 5 year old sheltie, also has to have his anal sacs cleaned at least once a month. We ... A: Terry, You have made a new connection for me... Tucker (garbage breath) experiences anal-gland ... | |
| dog breath | 12/10/2003 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old male sheltie who has dog breath that smells like dog feces. He doesn't eat ... A: I would love to play God and say exactly what causes it. I have two Shelties. One has dog breath, ... | |
| Acquiring another Sheltie | 11/24/2003 |
| Q: We have a 15 month old Sheltie we have had for little over a year. We just adore him and his breed ... A: You have stumbled into the evil dark plot of the Shetland Sheepdog... you can't just have one! You ... | |
| aging sheltie | 10/9/2003 |
| Q: Dave, I am interested to know what is the average life span of a sheltie. I currently own a sheltie ... A: Well, I can definitely say with conviction that it depends on the dog, the diet, the breeding, the ... | |
| dogs | 9/23/2003 |
| Q: Good day, My name is alisha and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class. I ... A: Very interesting questions, unfortunately you must realize you are asking a biased person on what ... | |
| New Puppy! | 7/11/2003 |
| Q: We are the happy owners of a wonderful 22 mos old female sheltie. I am thinking of bringing home one ... A: Patty: hooray! Two is the minimum number for true happiness in my opinion. Yes, a great idea for ... | |
| shelties' lack of playfulllness | 4/1/2003 |
| Q: My sheltie, Barney is about 4 years old. He was rescued from the streets about 10 months ago and we ... A: Anna, NO question is ever silly. Certainly not yours! I think I don't know if I should hug you for ... | |
| Training Shelties to Come and Stay on Property | 3/13/2003 |
| Q: This is our second Sheltie. He is 5 months old. We want to train our Sheltie to Come when he is ... A: The cool thing about having a 2nd Sheltie (besides giving the 1st a playmate) is that the second ... | |
| Barking | 2/21/2003 |
| Q: I have tried everything with my 3 year-old Sheltie, Logan. We've been to obedience training and ... A: Jessica: If you have dilligently attempted obedience and have not had success I'm at a loss for ... | |
| sheltie grooming | 1/5/2003 |
| Q: have 4 year old sheltie, Alex, beautiful dog house pet, about 30 pounds, male---what is best ... A: : Been sick, sorry it took me so long to answer! We give our shelties a bath about once or twice ... | |
| My Blue Merles Strange body language | 11/28/2002 |
| Q: I am Michael. I am 13 years old and I own a Blue Merle Sheltie. Her name is Kayla. She is 7 and we ... A: You gave me a lot of information in your question. I had to call Sarah (my wife) and consult with ... | |
| running | 11/10/2002 |
| Q: We have a Sheltie approx. 2 yrs old. We live in the country, and he (Carson) is a nearly perfect ... A: Hey Sam! I'd be lying if I said I was absolutely sure of this answer, but I'll give it my best ... | |
| Barking and jumping | 10/30/2002 |
| Q: We adopted a rescued sheltie 2 months ago. He is a wonderful, affectionate, intelligent dog and we ... A: Mary: Thank you so much for rescuing a Sheltie! I am so proud of you! Is King his new name or his ... | |
| My Barking Shelti | 4/17/2002 |
| Q: ..I have a Sheltie, whose name is Simba and who just turned one this April. My problem is do all ... A: Shelties are shepards, they are bread to maneuver and protect livestock. Your family is the dog's ... | |
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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