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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 in the area
2 Shelties currently owned. Rescued and placed 9 dogs (3 non Sheltie).
Organizations
Middle TN Shetland Sheepdog Club, 1998-2000.
Education/Credentials
College graduate
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
My goal is to end puppy-mill style breeding for all dog breeds and the pet store type of sales for animals except fish. I do not believe the AKC has a vested interest in the long term health of the dog categories it assigns because it does not stop forced heat and excessive breeding on small gene pools.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Janet Hidalgo | 06/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your reply ..... |
| Debby | 01/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very helpful....like the idea of the ..... |
| Laura | 01/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jenn | 10/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much!!!!! |
| Pamela | 09/04/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dave
2009-06-09 My 10 yr old Sheltie NIPPING at my 10 day old baby:
Hi! It is very unlikely that Foxy will bite the child in my opinion. Your Sheltie sees your child as either a sheep to be protected or as less pack order than her. Make sure you are firm with her
2009-06-08 Sheltie not eating much and vomiting some times:
My Sheltie is 13 years old and everyone thinks he is half that age. If you want to know what the #1 health problem for dogs from loving humans? It's feeding them way too much, and too much of what they
2009-06-05 sheltie with ticks:
Hey! dip? well, that's for fleas not ticks. exterminators? they'll spray stuff on their own kids switch to the advantix (or whatever the Bayer company version is) we had a similar issue with
2009-01-16 shelties:
seem earlier answers around the crate method and stay STRICTLY on the program until he is old enough to manage it himself, usually at 9 months but sometimes as early as 7 months. also one person should
2009-01-15 Two Sheltie Issues:
many apologies for delays!!!!!!!!!!! yes, use a crate do check w/ the vet for a bladder issue too restrict water until you get a handle on this, they don't need much... for other dogs: get a quiet
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