How to Train Your Sheltie

Shelties make dog training easy because they're intelligent and eager dogs. But problems can arise if you miscommunicate. Here's some expert advice on dog psychology and essential obedience training.

Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide

Overcoming Fear of Leash Walking in Shelties

Overcoming Fear of Leash Walking

Some Shelties develop a serious fear of leash walking, creating neurotic behavior when it's time for a walk. Here are 7 steps to overcome her fear of the leash.

Separation Anxiety in Shelties

Separation Anxiety in Shelties

Separation anxiety can be a real problem for sensitive Shelties. When you leave for work, your dog fall into a state of anxiety which intensifies without your return.

How to Introduce a Sheltie to a Newborn Baby

Introducing a Sheltie to a Newborn Baby

It's natural to be apprehensive when you bring a newborn baby home. Your whole life will change, especially if this is your first child. And having pets around can shake things up that extra bit..

How to Stop Destructive Chewing

How to Stop Destructive Chewing

Puppies find chewing a very satisfying activity, particularly while their teeth are coming through. The trick is to teach them what is and isn't acceptable for chewing.

 Nipping and Play Biting in Puppies

Nipping and Play Biting in Puppies

Nipping and play biting is normal in puppies but can be an issue in older dogs who haven't learned bite inhibition.

How to Stop Your Sheltie Jumping

How to Stop Your Sheltie Jumping

Is your Sheltie jumping up to greet you when you come home? Does he try to get in the face of house guests? Here's how to curb this behavior.

How to Deal with Aggression in Shelties

How to Deal with Aggression in Shelties

The first dogs evolved from wolves around 20,000-40,000 years ago, and despite a long history of domestication, all dogs retain some aggressive instinct from their wild ancestry.

Shelties vs The Dog Whisperer

Shelties vs The Dog Whisperer

Here's what I learned from Rana the Sheltie's rehabilitation sessions with alpha-dog proponent, Cesar Millan..

Rebecca Casale, Creator of Sheltie Planet

Rebecca Casale is the creator of Sheltie Planet. She has two goofball kids and lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Meet her furballs Howard and Piper, download her guide to Shelties, and check out her other website Science Me.

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