How to Train Your Sheltie
Shelties make dog training easy because they're intelligent and eager dogs. But problems can arise if you miscommunicate. The following articles are researched from dog training experts and my own experience of raising Shelties.
How to Housetrain a Puppy
Housetraining a puppy is best started indoors by scenting puppy training pads with their urine. Transition them outside around four months old.
Clicker Train Your Sheltie
Clicker training is a gentle approach to dog training that uses classical conditioning, making it ideal for Shelties learning obedience.
Cool Dog Games for Shelties
Many dogs love to play fetch but Shelties are far more idiosyncratic! Try these games for Shelties that reward their herding instinct.
Stop Your Sheltie Barking
Fill your Sheltie's life with productive outlets for her energy: agility, tricks, obedience, chew toys, games, and exercise.
How to Teach Your Sheltie to Swim
Swimming is great exercise for Shelties that doesn't strain the joints. Here's how to desensitize Shelties to water in baby steps.
Socializing a Shy Sheltie
Missing the critical window to socialize a Sheltie puppy is a huge loss. But there are ways to help build his confidence slowly.
Fear of Leash Walking
A Shelties afraid of the leash will be neurotic on her walks. Here are 7 steps to overcome her fear.
Separation Anxiety in Shelties
When you leave for work, your Sheltie can fall into a state of anxiety which intensifies without your return.
Shelties vs Babies
It's natural to be apprehensive when you bring your newborn baby home and having dogs around shakes things up that extra bit.
Stop Destructive Chewing
Puppies love to chew. Here's how to teach them what is and what isn't destined for destruction.
How to Stop Puppy Biting
Reinforce softer biting so your puppy can learn bite inhibition before the adult teeth emerge.
Stop Your Sheltie Jumping
A jumping Sheltie is an excited Sheltie. But what if your guests inexplicably don't like being clawed and barked at?
Aggression in Shelties
While early dogs evolved from wolves around 40,000 years ago, they do retain some aggressive instincts from their wild ancestry.
Shelties vs The Dog Whisperer
What do Shelties make of The Dog Whisperer? Here's what happened when Cesar Millan tried to rehabilitate Rana the Sheltie.
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20 Things a Puppy Needs
You're getting a new puppy! Praise Wibblesniff! Here's all the essential stuff you need for your new best friend.
The Best Brushes for Shelties
The Sheltie's double coat demands specialized dog brushes, ideally a deep de-shedding comb, a fine-toothed comb, and a slicker brush.
10 Things to Know About Shelties
They may be small dogs, but Shelties have a lot going on in the brains department, making them highly sensitive and easy to train.
52 Shelties Being Ridiculous
Have you ever seen a ball of fluff dart round the room 17 times, scruff on his back, and pop up with fur over his eyes?
10 Most Popular Dog Breeds
The average dog lover only recognizes 25% of dog breeds. Why? Because of all the breeds out there, we favor a select few
Stop Your Sheltie Jumping
A jumping Sheltie is an excited Sheltie. But what if your guests inexplicably don't like being clawed and barked at?
Can Dogs Smell Cancer?
Daisy is a Labrador who detected breast cancer in her owner, Claire Guest, six years ago.
Dog Beds for Shelties
The best dog beds for Shelties based on budget, climate, dog's age, health conditions, and more.