The Complete Guide to Shelties
A deep dive into the fluffiest, quirkiest, and most distinguished of dog breeds. With detailed avice on how to name, train, groom, and raise your loyal wee sheepdog.
With a rich history as working dogs and as pets, Shelties have a legacy as beautiful, alert, sensitive companions. They're the sixth most intelligent dog breed, making them attentive, eager, and quick to learn.
Researched from conversations with breeders, trainers, and pet Sheltie owners, Becky Casale, the creator of SheltiePlanet.com, takes an in-depth look at the idiosyncrasies of raising and training this beloved small dog breed.
- Unique characteristics and quirks of Shelties
- Dog training and housebreaking strategies
- How to choose the best brushes, food, and chew toys
- Socializing nervous Shelties with dogs and people
- Insights on Sheltie genetics and long-term healthcare
- Grooming the thick double coat
The Complete Guide to Shelties provides you with everything you need to know about caring for these double-coated beauties, whether you live in a city apartment or a country farmhouse. You'll learn about the best and worst ingredients to look for in dog food, the psychology of Sheltie training, inherited diseases and lifestyle risks, common mistakes that can harm a Sheltie's health, grooming and bathing techniques, long term dental care, and the pros and cons of neutering or spaying your Sheltie.
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Delivered in the familiar, easy-to-read style of Sheltie Planet, the book contains hand-drawn illustrations and photos from Sheltie owners from around the world. You'll learn about the coat colors of Shelties, color genetics and inheritance patterns (a must-know for wannabe breeders), and the 300-year breed history that produced today's standard Shetland Sheepdog. It's packed with hands-on advice like what to do when you first bring your Sheltie home, how to build trust before you start obedience training, and how to keep your Sheltie busy to curb boredom, barking, and anxiety.
- How to prepare for a new puppy
- The easiest way to housebreak a Sheltie
- Exercise and training routines
- Advice on nutrition and dental care
- How to stop your Sheltie barking
- Inherited diseases and vulnerabilities
- The pros, cons, and timing of de-sexing
Written for new fans and seasoned enthusiasts alike, The Complete Guide to Shelties is much loved by those who followed the adventures of Howard and Piper Woofington Moon, the inspiration behind Sheltie Planet. Designed to teach the essentials of training, grooming, and caring for Shelties with lots of reader photos along the way, this book is a goldmine for long-time fans and new Sheltie owners alike.