7 Practical Sheltie Training Tips

Sheltie training doesn’t need to be a chore because these loyal pooches are smart and eager to please.  All they require is the right guidance and direction, something that you can easily provide either with the help of a professional trainer or by learning techniques...

More Shetland Sheepdog Training Tips

Shetland sheepdog training can be a lot of fun because these pooches love to learn and are very energetic.   Therefore, once you are done teaching basic obedience commands, you might want to consider other fun activities you can teach your sheltie, such as herding....

How To Choose A Shetland Sheepdog

You need to get to know a shetland sheepdog before you decide that this is the breed for you.   Just because they are small dogs doesn’t mean they behave like other little canines, have the same instincts, traits or grooming requirements.  You can never make any...

5 Reasons Sheltie Dogs Must Be Taken To The Vet

If you are a first time owner of sheltie dogs you may be wondering – how often should I take my pooch for vet visits?  To be perfectly honest, there really isn’t a specific answer that can be given for this question.  The reason being is that the number of times...

How To Keep Your Sheltie Fit And Healthy

Just like humans, your sheltie can become overweight and lethargic.  An inactive lifestyle is very unhealthy and can have many negative effects on your dog’s physical and mental wellbeing.   An obese dog is at a greater risk for skeletal stress, heart disease, cancer,...

Sheltie Grooming Coat Care

Sheltie grooming is one of the mandatory requirements of owning this breed because their long coats require regular maintenance in order to stay clean, shiny and free of mats.  A shetland sheepdog that has an unhealthy coat full of dead hairs, dirt and knots will be...

Choosing Sheltie Breeders That Know About Their Dogs

Sheltie breeders that breed dogs for good reasons, such as to improve the line of the purebred and because they generally love the animal and want them to be the best they can be, are the only shetland sheepdog breeders you should deal with.  You should never consider...

Your Sheltie Puppy And Proper Feeding

A sheltie puppy requires a proper and nutritious diet to grow strong and healthy.   Therefore, the type of food you feed your pup matters.  Feeding an unbalanced diet can have a serious negative effect on your pup’s overall mental and physical growth and development....

Sheltie Puppies And How Worms Effect Them

Sheltie puppies are prone to worms, which is why it is imperative that they are provided with the proper inoculations and preventative medicines to deter the occurrence of these annoying and harmful parasites.   Although the more common worms tend to only wreak havoc...

4 Ways To Help Sheltie Rescue Dogs

Not everyone can adopt from a sheltie rescue and give a dog a second chance.  Sometimes, as much as someone may want a canine, there are certain circumstances that prevent them from making their shetland sheepdog rescue dream a reality.  For instance, allergies,...