I like to run distance with my two shelties in the morning. Usually, its an out and back route, with a turn around when we are halfway through...
We are on the crazy side. We bundled up and did our normal, daily 5 mile run with no paw problems. It was 7 degrees with -15 wind chill. I run...
We just finished refinishing hardwood floors a beautiful deep brown Jacobean color. I have three dogs; two shelties and one collie, so that's 12...
So we waited all fall and into the winter and within the last few weeks brought home Aspen--in the middle of the polar vortex we had to potty...
Its not a big deal when it happens. Our carpets have definitely seen better days between 4 kids and 3 dogs. I dream about getting them replaced...
So Aspen is 15 weeks old. We have had her for 4 weeks and housetraining is going along ok for a puppy. We don't have a fenced in yard, so all...
Here is the update: The breeder has decided to keep the gorgeous adult. Of course I am disappointed, but I totally understand. There is no way...
As we are contemplating adding a third dog to the household, I have become motivated to start obedience training Stella again. We were Home...
Just going over to the Puppies 101 has been motivating, lol. I think I am leaning toward the older dog. I wouldn't have the hassle of potty...
Yes, Stella was born in late November, so she is a little under 2 years old. I rounded up, but she is pretty much a pupster herself when I...
I never considered that the close proximity in age might mean a battle for top dog between the two. My perfect scenario would be the dogs would...
Hello: So under the rule that one sheltie is not enough, I have decided to look for a playmate for Stella, our 2 year old bi-blue. She is very...
We are taking the dogs with us on vacation this year to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia for a week in late July. I have them on Trefexis year...
Thanks for the quick replies. I have had collies for 15 years and never had this problem. They always wanted to come, no question about it. But...
My one year old sheltie is a treat hound! I have this problem with her assessing the situation before deciding if she wants to come when I call...
I have an annoying and potentially dangerous habit Stella has developed on our runs. She barks and lunges after cars. There is not a lot of...
We also looked at a local rescue when our 13 year old collie past away at Christmastime for a sheltie. No fence, but responsible dog owners for...
I am fence-less collie, and just within the last 6 months, sheltie owner. We live along a golf course and the covenants do not allow us to put up...
Has anyone tried the pet hammocks? I am not to sure how sturdy Stella would feel in one of those because the bottom drops away.
My first new car ever. And I am a little leery of letting Stella run errands with me because I would like to keep things nice and spiffy for as...
