Hi from South Dakota in the USA

Welcome to you and your new puppy. You will get lots of help here, and I agree that a vet visit is a priority, let us know how it goes.
 
Welcome to the forum. I agree a vet check is needed, but have faith, Shelties are very smart and will catch on quickly.


Donna
 
mbfrench said:
I think a through vet check is first & formost,especially for any new pup.

Your vet will (or should) be checking for parasites,blood work,even exrays if they feel it nessassary. Her eating issues could be related to a possible health issue,ir just the stress of a new home can easily throw a puppy off from eating.

Its all adjustment,for you & the pup.One thing I can recommend,if you are nervous,stressed,this pup will feed off your emotions.
And since you are new to the breed,you will find quickly shelties are very sensitive.

Potty training is being consistant,giving praise,and a routine is a must.A crate will help.
As far as food,well that is another whole thing.My suggestion to you,as you familiarize yourself with the forum,I would suggest reading sections relating to food,and the other vast areas. It is a wealth of info here.

And ask questions,don't be shy,as we will help in any way possible.
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Thank you for responding. Another question about the crate. How often would you crate her up. I had gotten her a kennel and she HATES it.:( I do make her sleep in it at night though. But have an aweful time getting her in there. She is going to the vet in just 2 hours. :smile2: Barb
 
danisgoat said:
Hello and welcome to the Sheltie Nation Forum! I hope that you are able to get answers to your questions, and find out lots of information from this site. What a sad situation for your breeder and his dogs. I am glad that you were able to get her out of that situation, and will be able to give her a good life, while she is still a pup.

If you use the "search" button on the blue bar above, you can search out different topics. You might be able to find your answers there.

Also, feel free to start a thread with a topic heading for your issues. Such as starting a house training thread under behavior. You are bound to get more hits than in this section, and there are many of us that have puppies right now that will be more than happy to give you advise.

Again, welcome to the forums. We can wait to get to know you and your Sheltie more.
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Thank you so much for the welcome. And the suggestions about searching around this site for answers. This looks like a fun place to hang out and talk puppy/doggie talk. :yes:
 
Ania said:
Hello and welcome. I am sure you will find lots of answers here. Shelties are a wonderful breed, very loyal and very sensitive.

Do you know what happened to the other dogs there? Are they still with the breeders' widow? If so, maybe someone here would know of a sheltie rescue near you that can save the rest of the pups?
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Hi there,
When we went to pick up our pup 6 out of the 10 were already spoken for. They were going fast. Especially since she was giving them away. She just wanted no part in caring for them. Too many memories of her husband out there in the kennels and buildings. Sad deal! :(
 
Grandmax3 said:
Thank you for responding. Another question about the crate. How often would you crate her up. I had gotten her a kennel and she HATES it.:( I do make her sleep in it at night though. But have an aweful time getting her in there. She is going to the vet in just 2 hours. :smile2: Barb
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Let us know how the vet visit goes!
 
Grandmax3 said:
Thank you for responding. Another question about the crate. How often would you crate her up. I had gotten her a kennel and she HATES it.:( I do make her sleep in it at night though. But have an aweful time getting her in there. She is going to the vet in just 2 hours. :smile2: Barb
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Well everyone's need for crating is differant scenarios.I crated at night mostly,and still do for Jasper (going on 13 months).Mia sleeps in her crate as well,but in the living room.As it is right now,these two are only ones crated at night

Jasper does have free range to the house as does Mia,and actually did at night for awhile,but really seems most comfy in his crate at night. The door is closed,and both Trapp & Jasper sleep in our bedroom.

Trapp uses a soft sided crate at night,but with door open.Mia will always sleep in a crate,as she is deaf & blind,it is safer for her. She also has an x-pen,which was the best investment for her,and gives her space to play & nap without being crated.

When they first came home,I crated when I could not keep my full attention on them while busy doing things around the house.Or if I needed to go somewheres,and I knew the crate was the safest place for them.

Thier crates were kept right here in the kitchen,so they had full view of me,while I was busy,and I gave them a kong,or something to keep them occupied.

We have a beautiful large sunporch,so this was also used for an area that all the pups could play,nap even when only weeks old.So crating was not always used. The floor is an easy clean up,and I just never really stressed to much about crating.

But every dog is differant.Lifestyles are differant,and your needs are differant. Both Trapp & Jasper housetrained at an early age. So that made things easy. But housebreaking & potty training,one must use a crate,its the only way to teach them. We found that the crate to our pups,as well as many here,they really do enjoy thier own place & den to rest.Its a safe haven.
 
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