Sheltie Forum Pups Spring/Summer 2014

So I am reading Art of Raising a Puppy. I am really enjoying understanding the psychological aspects. I am recommending this to all. if you haven't read it. It's even available as a Kindle book!

Sadly, I have really figured out why Shay s the timid guy he is. He's a perfect storm of everything wrong that could be in early development. Wonderful dog in his comfort zone.
 
BarbV said:
It's fascinating how they "play" together.

They actually don't.....they compete, each one capitalizing on their strengths, and leveraging the other dogs weaknesses....and the sneakiness in between.

So playing "fetch", Indy has the advantage of speed and muscle. Callan has the advantage of sneaky and small size.....

So what happens?....I throw.....both dogs chase. Indy always gets it first (with Callan on nipping at his heals) and brings it back and drops it. Callan, thinking he is soooo smart, picks it up (sometimes scooting under Indys legs) and drops it again right in front of me.

They both think they win! Hurrah! I wish I could get this on video....but I can't throw and video at the same time. All to say that seeing the 35 lb fatty and the 8 lb puppy doing battle and winning in each their own way is a treasure to watch! :smile2::smile2:
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I love watching dogs play. Birch has gotten over his brief period of pouting and decided that Celtic is pretty fun. Birch even was helping Celtic learn to tug and chase. It was actually remarkable. I swear he was telling him just what to do. Forgive the grass, it needs to be mowed and I just mowed it 3 days ago.:gaah

A tired puppy
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=647780215297912&set=vb.100001978188328&type=2&theater

11 weeks old
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater
 
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Oh God -- I just realized that being a sable I am going to get a WHOLE lifetime of "Cute collie puppy!".

I WILL NOT take all three anyplace ever -- or I will never get through a crowd -- "Why does that German Shepherd NOT have a tail? Why does that Aussie HAVE a tail? How old is your baby collie?" YIKES!
 
Justicemom said:
Maybe a red sable, Justice was that color at 5 months with just the hint of dark hair over the shoulders and a dark tail like Bailey. He is the darkest mahogany sable now.
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Yeah looking again at the photo I can see that dark hair growing in on shoulders,....could go mahogany after all.
 
Mom2Melli said:
Oh God -- I just realized that being a sable I am going to get a WHOLE lifetime of "Cute collie puppy!".

I WILL NOT take all three anyplace ever -- or I will never get through a crowd -- "Why does that German Shepherd NOT have a tail? Why does that Aussie HAVE a tail? How old is your baby collie?" YIKES!
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That or Or "oh look a little Lassie.":lol:

Celtic has gotten called a Border Collie only once so far. I am amazed.
 
Mom2Melli said:
Oh God -- I just realized that being a sable I am going to get a WHOLE lifetime of "Cute collie puppy!".

I WILL NOT take all three anyplace ever -- or I will never get through a crowd -- "Why does that German Shepherd NOT have a tail? Why does that Aussie HAVE a tail? How old is your baby collie?" YIKES!
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With Trace being a Bi-blue we were always asked if he was an Aussie...so happy the new pup will look like a mini Lassie so that shouldn't be an issue!
 
Justicemom said:
I love watching dogs play. Birch has gotten over his brief period of pouting and decided that Celtic is pretty fun. Birch even was helping Celtic learn to tug and chase. It was actually remarkable. I swear he was telling him just what to do. Forgive the grass, it needs to be mowed and I just mowed it 3 days ago.:gaah

A tired puppy
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=647780215297912&set=vb.100001978188328&type=2&theater

11 weeks old
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater
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Awesome watching them play....Indy is still hesitant...heck he doesn't even want to poo outside if Callan is around because Callan sticks his nose under his butt!

But I am starting to see progress....sometimes...
 
Hi Shelli

I'd like to measure Callan's height but I don't have a a wicket ( I think that's what they are called). Is there a fairly accurate way of doing a measurement without one?

Thx much!
 
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