Sheltie Forum Pups Spring/Summer 2014
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Justicemom
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Well Celtic has been here 10 days and he is doing great. We so far cross fingers have not had one accident. He is doing stairs, is perfect in his kennel, rides in cars like a champ. We are walking on a leash with the occasional zoom. Eating is finally starting to pick up. He would rather play then eat. Training with treats is very difficult still but luckily toys work great.
Birch loves him to a point. He likes running and playing with him in the yard. He is not so excited about him inside the house but there have been some signs of playing. Gideon is sort of playing with him and teaching him lessons about cats by giving him head locks on occasion. Ember is ignoring him and me. Justice is tolerating him walking by but that is it.
The biggest thing is I taught him to retrieve. He loves to retrieve toys and tugs like a manic.
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I also started teaching him a dumbell hold and he is taking to that so fast.
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He is a great puppy and a fast learner when motivated. When he is not forget it.
He is 12 weeks old today and 10 1/4" tall.
Birch loves him to a point. He likes running and playing with him in the yard. He is not so excited about him inside the house but there have been some signs of playing. Gideon is sort of playing with him and teaching him lessons about cats by giving him head locks on occasion. Ember is ignoring him and me. Justice is tolerating him walking by but that is it.
The biggest thing is I taught him to retrieve. He loves to retrieve toys and tugs like a manic.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=649700241772576&set=vb.100001978188328&type=2&theater
I also started teaching him a dumbell hold and he is taking to that so fast.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...5.100001978188328&type=1&theater¬if_t=like
He is a great puppy and a fast learner when motivated. When he is not forget it.
He is 12 weeks old today and 10 1/4" tall.
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BarbV
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What's a dumbbell hold?
Justicemom
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A dumbbell hold is just what it sounds like holding a dumbbell. It is the first step in teaching an obedience retrieve. Birch just learned to hold the dumbbell 3 months ago. A totally different behavior then just playing with a toy as they can't drop the dumbbell until you take it on command.
Birch is 2.5 yrs old.
Birch is 2.5 yrs old.
2GoodDogs
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What a love puppy you have Shelly!!! He's gorgeous, smart, I sure hope I get as lucky!!!
Justicemom
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Birch and Gideon have decided Celtic is the best thing since sliced bread. Now if Ember and Justice would see the light. But have at least they are not biting him.
Playing with Birch
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and Gideon.
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Gideon is 9 months old and 5.3lbs, he is a mighty mite kitten. Celtic is 7.1lbs at 12 weeks.
Playing with Birch
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and Gideon.
https://www.facebook.com/shelli.stu...8439535&set=vb.100001978188328&type=2&theater
Gideon is 9 months old and 5.3lbs, he is a mighty mite kitten. Celtic is 7.1lbs at 12 weeks.
BarbV
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Why is it in the rainy days that Callan can't seem to decide whether too pee or play! I don't mind sitting on the deck watching him when it's dry, but standing in the rain, begging pup to pee instead of taking down my iris plants.....
Beyond that, his recall and fetch is getting better. I just have to remember when I call him to come, when I really want him in the house and in his crate, not to give it away. He KNOWS, the little devil!
He is also learning how to snatch toys from Indy. Indy won't always get in the action, but when he does, he just muscles Callan aside....then Callan nips underneath him and runs with the toy. Too funny! I wish I had videos. Every time I think of it, they don't do anything. When I don't have my camera, they are funny, funny, funny!
Beyond that, his recall and fetch is getting better. I just have to remember when I call him to come, when I really want him in the house and in his crate, not to give it away. He KNOWS, the little devil!
He is also learning how to snatch toys from Indy. Indy won't always get in the action, but when he does, he just muscles Callan aside....then Callan nips underneath him and runs with the toy. Too funny! I wish I had videos. Every time I think of it, they don't do anything. When I don't have my camera, they are funny, funny, funny!
RikyR
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Zulu will 12 weeks this Tuesday. He weights 7.2 lbs, and is a little over 11" tall.
He is basically the first puppy I ever had, and I must say, it has been quite an experience!
He is 95% on the sit, just starting to work with him on the down, and this does not look like it is going to be as easy. He has good days and bad days on the leash, but he is doing great on the recall. The light bulb has still not turned totally on for house training. Have the poop down pat, but the pee is the challenge. Every morning I pray that this will be the day that he gets it. He is such a good boy, we love his so much!
He is basically the first puppy I ever had, and I must say, it has been quite an experience!
He is 95% on the sit, just starting to work with him on the down, and this does not look like it is going to be as easy. He has good days and bad days on the leash, but he is doing great on the recall. The light bulb has still not turned totally on for house training. Have the poop down pat, but the pee is the challenge. Every morning I pray that this will be the day that he gets it. He is such a good boy, we love his so much!
