The little @#*!@!**

None of my shelties have ever like going for a ride inthe car. I used to crate them and I think that made them feel secure but they were never happy about going. Now I have their harness buckled to the seat head rest with a special leash and my current pair seem OK with that-- they can lay down on the seat-on a towel- or sit up and look around. As for walks once on the walk I have not had any problems with any sheltie. But like in obedience classes I keep mine on short lead and pretty much at heel-- I don't let them run off on a long lead and even tho I do let them stop and read the peemail or get a mouthful of grass now and them I pretty much lead them not let them lead me and they seem fine with that- everyone comments on how well they walk together and they do. When I first started walking with this pair the male was fine but he had lots of training before I got him and the female was not such a big fan and would sort of try to stop walking.. I think the male helped her get over whatever she was going thru and for awhile our walks were very short -- like 2/10s of a mile and she got to know she was going to go home after- it took about a week and now she is just fine. In general Shelties dont seem to like change/differences in their live- routine is the thing--and ours have always been happiest at home but they tolerated our demands and trust us now. I would have loved to take them camping/back packing but I would have them on lead the whole way cause Shelites can be spooked or chase a chippie and run blindly away..but still it would have been fun I think. Cindy good luck with Pico he seems to have his opinion on things, btw have you tried howling back when he howls?? HOpe that wouldn't egg him on..
 
Ron Atkinson said:
Puppies are a lot like kids. They will behave way better for others than their parents.
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And not just puppies - dogs too!!!! When we are in agility classes, Brodie does awesome up to the last 2 runs. Then he gets sassy and barky and is challenging - he's smarter than me, faster than me, but needs me cuz he doesn't speak English or read.... If I hand him off, he's quiet, runs, he's amazing.

Puppies, kids, children, dogs - they all act out the most when they are around those who love them the best and won't toss them aside - those who love them with all their quirks and annoyances, those they feel most comfortable with and have the ability to just let it all hang out and won't get hung for it.
 
this is the bag everyone raves about. and yes, people fly small shelties in it (fur and all).
the XL one is large enough you are basically taunting the people checking you in to deny you boarding (even though it fits decently well).

he's maybe 12.5" tall at this point. he has no issue poking his head in there but to get his but in there he needs serious motivation :)
 
Cindy said:
this is the bag everyone raves about. and yes, people fly small shelties in it (fur and all).
the XL one is large enough you are basically taunting the people checking you in to deny you boarding (even though it fits decently well).

he's maybe 12.5" tall at this point. he has no issue poking his head in there but to get his but in there he needs serious motivation :)
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the custom one in here was at least $300...i looked it up!
 
not sure this guy is gonna outgrow all the puppy things so there might not be as much to pass on LOL
His collar is extended as far as it can go, and I have some diaper stuff. But that's probably it.
I will take his belly band/diapers on the plane trips just in case.
 
Sandy in CT said:
Puppies, kids, children, dogs - they all act out the most when they are around those who love them the best and won't toss them aside - those who love them with all their quirks and annoyances, those they feel most comfortable with and have the ability to just let it all hang out and won't get hung for it.
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We call it the Vet syndrome-- our dogs are pretty good at the vet but extra specially good when the vet tech handle them-- even their paws and out cat who can be a nasty character is as calm as can be around the vets.. Yup when they know you you can be manipulated and bossed but with strangers its be quiet, be cautious and be very nice....
 
woof said:
We call it the Vet syndrome-- our dogs are pretty good at the vet but extra specially good when the vet tech handle them-- even their paws and out cat who can be a nasty character is as calm as can be around the vets.. Yup when they know you you can be manipulated and bossed but with strangers its be quiet, be cautious and be very nice....
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Sca made a vet tech cry. They all loved him but he was not a fan of the poking and prodding (but of course behaved). When the tech came to get him he stuffed his nose in my arm pit to 'hide'. This for a tech that absolutely adored him. Spitfire......
 
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