What a wonderful group!!

danisgoat said:
The brownish yellowish cover is the older one. I actually remember that Sheltie talk book when we got our first Sheltie back in 1988. That book was like the Bible for Sheltie owners :biggrin2:

I just quickly checked Amazon used books too. It looks like you can get one for the low $20's.
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Thank you,I will recheck again.
It was on my wish list there,but I had not checked recently.
 
mbfrench said:
You will not find a new print of Sheltie Talk,and if you do,you will pay a high price.There are dozens of sellers on Amazon,offering used,and it is the first edition. I believe the yellow cover.I think the newer version has an oragne cover.I could have it backwards.

You might be better off to read the offerings on Amazon,as many of these books are gently used,and are of a better price.
I am reading "The Art of Raising a Puppy" by the Monks of New Skete".It's very informative,and so far it is a good read.
Ebay has just a few listings of Sheltie Talk,but again,the bids go quite high,as I have bid on several,and it goes beyond the point,that I would pay for a used book.

I am still looking for a good used copy,as I have heard from many folks here,that it is an invaluable book to have if you own a sheltie.
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A friend of mine just bought a new used copy of Sheltie talk off amazon for (wait for it)... $15! :eek2::yes:Check often, buy fast but you can find it at a responsible price.:smile2:
 
Welcome to the group and congrats on the new addition. Someone may have already mentioned this, but a blanket over the crate helps I think, just leave the door exposed. I read dogs feel more comfortable this way. And from experience, I would think so as Sophie always slept in the crate on her own when there was a blankie over it. We left it out with the door open even after she was potty trained. Can't wait to see pictures of the new little one!!
 
Hello and Welcome

I'm Julie and I have 2, Clancy and Abby.
On the crate training...it should be a safe haven for your dog..like their little house. Somewhere they can go to rest or feel safe if theres something upsetting them..like fireworks, etc....It should never be used for punishment...its suppose to a good place!! LOL
Mine go in willingly...maybe cuz I always toss some treats in there when I tell them to "crate up"..I'm all for bribes!! LOL Go with what works!!
My two are 7 years and 5 years...and I always put them in a safe area when we aren't home..not always the crate...but a gated off area. Just to keep them from getting into stuff. They don't go potty in the house..ever. but they both will get into cabinets, chew or try to eat anything they can get their snouts into...
To start your pup on the crate training...put toys, food, treats in there. Encourage her to go in on her own...leave the door open..then have her come out and play with her a minute...then coax her back in..maybe this time close the door...then about 30 seconds later, open the door up and have her come out again..this helps her understand that you will always come back and let her out. Keep it fun and light...she will soon learn to like her crate..and may go in there on her own when she wants to rest...both of mine do this still...
Good luck with your pup!!

Julie
Clancy and Abby
 
Esmiles04 said:
Welcome to the group and congrats on the new addition. Someone may have already mentioned this, but a blanket over the crate helps I think, just leave the door exposed. I read dogs feel more comfortable this way. And from experience, I would think so as Sophie always slept in the crate on her own when there was a blankie over it. We left it out with the door open even after she was potty trained. Can't wait to see pictures of the new little one!!
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We put a blanket over Megans crate at night also and she settles in quite nicely!
 
Katniss said:
I have ordered The Art of Raising a Puppy already, however I am finding it hard to get a new copy of Sheltie Talk. Is it out of print? If so, what is a reasonable price to pay for a used copy? I see some sellers offering it at $150 (which if that is what it is worth I will do it in a heartbeat) but I don't want to drop that amount on a used book that is about to fall apart. :confused2: Any suggestions as to what price range I shoudl consider for used copies?

Thanks!!!
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Did you try your local library? Ours has a copy. I have taken it several times over the past year or so. It's helpful especially if you are new to Shelties.
 
Hi and welcome to the group. Since everyone else gave great advice, I thought I'd share my experience with you.

I brought Miko home when he was about 3 months old. So about the same age as your pup will be. Granted, personalities are always different, but with Miko, I think because he was older, he was a lot more easier to train. I had started him off with paper training. He slept in his crate for 2 nights. I felt bad that he was in a crate and he seemed so sad. He had never been crated before that. And back then, I didn't really know much about crate training. His crate was his place to sleep mostly.

After the 2 nights, he slept with me on the bed. Strangely enough, during the night, he never had any accidents. His only accidents were when he was playing and was probably overly excited to remember he was supposed to use the paper. Miko had access to our bedroom, the hallway which led to the kitchen, to where his paper, food, and water was. He had that access until he was about a year.

I am saying all this, so you know that your pup may not ever really need the crate. Miko's crate is now for traveling. That's it. He doesn't need it otherwise.

On the other hand. We have Koji. Crated from day 1. Many many many accidents, chewed up our outdoor stucco wall, chewed up everything. To this day (he's now 2.5 years old), he still gets crated when we leave the house (although, now his crate is much bigger - it's sized for a lab). He cant' be trusted. He gets bored to fast. Will he ever have run of the house when we're not home? I have no clue. Maybe one day, when I don't care that things get chewed up. But honestly, he doesn't seem to care. I've had him on a webcam to see if he cares. He just sleeps. He does have freedom in our bedroom at night though, and full house freedom when we're home (that was only somewhat recent - like the past 3-4 months).

Good luck either way. Judge how your pup is doing and her personality. I believe crate training is great, but sometimes, with some dogs, you just don't need it (Miko never did).
 
:smile2: You are all so wonderfu - my head is swimming. I think that, at this point, I need to wait and see whant her personality will be like. I know she is smaller - the smallest in teh litter and is expected to be about 12 inches. But, according to the breeder own words (and the video's I have seen) she makes up for it in spunk and intelligence. LOL, but I think spunk might translate to naughtiness :eek2: we will have to see.

I will keep you all posted as soon as the day arrives and, of couse, post lots of photos!!!

Jenny
 
Katniss said:
:smile2: You are all so wonderfu - my head is swimming. I think that, at this point, I need to wait and see whant her personality will be like. I know she is smaller - the smallest in teh litter and is expected to be about 12 inches. But, according to the breeder own words (and the video's I have seen) she makes up for it in spunk and intelligence. LOL, but I think spunk might translate to naughtiness :eek2: we will have to see.

I will keep you all posted as soon as the day arrives and, of couse, post lots of photos!!!

Jenny
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Oh yes, Ember was the smallest in her litter, she is 13in now. You could apply those words to her too. Naughty is her middle name:winkgrin:. It just makes life more fun. Get into kindergarten classes fast. Smart and bored is not a good combination.:smile2:
 
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