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Just chiming in to encourage a vet check. Any sudden change in behavior, without an obvious reason is cause for concern. I would have thought a new puppy would increase the activity of an 11 month old.... in shape or not.

Here's a few tips : 1) Give the happy crate experience. Make the experience a happy one. Throw toys inside the crate for puppy to go in and out of it, feed meals in the crate etc. 2) When puppy naps – put him in the crate. Puppies nap a lot, gently move puppy to the crate so he can...

I hope that works for you tonight! I know what it's like. I had an Aussie that was not allowed in the bed. When a storm rolled in he would leap in beside me and shake with fear and there was no getting him out!

Awesomeness!!!! Love it!

I wonder if something happened between Riley and a door like getting caught in it? My other thought is that when you open an exterior door he may be able smell and hear the outside world - and if that is new to him it is probably increasing his anxiety. I would work on making those doors a...

Got the avatar working :) Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

When I was first considering a Sheltie and then later dealing with a reactive pup I was on this forum reading posts frequently. Your advice helped me more than I can say and I wanted to thank everyone here for this wonderful knowledge base on this very special breed. Diesel is now two, still...