Recent content by ChargerOnDavins

Thank you! My pups "blue eye" is becoming more merled, and less noticeable each day. Oh well, we didn't get a puppy because she was pretty. Thanks everyone for the kind welcomes and compliments!

Off-topic, but that is a cool-looking sheltie in your avatar; never seen one with so much white on the face!

I agree with you for the most part, but I think you were missing the point; That if you can prevent it, why purposely breed two types of shelties that create defects? I think that is all. Some of the best people I know are disabled in one manner or another, and they don't see it as a...

I had no idea this was so hurtful. Is this what is referred to as a double merle? This is a very sad story. Are they deaf, blind, both? Very unfortunate :(

I have four, each time I have added a sheltie, my pack was a bit irritated by the puppy's playfulness and bad manners. After a few days though, everyone, including my 13 year old lazy, ornery old man, was playing and getting along like best friends. I agree, shelties do best in packs.

In the winter I decrease food consumption because they exercise less. I agree with the simple method that if they appear to lose weight, feed more. Shelties are slightly lean by body build anyway, the hair easily hides it. They're not quite as lean as a greyhound but they have the big...

My dogs, (even my 2 and a half year old and 13 week old puppy) have an off-switch and turn off as well. My dogs spend much of their days lounging around, sleeping. They do require a bit of exercise, too. I also highly agree with the males being more cuddly and needy than the females...

Agreed! Happy Bday old fella! I have an old fella too! He will be 14 this year and still kicking! :)

Agreed, I would rather brush my dogs weekly than deal with terrier attitude and wirey hair. BUT to each his/her own, right?

I agree very cute, much better on shedding, and smaller... but terrier personality makes me pull my hair out! Some people like it though, my fiance's family has a yorkie-poo and a cairn terrier. As far as terriers go, they're pretty well behaved, but compared to my pack of shelties, I could...

Glad someone else see's the light :lol: Again people go with humanizing dogs.. "dog's must all wish they weren't subordinates, they all are unhappy unless they are pack leaders" HOGWASH. There is NOTHING negative about asserting alpha or dominant behavior on your dog. NOTHING. Infact,I...

oh good God :no: I was pretty sure what I said all along was clear, and you took what I said out of context. 1) I explain on every thread that I post my "methods" on, that it is what works for ME. I NEVER claim someone else's methods are "invalid". I say I believe STRONGLY mine are...

Very nice! Who cares that we look silly in attempt to get our dogs to want something? :wink2: Glad that at least one of your dogs took a liking. If that doesn't work, you can try some chicken juice, not necessarily fat: just the juice left in the pan after cooking or while cooking. Glad...

Initially I thoroughly dismissed the possibility that laser pointers cause OCD, until I thought about my oldest (who had the most exposure to the laser) he chases any light-type reflection, such as that off of a CD, a flashlight, etc. Interesting... Got me there! Guess I will think twice...

You have already made the primal error for canines - comparing humans to dogs. They are nothing alike. Dogs are much more likable, :D But seriously...