Recent content by claire

You are probably right. As I said, this was something I heard when she was a puppy. Whatever the reason, she did grow out of it, and for that I'm grateful!

Sophie was still very uncomfortable at 8 months. She was getting sick less, but was still panting heavily and drooling, clearly in distress, which is why we backed off from trying to take her. I seem to recall learning (don't remember if I read it somewhere, or my vet told me) that pups are...

Laughing reading some of these. Here I thought Sophie was semi-lunatic, yet see so many that she barks at too! I guess she's pretty normal! Here's what she barks at: Anything having to do with cleaning the floor - broom, vacuum, steam cleaner AND dustpan! Ringing phones - cell phone and home...

Thanks for your reply. I'm encouraged that I can at least try to change the way she sees riding in the car. I was thinking of also trying to have one of us (either me or my husband) sit in the back with her while the other drives. We do talk to her whie she's sitting in the back, but maybe...

Hello, everyone! I haven't been on the forum for quite a while, but am hoping to get some good advice. Here's my situation: Sophie, who will be 2 years old in July, doesn't like riding in the car. My question is, is this something that she can be taught to like, or do some dogs just not...

@mbfrench: Aaahhh...an Earnhardt fan? Senior, Junior, or both? :wink2: Thanks everyone for your kind words about Sophie.. I haven't yet had the time to spend as much time on the forum as I'd like to look at everyone's pics and pick up some good pointers, but I'm anxious to do so soon.

Some pics of Sophie... Pic from breeder before we got her: http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i335/cms0721/sophie_puppy.jpg First day home: http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i335/cms0721/sophie3.jpg And finally, Sophie now...

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome!!! I haven't yet posted pics (usually work off my iPad, need to get onto the laptop to post up :) Sharon ~ I live in Stamford. Where are you in CT? lovemyshelties ~ Thanks for the tip on the American Shetland Sheepdog Assoc website, will...

Hello, All! I'm new to the Sheltie Forum, so first order of business is to say Hi. As the subject line says, I'm Sophie's mom, and her dad and I live in CT. She's a white/tan/blue merle, almost 7 months old, and has been part of our family since mid-October. She's precious, and a great...