Recent content by frenchfry56

the past few day I have been doing extra praising and patting and this seems to be working...I know little of his history so just have to experiment with certain things...he really responds to to all the extra positive reinforcement...he is not generally fearful or timid, but some things 'set...

thanks Jacque for the reply, I think you are right he does seem to try and push what his limits are....in the house he would bark for me to open door to go out, but now he knows the door doesnt open until he sits quietly....he has come along way since Ive gotten him, just need to have...

I adopted a 9 year old rescue sheltie several months ago...He is reactive to other people and dogs while walking, and I have been dealing with that behavior by giving him treats when we encouter others on our walks...however this seems to have led to a new behavior of just barking to bark while...

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mackenzie...I lost my Rocky to GME just 2 months ago....my thoughts and prayers are with you...Colleen

I am so sorry to hear of Lukes passing....my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time...Colleen

as others have said good news is so good to hear, thanks for sharing, I am happy for you and Ally...

my dogs love crushed ice....not the ice cubes, but crushed....I found this out by accident one day while getting the ice for my self....I got distracted and the cup of ice spilled over and onto floor..all the dogs started eating the crushed ice....so I started filling their water bowl with the...

all these good thoughts, prayers and hugs are so comforting and just what I was needing....thank you.....

the youngest of my 3 shelties at only 5 years old passed quickly and unexpectedly last night,,,never had any health issues,,,this past week he started to not be himself,,,was eating & drinking but just not right,,,,made appt for vet for yesterday afternoon, but before I could take him, he...

that is such a great idea....am always looking for shetie ornaments....most of what I do find are sables - I have tris, not always easy to find....I think I will go to the craft store and put each of their pictures in it...btw, your dogs are very nice looking....

I think they look great...I agree once you start it is hard to stop...of my three, I can do two easily - my third seems to have very sensitive ears - does not like them touched at all...btw, he is very handsome....Colleen

I have found it hard to find a groomer who knows how to do a sheltie properly...it seeems no matter what you instruct, they all come back with their feathers cut off and not groomed properly...you know their fur will grow back, but its just so aggravating.....I just do it myself now...this site...

it sounds like Ellie is already a 'fulfilled' dog,,,you are doing all the right things,,,I too could see each of my dogs being 'only' dogs, but it has all worked out with them....you give her great companionship, friends that visit, but most importantly your love....Colleen

congratulations on adding the second sheltie....so much fun to watch the interactions together...I had a female first, then added a male...then added another male...I do agree the males are more affectionate...it is great fun to see how they learn and teach each other...enjoy...

oh it is always so hard to leave them - they just look at you with such sad eyes, not knowing whats going on - the best is when you do go to pick them up....hoping all has gone well....