Recent content by Klara

You know that whole bell thing is a great idea! I never thought of that one! But do you think she will just start ringing the bell when she wants to go outside to play and not only when she needs to potty? My puppy is clever like that :lol:. For some reason that sounds like something she would...

I have the same problem with my pup! However she doesn't pant she whines... the same whine she uses to let me know she needs to go to the bathroom. Then I take her out and she doesn't need to go- she just wanted my attention! She learned quick that whine= mom's attention to get what I want. I...

ok i will try the cortisone treatment and call her vet as well. I was thinking the same things, it could be allergies or bug bites. I haven't treated her for fleas/ticks, maybe i should get her on a plan. She is however up to date on all vaccines and worming ect. She is almost 5 months old and...

Hello, So i recently noticed that my puppy has been continuously licking her lower tummy area. There appears to be 3 little red spots that look like pimples with puss in that area. Could it be bug bites from when I let her outside, or is this something I should be more concerned about and...

quick question So, i train and run 5k and 10k spring/summer/fall to raise money for cancer and other foundations. My puppy is only 4 mo. old right now but i was wondering when a good age would be to take her with me when i train for a 3 mi run? Not during the race of course- just during the...

My puppy has thrown up a few times hours after eating but I think its because she inhales the food! :rolleyes2: As if someone will take it from her! When she throws up its whole kibbles too- It's only happened a couple times, and her poop and everything is fine so I don't know?

Great idea with the conditioner and water in the spray bottle! Its much cheaper doing it that way then having to buy the deoderizing spray/conditioner which is essentially the same thing. I will give it a whirl! As for the oil on their coat, I live in Seattle, WA where it rains A LOT :( and...

My little sheltie was biting a lot too, mostly when playing with me. She is about 16 weeks now and everytime she bites i say "No bite" and would stop playing with her. After a week or so of doing that, she would try and bit and I would tell her "No Bite" she would lick my fingers and hand of...

Thanks guys! I will try the doggy deodorizer and try and bathe her once a month or less. I just purchased the furminator and used it and it is amazing! So thanks to all who recommended I get that :) They also have some doggy wipes for after walks and such and I'll probably buy those too. She...

My little pup gets so muddy on walks, and I walk her daily. I always towel dry her afterwards and wipe her paws but she accumulates dirt through out the week, therefore I bathe her every sunday. I use a high quality shed control shampoo followed by a moisterizing conditioner. Is giving her a...

Thanks so much! That helps a lot! OK I will give this a whirl and see how she likes it (or doesn't) :smile2: Maybe i will try feeding her treats while I do this!

Should I always brush/groom her with a damp coat? I didn't know it would break her coat if i brushed her when she is dry. I figured it would be easier to get any matts out that way. Do you recommend using a spray conditioner while I groom her? Thanks! Klara

Hello! Has anyone used the furminator? and would you recommend buying it? Klara

Nice to meet you! Hello! I'm new too and this is my first puppy and Sheltie! She is a lot of fun and has as much energy as I do. Perfect companion for runners :) I hope you enjoy your new buddy! I really like this forum, so far I've recieved really helpful advice from the nice people on here...

Thanks Barb! I will try and do that. I had purchased some Sheltie books to help me along the way also haha. I love her she is a sweetheart, but every dog has it qurkes like people do :) As for shelties having lots of fur, my puppy is a tri color, 4 months and isn't fluffy at all. Not like the...