Recent content by Sir Bradley

I read this thread because I am seeing the same issues. I have a very anxious baby, and am currently alone because his daddy got deployed... Poor thing has been through a lot. While it IS warm here in Hawaii, I brushed him and huge chunks of undercoat comes out with ease, leaving his skin...

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I would love a recommendation! We live in Waialua (the North Shore) of Oahu.

Thanks so much for the great responses! He is already starting to act calmer. But I definitely should have waited for the grooming, we weren't allowed in there with him. :-\ I was just eager to have him feel fresh after that place. I haven't tried washing again, but he will allow me to brush...

So Bradley is almost one year old, and has always been an energetic, playful pup! We recently moved to Hawaii, where we ended up having to quarantine Bradley for 60 days (it literally broke my heart to do this!). We visited as often as possible, played with him and spoiled him in the kennel and...

If Bradley hears it, but cannot watch me... he goes nuts, barking and what not. If he is in the same room he will sit and watch intently. He almost appears as if he is supervising. However, BRUSHING my hair drives him NUTS!!! He jumps like I have an amazing toy running through my hair and he...

Bradley walks about 3-5 feet every time he poops... not while peeing but definitely poop. People always laugh when they get a view of it, which causes him to give a "look" all defensively. Definitely a "clean elimination" tactic little shelties seem to have.

try Petsmart on the weekends. When a child wants to pet your pup just make sure they are children that are being controlled by their parents, then give your pup a treat to nibble on while the child pets, looks, or is around. I've done this a few times and the "nip button" seems to shut off...

I love the sheltie ear tuck! Its most commonly seen when my Brad knows hes going to get lots of kisses and hugs and "snugs" as I call it. He will also do it when another dog is sniffing him or he is checking something out... investigative ear tuck-age? :lol: Full speed sprints combined with low...

:lol: this made me think of when i brought my little 3 month old pup to a little sports event. Some children were playing and my pup Bradley was just laying down watching. A toddler decides to come up to Bradley, crouch down in his face and yell "AHHHHH!!!!!!!!" ...just to be a mischievous...

http://www.bluebuff.com/?gclid=CKCz9Yu4kKECFVJc2godUUm7Lw This foods ingredients are great. It came highly recommended as it contained a wide range of nutrients (with its main ingredient animal protein... ie. Chicken, lamb, beef...) I use the puppy version right now but I know it has...

Thanks Lahree! That was very helpful, as he approaches everyone in a friendly manner. And everyone really does love to go and pick up a fluffy little sheltie pup... and who can blame them!? :wink2: We actually took him to Petsmart today during one of their busy days with all the pups for...

I do take him to petsmart about once a week, if not twice. I brought him to my husband's ultimate football game yesterday with dogs, children, people, balls... he was a little nervous but warmed up a bit to a few people by showing his belly to them rolling around. Definitely a sniff, play...

Thats what I was afraid of. I wanted others opinions before going out and practicing this. I could see in his eyes that the restraint wasn't calming his actual fear it just forced him to give up his only way he knew how to react. He said he has to know we are in control but something tells me...

He almost always does this. He will do it in the car if he is in my lap or rest his head in the crook of my neck when he settles. When meeting dogs his retreat area is between my legs where he then thinks he is a tough guy and lets out a bark or two. I also think because he was dominant in his...