Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide


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The author of the hit website, Sheltie Planet, introduces you to the smart, sensitive, and spirited nature of Shetland Sheepdogs. Built on expert advice and rounded with personal stories and photos, Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner's Guide is the ultimate user-friendly guide to raising, maintaining, and training the furriest—and smartest—of small dog breeds. This 150-page illustrated guide covers everything the pet owner needs to know: - Types of Shelties - Naming Your Sheltie - Ultimate Puppy Checklist - Growth & Development in Pictures - Step-by-Step Grooming & Bathing Tutorials - Five Stages of Dog Training - House Training and Obedience - How to Manage Excessive Barking - Socialization & Sheltie Games - Nutrition & Oral Health - Inherited Disease & DNA Tests - Benefits & Timing of De-Sexing - Fun with Dog Photography About Shelties Shetland Sheepdogs were originally bred as working dogs in Scotland in the 1700s. Today, they retain strong instincts for herding and hyper-vigilance, as well as being eager and highly trainable. They’re an agile and active breed, yet unlike many working Collies, their small size means they don’t seek to run around all day long. Shelties are quite happy with an hour of off-leash exercise, then home to snuggle up with the family as loyal and affectionate lap dogs. Sophisticated, playful, and idiosyncratic, Shelties excel in many roles: as service dogs, in the show ring, in agility, and as photogenic canine actors. They’re the sixth smartest dog breed on the planet, capable of learning hundreds of words, responding to facial expressions, and even social gestures like pointing (a skill that’s beyond chimpanzees). Armed with this inside information on Sheltie intelligence, you can teach your dog how to play hide-and-seek, perform amazing tricks, and even categorize and tidy her toys. Shelties: The Complete Pet Owner’s Guide is a labor of love, detailing every aspect of caring for your pet from puppyhood to old age. Enjoyed by new Sheltie adopters and long-time fans alike, you’ll revel in the 140+ gorgeous Sheltie photos from pet owners all over the world, while following the story of Casale’s own two English Shelties, Howard and Piper.




Sheltie Talk


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Our best known, best selling breed book -- truly the Shedand Sheepdog owners "bible." Make sure you have a copy. You will get absolutely thorough coverage of the breed from selection and care to breeding, showing, training, herding and more.




Shetland Sheepdog Training


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Shetland Sheepdog Training - Dog Training for your Shetland Sheepdog puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Shetland Sheepdog profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is “normal” for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Shetland Sheepdog will show characteristics which are different to those of a Chihuahua, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Shetland Sheepdog training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Shetland Sheepdog is also available with the title "Shetland Sheepdog Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Shetland Sheepdog" Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: “It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship.” Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Shetland Sheepdog. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Shetland Sheepdog sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Shetland Sheepdog will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Shetland Sheepdog Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion




Smarty-Pants Sheltie (Pet Trouble #6)


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A new dog in the hilarious series! Jeopardy the Shetland sheepdog could help new-kid Noah make friends -- or she could cause him nothing but trouble! Noah is new in town and nervous about making friends. So when his mom suggests taking their Shetland sheepdog, Jeopardy, to agility training, Noah is ready to give it a try -- and in fact, he meets a lot of other kids (and dogs) at class. But Jeopardy is so embarrassing! She barks, she runs away -- the other kids are going to think Noah and his dog are totally weird! How can he get his shouty Sheltie under control?




The Book of the Shetland Sheepdog


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Examines the development, standards, showing, grooming, obedience, and care of the sheepdog.







Stockdog Savvy


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Whether you are interested in working dogs for a hobby, on the ranch, or for serious trial competition, Stockdog Savvy will be an invaluable aid. Beginning with chapters on herding dog characteristics, instinct, and choosing a herding dog, the Taylors explain how to prepare your puppy and do basic foundation training. The book progresses to starting the dog on stock and developing a useful working dog and ends with advanced lessons and preparing for the various types of competition. If you want to learn about working stockdogs, this is the book for you! Learn how to: • Select, care for and train a working stock dog. • Teach your dog to work cattle, sheep, goats, foul or exotic livestock. • Choose the right type or breed of livestock, care for and handle them correctly. • Train a dog for work on a ranch, the open range, or in the trial pen. • Recognize more than 60 different herding breeds and much, much more.




Zak George's Dog Training Revolution


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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!




Shetland Sheepdog Training Vol 2


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Shetland Sheepdog Training Vol 2 – Dog Training for your grown-up Shetland Sheepdog How to build up a unique relationship with your Shetland Sheepdog, using training methods which are tailor-made for your Shetland Sheepdog Dog training is often ... ... Confused with classic basic training of puppies ... Considered only suitable for particularly gifted dogs ... Considered too difficult to achieve without experience What constitutes dog training and why is it helpful? And how can you and your Shetland Sheepdog profit from the training, completely without experience? Do you sometimes have the feeling that your dog has too much energy and does not feel fully stimulated, no matter how often you walk with him? Then dog training is the right thing for you. The simple but very effective methods of physical and mental training that you will read about in this guide will help you to stimulate your Shetland Sheepdog, in an appropriate way for his species, while at the same time having fun. This is volume two of the Shetland Sheepdog training guides. Volume 1 for your Shetland Sheepdog puppy is also available with the title "Shetland Sheepdog Training: Dog Training for your Shetland Sheepdog puppy". The author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: "I love my dog and know how important it is to keep her occupied, even after she completed her basic training. Most dogs are not satisfied with their life as a family dog and can develop destructive characteristics. If owners would take the time to spend a few minutes every day, carrying out physical and mental training with their dogs, their situations would change dramatically. Many underestimate the potential of dog training and how it can positively change life with their dogs." Read about background information, read experience reports and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Shetland Sheepdog. Get your copy of this book and discover... ... How to build up a unique relationship with your Shetland Sheepdog ... How you can stimulate him physically and mentally in an appropriate way for his species ... And all that without previous experience in this area. In addition, you will receive an extra chapter "Fun training" free of charge! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What is dog training? Why is dog training useful for your adult Shetland Sheepdog? What should you pay particular attention to? What is particularly important for your Shetland Sheepdog? What to watch out for? What does your Shetland Sheepdog need to know already? Physical Training What is physical training? What are the advantages? Introduction of the training methods Intelligence Training What is intelligence training? What are the advantages? Is your dog intelligent? Introduction of the training methods Special Chapter: Fun Training What is fun training? What are the advantages? Introducing the training methods Excursus: Clicker Training What is Clicker Training? What are the advantages? Frequently asked questions Introduction of the training methods Summary of training methods Types of Dog Sports Things to avoid at all costs The next steps Conclusion




Working Sheep Dogs


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Provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the principles behind the training of working dogs. Australian author.