Care of a Sheltie
A sheltie requires a person to commit to:
- brushing the coat
- keeping the dog at a healthy weight
- walking and /or playing with the dog
- having regular vet visits
- taking obedience classes with the dog to ensure a happy and well
adjusted member of society.
Please visit my other pages on how to care for the coat and what the
facts are on dog food.
Walking and playing with a sheltie are important as a sheltie wants to be
with the family. They are a very social animal and need the interaction
with their humans. This is also good as it gives them some exercise,
whether it is just taking a brisk walk or playing a good game of fetch.
(Which most all shelties LOVE to play!)
The vet visits should be regularly for a check-up and shots. You should
also give your dog a heartworm preventative once a month. I recommend
the brand 'Interceptor'. The sheltie and collie type breeds can have
severe problems and even die if they have a reaction to the medicine.
Everyone I know in these breeds uses 'Interceptor' as it has the least
chance of causing a bad reaction. If your vet does not sell the heartworm
brand of 'Interceptor' then have them write you a prescription for it
and you can order it through an online store.
I say it is better to be safe than sorry.
Find a place to take obedience classes. There are several pet chain
stores that offer these classes as well as some YMCA's and other
community centers. Ask around, there is bound to be someone in your
area that would be willing to teach you. This will be one of the most
important things you can do for your dog and yourself. Trust me!
Shelties are a delicate and quick to learn breed. I recommend using a
very small and light choke chain to train your dog, as using something to
big and to over powering will do more harm than good with your training.
Please let me know if this site helps you in your search for a well
adjusted and happy new family member. Thanks!
- brushing the coat
- keeping the dog at a healthy weight
- walking and /or playing with the dog
- having regular vet visits
- taking obedience classes with the dog to ensure a happy and well
adjusted member of society.
Please visit my other pages on how to care for the coat and what the
facts are on dog food.
Walking and playing with a sheltie are important as a sheltie wants to be
with the family. They are a very social animal and need the interaction
with their humans. This is also good as it gives them some exercise,
whether it is just taking a brisk walk or playing a good game of fetch.
(Which most all shelties LOVE to play!)
The vet visits should be regularly for a check-up and shots. You should
also give your dog a heartworm preventative once a month. I recommend
the brand 'Interceptor'. The sheltie and collie type breeds can have
severe problems and even die if they have a reaction to the medicine.
Everyone I know in these breeds uses 'Interceptor' as it has the least
chance of causing a bad reaction. If your vet does not sell the heartworm
brand of 'Interceptor' then have them write you a prescription for it
and you can order it through an online store.
I say it is better to be safe than sorry.
Find a place to take obedience classes. There are several pet chain
stores that offer these classes as well as some YMCA's and other
community centers. Ask around, there is bound to be someone in your
area that would be willing to teach you. This will be one of the most
important things you can do for your dog and yourself. Trust me!
Shelties are a delicate and quick to learn breed. I recommend using a
very small and light choke chain to train your dog, as using something to
big and to over powering will do more harm than good with your training.
Please let me know if this site helps you in your search for a well
adjusted and happy new family member. Thanks!
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