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    #32
    Cows Go µ
    Registered Users Posts: 902 ✭✭✭Cows Go µ


    firefish wrote: »
    It’s funny how different dogs can be! I really love What I hear about shelties, but with children it may be that an “easier” dog would be better. Maybe a poodle?

    I think it depends on the dog and the people! The sister of my calmer dog is actually owned by my brother and she is great with his kids. She's happy with a short walk every day and sitting under the high chair to get scraps where as my 2 girls are nuts if they don't get a good few km walk or run. Plus the training put in with the dog is a puppy is really important. Dogs are trained for their entire lives but getting the behaviours you want when they are young will set them up for success.


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    #33
    VonVix
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    Cows Go µ wrote: »
    I have 2 shelties, one who has adopted my boyfriend since he moved in and on who is very much my dog. I do think that the following thing is very common (though I've had it in other breeds too) but they are both happy to play and have cuddles with either of us. Or anyone who comes to the house. It only started with the younger one when she went into heat for the first time and she needed comfort, since then she likes to sit touching me and following me around.

    Since I got a sheltie I wouldn't have any other breed. They are so clever and energetic, not to mention extremely pretty. I do think they need a lot of work when they are babies to get them well socialised and stop them from being skittish. But when the work is done, they are remarkable. My younger dog is always ready to play but is also happy to sit with me watching TV. I do agility with her and I've never seen a dog so willing to work. The other is much quieter, she likes tricks and looking after people - she likes to sit on me when I'm stressed to help me feel better.

    I think the level of grooming depends on the dog. Mine barely get groomed, just if they are shedding and that only happens once or twice a year (normally after a heat which is every 10 months for one and the other is neutered so it seems to be spring and autumn but it varies). Or if they are super mucky, most of the time it just flakes off but sometimes they need help. Mine don't like grooming but put up with it. I don't like grooming though. My parents dogs love it but then my mum loves grooming.

    I have two Shelties as well, my absolute heartbreed. I can't imagine myself without one. My boys are so different from each other in every single way, but they are both just the best dogs I could have ever asked for.

    Only downside I can imagine for most is how they are prone to barkiness, don't expect this to be something you can 'fix', it's a common breed trait (even if one of my Sheltie's barely barks, the other one makes up for it), if it's going to be an issue, don't get one. :o

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



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    #34
    Cows Go µ
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    VonVix wrote: »
    I have two Shelties as well, my absolute heartbreed. I can't imagine myself without one. My boys are so different from each other in every single way, but they are both just the best dogs I could have ever asked for.

    Only downside I can imagine for most is how they are prone to barkiness, don't expect this to be something you can 'fix', it's a common breed trait (even if one of my Sheltie's barely barks, the other one makes up for it), if it's going to be an issue, don't get one. :o

    Yes, they do like the sound of their own voice!

    Mine aren't too bad, they bark when it's walkies time (though I've had some success with a wait command but that just makes my older one make a very silly whiny sound that is truly hilarious) and if we are playing so I don't really mind. The only problem is that they think it's play time every time I go outside as that generally means either I'm going to throw the ball or do agility. But sometimes I just want to go to the car!


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    #35
    bertiebomber
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    beautiful springer surrendered to mullingar pound on the 24/12 saw it on facebook waterford spca


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    #36
    bertiebomber
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    greyhounds exceptional pets


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