Prepare Your Home Familiarize yourself with the behavioral quirks of the Shetland Sheepdog breed so you can be fully prepared once your new pup arrives home. Learn how to “Sheltie-Proof” your house so it’s a safe environment for your new pup as well as your family and existing pets. Nutrition Proper nutrition is essential to the health and well-being of your Sheltie. Get recommendations for food and dietary supplements so your dog can live a long and happy life. Health Care Routines Choosing a good vet is the first step in ensuring your Sheltie receives the proper health care they deserve. Learn about what to expect on the first vet visit, vaccinations, micro-chipping, internal parasites, and even pet insurance options. House Training House training is one of the most important first steps in owning a Sheltie. Explore the different options for potty training, best practices for rewarding positive behavior and tips for crate training. Expert Advice Author and experienced Sheltie owner Catrina Mehltretter used her extensive experience as well as interviews with nine top Shetland Sheepdog breeders to create a guidebook that is jam-packed with expert tips, tricks, advice, and quotes. Exercise Requirements Shetland Sheepdogs are an extremely active dog breed. Learn how to keep them stimulated both physically and mentally, with recommended exercises and toys for your energetic new pup. Socialization Techniques Bring your new Shetland Sheepdog puppy out into the world with actionable advice to help them socialize safely and effectively. Get tips on how to introduce them to other dogs, your extended family and friends. Obedience Training Learn operant conditioning basics, and how they apply to successfully training a Shetland Sheepdog. Follow the step-by-step instructions to teach basic commands such as: sit, stay, heel, and come. Once mastered, learn the intermediate commands to teach next.
✔ Author(s): Catrina Mehltretter
✔ Title: The Complete Guide to Shetland Sheepdogs: Finding, Raising, Training, Feeding, Working, and Loving Your New Sheltie
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (64 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 195428800X
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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