How to Train Your Shetland Sheepdog (How To...(T.F.H. Publications)) (Hardcover)

by Liz Palika (Author) "Shetland Sheepdogs (or, as they are commonly known, Shelties) originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland..." (more)
Key Phrases: shetland sheepdog, regular leash, verbal correction (more...)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079383662X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793836628
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #199,421 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have a sheltie, get this book., August 2, 2001

By	wendy (NJ) - See all my reviews

This is quite easily the most useful sheltie book that I own. Most books about shelties are slim volumes that talk about grooming, the breed history, and a little about temperment. This book dives right in to telling you how to housebreak your sheltie, how to train them to sit, heel, come and stay, and more. It covers a little about competing with shelties in obedience, agility, and herding, and has tons of wonderful pictures. It's full of great, practical, advice. If you're a new dog owner, you should really pick up this book and read it.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Sheltie is the Breed for you--this is your book!, April 29, 2002

By	rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Agree with with other reviewer that this is a great resource for sheltie owners, or propsective owners. She's correct in providing the background to why Shelties aren't the breed for everyone, as they demand attention.

She provides needed tips on how to keep the Shelties in your life happy and you in turn happy with them! They do need to work and she provides training tips on doing just that.

Info is provided on selection, stages of development, early puppy training, basic obedience, formal training, problem prevention and solutions, and advanced sports and activities.

We have our two Shelties through obedience and now into agility and can vouch how much fun this breed truly is. This book will aid your enjoyment of this intelligent and loyal breed.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 17, 2002

By A Customer

This book had great information about the Sheltie. I felt it was quite helpful to me. It also had great pictures!!