Country Chic Shelties

05/12/2024

05/01/2024

03/03/2024

Every name tells a story. Tell us the meaning or story behind your pet’s name.

03/02/2024

Use only peanut butter that does not have xylitol in it.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day!

01/14/2024

Got an additional game. I had to chuckle at the description. 😂

01/12/2024

I haven’t seen this yet but I did submit for the free guide for myself to see what it is about.

https://www.facebook.com/share/f1xWYDNzaXNdwNVe/?mibextid=PkCAf5

Transform Your Dog Using the Same Secrets Used to Train Service Dogs!

01/01/2024

▶️ Watch this reel https://www.facebook.com/share/r/zZp6ttRydWfMss7o/?mibextid=UalRPS

01/01/2024

What was your 2023 highlight of the year?

12/31/2023

Christmas present from my daughter. An interaction to keep you and your babies in training techniques.

12/28/2023

They have to p*e but there is always time to eat the snow first 🤣

12/24/2023

Good tip

TWO more sleeps!

Top tip

Avoid playing space invaders this Christmas

This can be tricky over the festive period with lots of visitors coming around. Sometimes we need to be advocates for our dog’s wellbeing … and it’s often easier to lead from the start with this one.

Either:
Ask guests upfront to not approach your dog - likely saying in advance something like “I know how great you are with dogs so I m sure you can understand this is an overwhelming time. Could you could do me and “dogs name” a huge favour, and wait til they come to you. They re not keen on being approached at the moment, rather needing to take their time to make the first move. Greatly appreciated”

This sort of phrase may need a little rehearsing so it’s ready to come out in a calm, smooth style.

Encourage your guests to let your dog lead the way. Maybe even ask your guests if it’s ok if your dog meets their shoes or coats before meeting them in person . .. you could make a joke about sniffing out for —- best gifts, illegal products … etc …
And encourage then to try out the 3 second rule - a fuss for 3 seconds then pause to see if the dog wants some more or wants to move on to mingle (or have some time for themselves)

OR:

Have your dog in a safe, dog friendly and interesting space in advance of arrivals so they don’t have to get involved in these interactions
(See previous post from nine more sleeps)

Dog bites increase over the festive period and space invading is a leading cause in my experience. That’s not a “game” we want to take part in.

12/23/2023

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! I believe 2024 will be a great one!