HollowOfWisps
Previously AstroDuck
I second sheltie! I trained mine to stop barking on command. Every time he barked I took a very quick, abrupt step forward towards him, I made the stop hand motion, then I would close my hand into a fist (mouth closing type motion only with your hand). Now I just have to say “enough” while doing the stop hand and then closing my fist. My sheltie will herd, but I taught him the command “come to”. That signals that I am the one he is to pay attention to and not the animals. Once he comes to me he will stop trying to herd when we are outside. It also works with teaching a dog not to chase cars. My sheltie is hesitant around strangers, very cuddling inside around my family and is the easiest dog I have ever trained. You shouldn’t have to worry about the delivery drivers. My delivery drivers have been trying to get my sheltie to take a dog treat from them for years and he still will not eat it unless they toss it in the grass beside him. Shelties are very sensitive dogs and very in tune to emotions which makes the training process quicker if you are gentle, but firm with your training. Your yes must always be yes with them and your no always no. They like clear cut communication. For discipline you have to be careful because of how sensitive they can be. Even shouting at them can result in them maintaining distance from you for a week. I’m not even joking. I have found that a firm “No” does the trick because of how sensitive they are to voice tones and also your body language. They have a lot of personality too. Mine loves cuddling, going outside to do chores and even has a favorite blanket. Ironically Shelties are a Scottish breed and his favorite blanket is plaid
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So he was traumatized when young and I have not been able to overcome all that. But I have had many Shelties over the years and as a breed, they are a favorite.
