A Sheltidoodle is derived from the cross of a Shetland Sheepdog, also known as a Sheltie, and a Poodle. A Sheltidoodle’s temperament can vary based on its lineage, but an owner can generally expect a very social, loyal, and family-oriented dog. They are medium in size and highly intelligent, making them a good candidate for a trainable companion dog.

Sheltidoodles can be very well trained, but they require firm and consistent instruction. They do not respond well to indecision and can sense when there is a lack of confidence on the part of their owner. Due to their origin, Sheltidoodles require plenty of exercise and a gentle but firm leader. To help you with your training, here are some tips that should help you get in the right mindset to be the leader of the pack when working with your new best friend.

Gaining the admiration and trust of a Sheltidoodle is the first stage in successfully training him. Establishing this foundation is of enormous importance when training a dog. As collective pack animals, dogs have an innate need to follow a firm leader.

Establishing yourself as this control figure is the foundation of any successful dog training program. Without first establishing trust and loyalty, all of your training efforts will likely be for nothing. Respect is something that you require without words through frequent, constant and fair relationships with your dog. When your dog truly trusts you, he understands that his responsibility is to follow your instructions and he will choose to do as you expect.

In the eyes of a dog, love and affection are not the same as loyalty and self-confidence. Of course you want to be friendly with your dog, but make sure that when you show your dog affection it is at appropriate times. The habits you teach your pup will carry over into adulthood, so make sure you don’t let your pup get rowdy. By setting patterns for your dog to stick to, you let him know what you expect of him.

A world that has constancy at its foundation helps a dog recognize what is expected of him. While the pack leader is at the head of the pack, each dog in the pack also occupies an orderly spot above and below his pack mates.

As mentioned above, Sheltidoodles require a firm but loving hand. Make sure you know what you expect from your training sessions, and your Sheltidoodle will follow!