To stay healthy, your sheltie will need a high-quality dog food meant for medium sized dogs. One easy way to check the quality of a dog food is to read the ingredients on the label. If the label lists meat as the first and second ingredient (not a meat by-product or grain), then it is probably a high-quality food. You can also ask your dog’s breeder or veterinarian for recommendations if you are not sure what type of food to feed your sheltie. Dog food packages provide a range for how much to feed your dog, but this is often a wide range. You will need to know how much your dog weighs and consider his activity level as well. For example, if your dog food package recommends feeding your sheltie two to four cups of food per day and your dog is very active, then you may need to give him the full four cups each day. But if your dog is sedentary, then you may only need to feed him two cups of food per day. It will be easier to house train you sheltie if you have a solid feeding schedule for her. You can develop a feeding schedule for your sheltie based on how much food she needs to eat each day. For example, if your sheltie requires two cups of food every day, then you may want to split this amount into two meals. You could give one meal at 7:00am and give the other meal at 6:00pm. Adult dogs can eat just one or two big meals per day. If your sheltie is still a puppy, then she will need to be fed more often. If your sheltie puppy is:  eight to 12 weeks, then do four meals per day three to six months, then do three meals per day six months to one year old, then do two meals per day Your sheltie needs to have access to a large bowl of fresh clean water at all times. Make sure that you clean and replenish your sheltie's water bowl at least once per day. If your sheltie has been running around a lot or if the weather is warm, then you may need to refill your sheltie's water more often. Dog obesity is a major cause of health problems, so it is important to make sure that your dog does not overeat. However, your sheltie will still appreciate a treat now and then, so try these nutritious, low-calorie foods:  baby carrots cooked green beans cooked sweet potatoes cooked peas blueberries banana slices Some foods can make your dog sick or even kill her.  Foods to avoid feeding your sheltie include:  avocados alcohol caffeine chocolate grapes raisins nuts onions, garlic, and chives raw meat, bones, or eggs salty foods yeast dough xylitol (often found in sugar free foods)

Summary: Choose a high-quality food for medium sized dogs. Determine how much food to give your sheltie every day. Develop a regular feeding schedule. Consider your sheltie’s age. Provide plenty of fresh clean water. Give your sheltie some healthy treats. Steer clear of foods that are toxic to your sheltie.


This method works well with a lightweight, square-shaped scarf made from any type of fabric. Choose a light satin or cotton fabric works well in the summer, and a heavier wool fabric is warm for winter. You will also need two scarf pins. Lift up the back corner of the scarf and pin the ends at the back of your head, then drape the corner over the pinned part. Make sure the scarf is straight and securely in place.

Summary: Choose a square-shaped scarf. Pin the tails of the scarf behind your head. Adjust as needed.


Locate your HOSTS file. The hosts file is located in different places depending on your Windows version. For XP/VISTA/7 it is located in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC directory. For 2000 it is located in the C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC or C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC folder, depending on the nature of your Windows install To view the contents of this file, browse to the location of the file and double click on it. You will be asked whether you want to search the internet for a program to open the file or if you wish to choose from a list. Choose the list option and open the file with Notepad. You can now view all of the websites that are being blocked. To manually block a site, go to the bottom of the file and on a new line type “127.0.0.1 siteyouwanttoblock.com” without using quotes. This will block siteyouwanttoblock.com. Repeat the process for any other sites you wish to block, and then save the file by going to File>Save.

Summary: Modify the windows hosts file.


VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) applications allow you to make international phone calls at cheaper rates than through your phone provider. To make a VoIP call, you need a computer, tablet, or smart phone, plus an Internet connection.  If you call the USA often, check to see if your VoIP application offers subscriptions or monthly flat rates for a predetermined number of minutes; these subscriptions can significantly lower your per-minute VoIP costs. Many applications (eg., Whatsapp, Skype, and Facebook) allow users to place free calls within the applications — meaning that both you and the person you call would need to have the apps open on your respective devices. If your computer, tablet, or smart phone has a camera and an Internet connection, you may be able to video chat with your contact in the U.S. instead of calling them on the phone. Many social media sites and applications offer video chat for free. Some popular video chat applications include Google+ Hangouts and Skype. If you have limited Internet access but you have a landline with free local minutes, a calling card may be your best option. Calling cards vary greatly in rates — sometimes they seem cheap but have hidden fees.  Look for a calling card that offers easy-to-understand pricing and no additional fees. Popular calling cards include Pingo, EnjoyPrepaid, Comfi, Nobelcom, and CallingCards.  Note that calling cards are best for landlines and mobile phones with unlimited local minutes. Unless your mobile phone has unlimited local minutes, a calling card will not be the best option for you, as you’ll end up paying for the calling card minutes plus your mobile minutes. If you consistently make calls to the USA, ask your phone provider if they have any international calling plans or can offer you a discount. Calling collect reverses the charges so that the person you call pays for the call instead of you. Unless the person or company you’re calling has expressly told you it’s okay to call them collect, this is not advisable.  To call someone collect internationally, have the U.S. area code and 7-digit phone number ready, dial your international phone operator, and ask them to place the call for you. Phone numbers for international phone operators vary depending on which country you’re in; an online search of your country’s name plus the words “international phone operator” will reveal the number for yours. In the UK, you can call your international inland operator on 155; in Japan, you can call the international telephone operator at 0051.
Summary: Use an Internet-based application. Video chat instead. Purchase an international calling card. Consult your phone provider. Call collect.