Sheldon Wallace the whippet, came to us last year as an 8 month old "problem child".
The first thing we did was change his name. He was a nerdish sort of fella, so we thought "Sheldon" was more suitable.
He had no manners, thought EVERYTHING not tied down belonged to him, "hey, watch me pee on the coffee table in front of you !".
Yes, Sheldon had issues. Separation was a major anxiety for him. Within the first month, my husband no longer had any shoes. Sheldon ate them all!
We have 3 other house dogs, who are VERY well mannered, so picking up our shoes, was never an issue. Boy did he ever teach us about that !
As the first several months progressed, Sheldon learned from the other dogs how to behave in the house while we went about our daily lives at work.
He actually picked up house breaking fairly quickly. Boy could he surf the counters ! You'd better not have left the lid off the butter dish. He'd suck down a stick of butter faster than lightning.
As he grew older, his appetite to eat, chew and destroy things that didn't belong to him decreased. My husband bought new shoes.
He learned to stop jumping on people when he meets them, although he still struggles with this from time to time. It's hard for him . . . but he tries.
We live on a farm, and Sheldon is the best mouser and chipmunk catcher we've ever had. I'd put him up against a cat any day. Sheldon is the love of our lives. We never thought we could enjoy our little "misfit" as we do.
His big sisters Doodle, Queenie and Roadkill all love him too. As he takes his daily run around the farm, the girls keep up with him for the first several strides, then they just sit and wait for him to make his circle.
And yes, you can teach a Whippet to "recall". Just holler "MOUSE" !!
What a pup!! I think he's a really good-looking dog!
Nov 19, 2010 Rating
very pretty by: Anonymous
This is a very pretty boy. I like his name.
Nov 19, 2010 Rating
Lucky dog! by: Randi Lynn
Know Sheldon will have a great life with you! He's a cutie for sure. Loved the "life story"! Gooooooooo Sheldon!!!!!
Nov 19, 2010 Rating
Handsome young dog by: June Pilkerton
Sheldon is so handsome and has an equally pleasing personality. He is very photogenic. Strike a pose, Sheldon, good boy.
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
Way to go Sheldon by: Anonymous
Sheldon has a great family now and sounds like a wonderful dog.
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
Gooo my boyy! (: by: Julianne Crutchfield
Go my dog Sheldon!!! (:
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
Sheldon by: Anonymous
What a ham !! The cutest one yet !
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
A beauty by: Anonymous
Has to be a great dog, having a great owner.
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
Sheldon by: kari
Yay sheldon...chipmunks taste better anyway!
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
Best Sheldon by: Anna
Glad Sheldon found a loving family to put up with his anxious behavior! It sounds like he has turned around! Plus he has the best name ever for a fidgety, anxious whippet guy!
Nov 18, 2010 Rating
Best Whippet by: Kris
Sheldon is so sweet!! He is a very happy dog!! He was lucky to find such a GREAT home.
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