The Sheltie is beginning finally to learn to play with the poodle. This generally consists of the poodle barking and running, and the Sheltie attempting to herd it. The Sheltie will play with PEOPLE< it always has, it just didn't know how to play with another dog.

Attempts have been made to get them to play tug of war together - one drops his end as soon as he realizes the other dog has it. They will sometimes chase the same toy, but the Sheltie usually will just stand there and let the poodle get it.

But the Sheltie IS learning ... kinda ...