It is critical to the safety and well-being of your Westie and other dogs to make sure that you follow an established vaccination regime. While there may be special situations in different areas that require additional vaccinations, the basic shots for dogs will be the same. Check with your local veterinarian, breeder or pet store […]
So you have decided to breed your dog: If you have a purebred female Westie and have planned to have her bred to a good line, you will be eagerly awaiting confirmation that she has become pregnant. The first step is to make sure that the female and male dogs have the opportunity to successfully […]
Bringing home a full-grown dog does not need quite as much attention to detail as bringing home a puppy. A grown Westie will most likely be completely house broken, and will be trained to be in the house and behave appropriately. It is important to not take this for granted, however. Talk to the owner […]
There will be times when you will want to introduce your Westie to strangers. The best time to start socializing your dog with other humans is when they are puppies. Encourage people to come over and pet the dog, making the event a positive one for the puppy. Even trips to the vet should be […]
How do we go about Making your West Highland Terrier and cats friends; also with other pets! Most people who love dogs also love other animals, and often have a variety of pets in the house. Even if you don’t have any other animals, you will encounter other dogs, cats and wildlife while you are […]
7/30/2014 Hello everyone! This is Sharda again for another West Highland Terrier newsletter. Today we will talk about your West Highland Terrier exercise needs! EXERCISING YOUR WESTIE Just as exercise is important for human health and well-being, it is equally important for dogs. All dogs require some exercise, and some breeds require considerably more exercise […]
7/30/2014 Hello everyone! This is Sharda again for another West Highland Terrier newsletter. Today, let’s talk about the proper West Highland Terrier feeding schedule! Going to the pet store to pick a brand and type of dog food can seem particularly overwhelming when you walk down the aisle and see the dozens upon dozens of […]
7/30/2014 Hello everyone! This is Sharda again for another West Highland Terrier newsletter. Today we will discuss about the West Highland Terrier diet! Not all dog foods are created equal, and not all dogs’ needs are the same when it comes to nutrition. It is important to understand what type of diet and nutrition is […]
7/30/2014 Hello everyone! This is Sharda again for another West Highland Terrier Puppies newsletter. Today let’s discuss about West Highland Terrier puppy training! Usually very high on the list of training priorities for a Westie puppy or a dog is the issue of house training. Teaching your Westie to avoid eliminating in the house is […]
7/30/2014 Hello everyone! This is Sharda again for another West Highland Terrier Puppy newsletter. Today let’s talk about the needed West Highland Terrier supplies for your Westie’s pup’s homecoming! It is very exciting to get a new puppy and to be able to bring him or her home. Often people are not aware of how […]