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 […]
What are some Scottish Terrier bathing guidelines? No matter how clean and neat your pooch is, at some point in time they are going to need a bath. Starting your puppy off understanding what a bath is will help deal with the issue when the dog gets older. Scotties can be bathed indoors in a […]
Scottish Terriers are a relatively easy breed to groom and to keep looking neat and trim. Because they are a low shedding breed, the grooming routine is necessary to keep both the long outer hair and the soft inner hair tangle and mat free, rather than to remove excess hair that is being shed. If […]
After you have researched the Scottie breed, set your training schedule and routine and determined your course of action it is important to get started. The basic commands that most people would like the puppy to be able to respond to are: Sit Come Down Stay Once the puppy has mastered these commands and behaviours, […]
Training your Scottie does not have to be a difficult time in your life, or in the life of your dog. By following a few simple tips and strategies, the process can be pleasant and rewarding for all involved. The major issue in training a dog is to make sure that your puppy is at […]
SCHEDULED FEEDING VS. FREE FEEDING Once you have decided on the type of food you will be feeding, you then need to decide how you will feed. While, as the human, you may have a preference the final decision is really up to the dog, many dogs require a scheduled feeding. This simply means that […]