westiefan

my little guy was done about 4 weeks ago. He came home a bit quite. Then the next day he was back to his normal self. He had to get one of those cone things to go around his head because he kept licking his stitch. He hated that. He looked very funny

Harvey is so cute. My westie's name is Rolley. His cut is very similar to harveys

Harvey is so cute. My westie's name is Rolley. His cut is very similar to harveys

We used a puppy pen with our pup, however he wasn't a big fan and pushed it around and cried when he was in it. So once he was big enough to go through the dog door we put up baby gates and give him gave him his "own space". In terms of the crying, when you leave him etc. that takes time. Our puppy cried and screamed when we left him so we left him for 30mins then 1 hr etc etc. (I am with him most of the time) He is now 6 months and he is quite content when we leave.However, when we leave the room that is when he starts to whinge, however he does quiten down after 5 mins.

Thanks all. I will try dry and some mince and see how he goes. Then if that doesn't work i will change dry food brands. i have tried to put a pic of him up, however I am having toubles. i'll get the OH to have a look at it. Katetk:Your westie is very cute. I keep my westie quite short, however he has a "marshmellow' head...very cute

Ca you recommended a better dry food. I was just guided by the vet

My dog is 6 months old and I feed him twice a day. the problem is he poos quite a lot. About 6-8 times in a 24 hr period. In the morning he is fed science diet puppy small bites (dry) and at night I give him the dry food again with a bit of science diet puppy wet food. I give him chicken necks twice a week and sometimes tuna instead of the wet food. (which he loves) Any help with why he poos so much would be appreciated

Westielover: Would be great if you can give me the name of the obedience course/training. (I live in Sydney) We did have a trainer come about 2 months ago.

Westielover...How old are your westies? I was told that they are very strong willed dogs. Apart from being strong willed, he is fantastic with all dogs and people. he loves children> on our walks he has to great every child and expects a pat from everyone we pass. I am having troubles posting his photo.

Thanks. I did try "NO" and clapping my hands, but that didn't work. I might try the water gun approach. Then again when he goes outside to do his business when it rains he likes to try and catch it in his mouth . he is a real litle character

Thanks Nekhbet, that is great advise. he started to shred up his bed (again) this afternoon, so Said No BAD DOG and put him in the "sin bin" after 5 goes he eventually got it.

Thanks for your response. he has lost all his teeth. the last few were taken out at the vet 3 weeks ago. The funny thing is he never misbehaves or chews when my husband is around and always walks well on the lead if he takes him for a walk. When I take him he pulls on the lead and rolls all over the ground. he must see me as a push over In terms of the chewing, we leave him in an area where we have put up baby gates so he can't chew the whole house and we have put cardboard around the bottom of the kitchen cupboards so he can't chew the timber anymore.

My 6 month old male westie (has been desexed) is starting to be very naughty, especially when I go out. I don't leave him for very long. Maximum of 2-3hrs (if that). he is left inside with a dog door to outside. He has lots of chew toys, however he seems to enjoy ripping up his bed and, chewing on kitchen cupboards etc etc. I have tried spraying bitter apple sprya, however it doesn't deter him. he gets lots of attention and is walked twice a day Also, when I reprimand him with a stern NO, he just looks up at me and continues his ripping up of his bed. Even as i am typing this, he is pulling at the broadband connection Any suggestions??

I can totally understand what you are going through. my 6 month pup chews on EVERYTHING!!!. We have had to put up baby gates so he can't get into the backroom and chew the tv wires , carpet etc etc. We are now up to his fourth bed having chewed through them all. But he is so cute

It doesn't worry me that he doesn't lift his leg. I was just always under the impression that they did. he does end up with wet feet on the odd occasion But he is so adorable and I love him to bits

Thanks for your replies. he looks so funny when he squats as his knees nearly touch the ground. he is such a funny little thing

Our westie cried and cried when we put him in the laundry to sleep as well. So for the first week we had him sleep in a puppy pen in the family room so he could still see what was around him and also kept him out of trouble in relation to wires etc etc.

I have a 6 month old westie male pup and was wandering why he still squats when he does a wee instead of lifting his leg?? hmmmmm.

I found pig's ears gave my little westie the runs when we first got him.

Thanks. i still get a bit emotional thinking about him, especially when I look through his photos.

I can totally sympathise with you Nik&Jerz. Our family dog which I grew up with since I was 15 had to be put to sleep this morning. I am totally devastated and haven't stopped crying all day. I will miss the little guy. Be strong.