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Must admit to only ever known 2 westies .. but both were fine with kids, big and little . They were brought up with them ... minyvlz It doesn't? If you can not take your dog/leave your dog without him reacting to kids .. he needs help. It is unrealistic to keep him away from any contact with kids for the next 10 - 12 years , isn't it? Is it perhaps also unfair on the dog ..allowing his fear or whatever to rule his life, and perhaps stop him from going out and enjoying all sorts of things ?.....not to mention the possibility of him being in trouble if someone gets very scared one day He is still only a youngster .. and his behaviour can quite possibly be changed without too much hassle

The way I understand it is that a pup's ideal period for socialisation does and around the 4 mth old mark. Puppies not socialised by then will have problems .. which CAN be addressed at a later date

Why don't YOU phone the number , and ask a bit about the puppies, then sweetly ask what their kennel name is ..their prefix? and what health tests the parents had? if they go quiet ... then advise your friend to look elsewhere.

May I recommend getting yourself an appointment with a recommended trainer/behaviourist who can guide you through this. it is IMPORTANT .. there are a lot of years to go through yet, so socialising needs to be done properly If you ask on here, some one will give you a name to contact, I'm sure

beth... there was nothing else you could have done .He was so tired, and now he has left you all his memories . R I P Blake take care

having never actually bought/chosen a dog/pup I don't know .. all my dogs have found me .. and have all been just right

let the club show you how to do do it:)

I am sorry you have now lost your old mate .. he had a lovely smile..and you gave him 8 years of love. ... RIP Old fella.

ours will climb large leaning trees and rocks when hunting rabbits or cats .. and of course the working dogs will scale all sorts of fences when with sheep . I would not ever ask a dog to climb a ladder ..don't have reason to ...they can't use a paintbrush ;)

yep, being a foster with uncertain homing prospects makes for a different thought process than a dog who is already with a family and much loved - and whose family is willing to cope with any issues.

Don't envy you. I guess what has to be decided is the temperamental stabilty of the dog . Is she 'crazy' because she is a teenager? because she's been so confined? because she's been in an unstable environment ? or is it her nature ? I agree with getting her assessed as best you can first .. the surgery/rehab is an awful lot to invest in a dog who may be a big handful...... best of luck with it all...

That was good news

...and during sleep, kidneys operate at a much lower level- thus meaning the bladder needs less frequent emptying. Do not use time 'holding on' at night as a guide.

Thinking of you and your girl tonight ... take care.

there will be toileting done indoors , if he can't get to the outdoors ... he can not hang on all day ...then hang on all night too ... Just remember to not make a fuss of him as soon as you get him home.. or let him out of his pen immediately ....don't even talk to him for the first 5 or 10 minutes ..then just do everything matter of fact

two snakes seen today :( Not Happy!

I would imagine this is a rare occurrence - an accident .... :hugs:

It can be grass, or carpet, or detergent , or pollen, or lots of things Keep note of when he scratches .. then maybe you can remember what he was doing/where he was before it happened?

here's hoping all goes smoothly from here on in ....

Hoping for good news this morning ....

how sure of this are you ? ;)I would just leave the crate closed, so she doesn't learn any bad habits

What bedding is in the crate? maybe just put one cotton towel on the floor of it? You could also raise the crate up a couple of cm off the floor to allow air circulation ...and remove any solid base . Do not cover the crate ... get a thermometer ans see what teh temperature is in various areas .. place crate where the temp is lowest .. That's all I can think of ...

That's good news ... and yes, a doggy door sounds a very good plan !

The few I've worked with were lovely dogs(and bouncy) - that need a LOT of care taken to stop them being bored & yappy . Grooming is pretty important .They have a beautiful 'smile'

here's hoping she will improve now