It’s Winter time once again, and that means the cold weather is upon us! Your dog may have a built in winter coat, but the elements can be very dangerous to your furry friend if exposure is too long. Here are some tips to keep your dog safe this winter season.
During this past weekend a Military working dog suffered severe injuries in the line of duty… Westie Rescue supports our four legged hero!
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Westie Rescue will be at multiple Scottish Games and Festivals this year to show off adopted Westies. The largest is always the Virginia Scottish Games. This will be our 26th year in attending. We run the dog events and the Terrier Races (Demos on Saturday and actual Racing is on Sunday).
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A quick tip to keep your little one away from the dreaded itches and scratches this fall. Baby Wipes.
EVERY TIME the little monster(s) come in from outside wipe their muzzle, feet, tail and butt areas with a fresh baby wipe. Simple but effective. Where to buy? COSTCO, yep, good old bulk buy Costco.
Now go get the leash, the winds are getting ready to present “Westie Weather” (cold snap that gets their tails up), and there are active squirrels that need chasing out there…..
Great article in Psychology Today on what dogs are trying to communicate to you through a bark. This may help you understand your Westie’s bark telling you that the mailman’s truck is coming down the street! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201906/concise-dictionary-dog-barks
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