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 ...
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 Enter your text here ... Please remember that ...
Every once in a while a Westie comes into our program who needs some extra special medical attention to get ready for a new life. Some Westies need allergies conditions identified and treatments started, some need surgery to repair broken parts, others like Koda, come to us with conditions so critical that they need multiple vet visits and speciali...
These short-legged terriers of Scotland are now one of the most recognized of Scottish dogs. All terriers undoubtedly descend from the same roots. Westies are valued as intrepid hunters of small game. They will keep you and your home safe from Squirrels, Chipmunks, and the UPS man. West Highland White Terrier Originally, their coat colors ran...
Training Tips By Jane Fink Jane Fink has been involved with Westies for the past twenty years. Her experience includes training her own pack for obedience, tracking, earth dog trials, agility, and pet therapy. Ms. Fink is a co-owner of a leading obedience school and writes the widely acclaimed Westie Wisdom, a weekly advice column that can be acces...
So it's happened. Your vet has just told you your dog has…gulp…diabetes. Visions of needles and poking your beloved Westie fill your head. Can I manage this? Yes you can!
Adopt don't shop! We hear that phrase all the time, but is adopting the right move for you and your family? And what's different about adopting a Westie versus buying one? This article was contributed by Karen Errichetti of North Atlantic Westie Rescue, Inc. You may contact Karen at
