Why does JoJo scream when approached or lifted, and is it fear rather than pain? JoJo the Westie Screams. He is eleven years old. He has lived with the couple for just a few months now. He is a model dog in every respect bar this. Previously he lived in Read more
Is she being difficult — or simply too aroused to cope? “I am desperate! “….I love my puppy so much and don’t know what to do. She bites, jumps up and snaps at me. I can’t eat in front of her. I could go on. Skye likes to watch the Read more
There isn’t much known about her past, but when they picked her up she had seemed bright, confident and happy. She was also very dirty and in bad need of grooming. Her yellow-stained feet suggested that she was constantly caged or kenneled and having to stand in her own urine. After being groomed, she then had a thorough vet check, her first injection and was micro-chipped.
If barking gets the gentleman to open the door in the morning, then barking is proved to work. If barking when something comes through the door drives the postman away (or so they think), then again, barking works. If barking at a neighbour when they are in the garden results in them being told BE QUIET and maybe chased around the garden, then barking is reinforced.
Has your dog struggled to cope since a new baby arrived in the family? Nine-year-old Westie Alfie’s predictable life has been turned on its head – a new baby, the couple’s first grandchild has arrived. The new baby grunts, snuffles and cries. The family that previously saved all their cuddles Read more
This little genius got the hang of earning clicks (hence food) in no time at all. He was lying down/getting up/lying down repeatedly, really chuffed with himself. The couple also caught on very quickly and soon the lady was teaching him to touch her hand (‘touch’) and to look into her eyes (‘watch me’). The options are endless.
Why would two dogs who had become friends suddenly start falling out again? A while ago I went to see two entire male Westies that had previously played and slept together. They had then had started to growl and go for each other. They were doing really well until a Read more
He has them up and down opening the garden door, and then may decide he doesn’t want to go out anyway. He takes them his food bowl when he wants food, and obediently they fill it. Whenever he brings them a toy, they will always play. When he wants to be fussed or touched, they always oblige.
Why is Daisy so fixated on chasing and watching the family cat? Westie Daisy, at ten months old, is not much more than a puppy. She is friendly without being demanding, surprisingly relaxed for a little terrier, and very good on walks – not pulling on lead and coming back Read more