I want to take my 5 year old westie who weighs about 25 pounds from North Carolina to Tucson,Arizona by the company Delta. How much would you think it would cost to take him there. He will be using a medium sized kennel.
Delta charges $200 each way for pets as checked luggage – round trip will be $400
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Monday, May 21st, 2012How Can I Train My Westie Girl and at What Age Should I Start?
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012First time with a westie
Puppies should go home at 7-8 weeks and immediately start both housebreaking and obedience. For housebreaking, see my answer at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110321204022AAOaU3P
It isn’t meant for pets, but the best advice on the net I have found for obedience is http://www.guidedogs.com/site/DocServer/puppy-raising-manual.pdf
What Is the Westie Dog Breed Like?
Sunday, November 27th, 2011
Westies are a dog breed that immediately bowl over the faint-hearted with their charming recklessness and gentlemanly swagger. Also known as west highland white terriers, this small terrier has a smart-alecky appearance, wide piercing eyes, bullet-shaped body, and smart intelligence that ships with large amounts of self-esteem. He is too independent to be a lap dog, but immensely appreciates being acknowledged. He can be easily trained though, and with patience and reinforced training can be an ideal obedience dog, as some clubs have verified.
Prepare everyday to get a good laugh or be impressed by your westie. His first hobby is going after the scents of real or imagined vermin (his target for hundreds of years already), and will make quick or long-winded sorties into bushes, garden beds and lawns. They can be territorial, which is bad news for the loitering neighborhood pets. He also likes to watch anything furry among the trees above. In sum, these otherwise angelic looking dogs literally cannot wait to lay their paws and teeth on many an interesting critter!
Baby puppies get a kick out of moving earth (read: digging lots and lots of soil), and chewing anything that catches their fancy. So hang on to your garden and put up some really strong barriers. But your westie will still need all the training he can get, so training needs to start the moment the puppy arrives. As dog owner, show the dog that you are leader of the pack, and this will help tone down dominance tendencies early on in your westie.
The westie is currently a perfect fit for all families. He is hardy, and is a sociable little dog that does not want to be left alone. This dog enjoys brisks walks on the lead, traveling by car, warming the couch, or just being closest to his favorite human. Nothing can seem to dull the curious edge of this dog, and is always investigating things, full of fun and mischief. If all goes well, this terrier can live up to twelve to eighteen years. Older people may take time to appreciate this loud dog full of antics, but children and teens are sure to be held captive by the breed. Nevertheless, if an older person wants to own a westie, the best thing to do is for that person to meet a breeder who can look for a “past the puppy” age companion that would be satisfied with walks and life in a one-on-one household.
Richard Cussons believes that westie dogs make great household pets. Learn more about westie training at westiesavvy.com.
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Stop Your Dog From Chasing Cars Through Westie Training
Monday, November 21st, 2011
As dog owner, it is your responsibility to find out what Westie training strategy works best for your dog. Be it to solve problems concerning your Westie or introducing fun new tricks to him, Westie training is the way to go. Having this breed with a distinctive white coat as part of the family can be life changing – a friend, travel buddy, watchdog and playmate all in one package. Possessing a reputation of chasing (particularly cats) for fun, it would not be a wonder if one day you see your precious pooch running after a speeding car.
But even if he appears to be enjoying the behavior, it is of utmost importance that he stop doing it for the sake of his safety. And since you cannot literally tell him of what he is supposed to do, all you need to do is start the Westie training rolling.
To start the training, naturally you will need to take your Westie out in the yard. Make sure to attach a rope of about 35 feet to his training collar. Let him go around the yard but stay close to the end of the rope so that it will be easy for you to pick it up when the time comes. Just keep it cool and act as if nothing is going on. As soon as a vehicle approaches, watch him when he begins barking and pick up the end of the line the moment you noticed that his focus is entirely on the vehicle. When he is about to go for it, tug the rope as hard as you can to shock and interrupt him from his present setup. If the strategy does not seem to affect your pet’s behavior, another method you can try is to ask someone, a friend or family member, to drive by in the car. Instruct your friend that as soon as Whitey starts to chase the car, he should throw water balloons or tin/soda cans (with about ten coins inside) at the dog. This does not aim to hurt your pet but to frighten him hence he will not chase cars anymore. You can also resort to using an underground electric or above ground fence to restrain your dog from chasing what he is not supposed to chase.
While others find the mentioned strategies effective, still nothing bets Westie training for obedience. Training your dog to reliably obey commands such as stay, sit, down, wait and no can help you with this problem. However, you have to watch constantly so that you can give timely command else you will have to experience the terror of seeing your fluffy friend chasing a car or other vehicle that drives by.
Richard Cussons loves to write articles of various topics including dog training. To find out more about his work regarding westie training, feel free to visit westiesavvy.com.
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Why Is Westie Training Necessary?
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Even if you own a good-tempered west highland white terrier, that is not enough reason to skip Westie training. Just like other breeds, the Westie needs to be trained at an early age to prevent them from developing bad habits and to get rid of those that have developed already. Perhaps a dog owner may believe that training is no longer necessary if his pet urinates/defecates at the right spot, rarely barks or is just staying in his corner for the rest of the day.
But Westie training is more than just that! You need to train your Westie using the appropriate training methods to ensure that he remains safe at the same time acts or does what is expected of him. Most Westie lovers know that this breed was originally breed to seek and dig out foxes and badgers. Vermin, squirrels, rabbits, cats and other animals were also added to their watch list. With the presence of these animals, it would be too easy for him to create a mess in your house; knocked out household items and unsightly holes in your well-kept yard often greet you if this little terrier will not rest until he has captured his prey.
This is one reason for Westie training to take place. The chase can be halted if your Westie is reliably trained to obey commands such as “no” or “stop it”. It will never happen in the first place if the pet was socialized at an early age. Apart from that, socialization can also prevent many behavior issues such as biting, barking, chewing, jumping up on people, fear and aggression. Another issue that can be prevented with Westie training is the development of small dog syndrome (a small dog acting like a big dog). He should be trained to obey rules and follow certain limits and boundaries to prevent him from thinking that he is the leader of the pack and that everyone is under his control.
One more benefit of training is this breed’s safety. Their being energetic and playfulness can possibly get them into trouble. They may fancy running after speeding vehicles or may become attracted to things that can be dangerous to them such as toxic plants and chemicals. Training him to obey basic commands such as stay, wait, no, drop it, stop or sit can surely save both of you from a great deal of trouble. And besides, these basic commands are also stepping stones master more tricks like play-dead, roll over and the likes for the entertainment of humans.
Some may say that Westie training is just like training other dog breeds. Yes, it’s true in some cases but Westie owners should remember to consider this breed’s personality when trying to determine what training methods work best for them.
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How to Keep Your Westie Dog White
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Our Westie dog called Pepper is lovely and white (Oops – I’m looking at that westie photo again). To be honest, he has stuck his head in a bucket of soil or it looks that way. I’m afraid that it’s bath time again young man. God you were so cute when you were a puppy.
In keeping him reasonably clean and white; in the overall west highland grooming and health process; I find that brushing him regularly helps greatly, because the dirt and any dead hairs, usually fall off. I would recommend that you try and do this once a week. It then becomes a habit and as we all know, habits are easier to follow. This is just part of the process in how to groom a westie.
In the washing process, my wife uses a shampoo especially formulated for white dogs and this seems to do the best job. It is recommended that for a west highland terrier, they should be groomed every 6-8 weeks and especially in the summer. You have to to imagine what it would be like wearing a fur coat in the hot summer days. It’s cooler with the westie haircut.
We have noticed that Pepper’s face has turned a rusty sort of colour under his jaw. Our vet has told us, that this is due to the hair being wet too often. As he seems to drink copious amounts of water, I try to dry this part as often as I can, following the vets instructions. I have found that Pepper has little black grains (for want of a better description) in the corner of each of his eyes on most days and therefore will remove them.
My last recommendation in this overall grooming process to keep our westies at optimum health, I have also found that his scratching decreases if I gave him cooling tablets. Always check with your vet if you are unsure of whether to give yours these tablets.
I hope that this article has been of use to you in helping with your westies health.
(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of any animal. You should always consult and check with your own vet or veterinarian.)
Jeff Cuckson
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Westie Training Commands You Can Use to Have a Behaved Dog
Friday, November 11th, 2011
If it appears like you are not having success with your westie training, it could be that your pet is being disobedient or he simply does not understand the commands given to him. Being the dog owner, your participation in the training is a big factor in getting your desired training result. As such, it is important that you are aware of what works best for your pet and you know what command to use on a particular time and place. Use the command:
- “No” if you do not like what your dog is doing. If he has developed a habit of jumping up on you, giving the command “no” (in a clear and firm voice ) and then ignoring him after giving the command can help alleviate the problem.
- “Drop it” if your dog picked up something he is not supposed to pick. When you see your beloved pooch carrying your slippers around, immediately give the command and try to take the thing away from him slowly.
- “Sit” if you do not want him messing around especially in dangerous situations or if you have visitors in the house. After you command him to sit, you may want to give the command;
- “Stay” to keep your pet from moving away from where he is located at the moment. One of the most important commands when it comes to westie training, telling him to stay can prevent problems such as running after passersby.
- “Down”. Just like sit and stay, this command is also helpful in controlling your dog in various situations and various places.
- “Quiet” to stop that annoying noise especially at night.
- “Go potty” to convey the message that he needs to do his business at the right time and the right place. However, you must train your dog to master this routine since he cannot figure tricks and obedience on his own. Your bundle of joy needs your guidance to help him get through the westie training with flying colors.
- “Leave it” to prevent him from picking things he is not supposed to pick – garbage, slippers, underwear and books for example.
- “Take it” when playing fetch or frisbee. The opposite of “leave it”, this command can also be used to teach your dog to gather his scattered toys.
Richard Cussons is a great dog enthusiast. He shares tips on westie training at westiesavvy.com.
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When Is a West Highland Terrier or Westie Fully Grown?
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
The West Highland white terrier is a smart, loveable, active and fun loving animal. I am kind of biased, being the author of Mad About Westies. To be honest, I preferred larger dogs until we got our westie puppy called Pepper. Now I am completely won over.
I find him such great fun, especially when playing soccer. He is just great in dribbling the ball around. They make great guard dogs (ask my neighbour) and will announce to the world the present of any stranger to the house.
Our own Westie loves riding in the car; like most dogs and just goes crazy when I get out the lead to take him a walk. It’s hard to imagine how small he was, when he first entered the house. He still chases our poor cat, though lately it has been giving him a swipe, just to let him know that she was in the house before he arrived.
When the westie dog is fully grown it has a height of around 10-11 inches for the male breed and slightly smaller for the female. The weight can range from 14 -20 pounds and if looked after with regular health checks, it can have a life span of 15 + years.
The westie has it’s origin in Scotland, as can be guessed from the name. It was originally bred to hut vermin, but will turn out to be such a great companion dog. From my own experience, I reckon it still thinks it is a large dog in small body. I have also found it will rarely back down from any dog.
Introduce your Westie puppy to the grooming cycle as early as possible. If you brush the coat on a regular basis, this will get rid of any dead hairs on the coat. When he grows to adult, it is recommended that you try and get his coat cut every 6 weeks, especially during the hot months.
Overall you will have a loyal friend and great companion if he is treated with love and respect. They also need to know that you are the boss ( alpha dog). Whatever your reason for acquiring a westie puppy or dog, you have to remember that dogs are animals, not human beings. Actually for some owners that is a hard bridge to cross, because their dogs are their children.
Dogs by nature are pack animals and In every pack there is a leader, which is known as the alpha dog. This alpha dog makes decisions for the entire pack and everyone else in that pack has a place and knows their place. If you do not take on the role of the leader, the Westie will usually try and step in to try and fill this roll of alpha dog. This is when the problems start.
Jeff Cuckson
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Do You Make These 3 Mistakes With Your Westie Dog?
Monday, November 7th, 2011
West Highland terrier owners know that it is important to train your dog in the correct matter. The desired outcome is a well behaved and also happy Westie dog that is content to be living with you.
Some of the most common mistakes I have made myself with our own Westie are:
1) Not being the alpha leader or boss. Humans tend to forget that dogs are pack animals and live by the code of the alpha dog. This was the natural way of things and everyone in the pack knew their place.
Your westie will then know what is expected of him in the relationship that you have with him. The proper training should establish a correct relationship where your dog will know it’s proper place.
2) I was guilty of this one myself. I used to take pepper back after he was finished doing his business. Then it seemed to get longer and longer for him to go to the bathroom (for want of a better phrase).
I should have known, because he is such an intelligent dog. Why should he eliminate quickly so that he is taken back quickly. He needs to find out all the current news in the neighbourhood and how can he if I didn’t let him sniff the pee mail.
I found it was far better to let him go to the bathroom first and then we would have the walk after this.
3) Ignoring bad behaviors such as chewing or jumping. When Pepper eat my wife’s good shoes, I thought that he wasn’t going to live anyway. It’s wrong to think that your westie will grow out of it. The big big mistake is to allow this inappropriate behavior to continue because it makes your west highland terrier, assume that it is acceptable. Teach your westie what is acceptable instead.
(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this article relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of any animal. You should always consult and check with your own vet or veterinarian.)
Jeff Cuckson
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What Dog Breeds Are Similar to a Westie?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011My father would like a "westie" (west highland white terrier). My family is ok with that, but the dog has to be adopted, and be at a young age. I went online, and there wasn’t a dog in our area with the age preference that we want. If anyone knows a breed or breeds that are quite similar with the "westie" tell me!
I’m sorry that the Westie you wanted was adopted. Here are some that look like it:
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier – often mistaken as West Highland White Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Skye Terrier – Somewhat similar
Silky Terrier
These are the only similar appearance breeds in the AKC registry.
Good luck!
