| Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will | | | | be of stainless steel, since most plastics will become |
| need to prepare before you bring home your westie | | | | victims of teething. |
| puppy. The needs of westie puppiess are not | | | | To encourage it to chew on acceptable items, have a |
| tremendous, but there are a few things that you must | | | | selection of sturdy chew toys on hand. These should |
| have in place to give your westie a safe, happy | | | | be made of Cressite, or English rubber, although tennis |
| transition into your life | | | | balls and nylabones are also acceptable. |
| It is much easier and safer to prevent your west | | | | You will want to get your westhighland terrier puppy |
| highland terrier pup from getting into and destroying | | | | used to a collar and leash as quickly as possible. Buy a |
| things than it is to watch him every second. | | | | light collar and leash, suitable for puppies, and get an ID |
| Remember that any item they chew on is also an item | | | | tag to go with them. The grooming routine is also |
| that is potentially swallowed: bits of cloth, tassels, string, | | | | something that it needs to experience as early as |
| and of course, shoes. | | | | possible. Have a brush or comb ready at hand. |
| Secure everything that can be picked up or moved. | | | | Some owners recommend a bed of old towels, while |
| Electrical cords are a particular danger. A solution | | | | others suggest faux lambskin. Like everything else you |
| called 'bitter apple' can be sprayed on cords, and | | | | buy for your westie puppy, whatever you choose for |
| anything else that cannot be relocated, to discourage | | | | a bed should be both washable and durable, as well as |
| chewing. | | | | comfortable for your dog. |
| Dog trainers recommend that you never give your | | | | Last, but not least, find a veterinarian. A reputable west |
| new puppy the freedom to roam the house while you | | | | highland white terrier breeder will even let you bring the |
| are gone. A crate will keep the dog secure, and can | | | | dog to a vet before purchase, in order to ensure that |
| also be used for safe travel. Pick one that is big | | | | the dog you bring home is healthy. |
| enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in. | | | | (Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site |
| Baby gates, or pet gates, will keep it confined to a | | | | relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions |
| room of the house that has a durable floor. | | | | of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for |
| Since your westie will not be old enough for reliable | | | | informational purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| housetraining until about four months of ages, this may | | | | substitute for the advice provided by your own |
| be essential to keeping your carpets stain-free. | | | | veterinarian. You should not use the information |
| Your westie dog will need to eat, and it is wisest to | | | | contained herein for diagnosing the health of any |
| ask the breeder what he has been eating, and buy | | | | animal. You should always consult and check with your |
| that brand. You may change the food later, but in the | | | | own vet or veterinarian.) |
| beginning he will have enough adjustments to make | | | | I do hope that you have found the article of use to |
| without a change in diet. Food and water bowls should | | | | you. |