"Westie News! - Issue 81"

"Thoughts from a Westie Household. For West Highland
White Terrier lovers everywhere! "
 

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1) EDITOR'S THOUGHTS!

Hi All 

As always I do hope as always that this newsletter finds you and your pets keeping well.  

I wonder if any of you are keeping your resolutions. Like me I have broken most of them. I had good intentions really. This is a quote to lighten the load concening the issue of resolutions:

Hope you will enjoy this lovely quote.

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions!

So without further ado, lets get on with the rest of the issue of the newsletter.

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2)  Members Question -  Advice on House Guests coming

Luna is a perfect, friendly dog. However, we are going to have house guests in about 6 weeks including a 6 month old baby. 

Other than the normal, common sense issues, any advice? Is there anything I should think about or prepare for since we have not had any babies around her (only 4 year olds).
Thanks,
Ann

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Only advice I can give is don't push her out, Luna has been the baby and like any child with a new sibling will feel curious. 

Monitor at all times and never leave her alone with the baby but fuss her before the baby and let her know she is loved

Topaz

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I totally agree with Jayne, certainly never leave her alone with the baby. I remember when we first introduced Meg to my new born neice, she was very inquisitive, I held Meg while letting her sniff Nieves hands and feet, not letting her near her face, she was so very gentle and once she had a good sniff, she didnt really bother after that. 

The breeder who we got Meg from had a young daughter, about 3 years old, she was quite rough with the pups which you would think would put them off kids but Meg has always loved children, the smaller the better. Luna has had Lucy around her from day one, I know Lucy isnt a baby but she is still what Luna would probably class as 'one of the little people'. 

I'm sure she will be fine Ann. Let us know how things go, perhaps a photo or two!!

Elaine

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Super advice from Jayne Ann
Never ever leave a dog with a baby no matter what breed
children tend to tease the dog with out even knowing it
it's a natural thing to do.

Keep an eye open at all times again never shut Luna out
if a baby came here (which was not often) I would be on my guard at all times, although Robbie was very docile you just need to be on your guard without being over powerful as they can pick up on any vibes.

I am sure all will get along. Keep us posted

Mike

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