Westie Puppies – Do You Have These Westie Puppy Problems
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This readers question about Brand New Westie Puppy Problems was posted on our Crazy About Westies Forum.
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Posted by Jenny
Hi there, We brought our eight-week old Westie home two days ago and already love him to bits but are having all the typical problems.
Perhaps his crate is too large but Shea hates being in it and cries and hollers so horribly that we end up taking him out–but not before he has an accident in there, within minutes often.
The first day and night he slept in it for a bit with one of us near him but was still upset most of the night. Last night he woke every forty minutes crying so I slept next to his crate so he could see me.
Today he still cries and tries to dig his way out when I put him in it. It may be too large–it fits his westie puppy bed with room for him to stand up and still turn around on one end, which means the mess gets all over everything.
He does not seem to mind soiling his bed, even though most books say he won’t do that. We also tried putting him in a deep box next to my teenage daughter’s bed last night and that did not work either as he just kept trying to jump out.
He is sooo adorable but I feel I can’t even take a shower, let alone go out for some milk, as he freaks out and has accidents each time he is in the crate–we are also quite sleepless. I know this is typical but just wonder if we should try a new tactic or buy a smaller crate that only fits his bed
Jenny
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lynda Said,
January 4, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
we have a 2yr old westie, who we had since she was about 10wks old & we suffered exactly the same problem. we has her in a play pen next to our bed & found that what worked for her was to have my husbands jumper in the pen with her so she could smell his scent. they do for a couple of days find it upsetting having moved. also give the dog a bath after a few days then drying them with your scent will help them settle in your home more easy
sharon nichols Said,
January 5, 2009 @ 5:23 am
hello- we have a westie puppy (10 months old) with skin problems?? we have tried many foods now?we have her on a all natural of fish and vegs? the breeder has been of no help? would love to have some advise??
admin Said,
January 7, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
My first important advice to you is a veterinary examination of the skin. This will confirm if it is actually ‘westie skin’ or not.
I would suggest also considering using a shampoo containing aloe vera. Oil or ointment with aloe vera, could be used for the sorest bits.
As always if you are unsure please check with your vet
Jeff
http://www.crazyaboutwestwesties.com
Mary Muir Said,
January 16, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
The crate should only be large enough for the pup to turn around in. Nothing else and if the crate is enclosed like a pet carrier the dog will feel secure. Let the pup sleep beside your bed and lick your fingers until he falls asleep. It really works.
Pat Hayes Said,
February 3, 2009 @ 6:58 am
Our Westie puppy cried the first two nights when we brought him home. He was 12 weeks old. The crate was next to our bed. The breeder advised us to put him in the crate and give him a treat. When he started to cry, tap sharply on the top of the crate three times and say sharply, “Go to sleep” and then taking the fingertips, run them up and down the front of the grate several times…his nose would be there. It was a miracle. He instantly went to sleep and never required this again. He sleeps willingly in the crate, going into it himself.
Pat Hayes Said,
February 3, 2009 @ 7:00 am
Our Westie puppy cried the first two nights when we brought him home. He was 12 weeks old. The crate was next to our bed. The breeder advised us to put him in the crate and give him a treat. When he started to cry, tap sharply on the top of the crate three times and say sharply, “Go to sleep” and then taking the fingertips, run them up and down the front of the grate several times…his nose would be there. It was a miracle. He instantly went to sleep and never required this again. He sleeps willingly in the crate, going into it himself.