Mums' Lil Westies  of the Ross Family Farm
"Every family needs a Westie and a Mums to let you have one."
consider  pros and cons of owning a westie!
Westies are attentive dogs:" I am not
really a lap dog, but I love to lie around
on lookout!  Oh sometimes I snooze if
things are quite. Willie checking out the
"wild"!
Westies love to make up games:  "Playing
along with the girls, it's a good way to get
them to chase me!" They take all of their
toys outside. My yard looks like a day care.
Someday, I am going to teach them to bring
them back in!  Ha!
Westies have very Inquisitive natures
and love their alphas! (Make sure you
are the         ALPHA): "Who is that
standing behind that window taking my
picture? I'll get a little closer.....
OOHh, that's my mums!  Come on out
Mums the weather's fine!"
note: There is lots of reading out
there about becoming the ALPHA.
"Hmm...so that is what Mums is doing back there!   No wonder I don't like it!"  My
Westies love to watch TV, especially Animal Planet and shows that involve other
dogs. I have a TV in my kennel/garage for them to watch and get used to
household sounds.  My central vac is out there too, so is our cat! You will get a
very well socialized dog.
5 CONS
Worth Considering About
 Owning a Westie

1.  SOIL THE HOUSE: You must
housebreak the Westie early. Teach him
where his bathrooming area is. Get him
familiar with his spot and use the same
word," Pee, Potty,etc"
Note:There are many disinfectants that aid
in reducing repeats when there are
accidents.

2.   DRAG ALL AVAILABLE THINGS
AROUND THE HOUSE, SCRATCH THE
WALLS AND CHEW THE FURNITURE:
These are natural instincts, you must
teach him otherwise. Keep things away
you do not want him to play with, close
closet doors, keep trash with tight fitting
lid, place his toys in an area where he can
find them easily. Plan his day- include rest
time, training, walks, and socialization.
Keep him from getting bored, that is when
he gets into "trouble"
.
3.  BARK TO TELL YOU WHERE HE IS,
when he is lonely, bored, distressed or
frightened and sometimes just need to
"talk" to strangers or other animals. You
will have to work on this inborn trait.  
(There are lots of aids available, we
suggest Pet Trainer*)

4..  CHEW- This is normal teething and
investigative behavior in dogs. When you
catch him in the act, startle him and give
him chew toys with treats inside. You can
also coat all "no" items with bitter apple
spray.

5.  DIG- a normal behavior in the wild, so
tame your animal. For centuries, Westies
used to dig their way into burrows. Earth
calls out to them!  Try creating a digging
haven for them- maybe a sandbox in which
you hide their toys. Interact, not rough
house, with him making sure he has
something to do- obedience class,
grooming, sports, therapy classes maybe,
walking is an excellent interactive sport for
both of you.  Train for AKC competition!!
You might have a champ on your block!
8 PROS   
Worth Considering About
 Owning a Westie

1.  Having a Westie will lower your
stress levels and blood pressure.

2.  Westie owners live healthy
lives- they are known to make
fewer trips to the doctor.

3.  Westies will prevent/reduce
depression in their owners;

4.  Having a Westie means a large
circle of friends - they attract
people to them where ever you go;


5.  You will benefit greatly from
the walks you take with your
active Westie;

6.  A Westie is a friend for life, he
will share your joys and your toys;

7.  You will never be lonely with a
Westie in your house- where ever
you are he will go;

8.  He will provide you and your
family with a great sense of
security.