West Highland White Terrier Training To Stop The Digging Dog

June 25, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Training

West highland white terrier training isn’t only about teaching a dog what you want him to do but also what you don’t want him to do.  Westies can develop a variety of behaviors through your influence, through boredom and their natural instincts.  Though some of these traits you will find tolerable or pleasing, others will be something you will want to deter your pooch from doing, like digging.

Digging is an activity that most dogs enjoy, regardless of their breed.  However, the westie terrier is particularly prone to this behavior, as he was originally bred to track vermin underground, and if given the chance will dig holes everywhere in your backyard.  Thus, if you do not teach him to Read more