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Worming

Worming

STOP wasting your money on unnecessary dewormers. STOP exposing your Scotties to unnecessary chemicals. Put that money towards providing your Scottie with a natural healthy diet and you will not have to worry about worms ever again! Your Scottie puppy should have been wormed at 2, 4 and 6 weeks of age. If they are healthy they are able to repel and eliminate worms all by themselves. It is the pharmaceutical firms that scaremonger pet owners into administering chemical deworm

Mosquitos, Fleas & ticks

Mosquitos, Fleas & ticks

I personally choose not to expose my Scotties to unnecessary chemicals. Garlic and apple cider vinegar in your Scottie's diet will support a healthy immune system and it also acts to repel parasites without exposing them to dangerous chemicals. There are recipes for natural repellents and treatments using essential oils that are very effective and far less damaging to our little brave hearts. Heartworm Preventives are NOT Healthy For Your Dog! Heartworm meds are pesticides.

Bones

Bones

Scotties love to eat bones but you must NEVER give your puppy/dog, cooked bones. Cooked bones are hard and brittle and can splinter inside your dogs intestines or bowel which can cause internal ruptures that can be painful and need expensive medical treatment. Crunching on raw bones is very healthy, it provides much needed calcium in the diet and very beneficial for dental hygiene. A dog’s digestive system is built to process meat and raw bone material. You still need to be w

Neutering Spaying or Desexing

Neutering Spaying or Desexing

There are many valid reasons to neuter your puppy, however early neutering can cause problems. All puppies need normal hormonal development for normal growth, therefore they SHOULD NOT be neutered before 12 months of age. Once puppy has been through puberty they have received the necessary hormones to activate their proper bone development and it is THEN safe to have your Scottie neutered. Early sterilisation often leads to abnormal bone growth and development. Studies have s

Treats

Treats

Like most other dogs, Scotties LOVE treats! Although it is tempting to give in to them we must be strong, we must resist giving our Scotties too many treats. Your Scottie must not be allowed to become too over-weight as this will seriously increase the risk of potentially fatal health issues. Many commercial treats are often high in salts and sugars, which are just as unhealthy for your pets as they are for you. Dried liver treats are an excellent choice or dried beef lung. I

Home Exercise

Home Exercise

Young puppies need short bursts of play/exercise for proper growth and bone development. Do not take your young puppy for long walks as this can overwork their rapidly developing bodies. If you enjoy the exercise and want to walk your puppy, increase the distance very slowly, over the next 6 to 9 months. Scotties love to run and jump about with little you can do to stop them, just try to be guided by your puppy – if they seem tired, let them sleep. Puppies grow when they slee

Toilet Training

Toilet Training

Your new Scottie puppy has been trained to toilet on newspaper. So near your puppy’s new sleeping area you should put plenty of newspaper all around. Wait for puppy to wee, this is usually near a door, and puppy will usually return to this place. You will then only need to leave this area covered with newspaper. Of course accidents will happen! Do not punish your puppy if they have an accident, this may cause confusion and stress and may cause the puppy to become reluctant to

Teething

Teething

Your Scottie puppy will start to lose their baby teeth at about 14 weeks. Make sure you have lots of suitable soft toys and DO NOT leave any ‘special’ items or shoes or thongs lying about! There are lots of teething appropriate toys available from your local pet store. Keep in mind that this is a Scottish Terrier and they have surprisingly large teeth and powerful jaws for their size. Don't be fooled into thinking you have a cute little fluffy lap dog! So choose chew toys wis

Destructive Tendencies

Destructive Tendencies

All puppies display destructive behaviour. This is usually a result of your puppy’s teething and wanting to chew on anything during this period or it can be due to frustration at being left alone or simply an abundance of unused energy. Puppies are full of it, mischief and energy that is. Keyword is energy! Luckily Scottish Terriers mature very quickly and these destructive tendencies seem to subside by six to eight months of age. The best way to cope with destructive behavi

Safety

Safety

Don’t forget to “puppy-proof” your home, both inside and out, preferably before you bring puppy home. Be sure to remove any potential hazards before you let your new Scottie puppy explore. Until they have learnt the rules they will need to be supervised at all times. Make sure household cleaning products and chemicals are stored safely out of reach. Vehicle antifreeze (ethylene glycol) or radiator coolant is extremely poisonous to dogs. It is attractive as it is sweet tasting

Description

Description

Scottish Terriers come in Black, Brindle (of any shade) or Wheaten. Height: 25- 28 cm high at the neck Weight: 8.6 – 10.4 kg Life expectancy 12 – 15 years Their coat is a double one. The outer coat is harsh, dense and wiry, the undercoat short, dense and soft. These coats make a weather-resistant covering for the dogs and provide warmth and resistance to wet. Another reason for such a thick coat is protection for the dog in their original work, hunting. A mouth full of hair w

Taking Your New Puppy Home

Taking Your New Puppy Home

Finally, your Scottie puppy is ready to go home with you! It is always better to bring someone along to hold your new puppy on the way home. If you are picking up your pup on your own you will need to plan for the trip home. A travel crate is perfect but cardboard box can also provide a safe way to take your puppy home, so that he or she is not free to roam about the car while you are trying to drive. Once at home be mindful that your your little Scottie is suddenly separated

Socialising

Socialising

Socialising your new Scottie is very important. It involves meeting and having pleasant encounters with different adults, children, dogs (puppies and adults), and other animals. Your puppy will benefit by experiencing a wide range of events, environments and situations. Any puppy’s first year is very important. Those that are well socialised grow up to be friendly and happy with people and other animals, and make very successful pets. Dogs that were taken out regularly as pup

Lead Training

Lead Training

Lets Train You First Because Scotties are so intelligent, training can be an interesting clash of wills sometimes. All I can say is "the sooner the better" try to encourage you new Scottie puppy to walk on a lead just as soon as you can. One secret is to find the treat that will get them to do anything. I find nice juicy pieces of roast chicken works well to begin with! You can then switch to a more manageable and healthier alternative later. I find that the Scotts like dried

What Does Coconut Oil Mean To A Scottie

What Does Coconut Oil Mean To A Scottie

Happy Healthy Scotties Raw coconut oil's antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties can provide many health benefits for you Scottie. It improves skin and coat health reducing doggy odour. It protects against ticks, fleas and mites, expelling and killing parasites. It improves digestion and nutrient absorption. It reduces bad breath, eases inflammation, helps build strong bones and even helps with arthritic discomfort. It promotes good nerve and brain function and he

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