We've had our 3 year old westie since march. He was a difficult dog at first, and we've dealt with tummy troubles, bad ears left untreated and difficulties at night time with relative success, with help from an animal behaviourist we visited in May/ June time. He is really beginning to get fabulous in terms of his behaviour, we've worked hard with him as he didn't even respond to his name when we got him. There is just one thing that really bugs me; unless he is 2 metres away and sees my hand delve into the pocket where I keep the treats he will not come when he is called. He dallies and sniffs and plays for time until I'm left wondering if he's deaf or has forgotten where he was going. I think deafness is unlikely- he responds well to other commands, and usually gives us a brief glance when we first call him, but I'm getting downhearted with him and it's beginning to spoil our walks as he often ends up on a lead before necessary as I get frustrated with him. Any further advice
2007-09-18
03:45:55
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