So my daughter is 18 months and I figured it would be a good time to start since my first daughter was potty trained by 2 and only using diapers at night. What are some ways I can hep her? We have a potty for her that sings and lights up. It actually looks like a real potty. I sit her on it at least every half hour and also take her into the bathroom when I go to help her get the right idea. She has gone twice in the potty. But both times were #2 and she only went because we caught her in the act and swooped her to the bathroom. lol How can I make her go #1 or encourage her to go? Any suggestions? Thanks for the answers!
She is exhibiting all the signs of a child ready to be potty trained you imbicile! She hides when she goes, she doesn’t want to wear her diaper, she wants to go with me to the bathroom and she sits on the potty by herself! I aksed for TIPS!!! I didn’t ask you weather she was ready or not!!! Can’t you read? You 1)don’t know my daughter and the whole situation and 2)don’t know what you’re talking about!!!
She is exhibiting all the signs of a child ready to be potty trained you imbicile! She hides when she goes, she doesn’t want to wear her diaper, she wants to go with me to the bathroom and she sits on the potty by herself! I aksed for TIPS!!! I didn’t ask you weather she was ready or not!!! Can’t you read? You 1)don’t know my daughter and the whole situation and 2)don’t know what you’re talking about!!!
Thank you so much Columbus Dawn! Finally an intelligent answer!!! I am very encouraging to her and I NEVER force her to go. She is so curious lol. She loves trying to use her potty and even likes the little toilet paper roll on the side. I would never MAKE her go. About once every hour I ask her “Do you need to go potty? Do you want to try?” And she goes running to the bathroom trying to take off her pull up to go! I understand that it may take a while and I’m ready to spend as much time as she needs to potty train her. Thanks so much!
At around 1700s, the Isle of Skye and other highlands in Scotland were already producing lots of small terriers. Scottish breeds were separated into two: the Skye terriers and the Dandie Dinmont terriers.
The Dandie Dinmonts were categorized as a separate breed. The Skyes included the Scotties, the Cairns and the West highland white terriers or the Westies.
It was also noted that these terriers were the hybrids among the crossed Cairns, Scottish, and Dandies terriers. One could assume that the hybrid would really be loyal and its hunting instincts could not be belittled. In fact, many royalties in Scotland owned terriers that were very similar to the Westies of today.
Another remarkable story is about a Westie that stopped a mother from constantly yelling at her daughter. Every time the mother would yell at her teenage daughter, the Westie would attack the mother. The aggression of the dog got worse over the years that resulted in the mother’s complete inability to scold her teenager.
It turned out that the girl was actually rewarding the dog for his protection by calming and soothing him down after every “threat” from her mother. Many would perceive that the daughter was able to help her mother to change her ways when in fact she was helping herself by rewarding the dog for its behavior.
The following are some of the basic facts breeders would really love to know about Westies:
Category: Terrier Living Environment: indoors (highly recommended); outdoors (fenced yard)
Coat: about two-inch coarse and wiry outer coat and soft, dense, and furry undercoat Color: white
Height: between 10 and 12 inches
Weight: between 13 and 22 pounds
Temperament:
Naturally,
• they like to bark and dig
• they are not as willful like most terriers
• they love companionship
When properly trained
• they can become fairly friendly towards strangers
• they develop close affinity with behaved children
• they love to chase cats but they do not hurt them
• they can become a very good watch dog • they can become very lively
Breeders should note of the following health issues:
• Chronic skin problems
• Perthe’s disease (hip problems)
• Jawbone calcification
• Cranio mandibular osteopathy (lion jaw)
• Patella luxation, a disorder in the kneecap
• Liver ailments
• Deafness
• Congenital heart disease
Care and Exercise:
• Their coat should be brushed regularly using a brush with stiff bristles.
• They should bathe only when necessary.
• Their whole coat should be stripped at least twice a year and trimmed every four months.
• The fur on the eyes and ears should be trimmed using blunt-nose mirrors.
• They will surely be more agile and healthy after regular sessions of play and/or walk.
Origin/History:
As noted, they share the same lineage with Cairns and Scotties (from Skye terriers), and even with the Dandies. This trio was developed in the Isle of Skye, which was one of the highlands in Scotland. It was noted that white whelps were chosen from the wiry-coated Cairns, Scotties, and Dandies to produce the variety that were known as Poltalloch terriers.
Following are some items in the history that show the Westies’ reputation of being owners’ favorite companion dogs.
Records in the history mentioned that around 1620, King James 1 of England requested some small white dogs from Argyleshire in Scotland. Colonel Malcolm, who was considered as the originator of Poltalloch terriers, that are very similar to the Westies of today, accidentally shot his terrier (a dark one). From then on he vowed to have only white terriers.
In the 19th century, terriers that were very similar to the Westies were known as Roseneath terriers in honor of Duke of Argyll’s interest and patronage of this breed. Roseneath was the name of his estate at Dumbartonshire.
In the first-ever dog show that were organized in the late 1800s, the Westies were called as White Scottish terriers. In 1904, they were classified under the name West Highland White terriers.
During the mid-1900s, breeders of the Cairns in Argyll, Scotland selected white puppies from the stock and interbreed some to obtain white Cairns. However, in 1917, the American Kennel Club ruled that Cairns could be listed if they have the Westies’ lineage. We can say the history repeats itself for this delightful terrier is now mostly a favorite companion dog of many households.
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When To Potty Train
Beginning to potty train your youngster can be a difficult process. While some children are ready at about two years of age, others are ready when they are much older. By starting to potty train too young, the process will just take you longer to complete. To determine if your child is ready to begin potty training, you need to evaluate his actions and how developed his understanding skills are.
If your child can understand simple instructions and can ask questions, he should be capable of understanding potty training. If he shows interest in the in the potty chair or wearing underwear, he may be ready to begin his potty training. If your child can go two hours without wetting his diaper and has regular bowel movements, he is probably ready to be trained. If your child is telling you that he needs to go to the potty and can pull his pants up and down by himself, he is definitely ready to begin potty training.
The first step to successful potty training is to ready the equipment. Your child should have his own potty chair. If you try to have him sit on the regular toilet seat, your child will feel unsure of himself and may even become scared. You may want to purchase a potty seat with a detachable seat that you can use on the toilet later, but to begin with you should let him use the small seat.
For the first few days, you should sit your child on the potty seat while he is still in his diaper. This will accustom him to sitting on it before he is expected to do anything else. You should sit with him and explain what the chair is for so it does not come as a surprise to him later. You may also want to let him watch another member of the family go to the bathroom so your child can get the general idea of using the potty.
Your child is now ready to begin potty training. You should pull his diaper down and set him on the seat several times a day, encouraging him to go. After a few minutes, replace his diaper and praise him for doing a good job (even if he didn’t actually use the potty). You should remind your child that he can try again later. During this time, if you notice that your child is squirming or acting like he needs to go, get him to the potty chair as fast as possible. Once your child has gone in the potty for several days, trade his diapers for underwear (at least during the day) and make a celebration out of it. If he does have an accident, you should not make a big deal out of it. Praise his accomplishments and minimize his failures. Within a few months after potty training, your child should start remaining dry all night.
If your child experiences difficulties or refuses to use the potty, give up the training for awhile. Trying to force him will only frustrate your child more.
Potty training is one of the most difficult things that you will have to teach your child. Remember to make it enjoyable for him to make the transition easier on him. Again, praise his accomplishments and minimize his failures. After all, potty training is the most important step in your child’s young life.
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