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We are pretty sure its not excitment, its too whingy and panicky. He also whinges when we dont hurry up enough to take him for a walk.... He can be a little anxious/impatient at times.

Hi all, We have a 18month old Westie. We take him out in the car every couple of weeks. He is fine and more than happy to travel in it. The problem is when he senses that we are stopping, he goes mental and starts whinging and getting very panicky. Now the most he has ever been left in the car is 5mins on his own (pls note this is very rare, if we take him in the car its usually to take him to the park or someone nice for him!). He is more than happy for us to go out at home, he has a cube that he chases around full of his dry food. So at home the seperation anxiety is not an issue. Can anyone suggest a way for us to get him to relax when we stop at our destination and make him realise we are not going to leave him?? Thanks in advance K D

Hi, Thanks once agin to all of you for replying and MissLotus for that big reply and great help. I am very conscious of making sure that Ollie is 'grown up' before we dive into getting another one so he can be a good role model. Also its hard enough training one let alone two! Its a daily task when young. He is desexed and we are off to obedience class next week. I am going to discuss it with her also, to see when she would think Ollie would be ready. He is a really nice natured dog , so I don't think that I would have any trouble with him getting along with anyone but you never know he might get jealous. I really do think he will thrive on having a buddy as he just wants to be everyones friend. (human and dog) I will let you know how I go! Thanks all so much for the help. K

Thanks everyone for your replies!

Hi, I have a 6 month old Westie. He was the shy one of the litter but he has a great personality and is just lovely. (Not too naughty, quiet and loves being with us) We have really enjoyed having him and seeing him thrive! We are starting to think that it might be a good idea to get him a Westie buddy. I am unsure if I want to get another boy or get a girl. Any suggestions? Also I am not sure what age would be good to introduce a another puppy? I know he will look after whoever we bring in, but obviously it will take a little time for him to adjust having another dog in the house. Also how do you safely bring in another pup, when the older one could bring in the parvo virus (or anything else for that matter), any tips to try on trying to keep the younger pup healthy? Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks