My younger son had initiated this research of mine, by asking why I pick up dog's business, even though he had done it on grass.

As a slight diversion, I found out that meaning of pepper - our westie dog -is "An animal full of zip" Believe he has plenty of zip if you are trying to get him into bath.

To get back to topic in hand (sorry that was a bad turn of phase), please be responsible and try and clean up after your dog. There are a number of diseases and illnesses that can be caused by contact with dog poo. One is stomach upsets, but most important is Toxocariasis.

Toxacra can infect young children, if they play in an area, which has been infected by dogs, and they then put their fingers in their mouths. The infection is very serious and can cause eyesight damage or even blindness. Although, Toxacra infection is very rare, even one case is one too many.

In many ways, this is simpler than going through arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. However, there still are steps you will need to take.

Westies that have found their way into rescue shelters sometimes have special needs, if only an owner who is patient and understanding of way dog might grieve for its previous family. People who volunteer keep dog's needs foremost, and are choosy about homes in which they place rescued terriers.

Expect an application process, an interview, and probably a home visit before you will be approved to take home a dog.

Westie rescue organizations need funds to pay for food and veterinary care while dogs are waiting for placement, so most charge an adoption fee to cover these expenses. Additionally, you will be required to have dog spayed or neutered, if it has not already been.

Many perfectly behaved Westies find their way into rescue. However, stress of change, long stays in kennels, and grief at loss of an owner, may make even best Westie forget some of its good habits. Do not allow your adopted Westie dog to behave badly because you feel sorry for it.