Ok. I have a yorkie - but the story I'm going to tell is about my Westie. I had never had a terrier before him. My previous dog had been a loving little Maltese.
Ringo came in; hyper; digging; stubborn; it was NOT love at first sight. My son wanted a Westie; not me. He spent a lot of nights in the living room - away from us - by his choice. I wasn't sure he even liked us.
We started doing agililty training with him and it helped so much. He loved agility; the physical and mental exercised gave him the stimulation he needed; and most of all - we had to work together as a team. It really brought us closer together - but I think any kind of training would help you.
Now Ringo and I have a real bond. We both love to walk - Lucy not so much. I did have to get used to his 'loner' personality a bit; but I know he loves me and me him.
It was not there automatically like it usually is - we had to work to make our bond. |