Comments on: The Patterdale Terrier

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:36:52 +0000

In reply to Emma. Try positive reinforcement

By: Sb

Sb — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:35:55 +0000

In reply to meri heather. Patterdales come from a mix of but largely from jacks and springers so what you have is a patterdale :)

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:57:15 +0000

In reply to Amy. Our puppy was easy to house train. done in about 2 weeks. He is the most loveable dog I have ever had. The way he gives you kisses you so beautiful.

By: Silvia Lake

Silvia Lake — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:57:25 +0000

In reply to meri heather. You have my heart and so does this 2-year-old Patterdale I just rescued. I raised a couple of Jacks and that's exactly why I felt I could give this misunderstood dog a chance at a very good healthy life. Thank you for your candor.

By: meri heather

meri heather — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:38:35 +0000

my patterdale -jack russel mix was a rescue dog that i saved from a bad situation. She is nine now and a great companion, but first i had a serious learning curve to get beyond. i had my own dogs since i was five and a tru dog geek. mostly different shepherding breeds, labs, newfies and st. bernard mixes. but even having a little runt hunting beagle who had to always be on a long lead couldn’t have prepared me for Roo. first Watch every Dog Whisperer show that deals with patterdales or jack russells. one dog trainer even had to call on him in england cuz other dogs she could handle fine, but her own patterdale exhibited similar problems to the ones ur dogs having. second go to tsc or walmart and get the longest strongest cable line and a 20 foot cable with leash clasps at both ends and a couple containers of blue squash balls(in sports section of walmart-cheapest way believe me). also get extra carbiner clasps to double up. you string the cable line between strong trees or to a basketball hoop post or whatever you got nearby. clasp the line and put a second collar on your dog, im not kidding, and make sure to clasp him twice and the line to the cable run twice cuz u r about to play ball terrier style! I did it every day while having my coffe and nights with a cold pop. ten minutes of throwing one ball followed by a second will wear ur dog out gauranteed! Roo loves it. then i can walk her without her pulling me all over the place. then practice dog whisperer moves-a little poke in the ribs not unlike one’s mom grabbing the back of a childs arm in the grocery store- means you mean business and will not take them barking or having bad behavior. a few times in her life she went after another family dog-a pit mix and i had to use cesar milan’s move of holding her on the floor until she released her anger. a couple times it took an hour for her to let it go. her fights were often over percieved disrespect. these terriers demand respect and as their leader so should you. in a deep controled voice i told her every time to lie down. LIIIIIEEE DOOOOWWWNN. real gentle but i mean it. felt really weird to do it cuz ive never had but the most affable dogs before her. but now all i have to do is say LLLLIIIE DOOOWWNN. and she straightens herself out and literaly will shake harself off and her brain goes right back to good natured. weird but true. also, a jack russell owner told me to get jack russell for dummies book and it was everything i needed to understand her play, walking,hunting attitude. Now, she sits at my feet all day while i work, after play and walk time every morning of course. She goes for a second walk along a wooded lane with me gentle as can be in evening light. and just two days ago a young skunk and a fawn right behind him came out of the tall grasses not four feet from us. I taught her the “let it go” command when she chases squirrels or woodchucks and it worked here. im still a bit shocked at it. bambi and flower meet a terrier and live to grow up. now, her eyes got big, she was at the end of the leash but i just kept saying let it go like i meant it and in one swoop picked her up moved away from the skunk and shooed the fawn so it wont think walking up on people, read possible hunter, is a good thing. but we all lived thru it and didnt get sprayed by the skunk. its possible to have a very good patterdale if you give it your all for two weeks and just stay consistent with draining his energy in a positive way. My best to you and blessings for loving such a terrific breed of dog!

By: David

David — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:34:00 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

My first rescue was a Patterdale and for the six years she was with me I had no idea this was her breed. It was on her last ever trip to the beach before she died that we bumped into a lady who was walking five Patterdales, one of whom was the double of Maisy. That’s when I found out her breed – I’d just always assumed she was a cross.
My second Patterdale is also a rehome called Star. Totally different character and personality. Equally as adorable. It’s the loving, emotional, caring, comforting and highly intelligent side of them that I just can’t get enough of. You will never find a more loving and enthusiastic dog than a Patterdale! I’ll never be without one for and long as I live.

By: David

David — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:29:37 +0000

In reply to Simon Taylor. This isban itchy skin condition. Patterdales are known for it. Best to speak to your vet.

By: David

David — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:26:58 +0000

In reply to Amy.

Hi Amy,
My Patterdale is a rehome and they are one of the easiest dogs for the house. As with all other dogs, you must follow recommendations for house and toilet training from the outset if a puppy.
I’ve had some dogs in the past who were difficult to live alongside due to destructive behaviours, acting out, having toilet accidents and so on.
Both the Patterdales I’ve had have behaved in an exemplary way in the home. They really are a joy to have around.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:42:43 +0000

In reply to Rose. Was the padderdale easy to house break

By: edward deick

edward deick — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:50:30 +0000

In reply to Martin. Likewise, I adopted Doris as a 5th owner at 5 months. To this day I'll never understand why. She was initially rescued because of abuse along with her sister. She was also bullied a lot and shows the marks from other dogs. The only problem I've ever hard with her is her barking at men or bikes