When Blake our Patterdale terrier was displaying severe signs of separation anxiety, his trainer suggested to get him a treat dispensing ball for dogs, which we ordered for him on Amazon. NB – We tried him with it supervised first of course, and then built up the amount of time he was left alone with … Read more
The Dog Tornado is a Nina Ottosson dog puzzle that is designed to challenge your dog and stimulate him or her both mentally and physically. You put treats inside these dog puzzles and they sniff them out and have to access them! We love using these with our patterdale terrier Blake. Introducing the Dog Tornado … Read more
The last few decades has shown us that cross breeding the Patterdale Terrier is not just beneficial for overall canine health, but also how the careful selection of parents can create new and wonderful hybrid pups. From Patterpoos to Patterjacks, a crossbred Patterdale is a fantastic, lively and energetic addition to any household. Not only … Read more
The first thing that new puppy or dog owners worry about is how to get their pup or pooch to go to the toilet in the right place. How long to train him to go outisde for his wees and poos? The good news is that it is relatively quick and easy to toilet train … Read more
It’s been a tough 4 months! Back in March I returned from my holiday early at the start of a global pandemic. Coronavirus was certainly a shock to many and grounded travellers worldwide. It kept many of us stuck in our homes under what felt like house arrest! Since March, we have been on lockdown … Read more
The Patterdale Terrier is an athletic Terrier and size wise they are generally anywhere between around 25 – 38cm or 10 – 15 inches. The old standard of 12” x 12” x 12” is still relevant today inasmuch as the Patterdale Terrier should be in proportion. See the explanation for the 12x12x12 on the Patterdale … Read more
Woof and Brew are the specialist drinks company that make doggy drinks as well as tonics for anxious and ‘windy’ hounds. Their main product – Anxious Hound – is a natural daily supplement to help dogs with anxiety. They also do a Senior Hound version for older dogs and a Ha-pee lawn product to prevent … Read more
During lockdown our dog training classes were cancelled temporarily because of the pandemic. This meant that Blake was without classes and socialisation potentially for a good few months. We decided that because we didn’t want him to have zero socialisation and because classes were cancelled that we should perhaps try him in a doggy daycare … Read more
One of the worst things to deal with as a dog owner is a parasite infestation. They can be quite unpleasant for your dog and getting them under control can be difficult. However, a regular preventative treatment routine can stop this from happening. Today we are talking about the best flea and worm treatment for … Read more
Asparagus, while certainly not one of the most popular vegetables out there, is one that’s frequently questioned when it comes to whether dogs can eat it or not. Asparagus is rich in many essential nutrients, making it a healthy snack for humans; but what about dogs? Can Dogs eat Asparagus? Well, it depends… Like previously … Read more