Weave poles are an excellent item to add to your dog agility set. They keep your dog fit and focused. Here’s Pip the patterdale terrier doing the weaving poles… Agility Guidelines for Weave Poles If you want to train your dog for proper agility, there are certain guidelines that you will need to follow for … Read more
Liverpool is one of the cultural crown jewels of England. Thousands visit from around the world to walk the streets immortalised by the cities most famous sons: The Beatles. The grand buildings standing regally along the dockyards embody the city’s maritime history. But the city’s hidden gems are the collection of parks and open spaces, … Read more
Lets not beat around the bush – Patterdale terrier training is tough! They are a feisty breed with a strong chase instinct and highly scent driven. Patterdale terrier training should not be taken lightly – it takes a lot of patience and trust building. Of course the earlier that you can start training your patterdale … Read more
Patterdale terriers are often referred to as fell terriers. Maybe people mistake the term ‘fell terrier’ for a breed, which it’s not. The term fell terrier really refers to a specific group of dog breeds that come from Great Britain that are long legged working terriers. This could include the patterdale terrier, Lakeland terrier and … Read more
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Patterdale terriers are a lively breed, often misunderstood.They are an active and intelligent breed, and it’s important that you know these 10 things before you own a Patteradale. #1 They come from the Lake District in England Patterdales were bred in ‘Patterdale’ in the Lake District, Cumbria. Therefore if you … Read more
A recent trend in dog breeds is dual mixes – the labradoodle, the cockapoo and now introducing the `Patterjack’ – a crazy blend of Patterdale terrier and Jack Russell. In appearance, this dog looks like a Jack Russell that is all one colour with longer legs. A Patterjack is a loyal companion, excellent family pet … Read more
Dogs are playful and curious creatures. It’s why we love them. But this can create difficulties as owners. Untrained dogs are likely to run off, get lost, or become injured. Therefore, it’s essential to train your dog to come back on your command. That way, you can sit back and watch them roam and explore, … Read more
Bristol is one of the UK’s greatest cities, steeped in history and set in the idyllic rolling hills of North Somerset. Consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK, the city is also a dog lovers dream. Dozens of parks, fields, and estates gild the city in dazzling greenery. From wide-open … Read more
All terriers are highly intelligent and active dogs. That’s why terrier toys are so important. Keep a fair few different types of toys at home for your terrier such as raggas (tug-o-war), balls, plush dog toys and treat dispensers. This week, we asked Blake the Patterdale terrier what should be the top terrier toys and … Read more
Lot’s of people are asking me the question: are patterdales aggressive? The answer to this question is really the same answer for any dog and not just Patterdale terriers. They can be aggressive, yes. But it depends on several influencing factors such as their genes, upbringing, experience and training (or lack of it). As a … Read more