Fireworks……I hate them. They are unsafe and an unnecessary waste of money. I don’t believe that they are regulated enough in the UK and I think that they should only be allowed at big organised events. But the biggest reason why I hate them? They are awful for dogs and also for a lot of … Read more
Terriers are renowned for pulling on the lead and being a bit of a challenge when trying to teach lead manners! After all, they were bred to run free and hunt. It’s important of course for your dog to get off lead exercise, but ultimately your dog will need to learn to walk on a … Read more
When used correctly, a dog crate for your puppy or dog is a very useful aid and will become a safe sanctuary for your dog. Frequently, a crate-trained dog will return to the crate as a place of refuge, for example, when you have visitors or during a thunderstorm. When your dog considers the crate … Read more
The Kong Extreme Is a must for any dog owner, but it is especially useful if you have a dog with destructive behaviours or a working breed Such as the Patterdale terrier or Jack Russell. It’s often a worry with these kind of dogs that they will destroy every toy that you put in front … Read more
When I decided to write this blog, I thought – this is going to be a really easy one! You see our Blake is a rescue Patterdale and coming from a bad start in life via the RSPCA we knew he was going to be a handful. We are experienced dog owners and could commit … Read more
‘Help! My rescue Patterdale terrier is quite aggressive, particularly towards men.’ someone in our Facebook group asked. We completely know how you feel. After adopting Blake from the RSPCA, we quickly saw the problems that stemmed from his abusive background. We realised that we had to put a great deal of time and effort into … Read more
This week we got a comment on our blog that asked how to stop a puppy from biting…. Had my patterdale for 2 weeks he is now 10 weeks. He is quite the biter, loves to bite fingers, feet but will also bit face how do i stop him from doing this? https://patterdaleterriers.co.uk/patterdale-terrier-puppies/ Of course, … Read more
Canicross is a new and upcoming sport that enables you and your dog to strengthen your relationship through the means of getting fitter and healthier. It consists of your dog running in front of yourself as it is attached to your waist, so you have your hands free as well. It has the great benefits … Read more
If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know how important it is to find the perfect place to walk your furry friend! There are so many different places to choose from and, of course, not every place will fit the needs of every dog (or owner). If you live in Oxford, there are some incredible places … Read more
A snuffle mat for dogs is a creative product tailored to increase your dog’s brain activity when they search for their food and treats. The mat is designed in a way to hide tiny dry foods that requires effort to locate thereby, increasing mental stimulation. Also this, in turn, increases the feeding time and leads … Read more
