A Martingale dog collar (not to be confused with a Greyhound collar) is a comfortable fabric or leather collar that allows for training as it tightens slightly when the dog starts to pull, but it is safe and not harmful to the dog. They are used by many breeds including whippets, Jack Russells and Patterdale … Read more
if you want to know how to teach your dog to speak then you have come to the right blog! I can’t believe it, but I actually managed to teach our Patterdale terrier how to speak on command in just one day! He is very intelligent and also very vocal. Here’s how you can train … Read more
Dog agility can be a fun activity to do with your dog and can be a great beginning to training for sports while keeping your dog healthy and active. Agility training provides a way for dogs to exercise their bodies and minds and bond with their owners. If your dog is still a puppy and … Read more
Lockdown has been continuing longer than anticipated here in the UK! But worry not, there are plenty of indoor games for dogs that will keep you and your pooch entertained. Here are some of my favourites… Dog Puzzles and Games can play a variety of different indoor games with their dogs. Some of these indoor … Read more
Help! I hear you scream! I can’t stop my dog pulling on the lead. I feel your pain! My last Jack Russell once pulled me right over in the middle of a muddy field! My current Rescue Patterdale terrier Blake is a demon for pulling on the lead! Now, although we haven’t solved Blake’s pulling … Read more
Patterdale terrier Aggression is a very difficult thing to deal with as a dog owner. They are not naturally aggressive to their owners, but need socialisation and training to avoid aggression to other people and dogs. There are three main reasons why I have seen aggression in some Patterdale terriers. The first reactivity is due … Read more
Help! I hear you scream! My patterdale terrier is out of control! Don’t worry, I absolutely know how you feel. I have owned dogs all my life, and still my rescue Patterdale has beaten me! He is honestly improving all of the time, but still there are times when I think to myself – he’s … Read more
Separation anxiety in unfortunately a big problem for many dog breeds such as Patterdale terriers and Weimeranas. It’s very stressful for a dog to suffer with separation anxiety and so it’s important to be able to recognise the signs of separation anxiety in dogs so that you can put training in place that they might … Read more
Having a new puppy can be overwhelming especially if you are a first time dog owner. There’s so much that you need your little one to learn including how go to the loo outside, how to walk to heel and how to stop biting! Here are our top Puppy training Tips… 1. Going to the … Read more
There are many different dog training techniques out there, some which even involve harsh tactics such as prong collars and electric collars. We are not a fan of harsh methods and we like to use positive dog training with rewards for good behaviour. Harsh methods can instill fear and break the bond that you have … Read more
