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Old 08-10-2009, 06:06 PM
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Re: Patterdale puppy training and behavior

Hi
Well done on rescuing a patt!
As you can see I am a Patt owner/lover
If you could post a picture of her i could give you an answer, as patts vary in shape, sizes and coats.
You get long legged patts which are usually lakeland/border/bedlington
you get short legged patts which are usually staffy/jrt etc.
A Patterdale is like the lurcher of the terrier world. Literally no two are the same! you get 3 different coats. Smooth - short coat, with a smooth texture - Broken coated (like my patt) which is wiry but short hair, and then long/rough/wire, whatever you want to call it coat, which is thick wiry and coarse.

As for a Patterdale's personality this can vary too. Depending on lineage and past of the dog. My Patterdale is a hard worker, very professional. But is an absolotue sweetheart, the most biddable thing you'll ever probably meet. Although Patterdale's are known to be headstrong and to have an attitude. Like any terrier Great family dogs. Are good with children, and if introduced correctly with other household pets, such as, cats, rabbits, hamsters
They are very game, which means into their hunting. So recall must be very good. Practice it in your garden or on a long lead. Although as you mentioned you won't be working her.

As for the "aloofness" with other dogs. Tosh!!! Patterdales are used to and bred to work in small packs of dogs. So are usually (providing correct socialisation, as with any dog) very good with others. They can be overly-playful/dominant, but should never be agressive. Be firm but fair with her. Is she 14 weeks or 14 months you have two different ages in two threads? If 14 weeks, the nipping can be easily trained out, when greeting another dog, do not let her immediatly jump up to it, and be excitable. Stand a few feet away, so the other dog is out of reach. If she knows the command "sit" ask her to sit down, when she does feed her a treat. Her focus should be on you, not getting overly excited about the other dog. When she is calm (preferably lying down) then give the okay she can sniff the other dog. This teaches her to give a calm approach to other dogs. If she pulls and pants and whines in excitement when you are standing there. Just a quick tug (not too hard) on the leash, and re-affirm your sit, pushing her bum down if neccesary. Do not strain at the lead, just one tug should be enough, and also none of the "stop Kimab!!" As this could escalate her excitment as you are talking. Practice with a friend if you can, or in the garden on her obedience skills. Do not ever tap the dog on the nose when greeting other dogs etc. As this could make her associate other dogs with a tap, and this wouldn't be good. Do not tolerate any sort of bad behaviour Patts are known for give an inch take a mile , yet try to use positive methods of training her. Patterdales are very intelligent and pick things up easily, so training should not be too difficult.

It is good to hear you go jogging with her, and that she behaves on a lead, as this is good foundation blocks to start with. They are also very good at agility, so maybe try give that a go?

Just remember Firm but fair.

I have really just skimmed over the top of things. If you want any more help. contact me

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