samamy

If you mean what i think then I can assure you you're wrong - hunting may not be totally within my comfort zone, but each to their own. I just wanted some tips

Oh, and the foxes idea - someone who knows more about working dogs than me suggested it, and i guess i just thought maybe that's where the dog-hating could've come from? Lack of socialising as a pup seems likely though

Thanks very much for all the advice. Toby was only in the shelter for a week or so, so don't think that part of his history will have scarred him too much. We're not about to give up on him and send him back as some people are suggesting - he's ace! If he really needs to hunt to be happy then I'm sure we'll sort something out - I know someone who'd show us the ropes though i'm not that keen (many girls out there that do get involved?). My other half and I've been taking him cycling which seems to knacker him right out (and he runs with him too)... Interesting about the being tough on h

How do you make sure he only gets rabbits though, and doesn't use the same prey drive to go at other dogs? also worried if i let him off after things he won't come back!

Thanks - have to say i was a bit unsure of what people on here would say, but the way i see it, you guys know these dogs best of all!

Hello, I'm a bit of a stranger here cos i don't want to hunt with my terrier, but I NEED YOUR ADVICE!...just got this 18month-2year old Patterdale cross(we think?) from a rescue centre - he was picked up as a stray with no ID. Want to keep him as a pet but trouble with other dogs - think he's been worked (foxes?) cos he's pretty agressive with dogs and other animals, although totally friendly with people and very obedient in the house. When he's out though I have trouble getting him back if he's off the lead and don't dare have him without muzzle if there's a chance other dogs might appear