patterdale/lakeland

[willum 89]

i also have a pat lakey cross and when we got her home she was a little shit for growling and snapping at any one who went to pick her up or take something away from her all i used to do was scruff her pin her down by the loose skin around the neck and hold her there till she stopped fighting back keep eye contact with her and a firm voice tell here NO once she stops fighting back release her but if you let go and she starts again repeat the process over again till she learns its not acceptable. hope this help has worked wonders with all 3 of my terriers not an ounce of agression towards any one but have not lost there drive for the hunt.atb willum

[willum 89]

got any pics of the pat lakey cross ?

[.terrier man. 193]

if you dont want a dog for work why by from working stock. what you gunna do if it decides to fuk off and go to ground in a year or two when your parents are walking it. yet again another stupid post.

[Attack Fell Terrier 864]

Hi this is our first post we gave my parents a patterdale/ lakeland 4 weeks ago it is now 12 weeks old, it seems lovely with people and great with our 11 year old girl but it will not be worked, the pup is not good when you try and stop it from chewing things that it shouldnt,it growls and pulls back it lips,shows teeth and bites hand or will snap at your face, i think i have made big mistake getting this pup, i am experienced lurcher and parsons owner but have not had much to do with patterdale/lakeland, will pup out grow this or is it bad sign of aggression in this pup, the breeder showed me the parent of pup they seemed good natured they were both working.

 

I find it hard to believe that someone who says they're experienced with dogs would ask a question like that.

 

Is this your first dog?

[neilp2009 2]

basic training and consequence,he needs to know that aggresion is not acceptable to anyone.

 

puppy classes can be a big help with getting him started. i find that keeping them tired makes life easier( playing).

 

i don't think that catstration is the key. i also am not sure that a dog from working stock should be kept purely as a pet( although good nerves and even temperament should be a goal of breeding in all workers).

get the dog out and work him as best you can,do him justice.

ratting,beating,bushing are not his intended job but the little dogs make good all rounders imho,he will love it and i would be surprised if youdo not enjoy seeing him work to a high standard.

atb with the dog and let us know how it goes bud.

[neilp2009 2]

sell it to someone who will work the dog thats what its bread for and buy another dog.