My rat terrier was obsessed with kids. He would pester any kid until they sat down cross legged and then he would jump into their laps and go to sleep. He was fearless of loud noises, mean cats etc., but he did have an insane level of separation anxiety. I found a big pointer puppy and his anxiety about being left alone went away. He was a wonderful dog and he didn't bark much at all. If I was sick and stayed in bed for three or four days he would sleep night and day with me. Rest in peace Sgt. Newton.
I agree with all you talked about. I have a Rat Terrier mix who has some of the behavior issues you spoke of. I'm retired so I work with my dog every day for at least 20 minuets, but we take a few trips to the dog park a week and he runs and plays for a few hours while us human's chat. I am able to have him around children that are old enough to understand. Just saying that the positive out weights the negative for my dog. If you don't train your Rat Terrier, you will end up with results spoken in this video. PS: Biggest challenge- Charging the front door. LOL. Thanks for the video. Also, I live in a rural setting, as said do not think the RT is a good city dog.
There is some truth in all the reasons stated here, but they are also exaggerated, depending on the handler, the rat terrier, and the bloodline that the dog comes from, assuming that people get rat terriers from responsible breeders who know what they are doing… Which I recognize many people would not and do not. I have been Answering emails and catching up on a whole bunch of leisure things that I have fallen behind on including RUclips videos, and I have four rat terriers who are surrounding me at the moment, one being an eight month old service dog in training. There's a whole bunch of noise outside my window, and none of them have let out a single bark in the last 2 1/2 hours. If people are not willing to put in the time and the training, then it doesn't really matter what breed of dogs they get. All dogs bark to some degree, all dogs chew to some degree, etc.
That would depend on the rat terrier, as well as the bloodlines, assuming that one gets a rat terrier from breeders who breed responsibly. I work for a breeder who breeds rat terriers, and there are definitely differences in our various bloodlines. I have two rat terriers of my own, and I live in a very small space. These guys can definitely sleep All day and are happy with a 30 minute zoom around a yard, the apartment, Etc. But there are other dogs in our program that have much higher energy needs. So while the reasons in this video are valid, it should be noted that it very much depends on a number of factors. The rat terrier in my experience is the calmest terrier breed that I have worked with, and I have worked with quite a few. Also note that we have several customers who are in their 70s and who live in very small spaces, who are not able to go out much, and thus we match them with dogs who can be loving little companions and who can snooze all day.
My rat terrier was obsessed with kids. He would pester any kid until they sat down cross legged and then he would jump into their laps and go to sleep. He was fearless of loud noises, mean cats etc., but he did have an insane level of separation anxiety. I found a big pointer puppy and his anxiety about being left alone went away. He was a wonderful dog and he didn't bark much at all. If I was sick and stayed in bed for three or four days he would sleep night and day with me. Rest in peace Sgt. Newton.
Apartment dog, and he’s the best. Loyal, affectionate, perceptive and just an all around great dog.
I agree with all you talked about. I have a Rat Terrier mix who has some of the behavior issues you spoke of. I'm retired so I work with my dog every day for at least 20 minuets, but we take a few trips to the dog park a week and he runs and plays for a few hours while us human's chat. I am able to have him around children that are old enough to understand. Just saying that the positive out weights the negative for my dog. If you don't train your Rat Terrier, you will end up with results spoken in this video. PS: Biggest challenge- Charging the front door. LOL. Thanks for the video. Also, I live in a rural setting, as said do not think the RT is a good city dog.
My rattie is the best dog I ever had! Note to rattie! If you sense a human like these! Escape and never come back! These humans are cats in disguise!
There is some truth in all the reasons stated here, but they are also exaggerated, depending on the handler, the rat terrier, and the bloodline that the dog comes from, assuming that people get rat terriers from responsible breeders who know what they are doing… Which I recognize many people would not and do not.
I have been Answering emails and catching up on a whole bunch of leisure things that I have fallen behind on including RUclips videos, and I have four rat terriers who are surrounding me at the moment, one being an eight month old service dog in training. There's a whole bunch of noise outside my window, and none of them have let out a single bark in the last 2 1/2 hours.
If people are not willing to put in the time and the training, then it doesn't really matter what breed of dogs they get. All dogs bark to some degree, all dogs chew to some degree, etc.
This sounds like a description of a JRT but not a Rat Terrier. But what do I know?
Totally agree... if you don't have a farm/ranch, no need for a rat terrier. They will thrive in the country, but not a city-dog for condo dwelling
That would depend on the rat terrier, as well as the bloodlines, assuming that one gets a rat terrier from breeders who breed responsibly. I work for a breeder who breeds rat terriers, and there are definitely differences in our various bloodlines. I have two rat terriers of my own, and I live in a very small space. These guys can definitely sleep All day and are happy with a 30 minute zoom around a yard, the apartment, Etc. But there are other dogs in our program that have much higher energy needs. So while the reasons in this video are valid, it should be noted that it very much depends on a number of factors. The rat terrier in my experience is the calmest terrier breed that I have worked with, and I have worked with quite a few.
Also note that we have several customers who are in their 70s and who live in very small spaces, who are not able to go out much, and thus we match them with dogs who can be loving little companions and who can snooze all day.