Mary Allen
#7 Do Patterdale Terriers have separation anxiety?
These social dogs like to be around their people. They're prone to separation anxiety and may be destructive if left alone for long periods. Patterdales also need socialization when they're puppies to prevent them from being fearful of or reactive toward strangers.
#8 Are Patterdale Terriers hard to train?
The Patterdale Terrier is a robust, independent hunter bred as a working dog. As a result, the breed is not easy to obedience train but we have trained a great many of these feisty tough little dogs. They need a very firm hand or they will dominate the owner.
#9 Can Patterdales live with cats?
Some grow up with 'their pack' but aren't trustworthy outside their pack, others tolerate e.g. cats but would chase if a cat runs. Patterdales have been known to kill cats so please don't take this lightly; their instincts can get the better of them – not their fault.