How much trianing does a Rat Terrier require?

Answer 1

1. Training any dog is the first step taken in ensuring a good relationship between the dog and its owner. The rat terrier is no different. Training is useful in instilling proper behavior and avoiding uncontrollable situations. Since rat terriers are intelligent and love playing and exercising, this makes them even easier to train.
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3. Training begins with teaching your rat terrier to follow you. This can eventually be modified so the dog adheres to the commands of all family members, but must be initiated by one true owner.
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5. Repetition is key to training rat terriers. If the dog is crated, start by letting it out of the crate each morning and going directly outside. Once it has emptied its bladder, bowels, or both, praise it repeatedly and offer a small treat if you wish. It is best if this can be repeated at approximately the same time each morning. If your dog remains crated during the day, repeat this routine when you return home

   in the afternoon or evening.

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   • Curb annoying jumping or constant whimpering by using a firm voice and moderate tone, and simply saying, "No!" You may point at the dog while speaking to it. It is never advisable to strike a rat terrier or any other dog. You may need to physically hold the dog down to indicate the cessation of jumping, and hold its mouth shut for a few seconds to indicate the cessation of barking or whimpering. Repeat these actions as needed.
   • Enroll your rat terrier in an obedience class. This boosts the training process you have already initiated, and provides excellent socialization, which is vital to the well being of this breed. Since they are typically very friendly and outgoing animals, the socializing in an obedience setting affords owners the opportunity to ascertain good behavior among other animals as well as people.