About Rat Terrier Advice

Rat Terrier Advice is an independent website for people who live with, or are thinking about living with, a Rat Terrier. We publish practical guides to everyday care, training and behavior, health questions, feeding, and choosing gear, all written specifically for this breed rather than for dogs in general.

What you will find here

  • Care and training guides that answer the questions Rat Terrier owners actually ask, with sources listed at the end.
  • Gear guides that explain types, sizing and trade-offs so you can choose for your own dog.
  • Free tools, including planners, calculators and trackers, that run in your browser and keep your entries on your own device.

Start with the breed guide, or browse by topic from the menu.

What we are not

  • We are not veterinarians. Our health content is general education drawn from veterinary and breed-club sources. It cannot diagnose or treat your dog. Please see your own vet. Our full veterinary disclaimer is here.
  • We are not a product testing lab. Our gear guides compare types of product and explain what to look for. We do not claim to have tested individual products, and we do not publish ratings or prices. See how we write gear guides.
  • We do not promote punishment-based training. Our training advice follows the reward-based approach recommended by veterinary behavior organizations.

How the site is funded

Rat Terrier Advice is supported by affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something after following one of those links, the site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are labeled, and they never decide what we recommend. Read the full affiliate disclosure.

How we work

Our editorial policy explains how articles are researched, which sources we rely on, and how we handle corrections. Photo sources and licences are listed on our image credits page.

Get in touch

Spotted a mistake, or have a topic you would like covered? Please contact us. Corrections are welcome and we act on them.