Training & Behavior
How to Keep a Rat Terrier Safe on Walks
Prey drive changes the rules. Secure equipment, long lines, recall practice and weather tips for a fast, clever terrier.
Training & Behavior
Reward-based training for Rat Terriers, plus practical help with barking, digging, recall, leash manners, and prey drive.
Training & Behavior
Rat Terrier Barking and Digging: Why It Happens and What Helps
Both behaviors are terrier instinct. Work out the cause, meet the need behind it, and teach a quieter alternative.
Breed Guides
Rat Terriers With Cats and Small Pets: A Realistic Safety Guide
Cats are often workable with careful introductions. Rodents, rabbits and birds must be kept apart. Here is how to manage both.
Puppy Care
How to Train a Rat Terrier Puppy: The First Skills to Teach
Reward-based puppy training for a clever, easily bored terrier: what to teach first, how long to train, and the mistakes to avoid.
Gear & Reviews
Rat Terrier Training Gear: The Short List
Reward-based training needs very little equipment. What each item is for, what to look for, and what to avoid.
Training & Behavior
How to Choose a Trainer for Your Rat Terrier
Dog training is unregulated. The credentials to look for, the questions to ask, and the red flags to walk away from.