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let's dive into the world of dog
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ownership and talk about the Patterdale
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Terrier now if you're thinking about
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bringing one of these little bundles of
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energy into your life let me give you 12
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reasons why you might want to reconsider
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that decision one the energy explosion
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first off these dogs are like furry
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tornadoes Patterdale Terriers have more
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energy than a toddler on a sugar high
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they need at least 30 to 60 minutes of
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exercise every single day if you're not
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prepared to run play fetch or engage in
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some serious outdoor activities you
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might as well adopt a rock a rock
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doesn't need walking or playtime and it
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won't chew your shoes two chasing
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instincts let's talk about their prey
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drive these dogs were bred for hunting
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foxes Badgers you name it if it moves
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they want to chase it you'll find
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yourself yelling come back while your
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Patterdale is off chasing squirrels like
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they're training for the Olympics good
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luck trying to get them back when
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they're on a mission three
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destructive Behavior if they don't get
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enough exercise prepare for some serious
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destruction when bored patterdales will
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turn your house into their personal
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playground your furniture a chew toy
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your shoes a delicious snack you'll be
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left wondering if you adopted a dog or a
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tiny demolition crew four stubbornness
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training a Patterdale can be like trying
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to teach a cat to swim frustrating and
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often feudal these little guys are
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you might think you've got them trained
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until they decide that sitting is
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optional today you'll need patience
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persistence and maybe even a degree in
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Psychology just to get through basic
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commands five separation anxiety these
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dogs form strong bonds with their owners
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and can suffer from separation anxiety
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when left alone you'll come home to find
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your house looking like it survived a
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natural disaster because your Patterdale
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couldn't handle being alone for 5
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minutes howling barking and destructive
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Behavior will be their way of expressing
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their deep emotional turmoil six barking
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up the wrong tree speaking of barking
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these dogs love to vocalize their
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opinions they'll bark at anything
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mailmen passing cars even that
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suspicious looking Leaf blowing in the
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wind if you live in an apartment or have
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neighbors who value their peace and
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quiet prepare for some serious
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complaints seven socialization needs
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patterdales need proper social ization
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from an early age otherwise they can
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become Territorial and aggressive toward
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other animals or even people if you
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don't want your dog turning into the
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neighborhood bully who thinks he owns
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the block you better start socializing
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him early and often eight health
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concerns now let's talk health issues
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like many breeds patterdales can suffer
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from problems like patellar luxation and
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eye issues you'll find yourself at the
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vet more often than at your favorite
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restaurant and those vet bills they add
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up faster than you can say what's wrong
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with my dog nine grooming needs while
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they don't require extensive grooming
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compared to some breeds they still need
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regular brushing to keep that coat
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looking decent if you think owning a dog
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means less work around the house think
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again you'll be spending time brushing
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them instead of binge watching your
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favorite show 10 traveling troubles
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planning a trip good luck finding
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someone willing to watch your Patterdale
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pet sitters know how much energy these
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dogs have and will charge extra just for
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the privilege of dealing with them you
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might end up spending more on Pet Care
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than on your actual vacation 11 the
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territorial nature patterdales can be
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quite territorial if they feel their
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space is being invaded whether by
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another dog or a person they may react
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aggressively you'll need to be prepared
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for some serious management skills if
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you want to keep the peace in your
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household 12 long-term commitment
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finally owning a Patterdale Terrier is a
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long-term commitment they can live up to
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12 to 15 years or more are you ready for
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that kind of dedication if not maybe
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it's time to consider adopting a plant
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they require far less attention and
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won't destroy your home when left alone
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in conclusion while Patterdale Terriers
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may look adorable with their playful
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Antics and Lively personalities they
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come with challenges that can turn your
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life upside down if you're not prepared
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for them so before rushing into adopting
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one of these energetic companions think
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about all these factors carefully you
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might just save yourself from an
