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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about a
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breed that might just be the most
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misunderstood little creature on the
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planet the rat terrier now before you
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roll your eyes and think I'm just
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another dog hater let me clarify I love
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dogs but if you're considering bringing
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a rat terrier into your home I'm here to
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give you 12 solid reasons why you might
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want to think twice buckle up one size
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deception first off these little guys
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may look like cute little companions but
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don't let their size fool you Rat
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Terriers are like tiny tornadoes wrapped
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in fur they pack an energy level that
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Rivals a toddler on a sugar high you may
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think you're getting a manageable pet
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but what you're really signing up for is
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a four-legged Dynamo that will turn your
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living room into a race track two
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barking machines let's talk about
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barking Rat Terriers are barking
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machines and I'm not talking about the
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occasional wolf no these dogs will bark
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at everything the doorbell the mailman
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the wind and even their own Shadows if
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you value peace and quiet you might want
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to invest in some earplugs because your
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rat terrier will make sure your house
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sounds like a construction site three
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High Strung personalities these dogs are
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highr strong they've got more anxiety
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than a cat in a room full of rocking
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chairs if there's a noise outside or
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someone walks by your house prepare for
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a full-blown alert mode you'll be left
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wondering if you adopted a dog or a
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personal alarm system four stubbornness
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Galore now let's discuss training you
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might think that training a rat terrier
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would be easy because they're
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intelligent wrong they're smart enough
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to know when they don't want to listen
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to you training them is like trying to
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convince a teenager to clean their room
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good luck with that five separation
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anxiety if you plan on leaving your rat
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terrier alone for any length of time
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think again these dogs suffer from
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separation anxiety like it's an Olympic
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sport they chew through furniture or dig
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up your garden just to express their
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displeasure at being left alone you
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might come home to find your house
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looking like it was hit by a small bomb
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six exercise requirements let's not
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forget about exercise Rat Terriers
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required daily physical activity lots of
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it if you're someone who enjoys lounging
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on the couch with snacks and Netflix
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this breed is not for you they need
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walks playtime and mental stimulation
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where they'll turn into little furry
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monsters wreaking havoc in your home
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seven not great with kids if you have
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children or plan to have them proceed
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with caution Rat Terriers can be nippy
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and may not tolerate rough play very
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well they're not always the best fit for
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families with young kids who may not
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understand how to interact with them
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properly eight territorial instincts
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these dogs have strong territorial
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instincts and will protect their space
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fiercely if someone dares to enter what
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they consider their domain prepare for
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some serious growling and barking you
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might as well hang up a sign that says
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beware of dog because they'll take their
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job as protector very seriously nine
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health concerns like many breeds Rat
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Terriers can have health issues ranging
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from hip dysplasia to dental problems
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this means not only will you need to
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budget for food and toys but also for
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vet bills that can sneak up on you
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faster than your dog can dig through the
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trash 10 socialization needs these pups
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require early socialization if not they
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can develop aggressive tendencies toward
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other animals or people so unless you
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want a dog that's more selective than an
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upscale restaurant's guest list be
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prepared to put in the effort 11 limited
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adaptability living in an apartment good
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luck Rat Terriers thrive in environments
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where they can run free and explore if
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confined to small spaces without enough
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stimulation they'll become restless and
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destructive faster than you can say bad
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dog 12 lifelong commitment finally let's
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talk about commitment owning a rat
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terrier is not just about cuddles and
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playtime it's about making a long-term
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commitment that can last up to 15 years
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are you ready for that kind of
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responsibility because once they're in
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your life it's like being in an
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unbreakable contract No Escape in
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conclusion while Rat Terriers may seem
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adorable and Charming at first glance
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owning one is no walk in the in the park
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so unless you're ready for an energetic
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Whirlwind that barks at everything under
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the sun and requires more attention than
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most relationships it might be best to
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admire these little guys from afar
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rather than bring one home thank you
