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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279   
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Yes. Tell her to swap the lakeland for an airedale as the the ones I know would drive me mad if I owned them. They all bark too much for my liking (could be the owners).
In all seriousness, just like its bigger version (airedales) full of energy and they never stop acting like a clown. Big fun but know where you can and cannot unleash them. They don't "always" listen when distracted or if they just want to take a  on you. 
Don't let anybody trim your dog (every 5-6 months). It's not an easy job and many trimmers just shave / cut too much, which leads to your dog scratching it's skin till it bleeds. I do it myself nowadays. I can simply leave parts I pluck when I feel they are loose enough. Lakeland probably takes about 3 hours to trim. |
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29th Jul 2019 10:11pm |
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| Jeebs Member Since: 23 Oct 2015 Location: North West Posts: 197  
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I’m not a dog person, my biggest worry is that I’ll end up hating it 😂
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29th Jul 2019 10:26pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4801 
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Perhaps you could “borrow” a dog for a day or two to see if it’s what you both want? 2015 HT XS 90
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29th Jul 2019 10:35pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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My wife is no dog person. I had two in the past!
She's made very clear the dog is my responsibility and she will not walk it unless strictly necessary. Seems fair to me. It's impossible to not like a lakeland. Even if it takes the out of you, and believe me it will! |
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29th Jul 2019 10:51pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4801
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2 previous dogs or 2 previous wives
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29th Jul 2019 11:11pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5868 
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My mother in law got a Lakeland terrier about 1 year to 18months ago. It’s a dog from HELL.
Three dog trainers, and still there is no show of any progress. Only this weekend I have suggested getting rid of it. It wakes at 5.30 every morning barking nonstop. It has zero recal (luckily their front garden is over an acre). It eats which ever chair they sit on, it’s bitten both of them, it goes nuts every time it hears a car, their house looks like it’s been burgled as they keep removing furniture as it damaging stuff, and so on. Good points It’s small It looks pretty Makes my spaniel look like a gift from god 
My advice would be, don’t have a terrier if you haven’t had a dog before. I suggested to them to get a rescue dog before they bought this one. With a rescue you know what you are getting, it will have to pass tests, and, if needed take it back. With a puppy, you don’t know what’s it mentality is. People thought we were nuts when we got a working spaniel as our first ever dog, and yes he has his issues, but is fantastic compared to theirs. DON’T buy a dog on looks, investigate its likely mentality. Sorry Andy Mine cooling off last week.  Click image to enlarge |
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29th Jul 2019 11:12pm |
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| Jeebs Member Since: 23 Oct 2015 Location: North West Posts: 197
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I do want a dog, but having never had one I don’t really know what to expect and have no idea what to do with one!
I’ve said, when she goes out it’ll be me sat staring at the dog thinking “I have no idea what to do with you” and it’ll be looking back at me thinking “he has no idea what he’s doing” 😂 |
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29th Jul 2019 11:16pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4801
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Excellent advice Andy
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29th Jul 2019 11:17pm |
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| Jeebs Member Since: 23 Oct 2015 Location: North West Posts: 197
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Can’t seem to edit my post.
We have done a lot of research into the breed and decided a Lakeland is for us. ”non shedding”, requires moderate exercise, supposedly very receptive to training (although from the breeder it’s more about emotional reward than food), loyal and can be left alone for long periods of time, very few health concerns. We know the drawbacks; high prey drive, stubbornness, intelligent therefore requiring mental stimulation etc We’ve decided on a terrier because it suits our lifestyle and the space we have. Most people we have spoken to in the dog world seem to think they’re great little dogs. |
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29th Jul 2019 11:21pm |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 767 |
We’ve had our Lakeland for over eleven years and wouldn’t be without her.
She comes to work with me in the 130 every day and is great company. They look very pretty but are very strong willed and like to try to get their own way. Mine does bark a bit but mostly when she is playing with a ball or toy. She does bark at visitors, particularly men, which can be a pain at times. However not many people will go into my landrover when she’s sat in there 😊. They are not a breed that can be ignored or left at home a lot, they are always busy, full of energy, can be high maintainance, but can be very rewarding. They were bred for hunting on the Lakeland fells on foot(hence the long legs) Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge and it wouldn’t be unusual for them to be walked up to ten miles to the hunt, hunt the fells all day then walk home! |
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29th Jul 2019 11:33pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3707 
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Have had a couple of lakeys, got one at the mo. Love the breed, full of character and tenacity and quite trainable. However part of the reason I like them is because of their feistiness; this is what gives them their personality! They can be very independent and health wise they are pretty robust. Strong hunting drive can be a problem if that’s not what your looking for, but you can stimulate that instinct with training games such as retrieving or blind search games etc. They are small dog with the energy and drive to go all day long and a very keen brain, so you need to be aware that mental stimulation is more important than physical with this (and arguable most) breeds; the worst thing you can do is end up with a fit but bored dog as they will make their own entertainment. I’ve never had an issue with them going to ground when not required despite strong working lines, but put this down to lots of effort into recall and obedience training.
There are plenty of easier dogs to train, more placid and affectionate, such as a cocker (which I also have and wouldn’t be without), but there will always be a place in my house for a terrier! |
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30th Jul 2019 6:19am |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1369
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Having had a lot of dogs, I personally wouldn't have a terrier having not had one before.
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30th Jul 2019 7:04am |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1033 
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Lots of boundaries to be set straight away, using positive reinforcement , get a crate for them to asleep in and make his place where he is safe and happy ,
And you can use it in the car too , It’s a journey and a great responsibility but it’s a fantastic life when shared with a 4 legged friends Find a good vet too , and insurance ! Oh and didn’t forget to post pictures |
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30th Jul 2019 8:07am |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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Have to say that I agree with the comment that if you've not had a dog before you should seriously consider a rescue dog as a starting point. No reason why you can't get a smaller breed that way.
I've owned dogs all my adult life & currently have two working spaniels. During this time I 'belonged to' a terrier for 15 years & love him though I did, I would never have another as he simply didn't fit the lifestyle. He was a very protective dog, which in some ways was great as no one went near the car if he was in it & he often went to work with the Mrs when she was in the office alone. However, he knew every trick in the book when it came to misbehaving, ranging from the usual chasing cats, trying to bite postmen, sneaking upstairs to get under the duvet, pee'ing on people's legs, crapping on the floor & generally asserting his authority over anyone and everyone at every chance he got, to jumping into a river to kill ducklings in front of the kids feeding the ducks - he absolutely hated water but that was a secondary consideration if there was something to chase & give a good shake once he'd caught it 
Whatever breed you are considering, the best advise has to be to go to a trusted breeder, preferably on the recommendation of someone you know personally who has had a dog from them in the past, then to spend time talking to them & ideally seeing both the parents, or at the very least the dam, of the litter so you can form your own opinion of them & hopefully what the pups will be like. One last point, and I know this may be controversial to some, your dog needs somewhere it can retreat to where it feels safe & I would suggest that right from the outset you get it used to going into a cage where you can shut it up over night or leave it if you need to - leave the door open when you're around & it will think of it as its den & will go there of its own accord as it grows up. It's also good to get a cage in the car too, both to stop the dog thinking it owns the car but also to secure it & protect you in the event of an accident - a 20lb dog flying around in a car will not only hurt itself but also anyone it hits! Hope this is helpful. |
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30th Jul 2019 8:13am |
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