Alice White
#7 The first obedience lessons are taught at home, in a familiar, relaxed atmosphere.
The puppy must understand that now you are its leader, and independence and self-will are now over. Sometimes, teenage dog owners complain about the mistrust and cowardice of their dogs. Don't worry, this is normal behavior for a 3-6-month-old Airedale. The so-called passive-defensive reaction is characteristic of many growing dogs, but it never passes into a character trait, disappearing without a trace as the animal grows up.
#8 The Airedale is able to live in an apartment, but in his heart he dreams of a private house with a cozy aviary and a garden plot that can be dug up and down with trenches.
It is better to build a booth for a dog insulated, counting on the autumn chilliness. At the same time, leaving the Airedale to winter in it is a gross violation. This breed is not adapted to frost and in bad weather its place in the house. Long walks twice a day are a must in keeping Airedale terriers. But you can take bearded rogues out into a forest-park strip or a vacant lot and let them off the leash when they have thoroughly understood the meaning of the commands "Come to me!" and "Fu!" Otherwise, one not at all fine day your ward will be irrevocably lost in some roadside bushes. Going to the other extreme and dragging your pet on a strap around the streets for hours is also not worth it. For a full-fledged relaxation, the Airedale needs personal space and, if not complete independence in decision-making, then at least the illusion that his actions are not controlled by anyone.
#9 Seasonal moulting is not about Airedale terriers.
On their own, representatives of this breed shed only a small percentage of the undercoat, so that the main job of bringing the pet's "fur coat" into proper form falls on the shoulders of the owner. The dog's coat is renewed by trimming (tweaking), which is of two types: hygienic and exhibition. In the first case, the wool is plucked twice a year and completely. This allows you to refresh the piece and improve its quality. You can master the technique yourself, without consulting a groomer. Pre-washed and dried wool is collected with fingertips in a thin bun closer to the root and pulled out in the direction of its growth. It is better to start trimming the Airedale from the head, gradually making its way to the back, where the dog is removed more easily and faster.
