When we first got Ramsey, he had allergies (well he still has them) however, as we were tracking down the possible issues, food was one of them. So it was recommended that we switch to lamb and rice. I have learned that sometimes it is best to go with what you know....

I have been wondering if my NWFT was the only dog who constantly barks IN the car. He is quiet (for the most part) when we are out and about and in the house. However, the minute he jumps in the car, it seems that he just has to rejoice by barking it out. I still have...

I had a customer come in the other day, who also owes a NWFT, she is 3-years old. I found out that his dog is also allergic to grass. That isn't the only thing they have in common, apparently, they also both came from the same breeder. I know not all of the NWFT from...

Well, Ramsey is actually getting closer to 3 now; and he is definitely becoming more mature, losing a bit of the puppiness. He has also entered the challenge stage again. Basically, when you tell him to "sit" or anything else, he will think about it and sometimes just...

Ramsey is quickly approaching the two year mark, and while part of me hopes that this will be a 'mature' point, I seriously doubt it. I have been told that they mature between 2 & 3 years. I will let you know. However, as we continue to train him he has learned a...

Ramsey has become a "shop dog". Well, as he comes with me practically every where I go, with very few exceptions. (Talk about a spoiled dog.) He has gathered a bit of a following at work, in other words, people come simply to see him. When UPS drives up, we know it by...

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Over the past few months, my wonderful puppy has decided that he enjoys barking just to bark. He is selective when he barks, which happens to be mostly in the car, out the window at people who are usually jogging, on bikes or motorcycles. However, do not let this fool...

So my puppy is 28 weeks old and his chewing has increased. That's right, increased. These guys are definite heavy chews. I make sure to  have some good rawhide around for gnawing on as well as a few other perfectly acceptable chews.  The blanket, is not for chewing...

While I was at the vet, someone asked me what kind of dog I had; so, of course I proudly told them that he is a Northwest Farm Terrier. That is when some one else in the vet's office said they knew someone who had one of those, and gave it to the pound. I can't...

Well, we made the decision to neuter our pup; deciding that we didn't want to stud him out and we didn't want him roaming and producing litters with random females. The decision to neuter or spay an animal is always one that can cause controversy and questions. We...

So our puppy is 15 weeks old; this week he has added a new attribute to his personality - that of attention seeker. The walks, toys, play time, training time are not enough for him this week and he is seeking attention on his terms. This usually turns out to be...

As we have been working on our "walks" suddenly, my puppy has taken to try to take me for walks. He grabs his end of the leash, puts his head up high, and walks me. Interestingly enough most of the time he is walking right next to me, which is where he is suppose to...

As with all puppies, they require training. I have had my fair share of puppy training over the years; mostly as I have had a number of dogs over the years. What I have learned about the NWFT (Northwest Farm Terrier) is that they are absolutely adorably cute. They are...

The thing about Petco is that you can bring your pet into the store as long as they have a leash. So it allows you to take a puppy into an environment that is rich in sound, smell and people while at the same time it is a controlled atmosphere. Now, I have ferrets and...

So I found a puppy in our local paper. It wasn't the first time I had seen the ad, it had come and gone and come and gone and it was back again. It was for a Northwest Farm Terrier. Now, having read about various terriers; as I had briefly considered a jack Russell...