Introducing a High-Drive Patterdale Terrier to Cats Using an E-Collar | K9 Bootcamp

Can a farm-bred Patterdale Terrier with a history of screaming at the sight of cats safely coexist in a house with them? In this video, I take you through a real-time introduction with my mum’s dog, who is staying with me for 4 days here at K9 Bootcamp in Whitworth, Rochdale. Watch how we handle the initial meeting the moment we step through the gate. Because of her intense drive, she is safely managed using a properly conditioned e-collar. You'll see exactly how she responds to the corrections—stopping dead in her tracks and immediately returning to me instead of lunging or jumping on the cat. ⚠️ Professional Safety Note: While an experienced handler can use an e-collar to immediately interrupt high-level predation, laypeople should never try this on their own. For standard obedience and recall, dogs must be carefully and subtly conditioned to the tool. Doing this incorrectly can ruin your training—if you need help managing high prey drive safely, always consult a professional. 🐾 About K9 Bootcamp: Based in Whitworth/Rochdale, we help owners build reliable obedience and manage high-drive behaviours. #DogTraining #PatterdaleTerrier #ECollarTraining #K9Bootcamp #RochdaleDogTrainer #DogAndCatIntroduction #PreyDrive #Whitworth