Training a Norwich Terrier

Intelligent Norwich Terrier very easily adapts to the environment, easily finds a common language with people and pets. It is for this reason that a dog of this breed can be recommended to a novice dog breeder as a first dog.

Any training that is appropriate for the puppy's age will strengthen the bond with the owner and teach useful skills.

  • Training a Norwich Terrier

Intelligent Norwich Terrier very easily adapts to the environment, easily finds a common language with people and pets. It is for this reason that a dog of this breed can be recommended to a novice dog breeder as a first dog.

Any training that is appropriate for the puppy's age will strengthen the bond with the owner and teach useful skills.


The training of a Norwich Terrier usually ends with learning several commands, and sometimes Norwiches manage to avoid any kind of upbringing altogether.

Intelligent Norwich Terrier very easily adapts to the environment, easily finds a common language with people and pets. It is for this reason that a dog of this breed can be recommended to a novice dog breeder as a first dog.

Having lived for some time in a family, the Norwich Terrier so subtly grasps the nature of relationships, mood, way of life that it seems that he understands any words spoken.

When should you start training a Norwich Terrier?

This should be done at the very moment when the puppy first comes into your home.

The very first and most useful skill is the ability of a puppy to stay alone at home. It is worth getting used to it from the very first days.

The city is a dangerous environment for any dog. Cars, cyclists, other dogs and cats, and simply inadequate people. A dog in the city is always a dog on a leash.

Do not allow a puppy or adult Norwich Terrier to pester people, especially children, while out for a walk. Ideally, he would not pay any attention to them at all. And also do not allow strangers (adults and children) to pet your dog without permission.

Try to socialize your puppy as early as possible. No later than 4 months, start walking with your puppy, regardless of the weather. Teach him to socialize with other (friendly) dogs. It is very good if other young dogs or puppies walk with you on the same area. Let your Norwich Terrier play with them as often as possible. Thanks to such games, your puppy will make friends and learn to communicate with dogs of different breeds and ages.

To form a stable psyche and adapt to different conditions, it is useful for a puppy to visit crowded places: shops, cafes, parks.

Any training that is appropriate for the puppy's age will strengthen the bond with the owner and teach useful skills.

You can master some commands on your own, but it is better to turn to specialists.

Best regards, dog kennel, Pinanoir (27-07-2010).