| The Airedale Terrier is a large and very lively terrier | | | | become a problem during training. Typically, this is |
| that is often known as the "king of terriers.” They | | | | worse in intact males that have not been obedience |
| are excellent companion dogs as well as hunting, agility, | | | | trained and have had little socialization as a puppy. |
| obedience and even police and military dogs. They can | | | | It is important to purchase an Airedale Terrier from a |
| be very playful and attentive to their owners but can | | | | breeder that starts early socialization and can provide |
| also be serious workers, an excellent combination for | | | | information on the tendencies of the breed. While an |
| a great all-round dog. | | | | excellent obedience dog when trained, they are not |
| The Airedale Terrier is a very lively and energetic | | | | always a good choice for a first time dog owner that |
| terrier that does have the tendency to be the | | | | wishes to raise a dog from a puppy. An Airedale |
| dominant dog as well as the leader in the family if not | | | | Terrier from a rescue that is already trained and has |
| properly trained and socialized. They are extremely | | | | learned the basics may be a better choice. |
| intelligent and will quickly learn both commands and | | | | The Airedale Terrier can learn to get along with other |
| how to get out following commands so firm and | | | | pets although some simply have difficulty living in the |
| consistent training is a must. | | | | same house with other non-canine pets. Since the |
| The Airedale Terrier is a good family dog and will | | | | Airedale Terrier may be somewhat dog aggressive |
| interact well with children of all ages. Since they are a | | | | and may have a tendency to chase other dogs, cats |
| large terrier they do need to be taught not to be | | | | or animals it is essential to keep them on a dog leash |
| overly possessive of dog toys or food as well as to | | | | when outside of the fenced yard. |
| avoid snapping when teased or irritated. Teaching | | | | As a hunting dog, they may tend to get so involved in |
| children to respect this dog and to watch when the | | | | the hunt they simply do not respond when called to |
| dog has simply had enough is very important. | | | | return. Puppies are generally more accepting of cats |
| As with all terriers the Airedale Terrier has an | | | | than mature dogs that have not had cats in the house. |
| independent and rather headstrong streak that can | | | | |