An occupational and primary preventive care physician in Oklahoma City, OK, William D. Jones, MD, additionally serves as secretary of the Irish Setter Club of OK. In his free time, William D. Jones, MD, enjoys spending time with Cooper, his Airedale terrier.
The Airedale terrier, sometimes known as the waterside terrier or king of terriers, is the biggest of the terrier breeds. The Airedale stands apart from other dogs with pointed ears that fold against the skull, a high set tail, and a long, flat head.
Classified as a “medium energy” dog, Airedales can do well with children and other animals so long as they are appropriately socialized from an early age. Along with being intelligent and loyal, Airedales are generally pleasant and friendly toward strangers, though environmental stimuli like other animals may affect their obedience.
While fairly easy to train, Airedales respond poorly to aversive training techniques. Instead, owners should train using positive reinforcement. Airedale owners should additionally do their best to make training an enjoyable, rewarding experience. The dog’s intelligence makes teaching a command relatively simple, but it also leads to the Airedale becoming bored with repetitive actions and routines.
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