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  • A far ranging dog may go farther, but is not necessarily covering more ground and may be too far away before the squirrel bolts from treetop to treetop, making a quick escape. Encouraging this close hunting trait in your Rat Terrier is part of making him a good squirrel dog.
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Rat Terriers traditionally chase small vermin which burrow underground, but squirrels are arboreal in nature.

Encouraging this close hunting trait in your Rat Terrier is part of making him a good squirrel dog.

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