The Skye terrier is more serious, dignified, and quieter than most other terriers. They are one of the few terriers, which are laid back and easy to please indoors. The Skye Terrier will require at least one walk a day, and as a very happy dog will like to play at any time of the day. Once outside, however, it is a fearless and courageous breed and will chase anything that runs. With this in mind, it is probably best to keep this dog on a lead unless you have a reliable recall in place or it is being exercised in a safe and well-fenced area. They can become quite dominant little dogs, especially if they are not socialised very well as youngsters.  Caution should be exercised if they live with or are around smaller creatures, for example rabbits and cats. This dominant and sometimes stubborn trait means that they need a confident leader, which they can trust and respect. They can be intensely loyal to his family pack, enjoying a lot of attention and thriving on contact with people. It is not a breed that likes to be left alone for prolonged periods of time.