Jack Russell terriers are excellent pets and beautiful dogs, it’s hard not to fall for their adorable little faces and bright, perky eyes, so it’s easy to see why they are so popular on TV and in movies. Conversely, while the Jack Russel is somewhat small his will is strong, and an untrained (or poorly trained) dog will most likely end up being the head of the house. If you determine that the Jack Russel is the right dog for you, you must be prepared to spend a lot of time training him to ensure that he accepts you as the dominant one. Most dogs can begin to learn basic commands and the proper way to interact with family members as soon as you bring him home from the breeder or store. The following tips and suggestions will help your Jack Russell terrier to become a loving member of your family.

Persistence in Rules

Jack Russell terriers are an unbelievably intelligent breed, but the biggest hurdle you will probably have to overcome is their strong-willed attitude, which can sometimes make training a Jack Russell next to impossible. There are times in which these dogs rise up against their master’s dominance over them, even when it seems that they have totally acclimated to the household rules. Consistency is key to training these tiny dogs and when they do disobey you need to be firm and scold them for breaking the rules, but be sure to give praise when they do what is expected. Even as this particular breed does take little more time and patience to train the right way, most dogs become totally obedient to their owners over time. Keeping your reactions and behavior uniform will make it easier for your dog to know what the expectations are and behave properly.

Tip #2 – Understanding Natural Instincts

Jack Russell terriers were originally bred as hunting dogs and this instinct could cause your pet to give chase to other animals, such as the family cat, other dogs or even cars. Such instinctual behaviors cannot be eliminated during training for the Jack Russell terrier, so owners must take the necessary steps to keep them in line. It is important to keep your dog securely on a leash whenever you take him outside and make sure that your back yard is secure to prevent escapes. Due to the fact that these dogs are notorious diggers, it would be wise to assess the borders of your yard to ensure your dog isn’t able to run away. Also keep in mind that Jack Russell terriers have been known to chase other small pets like gerbils or hamsters and so keeping them in separate areas of the house may help prevent any unfortunate accidents when these two encounter each other.

It can take more time – and a lot more patience – to train a Jack Russell terrier compared to what’s required with other breeds of dogs, but it is worth every ounce of effort you put into it. These little guys make affectionate and loyal family pets and their antics will entertain you for many years. If you stick with it and train your Jack Russell well, he will become an important part of your family and a joy to be around for the rest of his life.

If you would like to find good advices, take a look at: training jack russell terrier

It is my sincere hope that you liked this article, as I also have a review you may enjoy reading: Training Great Danes

Related posts:

  1. Overview of a Jack Russell Terrier
  2. Jack Russell Training: Tips On How To Introduce Your Pet To The New Baby
  3. Jack Russell Training Basic Tips
  4. Tips On Grooming Your Jack Russell
  5. Introducing Separation Anxiety and How Jack Russell Training Can Help

Tagged with: • •

Filed under: Dogs

Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more!