Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Jack Russell Training Tips

By Andyl Hannerl

The bright eyes and the scruffy face of the Jack Russell terrier is what makes them one of the popular choices for pets and are also a popular choice in television and movies. The only disadvantage that you may have with a Jack Russell terrier if he is not well trained is his high and mighty attitude, thinking that he should run the household and not you.

If you have decided that this breed is the right pet for you, it will be important to commit to plenty of Jack Russell training to ensure your dog accepts you as the head of the house.

Training should begin the day the puppy comes home from the breeder and should continue until the dog learns to obey basic commands and treat his family members with respect. Check out these tips for Jack Russell training that will ensure your dog is a delight to your family.

Consistency in Rules

The Jack Russell terrier is an extremely intelligent animal, but the attitude that goes along with the "smarts" can sometimes be a setback in Jack Russell training. These dogs sometimes rebel against their owner's authority, even after it appears that they have sufficiently learned the rules of the house. That's why it is so important to remain consistent with your terrier, giving him a firm scolding when he breaks the rules or plenty of praise when he obeys your commands.

Remember that the house rules should be consistent at all times to keep your dog in his position. And yes, you will need a lot of time and tolerance in training them, but they will eventually surrender to your authority.

Instincts

The Jack Russell terrier has very strong hunting instincts, which may provoke it to attack the family cat or take off from his yard at the first interesting scent. These instincts cannot be trained away through Jack Russell training, so owners need to take proper precautions to keep them under control. In most cases, this means keeping your dog on a leash when you walk him and making sure your yard is sufficiently confined.

They are the type of dogs who normally digs, and because of this, it would be best if you check your yard timely to ensure that your pup is not digging his own escaper hole. It would also be ideal if you do not have any cats or small pets in the same house as it is not a guarantee that your pet will not hunt your other pets on occasion.

Although Jack Russell training may take more patience and time than training other breed of dogs, you will be sure to have great rewards after. These terriers are loaded with great personality, intellect and are super loyal to their owners and with proper training, they will surely delight and entertain your family for a long time.

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