Train Jack Russell Training

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. The first thing any new Jack Russell terrier owner should know is that you have a long road of training ahead of you in order to establish yourself as the master of the house and the leader to your new dog. You should start training your dog as soon as he arrives at the house and continue to teach him until he understands and follows the most basic orders and respects the family members. Here are some great ideas to help you train your Jack Russell terrier to become a positive addition to your family.

Tip #1 - Be Consistent

The high energy and natural intelligence of the Jack Russell breed can sometimes lead to a stubborn streak that can make training your pet more difficult.  Even if it seems that your pet has learned to correctly respond to your commands, it is not uncommon for these dogs to remain rebellious. This is why it is so crucial to stay steady with the terrier and discipline him for negative behaviors or praise him whenever he obeys you. Patience and time are required in order to properly train this breed, but once they do submit and obey, they are extremely loyal to their owners. Keeping your reactions and behavior uniform will make it easier for your dog to know what the expectations are and behave properly.

Natural-born 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. Keeping your Jack Russell leashed is an essential part of your owner responsibility, and ensuring that he cannot escape from your backyard or home. Jack Russell terriers are natural diggers and so performing regular examinations of your yard to scout for holes or tunnels that run underneath the fence is a good idea. Also, it would be bad judgment to keep a Jack Russell in a household with other small animals like hamsters or cats, as there is no promise that the terrier won’t try to “hunt” the other pets at some point.

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. Your Jack Russell terrier will be a delightful part of your family for a long time.

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