the JR is not my owen but i look after him. when he comes for the day i cant seem to stop him from attacking my beagle cross. She is a rescue dog and has a very submissive temprament And does nothing to tell him not to even if hes hanging from her neck. Does anyone how i might be able to stop this behavior.
If you aren't going to become a semi-permanent owner of the Jack Russell, I'd just keep the two separate while he's over, or just tell the real owner that you can't have his dog eating yours alive.
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He spent time in the Klondike Gold Rush and lived through some very severe conditions - and his stories came from those conditions. It is true that he was a man who lived with depression and preferred the company of dogs to humans. Pax-C
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It is a strange phenomenon, and dogs are certainly interesting in many things they do. But this one dog, a FEMALE no less, is clearly in charge whenever in a roomful of dogs of all sizes and breeds. Why is this so?
We have a Jack Russell up the street. He's a bossy little cuss! And he comes to the defense of our grandson when he things we're being mean. Have only seen this dog with our dog and they seem to get along. But you'll never get the ball away from him unless he wants you to. Even if he's dangling from it, he's got a good hold and there's no letting go.
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We are thinking about getting a new dog, my JRT is 5 years old and really hyper, she loves other dogs [a little too much] basically she annoys the crap out off them! My brother says Great Danes calm them down…but i like smaller dogs, any ideas?
Jinx, my jack russell, is very well trained and knows over 30 tricks, she's prolly smarter then me! We live in a wooded area so she's taken down bunnies, snakes, and even a fawn… she can handle anything
i'm not trying to calm her down, i love her hyperness
another jrt? or a pembroke welsh corgi. i love both dogs.
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I was just wondering because I have one and was wanting to know if youanything I should know. Im sure I take good care of her… truly Im bored and have nothing else to ask!
sorry about the word-slur up there! My Bad. : )
I am the proud person who has been owned by three female jrts for 5 years now. They are the light of my life! The most amazing little dogs ever! Smart, loving, loyal, so willing to learn and eager to please. I always hear about how overly hyper they are, but mine know the time and place for hyper! We play really hard when we play, but they also enjoy being couch potatoes with me! All three sleep with me at night, each in it's own spot that never changes! They are happy to just have your companionship, no matter what you're doing! My oldest is a little OCD with her ball and her frisbee, so the middle one will take it away from her and go lay down with it just to irritate her! They are so funny together, get along a lot better than I ever dreamed they would. I'd always been told that you couldn't keep two of them together because they'd fight to kill, but that's not true with mine. They squabble a little, then touch noses and look each other in the eye for a while to make up! They are a lot of work and a great expense because mine are taken care of better than most children. But the rewards are heavenly! Unconditional love! If your jrt gives you even a fraction as much happiness as mine give me, then you are very blessed! There are numerous websites that I have visited that provide a goldmine of information on jrts. Just use your favorite search engine…you know which one… you can find out things that you probably wouldn't know to ask. I know I did! Good luck! Love my girls!
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Life span- up to 15 years.
http://www.planet-pets.com/jackrussellterrier.htm
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Me and my boyfriend are talking about getting a dog, but aren't sure which one we want. I like English Bulldogs and Great Danes, but he wants a Jack Russell. It would help us out if we could see the pros and cons to owning each breed. Thanks =)
Great Danes would probably have the best temperament of the three … very laid-back and loyal dogs. If you don't want a dog on your furniture, though, don't get a Dane. They WILL go on the couch. Period. Danes have a shorter lifespan (on average) than the other 2. Danes live an average of 8-10 years, Bulldogs will usually go about 12-14 years, and JRTs up to 16+ years.
English Bulldogs are a vet's dream because they ALWAYS have medical issues. Breathing problems, bone/joint problems, skin issues, eye issues, ear issues, you name it. I know vets who have literally told me that when someone gets a Bulldog, it's like the vet hit the jackpot. They also tend to overheat quickly and breathe LOUDLY (increasingly so as they age).
Jack Russells are cute little things, but have TONS of energy, as most terriers do. They are more difficult to train, are constantly in motion, tend to be yappy little dogs. They're cute and sweet and can be great companion dogs, but are a lot of work to keep occupied.
None of your options require much in the grooming department except maybe a good shampoo and brushout every couple of months (the usual nail trims and ear cleaning, too). Bulldogs have the facial folds and the lip flews that you'll have to keep clean.
Cost-wise … Danes will cost you way more to feed (7-9 cups of food a day is not unusual), Bulldog will cost you in vet services, and JRT will cost you in training.
I'm not trying to convince you one way or the other. This is just my input for you to use as you will. Best of luck in making a decision that is best for YOU.
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Thank you! Amy
I have tried a spray bottle with water and say No in a mean voice! Jack listens and Katie wont!
i put the cat bowls up high where the dogs can’t reach!and some bowls i put on top of the fridge..:)
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I went to get a Doberman that is 1 yr. old from the humane society and I brought her dog with to make sure they got along but the dog was scared to death! Do you think it would be better to get a pup so it atleast starts off smaller or an older dog that would stay away or??? please help! thanks!
You don't say whether this is an established issue with the JRT, or if it was fearful of this particular dog, at the shelter. If this was an isolated incident, it may have been not the Dobie, but the shelter environment that caused the anxiety in the JRT. The stress level of animals in a shelter, no matter how nice, is very high, and other dogs sense it and react accordingly.
If the Doberman has a mellow disposition (athough any year old dog will be going through a silly adolescent phase) you might ask if you can foster the dog for a week to see if the JRT can get over his/her fear of this particular dog. If they agree to that, then what you need to do once you get the Dobie is this:
Introduce both dogs in a neutral environment such as a local park. Have your wife walk her dog and you walk the Dobie, being VERY careful to only praise the JRT when s/he is calm, otherwise stay quiet! Don't do the "It's OK, don't worry, blah,blah,blah" or it will simply reinforce the JRT's anxiety. Any acknowledgment will be construed as 'praise' and will strengthen the fear behavior.
Once you feel the dogs are comfortable, go home and do some hanging in the front yard. If you get calmness, go to the backyard. You can drop the leashes (don't take them off) if you feel the dogs are calm. The Dobie will probably spend more time examining the yard than paying attention to the JRT, and the little dog can investigate the bigger one while he's preoccupied.
Give them at least 15 to 20 minutes with this, then pick up leashes and go into the house - little dog first.
You'll want to let the Dobie drag a leash around when you are there anyway, to prevent him getting into trouble while he gets used to his new home. Start giving the JRT treats when he's calm and the Dobie's anywhere within sight. If Dobie moves out of sight, treats stop. Oops, there's Dobie, here's a treat! Just pop them into his mouth - don't make him reach for them. What you're trying to show the JRT is that good stuff happens when the Dobie is around, and stop when he's not. Hmmmmmm
They should have separate places to sleep, and I would advise a crate for the new dog. They should be out in the house or yard together only when you are there to supervise, until you KNOW the little dog is fine with the Dobie.
If you cannot foster for the week, or the JRT just can't handle the bigger dog, then the other advise is good - get a puppy and let the JRT grdually get used to his friend growing up. It wouldn't be fair at all to force the smaller, established dog to live in fear (even if it's unfounded to you).
There are so many rescue organizations out there; if fact here in Norman OK one of our humane societies just took a female Dobie and her puppies from a shelter.
Good luck, e-mail me if I can help with anything.
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We want an idea of how big he will get and what he may look like.
We just wonder if he will be more than 50 lbs, that is the largest our landlord will allow.
Unfortunately, with mixed breeds, you have no idea what to expect. It's just not predictable at all. The best thing you can do is to find a mixed breed of smaller sized dogs in general, rather than a large/medium and a small together, where the pup could take on either size or some where in the middle.
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