I have 2 male cate aged 3, and a female cat aged 5. Will the cats and puppy get on and be friendly towards each other? Or will this take a lot of time? Or should I choose another breed of dog?
Ummm….might not be the right breed. The jack russell web site cautions people about having jacks around cats. Says that even in households where they've gotten on for years, sometimes the jacks can go after the cats. That said, I have two jrt spayed females, one 10 months, one 2 1/2 years. They live in a house with a 5 year old cat. The youngest one does torment the cat sometimes, but nearly as often, I've seen the cat pick on her. The older one doesn't bother house kitty, but the outdoor ones are fair game. She'd go after any and all if she had the opportunity. But, knowing the breed's reputation, I don't leave them loose unsupervised. Don't want to invite disaster if I don't have to. If you're willing to supervise, you may get along just fine, just be aware of the breed club's warning….
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She is a Jack Russell, about 6 monthes old. Lost one tooth about a month ago and then another one about one to two weeks ago. Her gums havent swollen and she hasnt bleed any that i can see.
Yes this is very normal she is teething they lose their baby teeth and you will see her adault teeth taking the place of the baby teeth. My jack russell is teething as well. Make sure you have plenty of chew toys for to chew on to help her teething process to be more comfortable for her.
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im getting a puppy in another 3 days and really really need some help. i've already researched everything that i need to know before getting a puppy but i need answers from real people!!!!
so please help me
They are very hyper and love to play, great little dogs, get ready, they love you to death…very loyal little dogs and easy to train…..congrats on new puppy
also, a 6 wk old pup is still too young to take away from mom and the litter,. any pup should not be taken away till at least 8 wks old……it needs to be with mom and litter mates this long.
Breeder/show/handler 15 yrs
6 wks, you should wait and take the dog home at 8 wks old
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I have a 6 month old female jack russel terrior and I tried trainning her a little bit today, and she jumped over some small things, but I need to no at what age would be just right for her to be trainned agility at? Please and thankyou!
I started my pom in beginner agility at 8 months. Kept it fun, no pressure. But she had gone thru basic obedience first.
Keep the jumps low and not a lot of repetitive jumping until his joints are stronger.
Here is a picture of her at her first agility trial at 16 months old.
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I’m taking 8 month jack russell terrier puppy from the shelter. Best food for her? I don’t mean only dry food.
Or any tips for taking care of this breed.
Thanks for any help.
What breed she is makes no difference, and you only need dry food.
Here’s a website:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com
Pick a good one. A food with 4 stars or more is a good food. Feed according to the instructions on the bag. It’s OK to feed slightly LESS, but not more, so measure carefully.
The only tip I will offer is please get some obedience training and plan to spend LOTS of time working with her. That’s a high-energy breed, and smart, too … she will need to burn a lot of energy and be kept very busy … and she will need plenty of mental stimulation, too. Otherwise she will become destructive and develop bad habits.
JRTs are a lot of fun, and they have a ton of “personality” … so enjoy your pup, and thank you for adopting!
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My puppy is 7 months old, at first we had no problem getting him to potty outside, now I take him out and he doesnt do anything until I bring him in and then he pottys on the carpet. What do you suggest?
I have an 8 year old and have had him since a he was a puppy and it is very difficult because they want to do everything else but potty when they go out. You have to be patient and when he goes he needs verbal praise and probably a treat. Don't discipline if he goes inside unless you catch him red handed, this doesn't work for jrt's. Simply ignore all bad behavior and praise good behavior. Try setting a schedule for him to potty and stick to it for a while. We let him out when we wake 2 times during the day and right before bed. We have conditioned him to know that if he goes out and makes his business he gets to come in and eat a meal or get a treat. Make sure when he is out to do business you supervise him to make sure he doesn't confuse this with play time. You can also try taking him on the leash at potty time and off leash for play. Whatever you do be consistent, they are very smart but if you keep changing routines on him he will never learn what he is supposed to be doing.
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The puppy gets really excited and jumps all over my daughter. What is the proper way to teach her to stay down? Thank You!
I have had a Jack Russell before, she was taught this before I got her so I am unsure how to teach the new puppy the proper way. Rude people please dont answer. Thank You!
in a stern voice tell her NO and move her away from ur daughter put her in another room until she calms down if she does it again do it again if she stays calm give her praise and a treat
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im getting a jack russell puppy not sure if im getting a girl or a boy yet, but need some names. any ideas???
i thought Ronnie for a boy. Not sure for a girl tho!!!
ha ha my dad is called russell so i cant call him russ
Try this site
hope you find the perfect name for your puppy!!
http://www.dog-names-and-more.com/
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We have a jack russell terrier who has been very difficult to potty train. He is full blooded and very hyper. He is great with the kids and we love having him but are getting very tired of having him go to the bathroom in the house within 5 minutes of taking him outside to go to the bathroom. The most frustrating part is that he gets 10-15 minutes to be outside, does his business, sniffs around and then he heads back to the door to come back inside. Generally within 5 minutes of coming back inside the house, he has gone to the bathroom somewhere in the house. We have tried puppy pads, which he just tears up and makes a mess out of, we have tried confining him to an area which only makes that area completely reek of urine and feces.We have gone thru 5 big bottles of bleach in the last month alone just from bleaching all over the house to eliminate his smell so as to deter him and not allow his scent to linger and to keep our house smelling nice.PLEASE HELP! We love him-not his messes!
The most important tip for successful puppy housebreaking is “Persistence is the key”.
1– First, you need to teach your puppy where you want him to go to the bathroom. Your puppy will not know where to go if you don’t show him. Therefore, he won’t know if he went in the wrong spot. We suggest starting the housebreaking process outside. Many people tend to paper train and in essence you are making the training process harder for you and may end having to retrain him.
2- Praise is essential in the puppy housebreaking process. It will make him feel more confident when you praise him with a treat or pat on the back for a job well done – not messing in the house! While mistakes can and will happen and you may get frustrated – it is very important to not punish your dog, yell or swat him if he has an accident in the house.
3- Be aware of your puppies eating and bathroom habits this will help you get him out side in time to prevent any accidents in the home. Puppies usually have to urinate upon waking up; don’t delay taking him outside upon starting his day. Puppies also defecate regularly after each meal – usually within twenty minutes from eating. Pay attention to your puppy, he will give you signals he has to go out but you have to be in tune with them. These signs include restless circling, squatting and sniffing.
Never carry your puppy outside! You should choose a command to signal him it is time to go outside and that should be the command you always use – puppies like and need a routine that they will become familiar with. When he makes it out the door and does finish his business, praise him – puppies also love attention and affection, let him know he did a good job for his master!
4- Some days will be harder than others but if he makes a mistake in the house, try to ignore it the first time. Yelling at him or swatting him will only make the training process harder for you and your dog scared! Avoid negativity at all cost. Again, we know this might be hard after a day at the office and dealing with the kids but you will be thankful later!
5 – If you will be leaving your puppy alone for a couple of hours, barricade off a corner of the house or use a dog crate but don’t just leave him free to roam the house! Puppies usually will not toilet the area in which they sleep.
Take your puppy outside right before putting him in the crate and then take him outside again immediately upon returning home. Don’t leave any water down on the floor while in this housebreaking process, if you are gone too long he may not be able to help it and have to go. Do make sure to leave him plenty of toys to keep him busy.
A crate can be a very helpful training tool for your dog while in the training process and not wanting to give him full reign of the house just yet. This will happen over time. But remember along with bathroom accidents, puppies like to chew and they will chew anything in their path if they are able to reach it and you aren’t there to tell him “No!”
In closing, Praise your puppy and set him up on a routine, the end result will be a happy dog and a happy dog lover!
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Hi, just wondering how long roughly would it take to train my JAck Russell puppy? Shes almost 10 weeks but we’re planning to start training her soon. I just want to know how long on average we’d be training her for.
Your dog will learn new things all of the time during her lifetime. There is really no set time on housebreaking and other behaviors and it depends on how stubborn your dog is too. Also when she is old enough have her spayed, it will cut down on aggression and also have good health benefits such as not having any form of female problems such as cancer and unwanted litters. You could also ask a professional dog trainer as well for any ideas or you can check with the american kennel club as well. Good luck and congrats on your puppy 
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