He is 16 weeks old. Went to the vet and she said he is too skinny and should eat more. I feed him good food (Wellness Puppy Formula) 4 times a day, so it is not the food that is the problem. The problem is that he is more interested in playing than eating. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
Feed him twice a day instead of four times. Buy a good, high quality puppy food made for small and medium sized puppies. Feed him the amount recommended on the side of the bag (be sure to measure it-not just guess) for his age and weight. If he doesn't finish it within 15 minutes, pick it up and wait until the next meal. It may seem to be the opposite of what you should do, but it will make him actually hungry at mealtimes and he will eat all of his food at once. As weird as it sounds, if you feed more than the recommended amount then your pup may have diarrhea which will obviously cause him to lose weight instead of gaining.
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what are the characteristics of a jack russel terrier
Very very high energy…needs a lot of play time. Feisty and/or aggressive with other dogs sometimes. May try to kill small animals.
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My family and i just got female parson terrier who is 2 months old.. and we have been taking her out every hour but where we live it's been very cold this month it ranges from minus 20- 45 degrees celcuis..
the dog gets really cold so it doesnt do all it;s buisness when it's outside and had an acciedent in her bed
we heard you could traing dogs to use the litter box.. how do we go about doing this? this would only be for the cold winter months
We have used litter box training with our puppies with great success. It's great when they are really young and, as in situations like yours, where the cold weather makes housebreaking difficult.
You basically follow the same steps you would for housebreaking but take them over to the litter box instead of taking them outside. We use the Second Nature Litter and litter box. The nice thing about this litter is that when it's warmer you can take a handful of it outside and put it on the grass where you want your pup to potty and they will quickly associate the smell.
Good Luck!
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Mine doesn't shed she's a rough coated type and need to be hand stripped at least twice a year by someone trained at how to do it. She is still just a puppy so she has only barked when very excited (more than the usual jack russell excitement). she has not barked at anything like the doorbell, vaccuum, or visitors, yet. She barks when I'm preparing my cats food, that's the only nonplay bark I've heard from her. She doesn't even bark when neighbors dogs are.
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She is reddy brown with black flecking along her back, like a saddle, and a mask on her head. She looks all Parsons, have been looking and looking to see if I could see another breed in her but can't see any characteristics of any. Thank you for the info I can now say to whoever asks in the future that she is not a crossbreed.
She sounds super cute. It's amazing how varied the JRT/Parson Russells are! Remember, there's nothing 'wrong' with mixed breeds….
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She's not very big and mainly white and I'm afraid I may lose her. Should I dress her in a fluorescent jacket just to be on the safe side? Or perhaps attach some red balloons to her tail or a large bell to her collar? I can't keep her indoors any longer, poor little thing's already got her legs crossed! What precautions do you think I should be taking?
She's no Jack - she's Parsons through and through! And I LOVE the snow - just got back from our walk and we both had the best time! Leash?? Not a chance … she was running wild and free and loving the lack of cars on the roads! x
Absolutely!!! But if the snow is really deep with you, it might be as well to keep her on a lead. Dogs love the snow, for some obscure reason, and she'll have lots of fun out there. Be warned about crossing a salted/gritted road with her - salt will sting her feet. She may start holding one paw up and then the next and looking pathetic. You will have to wipe them off - and clean her feet properly when you get home so she doesn't lick too much salt.
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The print was from the turn of the last century. It featured what looked like a Parson's (Jack Russell) Terrier holding up a bottle for a little baby in a a bonnet. Does anyone know where I can find a copy of this print?
Not exactly…but close:
http://www.decodog.com/inven/dog-ter4.htm
(take a look at page 4 mid page)
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I like them both but what is the difference. Can you please show me pictures too. Thank you and could you tell me about them.
Which one is better i want one
The Parson Russell Terrier was formally known as the Jack Russell Terrier. The name of the Jack Russell Terrier was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier effective April 1, 2003 as requested by the Jack Russell Terrier Association of America, which was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America. It was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell. This feisty little terrier was used to hunt small game, particularly fox, by digging the quarry out of its den. Breeders have emphasized its working ability, so the standard is very broad, encompassing a wide range of accepted body types. On English hunts, the Parson Russell Terriers were supposed to be long-legged enough to keep up with the hounds. The energetic and playful Parson Russell makes a good family companion. Some of the Parson Russell's talents include: hunting, tracking, agility, and performing tricks.The Parson Russell Terrier is a perky, merry, devoted, and loving dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful and amusing, he enjoys games and playing with toys. Stable Parson's are friendly and generally kind to children. Children should be taught not to tease or strike the dog.
Parson Russel
http://www.pedigreedogs.co.uk/images_breeds/parson_russell.jpg
http://www.zoologie.de/grzimek/files/images/Parson%20Russel%20Terrier%20Frugan%203.jpg
Jack Russel
http://www.dog-breeds-explained.info/images/jack-russell-terrier.jpg
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i have honestly done my research on the breed and have also read some statements on the breeds characteristics. Yet i am not feeling confident on owning the breed since everyone makes the dog sound like a non stop running and chewing machine. Of course i would love an energetic dog and a dog who will beg me to go on walks and to the park. Yet, is the breed a non stop moving machine and if it is is it the annoying type? I also do not have a backyard or a park directly next door. I am willing to walk him/her daily and take to the park 3 times a week. Yet is that enough? I would also enjoy to read personal opinions since i want to know how it is to live with one, which to me is the most important information. Thank you in advance.
They are high energy intelligent little beggars - yes
They need a certain sort of person to control them
They are not a breed to be taken on lightly
There are so many in shelters from people who did not realise the commitment they were taking on - so you have to be sure
Having said all that - I own two and they are the best
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He is constantly biting, we have tried holding his mouth and saying no, weve tried the water bottle, we have tried ignoring him and re directing him to other toys. He wont stop! What should i do now?
Jack Russells are a highly active breed and get bored easily. He needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation.
First he is the boss and knows it! Laugh, this happens a lot.
First line of action is to start walking him for about 2 hrs twice daily if possible. If that much time is not possible get a dog vest with pockets and this will give your dog more weight to carry and a better work out but do not overload him because he is just a pup yet. You can add weight with very small water bottles/ or something similar if he still needs to burn more energy. Another option is a small treadmill to get his exercise.
Now the walk is important to take back control of leader position. You should go out the door first and he should follow and the same going back in your house. Don’t make a big deal about leaving. He should be calm and come to you to go.
When walking he should be right at your left side. No sniffing, walking in front of you, no pulling this way and that. Shorten the leash and keep him at your side. If he pulls give a light quick correction by pulling sideways not back. This throws him slightly off balance and gets him to look at you or at least his attention. If that does not work give his side a light tap with your foot. Dogs respond better to different places on their bodys so if one spot does not work try another. Now just a tap. Your dog will get better as you go or maybe he is already got this down. It is hard to know all by your question. This though is part of the answer to his behavior problems.
It is nice to stop at a park or nice area where he can just play. Tell him its time to play and let him sniff around and see new things to stimulate his mind. This could be in the middle of your walk so you can rest also. Walking different routes is important so that your walk does not become routine or boring.
Does he behave in other areas? Does he know basic training? Also this is the best time to get him an appointment to be neutered. He does not need any more male hormone running through his body! He will be less prone to cancer and less likely to want to run off when their is a female in heat. I would also get him micro-chipped if he is not. People are out their stealing dogs all the time for pit bait….to resell to science labs or just to resell for the money.
Get Ceasar Millan’s books and start training your dog to accomplish these things. They all have to do with leadership and training an awesome companion for life. Your dog will be well balanced and your family and others will like to be around him.
When does he bite? Just out of the blue, to get a toy, around his food? These answer would help me know why he is biting.
At four months pups learn that they can have some control and I call it their wild age. This is the perfect time for training though if that is any comfort. When he comes up to you and bites lay him on his side and have him lay there till he calms down and relaxes and stays when you remove your hand. This is very important not to give in. If he is biting wear gloves or gently but firmily also hold his head down. Make sure you are perfectly calm and ok with this. A dog picks up your feelings like a magnet. If you are upset, angery or frustrated remove him from the room and crate him.
Now if your JKR calms down and takes a deep breath you have gained back your leadership and it is the perfect time to reward him with a favorite treat and some loving. If he bites again start all over. He will get it. If he will not submitt kennel him everytime he bites you or anyone else. When he stops barking let him out and try it again.
Teach him toys are for biting by making it a fun game. Stimulate his mind by hiding treats around the house and give the game a name and he will start looking forward to it. We use to hide each other when we were kids, lol. Our dog loved it.
The main thing is his excitment level. It needs to be low or he is not listening at all. That is why the exercise is so important and should be done before any other training. Try to catch him before he gets to wound up. When a dog is hyper he is not happy and neither is your family.
Another great thing is to socialize him with other dogs/puppies and he will learn from them. This is a very important age to learn. The older he gets the more bad habits he has. When playing with the other dogs he burns energy, learn appropriate dog pack behavior and gets mental stimulation and should be tired and go to sleep when he gets home.
I would not take him to a dog park as there are a lot of dogs there who are untrained and may give him more bad habits. He could also get hurt because of his biting behavior. You have no idea what these dogs are like.
Try to meet friends with well behaved dogs or contact the nearest Parson Russell dog club or a dog play group.
Good luck and visit Ceasar Millan’s site to purchase his training books and tapes as more then likely things will pop up later and you
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