I have a 5 month old Jack Russell puppy and I want to have him trained (obedience training)? What is the ideal age to have him trained and what is the best method???

Take him to a competent trainer who will teach you both together, and not with too much punishment for such a young dog.
Jack Russells have a whole lot of energy and they are emotionally needy as well as being hard-headed! So you also need to build in two good outings every day until he is at least four or five. A half-hour walk minimum, and a trip to a dog park or play date. Every Day. It gives him something to think about the rest of the day while he's napping.
If you try to get by with just fetch for exercise, the dog will become obnoxious in a short time.

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1. chattanoogas_finest Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 9:24 am

   as soon as you get it
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2. squeemish Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 9:55 am

   train him asap. if you dont he will not listen when he gets to be a year old. find a good dog training school in the phone book or take him to the local petsmart(worked for my dog!)
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3. Missy Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 10:42 am

   Time to train is now and take him to puppy obedience classes.
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4. theresa m Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 11:18 am

   I am a dog trainer ..Just to warn you Jack Russells are very hyper , its their breed. You can start taking him to obedience training now Good luck
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5. Gus A Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 11:27 am

   start training now, take him to a professional
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6. Mmgirl Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 11:42 am

   You should have started two months ago. Get him in classes now otherwise you are going to have a crazy little dog all over the place. They are very bouncy and have a hard time sitting still. Good luck!
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7. Life is simply beautiful Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 12:29 pm

   Yesterday !
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8. juliejuliejulie Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 12:46 pm

   Take him to a competent trainer who will teach you both together, and not with too much punishment for such a young dog.
   Jack Russells have a whole lot of energy and they are emotionally needy as well as being hard-headed! So you also need to build in two good outings every day until he is at least four or five. A half-hour walk minimum, and a trip to a dog park or play date. Every Day. It gives him something to think about the rest of the day while he's napping.
   If you try to get by with just fetch for exercise, the dog will become obnoxious in a short time.
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   My 5 year old Jack Russell.

9. Time travler Says:
   January 29th, 2009 at 1:15 pm

   Now, Jack Russells are high energy dogs and require a lot of attention. After you take him to obedience, don't stop there. Consider taking him to agility classes or fly ball classes. They are really fun classes for your dog and you too. My Boston couldn't wait each week for his classes. As soon as we pulled up to the training facility, he got excited. Your Jack Russell will be the same way. They never forget where they have a good time.
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