my 2 year old jack russel always barks. My friends are scared of him and if my friends come round he always try's to mate with them. He always barks at other dogs and people who he doesn't know. It gets quite annoying!!!!
2006-07-03 05:44:16 · 18 answers · asked by skr grl yo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
that's a Jack for ya, hey man that is there personality, a spray bottle with water will do the trick. good luck there stubborn little SOB's
2006-07-03 05:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't have any control over your dog! Here's a website that gives sensible. down to earth advice.
If you go to obedience classes it will be a good start as it will hopefully give you some control over your dog; but these are behavioural problems.
You don't say how old your dog is, if he's very young then get him neutered. If he's older neutering alone won't cure his interest in your friends legs, you need to know how to train him as well.
As for the barking, my old Jack would bark at the door unless I was upstairs; then he figured out to come and get me. That was because I was top dog in our pack, so he didn't feel he had the right to bark incessantly. I think your main problem is that you're not the Alpha in the family, there are some neat tricks you can use to put yourself at the top of the pecking order; but its easier to work under the direction of a trainer rather than from a couple of instructions off a website.
I'm going to recommend you get in touch with the APBC and get some of their tutorials to work through; if at all possible find a behavioural trainer in your area and see if they run classes. The obedience will follow; on the other hand, if you're not top dog, your dog won't listen when you tell him what to do!
2006-07-03 07:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very natural! HE is just saying this is my place move on! We have 3 jacks and it took time to make them understand others were allowed to walk by. Gently call them, not yell at him. Offer him a treat each time he comes to you and when he barks clap your hands and say no. It will take time. We rescued a Rat terrier who is pretty sure the yard is his, the dog park is his and that I belong to him and him alone. We have had him 1 1/2 years now and he is slowly getting over it. It DOES take time AND understanding on your part.
2006-07-03 06:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by rubystandingdeer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack russells are nuts. i could say that ninety 9.9% of them are loopy and hyper. there is no longer many techniques, if any to end this project. in case you desire to purpose a no-bark collar there are 2 strategies. one that provides a small electric ask your self to the canines, or a citranella spray this is all organic and safer. yet JRs are yappy, if it will be a controversy, perhaps a JR isn't the breed for you.
2016-11-01 03:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by sokin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a bark control collar from Petsmart that sprays them with something like light pepper in thier nose. Eventuall they associate barking with that smell and stop.
It doesnt sound as nice, but my vet said it was safe!
2006-07-03 05:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by *meh* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately as i have one too, they are notorious barkers and its very hard to stop them, unless you are constantly with them. my dog seems not to bark when im with him but as soon as i go inside he starts barking.
i bought one of them bark control things but i took it off after a day when the sound that only a dog could hear was heard by me. strange i know and it was a pinging noise which was happening when he wasnt even barking.
2006-07-03 06:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by robertkeightley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty much what Jack Russels are all about! They're very loyal to their master (in this case you) and hate everything else unless they can have sex with it. Be proud of your dog!
2006-07-03 05:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-21 19:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by tifany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now you also need to realize that these dogs are naturally hyper.........so this is normal for this breed. If you can't handle that, then you may want to give him someone else with a good home. Sometimes obedience class works.....sometimes it don't. Think of that like this.....try to stop talking for the rest of your life........see what I mean? If it's really bothering you, then I would imagine your best option is to give or sell him to another good home. Best of luck to you.....
2006-07-03 05:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is your dog neutered? a lot of this behaviour is typically exhibited by full male dogs. Try spraying him with some water if he displays this unwanted behaviour. If it doesn't stop then it may be time for him to get the snip!
2006-07-03 09:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋