The Jack Russel female is a puppy! She is around 3 - 4 months old!
2006-09-16 06:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by Stephanie Rowland 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Welcome to the wonderful world of JRT parenthood. Did you know that veterinarians and their staff call them Jack Russel Terrorists because they are so squirrely, opinionated and stubborn? Not to mention smart as whips and figure out exactly how to get their own way.
You need obedience training, PRONTO. These dogs turn everything into a battle of wills and really need a firm hand training them. Classes teach you how to train your dog so that you don't drive both of you nuts. Petsmart's program is the best because it offers free "go backs" and you're gonna need refresher courses for the rest of the dog's life.
There are activities for JRT. Flyball, agility, races, "earth dog" competitions (human made mazes underground, where the dog "hunts" caged rats.). Contact breed clubs in your area. Your vet may have contact information, or ask whoever you got her from. You should be able to find all this on the Internet as well.
They really do make wonderful pets, you just have to train them and redirect all that energy.
Good Luck.
2006-09-16 06:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't! It is who they are. If you didn't want a hyper dog, you should have researched better. Jack Russell's are extremely energetic dogs who need lots of exercise, mental stimulation and training. The best thing you can do is keep her busy. Teach her lots of tricks, (don't forget basic obedience) and give her lots of opportunity to expend all that energy. They are awesome dogs, but take a lot of time and commitment.
2006-09-16 13:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by piper 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
so its pretty much agreed that JRT's are quite active.
Walks, play ball, hide and seek, any activity- and lots of it.
I am wondering why you weren't told this when you got the dog. I mean when you were doing research to find out about the breed before you got it. There were no suggestions in any of that information? I would refer back to some of the books and or websites that you looked at before you got her for some tips on maintaining their high energy levels.
Good Luck, and have fun with her!! I am sure she already has some antics that make you laugh!!
2006-09-16 14:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, uuuummmmm, good luck with that!! The only calm JRT dogs I've seen are ones that are at horse barns where they have jobs to do and are busy throughout the whole day. These dogs have years & years of being bred to 'go to ground' and work all day - it's in your dog's blood meaning she'll probably slow down when she gets to be 15 years old, maybe.
2006-09-16 14:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by crazybouthorses68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats just the dogs nature. You can't; but you can walk and play with your dog to help get some of its energy out. Those type of dogs like to RUN and PLAY a lottttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt.
2006-09-16 13:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Purple Passion 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
let her fo outside for a lil while and play so that when she comes inside shell be ready to rest
2006-09-16 13:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by luvzpuppydogs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may sound pretty cruel, but just put a bullet in its brain. and buy a less hyper dog. like a saint berenard.
2006-09-16 13:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by Apache Rose Peacock 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
umm give her food, or go walk with her.
she might be bored.
2006-09-16 13:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by katie ova here 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots and lots of exercise
2006-09-16 13:46:14 · answer #9 · answered by firefly_wingz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GIVE HER JACK DANIELS!!! THAT SHOULD DO THE TRICK!!
2006-09-16 13:19:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋