had a pitbull when i was a child and people always told my parents that they were crazy for having that kind of dogs around me....now i am a father of 13 year old teenager and we have a jack russel..our terrier doesn't like to play wiyh her that much,but if some stranger aproach to my daughter our terrier will be very protective....when i was a child i dont remember any incidents with the pitbull...what cause the breed to act that way....
2006-10-06 05:25:56 · 11 answers · asked by READY OR NOT HERE I COME ! 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's not a breed thing, that's a dog thing. Your terrier probably wasn't socialized correctly as a puppy. Good Pit Bull owners are very careful to make sure their pups are well used to every kind of person and dog, because pit bulls have such a bad reputation.
Terriers are so cute, that often people forget to bring around every kind of stranger to introduce him to.
To stop your puppy from grwoling at strangers the next time he does it, say "what was that?" in a cheerful voice. take the pup by the leash and guide him over to the stranger (keeping a safe distance) and introduce yourself in a cool tone.
He's just guarding his pack because he thinks he has too. once he realizes you're in control, he'll stop and let you do it.
2006-10-06 05:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by Chit P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he Jack 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. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been taught not to tease or strike the dog. They are intelligent, yet willful and determined. They can be slightly difficult to train and need a firm, experienced trainer. The Jack Russell can be aggressive with other dogs if not well trained and socialized. Some have killed or been killed in dog fights. Early socialization can help substantially moderate this trait. They have strong hunting instincts (stronger than your average terrier) and should not be trusted with other small animals. They like to chase and explore. Be careful not to let them off the lead unless they are very well-trained. Jack Russells like to bark and dig. They tend to get restless and destructive if not kept fruitfully occupied and well exercised. Jack Russells climb, which means they can climb over a fence, they also jump. A Jack that stands 12 inches high can easily jump five feet. JRTs are not the breed for a inexperienced dog owner. This is a BIG dog in a little dogs body. The owner needs to be as strong-willed as they are, or this little guy will take over. With the right owner this little dog can really excel, but is not recommended for those who have not had prior experience with terriers.
2006-10-06 05:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by lilshorty3088 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers are bred to be very game & independent, as they must have the drive to hunt vermin by digging into their burrows and killing them. That is what their original purpose was - to keep farms free of pests. This high energy and aggresive behavior can make them not have suitable temperments to put up with poking, proding & teasing from a young or unruly child, and be too wound up to be kept in an apartment or small house with a tiny yard. Most do better on a farm or house with much acreage. One of the vets I worked for loved terriers & owned an Airedale (the biggest & one of the more laid back terriers). She said once when I asked her what the most 'terrier' trait was that they were 'Nuts that had no idea what size they were'. In their minds, they are 10 feet tall & bulletproof, which we saw pointed out time & again by stitching up small terriers that had attacked a bigger dog unprovoked.
2006-10-06 05:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 21:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers were mostly bred to go to ground after vermin. Terriers should be fiesty if they have correct temperment. A soft tempered dog would not be very good at going after badgers and rats.
They often need a firm hand and can be a disasterous choice for novice or 'soft' owners.
2006-10-06 12:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Jack Russell who is also very protective. A friend of ours recently got a Jack Russell puppy and everytime the puppy would come over to say hello to me, my dog would bark and growl.
It didn't phase the puppy though, because he keeps doing it even though he gets barked at...you can see he is doing it to wind my dog up.
I think they act this way because they are very loyal...when we first got our Jack, he was very vocal in telling other dogs to leave him alone, but after a while he got over that and began to play with other dogs because he got used to being around them...I think they just need time to get used to it.
2006-10-06 11:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by Caz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Evenlands
Your parents didn't teach your pit bull to be angry and go for people,,,, Just the way your dog is now, some people use these dogs for fighting and i don't think its a fair thing to do as its given that breed of dog a bad name. Glad to here that your dog is doing its job proper and protecting your daughter
2006-10-06 05:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers have a bad reputation because they stay out late drinking with their friends and never can be relied on to turn up on parent's evening - leave them well alone!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-06 10:29:33 · answer #8 · answered by sal-your pal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya Evenlands
Lilshorty says it all 100% Lilshorty, your a person of my own heart, you have got to know about Jacks, i have had Jacks all my adult life, and will for the rest of my life, they are spunky, fearless,
protective, got a mind of there own, but once you get them to your way of thinking, you've got a friend for life........ :-)
Not recommend for 1st dog owners..
2006-10-06 08:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by spiritxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im afraid that it sounds like small dog syndrome, most small dogs i know are the same and they are not all terriers.
2006-10-06 08:05:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋