How do you get a Jack Russell to stop biting things around the house, and obey me?

Question

Oliver is just rowdy and likes to bite things.

Answer 1

I have a JRT mix that I adopted when he was about a year old.

He's mouthy, moody, sarcastic (if a dog can be), energetic, sneaky, possesive and loving.

I am new to Terriers, but I have learned that punishing bad behavior gets me nowhere with Junior. I have to completely ignore the bad and reward the good. When we first got him he was quite the little thief. Socks, baseball caps, sweatshirts even. All I did was take it away from him and redirect his attention to something else. Take him out for a walk, play fetch, work on new commands, etc.

I don't know about yours, but I learned that Junior is happiest when he is given something to do. Like a task. He wants to please me. If I can get past his ADHD (LOL!) and get him to concentrate on me only, he's very attentive and wants to learn new things. Being a high energy dog, I tire him out before we do any new training. Get him out and exersise, exercise, exercise!

A lot of people will tell you not to train with treats, and to each his own. I feel that you just have to find out what it is that makes your dog happy and doesn't cause destruction to your home and belongings and use that as a reward for him.

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Good luck!

Answer 2

My husband has a Jackrat (0.5 Jack Russell, 0.5 rat terrier) who substitute into in basic terms the comparable as a domestic dog. John took her to a coach who advised him that each and every time she bites, pinch the back of her neck not undemanding adequate to make her yip. It wasn't a punishment, in certainty, John substitute into suggested to behave as though he had not something to do with it, to assert 'oh Aggie, did something get you, perhaps you may give up biting,' etc. It took some months yet she at last did end biting and now John has in basic terms to assert 'no biting' and she or he would be in a position to as we talk end. in my opinion i could not stand each and all the yipping because it substitute into very nearly consistent till Aggie ultimately have been given the image. I took the path with my rat terrier of asserting 'no biting' loudly & firmly & she at last have been given the message. whether ratdogs choose to delight their proprietors & Jack Russells think of you have been positioned on earth to delight them so i don't understand if that advice would be in any respect helpful. in certainty, the final advice is in all probability which you would be able to take your dogs to obedience college or a private coach. the topics with biting & the crate all sound like your dogs is getting the better hand which Jack Russells are very expert in doing & you do not choose that to ensue. You and your dogs would be happiest while you're in fee. Petsmart shops & many others have domestic dog instructions at life like costs.

Answer 3

I had a "Smooth Fox Terrior" this is the same breed as the "Jack Russell" only two lines are bred for show and coat [there is the "Wire haired" as well] and the other the "Jack Russell" for field. Anyway- these little "terriors" are just as their name suggests and you must allow for their tenacious and indomitable spirit! It comes with the territory of Terriors! They are wonderfull companions and a joy to watch, clever, innovative and oh so spirited. So buyer beware or at least informed.

Answer 4

I would highly reccomend training. Toys like ropes and Kongs can also help. We have to do this for my dog and to keep her distracted we put treats and cheese inside of the Kong. I hope that helps.

Answer 5

Lots and Lots and Lots of toys for him/her to chew on. Believe me, the more the merrier. I own one myself and I know how much they love to chew. As for obeying you, tons of training helps. Enroll in obedience training if you need it. The trainers will teach you how to train your dog.

Answer 6

Get the dog things he can chew on like doggy toys

Answer 7

get a rolled up newspaper, and give him one whack, and say no- another way is to hold his snout firmly and say no! in a stearn voice.... I have 2 rat terriors and they were something else to break, but I did it and they are fine.

Answer 8

Woof ! Woof ! Woof !
Oliver is still a baby.
Woof ! Woof ! Woof !

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Answer 9

scold him whenever he bites something

Answer 10

Training, training, training.........