Is it too late for my Jack Russell?

Question

I have a jack russell that just turned a year old. She is a jack so obviously she has a strong personality and some traits that need training, but she is a little more than we had expected! She is a great family dog, but is very scitish (sorry very mispelled) around other people, even though no one to our knowledge has ever harmed or even looked at her in a bad way. She still has accidents, chases cars, digs.....on the list goes. So my question is does anyone else have a jack with similar behavior or can explain this? We have not been as consistent in our training as we should be, but is it too late? Any advise?

Answer 1

Generally, dogs still have a lot of puppy characteristics until they are 2 years old, so your dog has at least one year left in the "puppy stage". But, even if she were not still a puppy it would not be too late. Dogs can learn at any age. First of all, your dog needs LOTS of excersise (I cannot stress this enough), then some training. I think you probably hit on something when you mentioned "consistency". Consistency is the No. 1 thing a dog needs when it comes to training, especially when you are dealing with strong willed and active breeds.

One of the first things you need to train her to do is stop chasing cars. I saw an episode of the "Dog Whisperer" where he used an e-colar (as a last resort for a dog that has already been hit 3 times). It didn't take long at all to train the dog with the e-collar. Once they are trained with the collar, you can remove the collar and just do maintenance training every 6 months or so, if it is necessary.

I wish you the best and want to assure you that there is PLENTY of hope for your dog. Patience, time and training will one day pay off.

Answer 2

Jacks will be Jacks will be Jacks!!!! I have 2 Jack Russell- our male is 14 months old, or female is 8 months old. These dogs were breed to find moles and other rodents, hence the digging. Mine come home with dirty snouts and paws all the time. The girl is a great mouser, we joke who needs a cat when you have her. They brought a mole home the other day. They also like to chase cars, but our male seems to be out growing it a little. As for potty training they both do VERY good, they were both pretty well potty trained by 4 months. The female seems to be skiddish just the way you said yours was though, and we don't beat her either, maybe its just their nature. The only accidents are at night if they eat too late. I think that you just need to get adjusted, you should still be able to train her to do things. I think we got two of the calmer Jacks. Although they have there moments I wouldn't trade them for the world!

Answer 3

At one year old, it is in no way too late for your dog. Enroll in a nice training class or pick up a book or two (Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller is a good one). One year old is still a baby. Get to training, take a deep breath, give her some time to finish growing up, and you may be surprised at how easily you'll forget this challenging phase when she's 5 years old.

Answer 4

At 1 year old, it's not too late. You need to enroll her into obedience classes and possibly socialization classes. You really need to be consistent with her training or you will get nowhere. Books can be a great help. You can check on http://www.amazon.com/ for dog training books - there are a lot of really good, help full ones there.
As she is a terrier, these things are going to be a real trouble to overcome. But with some consistent training, I'm sure she will learn.
I don't own a JRT but my Uncle owns one. Exact some behavioral problems but he hasn't taken any action in getting him back into obedience classes so I can kind of understand what your JRT is up to.

Answer 5

It is never too late to train a dog. My advice is to try obedience school or research a method of training you want to use (clicker, dog psychology, positive reinforcement,e tc) and this time BE CONSISTANT. Think of all of the rescued dogs people adopt! Even at ages of 6 or older, dogs are able to be trained as long as the training is followed through with.

Answer 6

This is a vary smart dog and they get bored easy. Find something to entrain your dog both mind and body (fly ball or they have tracking things four jacks, they can chase a flag or go in tunnels and smell out rats in cages) Good luck

Answer 7

She is still young and it will take time with her training. If it were me I would put her in obedience training for a while and this will really help her. Also you need to put her behind a fence so she will not get run over by a car.

Answer 8

its never too late to help dogs. try watching dog whisperer on national geographic channel. he stresses that he rehabilitates dogs & trains humans. he stressed calm, assertive behavior. you really just need to watch his show to understand. check out his website http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/ maybe you can find an episode on there that relates to your dog.

i have a rat/jack terrier mix, she was obssessed with licking, just laying around poking her tounge in & out like she was licking something. i started watching his shows and started using some of his techniques and they have helped. they haven't woked because i haven't been consistent
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Answer 9

she is still young. a dog is a child until age 3. then they are considered an adult. keep working w/her. maybe get her some training if you can afford it.most little dogs seem to be jumpy. i think it's b/c of the size. every looks huge to her. :)

Answer 10

i don't understand while you're conversing approximately spots interior the fur or spots on the floor ... my jack russell has black spots on her pores and skin and interior the summertime they are fairly black yet now that that's wintry climate they are fairly diminished, they alter with seasons on her pores and skin ...