What can i do to stop my jack russell barking at other dogs??????

Question

My jack russell hates all other dogs(like most other jack russells)
What can i do to stop him?

Answer 1

The issue is most likely not that he hates other dogs, but rather that he feels he needs to protect you from others while you are out walking.

The best way to remedy this, is to firmly establish yourself as his leader. Practice obedience regularly, if you do not already, specifically, "sit". This will serve two purposes, firstly, it will help him respect your authority, and secondly, you can use it as a tool when out on walks.

Arm yourself with really special treats when you head out for a walk. Watch him carefully and you will notice, before he starts barking, his body posture changes. The trick is to spot the changes in his posture before he begins barking and refocus his attention on you. You may need to use the treat as a lure the first time. When you've redirected his attention, put him in a "sit" and then treat.

Practice this consistently, and eventually, when you pass another dog, he will immediately look to you. Gradually phase out the treats for praise.

A few other tips, to help establish your authority:
1 - Never let him proceed through a doorway ahead of you.
2 - Keep him on a short leash at your side during walks, he should never be out ahead of you. The leader leads.
3 - When feeding, make him sit and wait before you give him the food.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Jack russells are nuts. I'd say that 99.9% of them are crazy and hyper. There's not many ways, if any to stop this problem. If you want to try a no-bark collar there are two options. One that gives a small electric shock to the dog, or a citranella spray that is all natural and safer. But JRs are yappy, if it's going to be an issue, maybe a JR is not the breed for you.

Answer 3

You should start watching the programme 'It's me or the dog' with professional dog trainer Victoria Stilwell, she's really good and I've tried some of her methods off the programme on my dog and they work! She also has a book out. Her technique for this is to turn around and walk in the other direction when he starts barking then start walking normally again, keep repeating this until he learns that he won't be allowed to go near any other dog if he barks, that's the gist of it but if you need more information then read her book or watch the next series of 'It's me or the dog' on channel 4 when it comes on again.

Answer 4

My jack russell is just like this. Tip from a dog training programme I saw, take something with you to distract his attention. In y case, I take a pocketful of dog biscuits, then when I see a dog, I distract him before he gets too exited. He would much rather have a biscuit, but I tease him with it first, until the other dog is out of sight, before he gets it.

Answer 5

Well, don't yell at him to shut up. When you do that the dog thinks that he is leader of the pack and you are following along barking, too. It just bugs me to death when someone buys an animal with certain breed characteristics and then tries to fight that dog's genetic code. DO NOT BUY A DOG FOR IT'S LOOKS AND THEN GRIPE WHEN IT ACTS LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO. Is it time to dump it at the shelter yet?

Answer 6

Its called Little dog syndrome
He's barking because he feels that his bark will justify his lack of height and might scare the other dogs away.
It's his warning to "Back Off or I'll Bite"
The best way is to try and associate your dog with other dogs like visiting a dog park or taking him for walks more often where he can socialise.

Or you can take a bag of dog treats with you & reward him when you ask him to sit & be quiet when he starts to bark, that way, he learns its better to stay quiet so i get a treat

Answer 7

In any given situation, focus on what you do want your dog to do instead of on whatever he’s doing wrong. Learn how to train your dog https://tr.im/BIncI

For example, suppose that on many evenings, your young dog gets busy looking for trouble just as you’re digesting your dinner. He grabs a boot from the mat by the front door and gallops through the house with it. You yell at him and take it away. He grabs its mate. You yell and take it away. He heads for the kitchen and starts checking out the counters in case something tasty’s been left behind. You chase him away. And on and on, until you’ve lost your temper and torn out clumps of hair you can ill afford to lose.

Answer 8

Walk the dog frequently. After long walks...try to approach other dogs and when he/she barks....tell them to hush in a calm manner. The "hush" command can also be accompanied by a light tap with foot just to redirect attention.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I have a 12 yr old German Shepherd who is just the same, nothing has worked with him, brain damaged I think. Hates all dogs and loves people.