2007-03-26 23:09:44 · 30 answers · asked by bob 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You don't want to be walking him to far as he is not fully grown yet and you'll do more damage than good to his future health. I think if he has a good run around an open field with you throwing a ball for him that's enough a couple of times a day, plus it's good bonding for you both :)
2007-03-26 23:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a jack russell and they are so territorial! and when we got 4 other jack russells my dog did the same, but hes not a violent dog so it wasn't instinct to kill them, try not to give the puppy more affection than your jack russell because dogs do get jealous, give even amounts of affection. Your jack russell just feels threatened that youll want the other dog more so what we did was tie the dogs down, you could try tieing both dogs up with 1meter space between them and leave them alone, they will then realise they are equal, sure they may bark a bit but eventually they will stop then move them closer and dont make any contact with them yourself, have them craving for your attention and gradually the dogs will realise their in the same boat. They will always quarrel all dogs do, but this should stop it or at least calm it down. All z Best! xx
2016-03-17 02:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't spoil him with too many walks, as it becomes a tremendous hassle, especially with a JR, to walk your little ball of energy all the time. If he expects 10 walks a day, you'll never get any time for yourself, sleep will become difficult, and he'll throw fits and tear things up when you're not home. So, one or two decent walks, when you say it's time for a walk, everyday, would be best. I wouldn't worry so much, either, about the joints and bones of your JR, so long as he's getting a decent diet filled with all the essential nutrients he needs to develop strong and healthy joints and bones. Learn all about the ingredients that go into the food you feed him and cut out foods that contain gluten, tallow, meat by-products, and other bad ingredients. This will ensure healthy, worry-free, bone and joint development while providing optimal energy and a longer life.
2007-04-03 21:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by Rob R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONE RULE IS: 5 Min's twice a day for every month since they were born. is sufficient, don't forget they have little soft bones and muscles, after 12 - 18 months there bodies can cope with loads more now they are fully grown - ENJOY A GOOD PLAY IN THE BACK GARDEN, and a fifteen min lead training and socialising out the front per day
2007-03-26 23:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by Boo-tilicious 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 5 min a month rule is sensible but JRs are working terriers & need plenty of exercise to stop them getting into trouble! The best thing is to build up his exercise slowly - lots of short walks are far better than one long one. Walking on the lead is good for building up muscle & keeping his feet & nails in shape, gradually let him run loose for longer periods of time, but the road walking is very important to begin with, it will avoid pulled muscles & strains.
2007-03-27 02:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my jrt has loved walks since we got him. he dosent get tired too easily. he is now 5 months old and will walk a mile trail easily. he would probley go agian. we walk him short walks everyday, and 3 or 4 good long ones a weeks. he plays tons of fetch in the house and runs alot. the first time we went to the mile trail i was watching him very close..*about 4 months old* i was looking to see if he was tired or slowing down, about 3/4 of the way i notice a little slowing so i carried him, but he was also burning energy on pulling in every direction.... just kinda eyeball it.
2007-03-27 06:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Russells are great dogs and love to run around.
Take him for short walks at first and watch his body language.
He will tell you he's getting tired when he sits down etc.
Enjoy your wonderfull little new friend and heap love upon him.
Best of luck.
2007-04-03 09:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by dtedad-50 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is just take him for maybe two very short walks a day, and play with him in your backyard. Over-exercising him with long walks will cause deformities. I would either suggest 2 10 minute walks and 20 minutes of play, or half an hour of play. And remeber,he is going to run around the house with you, and he will exercise himself by just doing a bit of play while you are arround.
Charlotte
2007-03-26 23:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi its true that to much exercise at a young age can be harm full as limbs are not fully developed yet i have a cross terrier myself as well as two German Shepard's my terrier i take out once a day and a bit like us as long as they have a warm up before a run and a slow walk home to cool down I'm sure your pup will be satisfied .
2007-03-26 23:24:03 · answer #9 · answered by caroline k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Walking ?? he prob bouncing by now, you should be
having him by heel now, 1 to 2 miles is OK at this age
he should be sitting,and obeying by now.....NEVER expect
a Jack Russell to let go of anything retreived !! including
another dog !! I have had 13 Jack Russells in my life,
all of them faithfull, but they ARE terriers, and are teacious !
good luck !!!
2007-04-02 14:20:34 · answer #10 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋