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My 1 yr old Jack Russell cross West Highland White Terrier is afraid of everything. The dryer goes off he barkes at it and backs away. If you're sweeping the floor he attacks the broom. He hates sticks. Recently, he's been showing fear agression towards people. It's a little scary when you're not sure if the next person who walks through the door is going to get attacked or puppy kisses. We got him from a rescue group about 3 months ago and have been working with him on getting over his fears, but nothing seems to be working. People just keep telling me I should put my dog down cause they're all afraid of him. Has anyone else ever had a Jack Russell with fear agression? If so what did you do about it?
I have two female Jack Russells, ages 12 and 11. We got the second one before we knew it wasn't a good idea to have the same sex. They seem to have a major dog fight once a year, which has been going on for the past 6 years. I am wondering if the D.A.P. system would help to control aggression.
Do they get on well with cats?
My JRT hates cats! all he wants to do is attack them. JRT's view cats as prey.
They love cats! There actaully scared of them a little!
At what age do female jack russell terriers start their period?
I recently bought a four-month old Shih Tzu; our Jack Russell is five years old and shows hostility. I've read in different forums that JRs have a tendency to be dominant towards animals and other dogs of a smaller size. Both dogs are female and neither is spayed, but our JR continuously tries to bite or shove our Shih Tzu and refuses to stop barking. We've tried using a muzzle but she still shoves the younger puppy. I'm afraid that our JR will seriously harm the puppy- will this behaviour stop?
Do they get along with with boxer dogs?
Hi. Yes, I can confirm that they get along with Boxers extremely well! My Boxer was already an adult when I got my short legged Jack Russell and I found that she was extremely mothering towards him; more so than our previous Dog who happened to be a Jack Russell as well. It was quite the reverse back then: We got our Boxer when he (a longer legged Jack Russell) was an adult, he was quite aggressive towards her. I can only speak for female boxers, as I have never had a male.
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I've purchased a Jack and will be picking up in two weeks. Anyone have some advice? I have two small children ( ages 7&5). My Jack is 8 weeks old.
I have a jack russell cross lakeland terrior. We had him at 7 weeks old and my son had just turned one and they get on fine. He is also socialised with my 3 very boystrous nephews in which he loves to play footie with and also my other very young nephew and he is the same. he has tolerated hair pulling and being sat on by my child and understands it is my place to tell of my child. he is very chalm and knows his place. we never did anthing special just always treated them both the same and gave the dog his special time of playing when my child had gone to bed.
I have an irish jack russell (short legged) called Kylie, she's a pleasure! When i first got her i made sure i introduced her to the back yard first and then let her in the house but onlyy at my command to get inside , so she knows straight away who's the boss. She loves learnin tricks, you know sit, jump, etc... As she loves hunts squirrells and foxes we go to the fields so she can practice her hunting skills (mind you she never catches anything!). Oh, she loves pleying with balloons and fotballs as well.
Give your jack russell a good power walk on the leash (20 mins at leaast) before taking them to dog park or to the fields (luckily we've got plenty of green fields in England). Believe me, plenty of exercise and mental stimulation will make your jack russell a happier dog and a calmer on too!!
My Jack is about 5. We rescued her about 4 months ago. They said at the spca that she could not go home with a family that had other dogs or children. Aparently her previous owner got her to keep thier other dog company, but she did not get along with the other dog so they too her to the pound. I have her around my parent's 90 pound American Staffordshire Terrier and she has bit him when he comes to close. She is like this all the time with him. I took her to a dog park this weekend and she did pretty good. She played fetch most of the time, away from the other dogs and if they came near, she would growl and they would leave her alone. I am hoping that eventually she will get better.
Not really advice, but some reassurance. My family owns, and have owned for many years, Jack Russell's and have found them to be mildy agressive towards other dogs - growling, etc. We have introduced other breeds of dogs to our Russell's and found them to mix quite well after a short amount of time. Our current Russell can be quite territorial towards her chews and toys if our Irish Setter goes near them. All in all, it's normal for your Russell to be narky towards other dogs. If it does get bad then maybe you could go to a dog trainer?