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Answer by Donna
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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Jack Russell's have long childhoods. The potty thing, they get eventually, just be consistent. A shake can can work for the barking (you can do it from any room in the house) Take a soda can, put a small hand full of pebbles or pennies in it and tape the end shut. When the dog barks, say no and shake the can. The sound usually stops them, it is loud and something to distract them. For the person with the biting dog: hitting the dog won't cure (when does violence ever cure violence?) You have a serious problem and you need to get in with a good trainer. Do it soon, before someone gets hurt really bad. For the idiot with the gun complex. Just shoot yourself in the head and spare the rest of us.

Answer by Snoopy's Mom JRT
Submitted on 2/26/2006
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CONSISTENCY, i have a JRT he is 4 months old he is so cute, I have got the respect out of him, so i don't have a problem shutting him up, I have learned to calmly say no and when he tries me i show him who is boss and who feeds and cares for him so i don't back down..... Once you bond and find a way of getting their attention and try not to yell at him, until he is really bad and is not listening then you demand him to come to you and i have started by counting and once i say 2 i have more authority in my voice i might not give up and start it all over again but normally now after constantly working with him and when i get to 2 about 6 times he will even humble and come to me slowly with his little tail between his legs or he tries me and then i grab him up and spank his butt like my kids. tell him that when i say come you come and tell him he is being bad and tell him he is going into his cage...This dog must have a cage...that gets his attn., but my problem is POTTY TRAINING oh my goodness someone please help.....

Answer by Becky
Submitted on 8/3/2006
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JR's are extrememly smart as we all know who own them. So for that reason especially, the owner must established the she is the Alpha female (male if your a man), Absolutely no biting/growling is allowed or I pick her up by the scruff of the neck (like her mom used to) and say NO (low and strong). Did that maybe three times when she was a pup - she is the gentlest dog around! Loves all dogs, kids etc... no problem picking up her food while she's eating etc. Barking - use either muzzel or the low battery shock collar. It works great! I grew up with horses all my life, and they learn fast that there is an electric fence and not go through it. It does not hurt them, it's not cruel, it's humane. It is better than constantly yelling at your dog. They should be over the barking w/in 2 wks. And remember to play with your dog...have fun with them, they are pack animals.

Answer by My little Jack
Submitted on 9/23/2006
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Mine is 11 years old, and she finally stopped running. She now walks off leash. And she barks at me when she's out of water, and when she's hungry, or want to go for a walk. She barks when she see me putting on my running shoes because she is so excited. When other people are walking by or other dogs, is say Shhhh and look at her. She stops. How I came to this is when a dog was passing by and she went crazy I put her on her back and my right hand gripping her throat with litter pressure. She new that I was the boss, and the little words Shhhh, make her obey me. While she's on her back, say the word that you want her to understand, mine was Shhhh. good luck, and when she's gone, I'llget another one.

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Question by wg
Submitted on 7/6/2003
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Is there anything you can do to calm a Jack Russell Terrior down so it does not bark all the time?

Answer by linda
Submitted on 8/9/2003
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Yes you can tell him no barking over and over lol we have a neighbor that he seees everyday and he will start out barking and we tell him no barking ,, you no who that is ,, and then he will growl under his breath but he does quit barking ,, you have to keep on to these little guys they are so stubborn , hard headed also lol ,,,

Answer by kitty
Submitted on 8/20/2003
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my husband and i went out and purchased a nylon muzzle it sounds horrible to do something like that but if you put it on as soon as they start barking and take it off within 10 min later it really does work!

Answer by sue
Submitted on 9/20/2003
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i have the same dog no they dont stop barking, buy him a collar that gives him a small battery like jolt when he barks. eventually you will be able to take it off , they work great, they dont hurt

Answer by ljn_314@yahoo.com
Submitted on 9/21/2003
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i will not use a shock collar on my dog lol

Answer by Ruby
Submitted on 10/11/2003
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Try a newspaper, I have a JR, she will be 2 in May ,I have never spanked her with a news paper, but the poping sound scares her. If she is doing something wrong all I have to say is I will get a newspaper and she chills down.JRT'S are very smart and learn easy.

Answer by Erin
Submitted on 11/23/2003
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I would try using "Quiet" it is a cue word that is trained. There are a few ways of training this but the crate is a good way. Put the dog in the crate and set the dog up. If you know of something that will cause him to bark while in the crate then when he does hit the side of the crate with an open hand and say "Quiet" firmly. The bang noise shocks them and they quickly learn that word. Then you can use it whenever you Jack gets out of hand.

Answer by sheila
Submitted on 12/20/2003
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I have two jack russells and I use squirt guns....when they start barking now,all I have to do is reach for one and they stop...

Answer by whitney
Submitted on 12/31/2003
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We have one and all that we have to do is say Pete- shut up and he will quit. The question is- how do you get them to quit chewing??

Answer by kathleen
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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jack russells are like children. you must be consistent. our jack barks at anyone walking by within 10 feet from our home. i simply Tell him "no barky" which is what we have said since he was 8 weeks old. he does understand and stops. he does respect what we do inspect. consistency is the key and rewards for good behavior is a must.

Answer by karzy man
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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my jack is so hyper n he bite my 3 year old boy all the time i tried spankin him , but like 20 mins later he does it again , how do i stop himn from biting or mauling people

Answer by cruel to be kind
Submitted on 2/11/2004
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the best thing to do is shoot the dog...it'll stop barking instantly and will probably not need anymore food ever

Answer by Dwayne
Submitted on 2/29/2004
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We own two JRT's a four year old and a one year old. Our JRT'sare so strong willed they will bark in-spite of our best efforts. We have found the only sure way to prevent them from barking is to muzzle them.

Answer by fool
Submitted on 3/5/2004
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Shooting it in the head worked for me

Answer by Lindasy
Submitted on 3/8/2004
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I have one JR and she's 5yrs old i've tried everything from water guns, smacking i've even tried taking her to obedience classes. The thing that works the most is eye contact if i look her straight in the eye and tell her no she generally shuts up!

Answer by Allyn Gick
Submitted on 3/27/2004
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I have no answers to that question. I think it depends on the dogs personality than anything. Some may never learn to be complete "angels." My husband always says..."they're dogs...they bark."

Answer by skippie
Submitted on 5/25/2004
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I FEEL THAT PEOPLE WITH JACK RUSSELL SHOULD HAVE MORE PATIENCE. YOU WERE LITTLE ONCE AND YOU PROBABLY WERE NOT ALWAYS GOOD. THEY WILL GROW OUT OF IT.JUST LIKE YOU.....

Answer by MICHELLE
Submitted on 1/9/2006
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I HAVE A FOUR YEAR OLD JRT, WHO CHEWS UP THE POST WHEN THE POSTMAN HAS DELIVERED IT. ANY ANSWERS ON HOW TO STOP THIS

Answer by Bonnie
Submitted on 1/24/2006
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I HAVE A 3 MONTH OLD JACK RUSSELL AND I AM HAVING ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS THE CHEWING, EXCESS BARKING GROWLING AND JUMPING ON PEOPLE WHICH IS TOTALY UNACCEPTABLE TO MY HUSBAND AND I BUT WE ARE TRYING TO KEEP OUR LITTLE JACK IN LINE WITH DAILY ROUTINE KEEPING EVERYTHING THE SAME AS WE DONE THE DAY BEFORE UNTILL WE SEE OUR DOG HAS GOT THAT TASK DOWN PAT THEN WE ADDRESS THE NEXT PROBLEM THE SAME WAY WITH DAILY ROUTINE.THIS SEEMS TO WORK FOR MY DOG.ONE THING I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT OUR DOG IS SHE HAS A MIND ALL OF HER OWN.

Answer by Sheena
Submitted on 3/12/2004
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My Jack Russell does the same thing and we just tap her on the nose with a newspaper and say no at same time and it seems to work.

Answer by zeke's mom
Submitted on 4/9/2004
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JRT's are very verbal dogs. it's part of their personality i love about mine. nothing will shut Zeke up although i have never resorted to spanking, or caging etc. thank god for tolerable neighbors! I did however use the squirt gun method on my kids when they were young. they would just laugh and run away. that worked on them.

Answer by Matt Pezwarty
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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The barkin' thing we have under control. The problem is now the dogs have the numbers. My girlfriend has a 3 yr old JRT female named Buggie(Boogie),and i just added Pez a 3 month old male. Buggie is good, aside from refusing to "go potty outside" as we tell her at least 50 times a day. Pez pretty much has this down the issue with him though is he's a whiner. We say no and about 30 seconds later he's back whining it up again. Not sure if this is just because he's still a pup or if something can be done about it. Anyone with any suggestions for Buggie or Pez please let me know.

Answer by kirst
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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if you tell him to shh then he Carry's on barking so if you show him/her a stick but don't hit him/her just in a low voise tell him/her so shut up bye from Kirsty

Answer by jackie
Submitted on 10/1/2004
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i just bought my JRT 3 days ago, and she is 2 mos. old, and she already listens to me and knows her name, she is very smart. she loves to be rocked and cuddled and i guess i treat her like a baby, but love and presistance i think is the key to anything and everything. she is a baby, and i will treat her with the same kindness as a child. they have to learn and they have to feel loved and secured, then you can except the same.

Answer by GG
Submitted on 10/17/2004
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I don't have an answer for barking, i need help in barking also, but my little girls are so smart, I have had one of JRT since it was 6 weeks old and she is four now, (Tipper) i have a young girl (Sasi) she is 8 months old. Tipper is the boss and Sassi lets her this is okay. I have a fenced in large yard and it is very hard to stop them from barking,they bark at everything, birds, leaves, and people in the neighbors yard. Would you think it will hurt them to use shock bark collars?

Answer by snookie pie
Submitted on 12/19/2004
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What can I do about my JR snipping/attacking other dogs while out in public?

Answer by Judy Jones
Submitted on 3/3/2005
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What can I do to help our Jack Russell [11months] accept our new cat [6months] At the moment the dog is trying to kill the cat.

Answer by Smart
Submitted on 3/4/2005
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Anyone think of closing their blinds ?

Answer by polly beebees
Submitted on 5/29/2005
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When I tell my dog quiet she listens... but you have to say it loudly to compair your voise to the dogs loud barking.

Answer by jrt
Submitted on 7/19/2005
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we just got a JRT PUPPY. so cute, but challenging. he is deaf too. our biggest issue is the biting- more of a playful bite than hurtful. i am against hitting. any suggestions to help numb the biting? remember the poor guy is deaf!

Answer by murray
Submitted on 7/27/2005
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I have a ten month old jack russell and he bark at motor bikes and bikes and people. I have tried a muzzle but doesn't work . and I have tried a spray bottle but he get made at me and goes and peas on my bed. do you have any suggestion for me!

Answer by the answer
Submitted on 8/24/2005
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Hold your dog firmly against your chest until it lets out a big breath. It will be calm now... works for most terriors.

Answer by Joni
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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Jacks need ATTENTION and lots of it! I have an 11,8 and a 4 year old. A happy Jack is a tired Jack. If you give then what they really need they you should have a happy Jack. These wonderful little dogs are no lap dogs unless they want it that way. I just wish people would reaserch the breed they are interested in before making a terrible mistake. Personally I think JACKS RULE!!!!!

Answer by Amber DeLano
Submitted on 11/29/2005
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My question is my JRT Tucker gets so excited when other people come over, so he jumps up on them and in their laps when they sit down. How do I get him to stop?

Answer by russells russell
Submitted on 12/7/2005
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now im scared, just bought a jrt

Answer by jacky russel
Submitted on 12/18/2005
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my dog been but down am thinking of getting a new jack russel terrier should i ?

Answer by Jasmine
Submitted on 12/27/2005
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We got our JRT when she was 6 weeks and she is doing ok with most commands, but can anyone tell us how to keep her from running off all the time?

Answer by Bee860
Submitted on 1/10/2006
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Jack Russell cross - 4 months - hmmm - he bites, he barks, he decides when he'll pee and poop outside or inside on any given day. He's adorable at times, lots of personality and very smart and loves to play fetch and loves to go for long walks outside. We are muzzling him for five minutes here and there to stop the biting and barking - sometimes we just show him the muzzle and he stops. The potty stuff is very frustrating but getting better - any tips for a quicker results on the bathroom habits?

Answer by maia
Submitted on 1/23/2006
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This depends of the kind of barking. Jack Russells have a lot of energy and they MUST use it. Threatening with something they find unpleasant like a squirt or a shake can train them to not bark at the neighbor and stuff like that, but recreational barking (just howling for a half an hour for no reason) is different. They need to get something out of their system somehow and if you run the dog outside often enough or get him into recreational chewing instead of barking, that helps to relieve that stored-up energy.