My Jack Russell Terrier is very hyper.She will not listen...

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Answer by Olson
Submitted on 11/22/2003
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Start with good training. Teach the "here" command by placing your dog on a 6 foot lead, saying "here" in a clear, direct tone; giving a little tug on the lead and lots of praise with even the slightest movement to you. Just don't make the mistake of giving the command twice. If you get no response the first time you say it, enforce it by pulling the dog to you, all the while saying "here". Again lots of praise when he gets to you. As your dog learns the command, get a lighter lead or tie fishing line to his collar so you still can enforce your command. Don't add distractions like trying this in a dog park or with squirrels running all over until you get absolute compliance every time you say "here". Also keep in mind that JRT'swere bred to kill and hunt vermin, you may never be able to call them from something interesting to chase!

Answer by Erin
Submitted on 11/23/2003
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I would find a good trainer if possible. One that has worked with Jacks before. Remember to set a rule and teach your dog what the rule is. Once they know what the rules are they can choose to follow the rules or not and both have consequences. Positive like praise,a toy, or food reward and negative like a correction with a correction collar. Teaching things like "leave it" is great for any dog but especially ones with a high prey drive like Jacks. It is used to keep your dog from getting wound up to go after something or to keep them out of the trash or from eating something they are not supposed to etc... If you ask your dog to do something or not to, be prepared to back it up and reinforce what you want. Consistency is very important, you can not be wishy washy. The information you are communicating to your dog must be clear. I have worked with a few Jacks and have been around a few famous ones as well and they are a great dog but they will definetly push the limits if given a chance and some will go way past them as well, but I wouldn't change them. The fire they have is one of the qualities I love.

Answer by jack russells
Submitted on 7/2/2007
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i have had several jack russells and once trained they are wonderful dogs. they like to bite and be destructive when they are young and there is only one way we have ever trained ours. i love dogs and do not like being mean to them but a few smacks on the but will do wonders. you dont have to het them hard but jack russells dont like to be told no and that and some forceful training and you will have a perfect dog. i have 2 year old jack russell now and he is the best dog. he is well trained and does not run away. he is very friendly and loves to kisses but he is not aggressive with people or furniture anymore. so if you just train him right you have choosen a very wonderful dog. take care and hope the training goes well!

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Question by Jody-T
Submitted on 10/20/2003
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My Jack Russell Terrier is very hyper.She will not listen and will not return home if she gets off the leash...anyone got any advice?

Answer by lunaria
Submitted on 10/29/2003
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when my 9mo old oliver escapes, i can call him all i want, i can yell for him and try to coax him to me, i never trained him to do this , but whenever i clap he comes running straight for me.

Answer by andrea
Submitted on 8/8/2004
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i have a jack Russell female, almost one- for about 3 months i had her trained to run to the back door with the leash to go out, and like over night she has changed- im so stressed and i work all the time, my mom is home but she does nothing i dont know what to do with her, anyone have any idea my email is (ugotproblems17@aol.com)

Answer by CndyAppl
Submitted on 5/5/2005
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My Jack russell Terrier Chance is hyper and she will not stop jumping up at people what should I do about it.

Answer by M.E.
Submitted on 9/15/2005
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Hey, are the jacks really too hyper, i want one to hang out with (still play) but not bounce off the walls 24/7, please mail me at magic33216@hotmail.com, since i will most deffinately lose this link

Answer by big r
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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why does my jack russell terrier hold a wad of blanket in his mouth while sleeping?

Answer by Terri
Submitted on 2/19/2006
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my dog Syd rams everytime i take her for a walk and i am afraid that she will break her neck one of these days her poor little neck gets all red i need to find a collar that doesnt chock her is there a collar out there just for these kind of dogs? Syd is 5 years old i got her at the s.p.c.a she had a bad ear infection lymes desise and allergys but i got that all cleared up now i have to get her to stop charging i think one day she will pull my arm out of the scoket please help

Answer by Jeffrey Stewart
Submitted on 9/21/2006
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My Jack Russell Loves car rides, If she escapes, all I have to do is jingle the car keys and she'll come running...this probably will work with anything else you JRT likes.

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