The Jack Russell Forum

BEHAVIOR - OLDER DOGS 
I've got 2 JRs (have always had this breed). Anyhow one was diagnosed with incurable kidney disease a year ago and was expected to live a few weeks. Here'...

To old to have puppies ? 
My 11 year old Jack has been romancing with my son's dog who's 2 years old.

She has never been spayed, could she be pregnant ?

8 month old Ella 
I got Ella at 5 weeks old from a puppy mill. I started her obedience training at 6 weeks, positive reinforcement with clicker style training. She is now ...

Chasing squirrels 
Good afternoon- I could really use some sound advice on working with my Jack Russell and squirrels. I adopted this little fellow back in March from a ...

Jack and cats 
help....how do i keep my cats safe from our new 10 month old Jack? We love him, but he is a cat terror!

When will my 11 week old start to acknowledge his name? 
WE work about ten to fifteen minutes a day on the "come" Command. He doesn't respond or even look at me when I say his name (Otis). Seems like the ...

Drywall eating JR 
I've had her since she was 6 mos old and she'll be a year in a week. She's so sweet and smart and good in many ways BUT can be just the opposite. Stubborn ...

clicker training 
Vince is 11 weeks old. We are going to puppy playschool next week, however I was trying to start him off learning his name before we go. I can't get him ...

Ms. Marion Stieler 
Hello to all JRT-Lovers,

I have got a JRT from a rescue organisation here in Ireland. I named him Henry. He is a very sweet little fellow but I have ...

Double trouble with mister Pépé!!! 
I have a JRT 3½ years old named Pépé, He's a very funny dude.
But lately he changed behavior in the last 2 weeks. I don't understand why. He used to obey ...

Neutering 
I have a 4 1/2 month old JRT when should he be Neutered?

Smell in the wall 
My JR starting smelling something (which we cannot detect a smell) by our air conditioning vent in the wall. We thought she might have heard or smelled ...

Buddy eats everything!! 
Hi, I have a 12 months old jrt dog. I am well aware that they like to chew stuff and rip it apart, but! Everything, and I mean Everything he chews on he ...

Sleep Routine 
Hi our family has just taken ownership of a Jack Russell pup. He is 7 weeks old. In short, what is his sleep, eat and pooing routine?
Food
How much ...

Why does she do that??? 
Why does my female JRT do her business on the floor when she is already 1 year old???? Although she just had puppies but she started before she had them....

Roundworms 
Just found out my dog has roundworms.... :( I keep her inside and she only 8 weeks old. Just wondering if I should put her outside until she gets better ...

How to Stop JRT from Running Out The Door 
My JRT is now 9 months old. His running out the door when your not looking is getting intolerable. Thought of electric fencing however my driveway is paved,...

House Training a Jack Russell Puppy 
I have a concern with my new puppy. I've had her 2 weeks and she is so far amazing! When I am home she goes outside for the toilet and is now able to run ...

David 
I have two JRTs. One is very laid back. The other has the traits of a typical JRT that sometimes urinates on our bed. Both of my JRTs sleep on this same ...

Very demanding little guy Milo is 
Milo has now got to the point of trying to talk to me, his way of getting my attention. This happens more so when he see's a cup in front of me. He is ...

Jack Russell aggressivness 
Will a male JRT puppy and Chihuahua puppy get along?

Jon in Springfield, MO. - Jack Russell Agression Problem 
I'm not sure I have a question as much as I just want to show some gratitude for your post and the e/mails I receive with relevant questions and answers ...

Jack Russell Hair 
Have you heard anything about Jack Russell hair being really bad for babies as opposed to other dogs?

Obsessed with an automatic door  Not rated yet
Hi,

My JRT is totally obsessed with an automatic door that is in our building. It is a door that you turn a key and it opens itself. Whenever we go ...

how old do jack's need to be, to be bought?  Not rated yet
This lady is trying to sell me a pup that will be 5-6 weeks old. Is that old enough for me to buy him?

Ginny  Not rated yet
My daughter has a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier who has been peeing in the house. I will be watching her next week and do not want this same behavior ...

Jackapoo training  Not rated yet
Hi,

I've just brought home a 12 week old Jackapoo called Roxy and want to start training her asap. I wondered whether I am best following the training ...

How to stop jumping up   Not rated yet
Hi my jack russell is 10 months old and he jumps up at everything, in the kitchen he is always jumping up at the cupboards and benches. There is nothing ...

Yard size  Not rated yet
Hello,
I have a 4yr old female Jack who has been living in a very large leafy, grassy, suburban backyard since I purchased her from rescue group.
I ...

Puppy biting other dogs  Not rated yet
I just got my 3 month old JRT yesterday. I took him to my friend's house and he has two dogs. A chow and a mix. At first he was fine then after he started ...

Jack-A-Bee: Come Command  Not rated yet
Hello all,
My husband and I rescued what was labeled a Beagle Mix, but is actually a Jack-A-Bee. Lucy was very calm and passive when we first adopted ...

Donnadee  Not rated yet
My Jack has just had her first puppy but unfortunately it was born dead, it was her first pregnancy. My question is will she be greiving, she's doing all ...

Barking... 22 week old female Jack Russell.  Not rated yet
22 week old female Jack Russell Pup named Effie, had her from 9 weeks old. Has now started barking when out on walks with my husband, and two children....

susan manley  Not rated yet
My Jack is 6 yreas old. She sometimes collapses and is completely unconsious. After lying her in a comfortable position she comes around after a minute ...

4 year old Jack russel.  Not rated yet
I have two questions: First off I'll tell you about my dog. His name is Mr. Bojangles and he is turning 4 years old in October :) He has always been a ...

sleeping habits of the jrt  Not rated yet
We have a jrt approximately 13 months old. We got her from a shelter and she is a terrific dog. However, if we do not put her in her kennel at night she ...

Are JRT's known to get hurt alot  Not rated yet
I have adopted a Jack. His name is Max. He's a shortie Jack Russell so he's compact and full of muscle. I have small walls in the back yard and one day ...

Outside Kennel  Not rated yet
What an excellent site and really pleased to have found it. In a couple of weeks we will be having a Jack Russell puppy and would like to make an outside ...

Submissive urinating  Not rated yet
Hi.

We have acquired a new family addition - a one year old rough coat JR. We have had her four weeks and are having quite a few problems with her urinating ...

little jack  Not rated yet
why does my jack russell pull out his fur?

Squirting dogs in the face  Not rated yet
In puppy class we were taught to squirt water in the face of a dog to get them to stop an unwanted habit. It works on our one year old terrier mix Pepper....

Jack with Ringworm  Not rated yet
Hi everyone -

My lovely girl, Maggie, has ringworm at the moment. We've been through the whole drill, vet, disinfecting, treatment. However, the vet ...