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Can You Get a Jack Russell if You Are Allergic to Dogs?

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:07:37 +0000

My friend is allergic to dogs,as well as her mother,can she get a jack russell or will she still get allergic Hi, If she has an allergy, this breed will not be good for her. She should go for a breed that hardly sheds fur. Can You Get a Jack Russell if You Are Allergic [...]

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What Are Jack Russel Terriers Like?

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:01:27 +0000

Are they good with other Dogs or other Pets?

What are their temperaments like?

Are they hard to train?
Here`s the thing, my Dad has been wanting a JRT for a very long time. I just want to know what they`re like.

My mom, dosn`t want one at all.

They can be good with other pets if socialized properly. As a terrier they naturally want to chase cats and smaller animals.

They are a bit high strung, they need daily walks and good training to keep from taking over the house.

They are very smart, but they are relatively independent so they may find a smart way to escape the yard. With consistent training they are very easy to train, but with an inconsistent owner they are quick to try and be the leader.

These things are all somewhat true for all dogs, but JRTs are especially quick to get out of control with an inexperienced owner. Good Luck!

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I Need Jack Russell Terrier Breeder Recommendations?

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:20:03 +0000

I’m looking to buy a Jack Russell Terrier Puppy sometime in the future and have started to look. I need help and recommendations for good Jack Russell Terrier Breeder to buy a puppy. What are some peoples recommendations? Are there any websites that have people recommendations for Breeders and their experiences? I’d appreciate recommendations for both Breeders that people like, have had good experiences with and as well as possibly websites with personal reviews.

For WHAT?
Hunt/working?
Conformation=AKC reg. dogs are PARSON Russell=?
Just a vaguely-fits-the- standard pet?
Which coat?

Research first.

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What Is an Example of a Diet for a 7 Year Old Jack Russell Terrier That Is Walked Once a Day?

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:19:58 +0000

I need know an example of what to feed a 7 year old male Jack Russell Terrier that is walked once a day. It’s for my TAFE assignment and I can’t find anything useful on the internet.

Well im assuming you’re in the USA cos ‘ve never heard of a TAFE assignment lol, im from ireland btw

Ok so as with all dogs, you can chose to feed either dry dog nuts (kibble) or dog food in tins or you can do tins with a mixer.

Either way it should be the highest quality that the owner can afford, since he is 7 years old ( and im gonna assume has no other health problems) He can be on a regular diet, even perhaps heading towards a senior diet.

As well as his kibble or whatever way the person would feed him , he should have regular fruit and vegetables, dogs love veggies and fruit and they are great to give either mixed in with the dinner or given raw as chew ( versus a bone or whatever)

My Dog ( a springer) loves Carrots, turnip and cabbage (cabbage is always cooked first and in with dinner ) she loves to chew on raw carrots and occasionally a bit of raw turnip.

Dogs can also eat watermelons (including rind), celery sticks (raw), spinach ( cooked in dinner), potatoes *( always cooked in dinner)

fruits: Bananas (raw in slices) apples (raw without pips/seeds), pears

Cooked rice is also very good for a dog ( mixed in with dinner) as well as small bits of cooked chicken/fish NO BONES!

the key is variety and ie have a different type of fruit/veg each day, dogs don’t like the same tastes each day.

Dogs cannot eat chocolate, grapes raisins, garlic, onions, beetroot, avocado. and as jack Russel’s are small even a tiny amount of those would kill.

hope that helps a bit ?:)

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How to Get My Jack Russel Active and Happy Again?

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:18:14 +0000

Okay, so my jack Russel used to be VERY active and happy all the time but, he got hit by a car about 4 months ago and all he does is lay around and act sad we put him on pain killers and that didn’t help, our vet doesn’t see anything wrong.. how could i make him feel better?

Hydrotherapy. Maybe he needs muscle building up not just pain killers. Maybe see another vet for a second opinion.

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Jack Russell Terrier Puppies in Michigan?! Near Detroit.?

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:01:24 +0000

Please, I want a Jack Russell soooo bad, and I need help finding somee that are young and male. Contact the JRT club and start there. http://www.therealjackrussell.com/index.php Jack Russell Terrier Puppies in Michigan?! Near Detroit.? is a post from: Official Jack Russel Blog

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How Can I Take Good Care of My Dog?

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:02:10 +0000

im 13 and i have a dog who is a jack russell terrier greyhound mix shes 2 years old. i wanna take the best care of my dog i just need info on how. how many times i should walk her what should i feed her etc… i know i had her for 2 years but still i want best for my sister =]

That’s Great That You Want To Take Good Care Of Your Dog! It Shows You Care!

Feeding: Since your dog is 2 years old I would strongly suggest feeding her twice a day! Once during the morning, and once at night. You could feed treats in between also!

Exercise: Try to walk your dog at least 3-5 times a week! It’s great exercise! Also you should spend time playing with your dog everyday! Run around, play with toys, anything! Get YOU and YOUR dog moving!!

Grooming: To make sure your dog doesn’t have flees, ticks, or bumps or lumps, brush your dog everyday and bathe your dog every once in a while! Keeping your dog’s coat sleek and shiny makes them healthier!

~~ Just Spend Time With Your Dog And It’ll Be Healthier And Happier Then Ever ~~

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How Can I Get My Grandmother to Let Us Give Away Her Jack Russell Terrier?

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:36:03 +0000

I got my 84 year old Grandma a sweet "lap dog" from a local shelter last August. They recommended it for an old person and I had no idea what kind of dog it was other than just a wire haired terrier. Well, fast forward 6 months and the dog has destroyed her house and my Mom who cares for the dog and my Grandmother can’t take it anymore. My Mom is in her 60s and has a Schnoodle who lives with them also. It is too much for my Mom to handle and the Jack Russell gets worse by the hour. It attacks the Schnoodle and barks constantly. My Mom takes it outside several times an hour but still the Jack Russell poops in the house. It controls my Mom now and I’m worried for their safety. The Jack Russell bit the other dog and my Mom. My Grandma blames the Schnoodle. I don’t want to break her heart but that dog needs to go. They will have the Schnoodle and he is good to my Grandma. How can I convince her to let us give away her dog after I gave it to her? Or, how can a miracle be worked on a Jack Russell to turn it into the lap dog the shelter said it was?

You need to consult a dog trainer first. Jack Russells have tons of energy and I doubt your grandma takes it on long walks. It may be small, but I would never get a Jack Russell as a "sweet lap dog". I’m surprised they recommended it for an older person. It doesn’t sound like the dog has had much training to let it know the human is in charge. That’s why it’s biting. You need to try to fix the issue before getting rid of the dog since you took on the responsibility of adopting it. If all else fails, talk with your grandma and explain the issue and then personally find it a good home with a family who can meet its exercise needs. Again, please try to fix the issue first by signing up for a basic training class (Petsmart offers them) and making sure it gets 2 walks a day and maybe a game of fetch in the yard. Seriously, it doesn’t sound like the dog actually has a problem other than it hasn’t been trained properly and doesn’t get enough exercise.

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Help! Taking Care of Friend’s Dog for a Couple of Days?

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:14:29 +0000

It would be more helpful if you ever dog sat before, but if you own a dog, I think that may be just as helpful.
I’m going to take care of a friend’s Jack Russell terrier for a couple of days for practicing and getting the feeling of what owning a dog is actually like. The dog is like 5 or 4. Since it will be going to house it has never been to before. How should I dog proof my house? Will it knock over and destroy my furniture? will it use the bathroom everywhere? It should be a trained dog, my friend has had it for 4 years. I just need to know tips on handling a new dog, and if it will ruin everything in my house or not , i only will be caring for it for 2 days or so.

Thanks for your help, I really hope it will help because im kind of nervous!

Relax, your gonna have fun!
The dog may be a bit anxious and sniff and walk around a lot. Jack Russel’s are known to be high energy dogs. And it may not be easily to settle down. But it will. Just be patient.
Don’t leave the dog unattended in any room of your home. Keep an eye on it all all times. Especially since this is your first experience sitting this dog.
Be careful preparing food in the kitchen and don’t leave anything out where the dog might get to it.
The owner of the dog should provide you with (and this is VERY important) a letter that states to the vet that in the case of an emergency they can treat the dog that is under your care. Or, they can call their vet and have your name added to list of people that are emergency contacts. In any event be sure you know the phone number and location of the vet they take their dog too. Some vet’s here in California are sticklers for not wanting to treat a dog unless they have the consent of the owners.
Hopefully the dog is leash trained so you can take it out on a few walks, weather permitting. A tired dog is a good dog. Good luck and enjoy your time with the dog. This will be a great experience for you. I’m already excited for you :0)

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My Jack Russell Doesn’t Like Going Outside?

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:53:08 +0000

My rescued Jack Russell will go and sit at the back door to go to the toilet, but as soon as I go to open the door she darts under the table and won’t go out. I have been tricking her by going outside and shutting the door and waiting, then I open the door and she goes out. But she now knows this trick now. Do any of you know who I might break this habit, it is getting very annoying
Thanks for the good ideas, I will have to try them, also how do I choose "best answer"
Also, she doesn’t do anything inside, its just coxing her out anytime, whether we want her to go or she wants to

Put her on a leash to take her out. Then find a spot just for her to do her business. She will mark it when goes to the bathroom. Just keep repeating taking her to the same spot and it might take a bit of work but when you open the door she should run out to her spot in the yard. I would also say good girl in a soft voice.

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