OT: Jack Russell Terrier Dogs

[SoCalSURFrider]

Was thinking about adopting one for my girlfriend and I and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience with these dogs... Im going to Pasadena Humane Society tomorrow to look at a Jack Russell... Is this a good dog to bring around everywhere we go? I know shes going to want to bring it anywhere and everywhere we go..... Also If I cant find one to adopt, Does anyone know where I could find Jack Russell Puppies? Thanks

 

[savethereef]

hope you can run fast cause these dog have an overflow of energy. hehe i just came from the petstore i saw one there. Im going to be getting a Minature Schnauzer in the future

 

[Onesaltydawg]

They are kinda aggressive too...good luck

 

[Jadams]

I've had a Jack Russell for 3 years now. They are awesome! My only suggestion would be to get a female. And get a female that is already spade. (or do it shortly after you get the dog)

It will take about 1.5-2 years for the dog to start chillin out. Until then, you will really see they're energy

Good luck! They are one of the smartest dog's on the planet!

 

[numbr1westsida]

ive trained a couple of them, and own a mix of one. they jump crazy high and do have loads of energy. they have a tendency to be a little aggressive, but there is no dog who doesnt have 1 bad thing about it. do plenty of research before you buy....a dog isnt something to have buyers remorse over

 

[gcarroll]

I wanted one so bad but the wife heard the horror stories about their hyperactivity. My choice was vetoed and we got a lab instead.

 

[roxy25]

http://www.petfinder.com/search/sea...Age=&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=Glendora,+CA

http://www.laanimalservices.com/
I think there is one at the harbor location check all locations

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

These dogs are not good for a first dog owner IMO , So if your gf is new to dogs I would suggest getting another breed. They are very active , terriers can be dog aggressive and can nip at kids if not trained. If they do not get enough execrise they will be come restless and destroy anything around the house, barking all day etc....

Since you said your gf wants to take him everywhere this dog would love to go every where lol

 

[dflad]

Our jack russel is great, they have a typical terrier disposition, stubborn and too smart for their own good. I wouldn't say they are aggressive, more dominant. Ours has a ton of energy, so unless you have a decent yard, another dog as a friend, or time to come home and walk often than the dog wont work for you.

Our jack is great at the dog park, easy to train, and loves people. Jacks are really motivated by food so training is a breeze. We have a lab mix as well and the jack russel is definitely dominant. My wife's family has a jack too, they usually don't calm down for 5-7 years, so don't expect the hyperness to subside too soon, ours is 3 and she is still super active. Good luck, and if you can find a rescue society, that is how we got ours.

 

[Dancing4raiin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13754728#post13754728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gcarroll
I wanted one so bad but the wife heard the horror stories about their hyperactivity. My choice was vetoed and we got a lab instead.

Hahaha, My lab was just as hyper as our jack russell terrier. They are good loving dogs but they are very active. If you have a good size yard, and time to spend with them i would go for it.

 

[Rakie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13754728#post13754728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gcarroll
I wanted one so bad but the wife heard the horror stories about their hyperactivity. My choice was vetoed and we got a lab instead.

Aww. I like labs but, it's like having a pet bed. Not my first choice haha.

Not sure how long you had it but if it's not grown up yet, wait till it is... It'll be a freakin' monster.

 

[friedoysterskin]

LOTS and LOTS of energy, rather aggressive towards other dogs also, actually, other pets in general. My Jack Russel is good around kids (we never trained it to do that). They get extremely excited when the owner comes home, starts running everywhere. And one more thing, they are very smart and jump very high, they will jump on the dinner table and eat ur dinner when u least suspect it, so be careful about that.

 

[Nuuze]

They are VERY energetic! Our Jack joined our family when she was 6 weeks and sh'e now 3 1/2.

I'm sure every Jack will have different likes/dislikes but here are Missy's...

-Loves to run on our 1/4 acre lot home. Our backyard is about 10,000 square feet. She can run back and fourth for mintues at a time.
-To please us, she catche birds out of the sky flying too low.
-Loves to catch balls.
-Loves to pick cherry tomatoes and figs with my wife and eats them.
-Loves the kids and interacts with them very well.
-Very territorial, not afraid of anything.
-Ours rarely interacts with other dogs until recent. Wish we did it earlier so she's not so territorial.
-Doesn't walk, but runs.
-Still cannot be trusted out front without a leash. She's gone and you better run FAST!

Most folks we talk to with Jacks say they don't calm down until after 5 years.

Meet Missy, enjoy!

 

[chuch]

Get a NEO

Get a NEO

Get a NEO Here's my PUP dozer.

 

[jlnguyen74]

Jack Russell Terrier is great dog. However, JRT is NOT lap dog, or apartment dog. JRT is very energetic, and if you or your gf can't take it out at least once a day for a long walk, then JRT is not the dog for you. BTW, JRT sheds a lot, too, so if you're allergic, take that into consideration

 

[Son Nhon]

Jacks are one of the best dogs pound for pound.

 

[Todd March]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13755306#post13755306 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jlnguyen74
Jack Russell Terrier is great dog. However, JRT is NOT lap dog, or apartment dog. JRT is very energetic, and if you or your gf can't take it out at least once a day for a long walk, then JRT is not the dog for you. BTW, JRT sheds a lot, too, so if you're allergic, take that into consideration

Fantastic advice from jlnguyen74. As long as you are not deceived by this dog's small demeanor you will be fine. All they need is a good 3-5 mile walk a day, some running within this is great. And a good 2 hours of toy chasing and one on one play. A great dog to take everywhere you go, they thrive on this as long as well socialized with people and other dogs. Almost every dog older than 6 months will probably need training, and anyone that adopts (or "rescues") a slightly older dog and does not plan on spending $500-$3000 on a good trainer to rehabilitate (or in other words, truly "rescue") and psychologically realign their canine psyches, and teach a dog how to live among humans, is kidding themselves.

As a dog professional, the trend toward "rescuing" dogsâ€"and by this I mean saving it from the gas chamber, then buying a pretty foo-foo collar and some good food, and suddenly, "Kumbaya, my Lord, I rescued a dog...!" alarms me greatly!! These rescue dogs require 10 times the dedication and training and socilaization that young puppies adopted at 8-10 weeks old need, don't fool yourself! And by the time you factor in the costs of a good trainer (and these dogs have enough issues that they need professionalsâ€"WAY, way beyond what most owners can deal with. They are NOTHING like young moldable puppies!), I commend those that save these dog's lives and truly rescue them by realigning their psyches via spending the $500-$3000 with a good trainer that is almost always required with these most often developmentally retarded animals.

If I had a dollar for every problem loaded rescue dog I see in my work every day, I could afford a luscious ELOS aquarium no problem. I see rescue dogs every day that have issues with foods, nail clipping, bathing, leashes, collars, appliances, strangers, shoes, sound, light, fabrics, colors, new objects, other animals, traffic, cars... Other classic rescue dog issues are aggression, territoriality, and timidity...

These dogs come loaded with emotional baggage and truly rescuing them means stepping up to the plate and dealing with the cornucopia of issues that plague these animal's psyches.

 

[roxy25]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13757670#post13757670 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Todd March
Fantastic advice from jlnguyen74. As long as you are not deceived by this dog's small demeanor you will be fine. All they need is a good 3-5 mile walk a day, some running within this is great. And a good 2 hours of toy chasing and one on one play. A great dog to take everywhere you go, they thrive on this as long as well socialized with people and other dogs. Almost every dog older than 6 months will probably need training, and anyone that adopts (or "rescues") a slightly older dog and does not plan on spending $500-$3000 on a good trainer to rehabilitate (or in other words, truly "rescue") and psychologically realign their canine psyches, and teach a dog how to live among humans, is kidding themselves.

As a dog professional, the trend toward "rescuing" dogsâ€"and by this I mean saving it from the gas chamber, then buying a pretty foo-foo collar and some good food, and suddenly, "Kumbaya, my Lord, I rescued a dog...!" alarms me greatly!! These rescue dogs require 10 times the dedication and training and socilaization that young puppies adopted at 8-10 weeks old need, don't fool yourself! And by the time you factor in the costs of a good trainer (and these dogs have enough issues that they need professionalsâ€"WAY, way beyond what most owners can deal with. They are NOTHING like young moldable puppies!), I commend those that save these dog's lives and truly rescue them by realigning their psyches via spending the $500-$3000 with a good trainer that is almost always required with these most often developmentally retarded animals.

If I had a dollar for every problem loaded rescue dog I see in my work every day, I could afford a luscious ELOS aquarium no problem. I see rescue dogs every day that have issues with foods, nail clipping, bathing, leashes, collars, appliances, strangers, shoes, sound, light, fabrics, colors, new objects, other animals, traffic, cars... Other classic rescue dog issues are aggression, territoriality, and timidity...

These dogs come loaded with emotional baggage and truly rescuing them means stepping up to the plate and dealing with the cornucopia of issues that plague these animal's psyches.

IA we just rescued this amstaff pup 10 months old from the shelter it took us two months before we decided to get her.
All shelter dogs act differently out side the cages. Jasmine so far is great , I watch for behavior signs when we took her out to play with. She loves cats, dogs , people, I trained her to sit , stay , down, hosue broke in only 2 days

 

[Todd March]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13758269#post13758269 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roxy25
IA we just rescued this amstaff pup 10 months old from the shelter it took us two months before we decided to get her.
All shelter dogs act differently out side the cages. Jasmine so far is great , I watch for behavior signs when we took her out to play with. She loves cats, dogs , people, I trained her to sit , stay , down, hosue broke in only 2 days

Sounds great, Kerry...! 10 months is a great age for the bounce-back factor, plus you are a cut above the average dog owner, I think most know that from your posts and experiences...! So many people don't realize that teaching the basics like sit, stay and housebreaking, essentially teaches a dog to look to humans for guidance and leadership, and makes for a much more happily submissive and easier to live with dog. Yes, there are "alpha dogs", but most dogs learn to love having someone else in charge, it's much less stressful and exhausting than having to constantly "control" everything, and everyone, within human civilization. If a dog has no guidance in its life, it's forced to be in charge of its own life, and 99% of dogs are not genetically disposed to be in the leadership role; in fact they are made by nature to follow the guidance and rules of one "Alpha" leader within the pack social structure.

I recently had a JRT mix instantly and aggressively try to bite me while trying to cut its nails. I told the owner about this, and they replied, "Yeah, he does that. We really can't let him in the house anymore. He gets too mean with our daughter, and he pees everywhere... He likes digging up the yard, we even stopped landscaping because there is no point. Oh, and he barks so much! The neighbors are very upset about that... "

I can't tell you how common the above basic conversation is... ! What sometimes terrifies me when I stop and think about such interactions, is that these people are either already raising, or planning to raise, human children! Goodness, they can't raise and provide basic guidance for a 10 lb. dogâ€"what's going to happen when they attempt to try to raise the incredibly more complex and infinitely more needy psyches of human children...?!

 

[roxy25]

I can't tell you how common the above basic conversation is... ! What sometimes terrifies me when I stop and think about such interactions, is that these people are either already raising, or planning to raise, human children! Goodness, they can't raise and provide basic guidance for a 10 lb. dogâ€"what's going to happen when they attempt to try to raise the incredibly more complex and infinitely more needy psyches of human children...?!

Yeah Sometimes I am like OMG in my head when people tell me their own dog growls at them .....