| Behavior and Training Tips |
| Aggression |
Tips for solving aggression problems. |
| Dealing with Aggression |
Discussion of dealing with an aggressive dog. |
| Nipping/Biting |
Discussion of nipping and biting by a Jack Russell puppy. |
| Separation Anxiety |
Three simple steps to help your dog overcome separation anxiety |
| Boredom or Anxiety? |
What separates a bored dog from one who suffers from separation anxiety? |
| Submissive Urination |
Submissive urination is not a house-training problem. |
| Picky Eater |
Having problems getting your dog to eat? |
| House Breaking |
Housebreaking is finding a means of preventing the puppy from doing his duties in the house and giving him only an opportunity to do it outside. |
| Destructive Chewing |
Prevent Your Puppy's Destructive Chewing [external site] |
| Crate Training |
In dozens of different ways, the addition of a crate means better care for your dog. |
| Chasing Flashlights |
If you need to exercise your dog, try to find a way to do it without using a flashlight. |
| Grass Eating |
Some dogs will ingest grass to induce vomiting. |
| Stool Eating |
Terriers fed diets they can't properly digest will eat their stool because they consider it semidigested food rather than waste. |
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| Socialization Tips |
| Cats and Jack Russells |
Jack Russells are commonly known to harass, injure or kill other small pets, such as cats, birds, rabbits, mice, rats, gerbils, etc...simply due to their strong natural hunting instincts. |
| Children and Jack Russells |
Jack Russell Terriers are not good with small children, and are not recommended for families with children under the age of eight. |
| Other Breeds and Jack Russells |
Be aware that Jack Russell's will not get along with all breeds. Good common sense will help you make the right decision. |
| Getting a 2nd Jack Russell |
Same-sex aggression and aggression towards other breeds of dogs is well documented with this terrier. |
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| Medical Information |
| General Medical |
General Links to Medical articles. |
| Spay/Neuter |
It is strongly recommended that you spay/neuter your JRT unless you are planning to start a breeding program. |
| Scooting/Anal Sacs |
Expressing the glands can prevent infection, impaction, or possible abscess. |
| Vomiting |
If your terrier is vomiting early morning, try giving a treat late at night before bed or feeding first thing in the morning. |
| Skunk Treatment |
How to treat your dog if it's been skunked underground. |
| Hearing Problems |
BAER tests record brain responses to click sounds delivered to an ear. It does not require a behavioral response from the animal, hence no chance of misinterpretation of a dog's response. |
| BAER Test Sites |
Sites are listed alphabetically by name of tester, separated into sites in United States, Canada, and sites outside of North America. [external site] |
| Vision Problems |
CERF provides a variety of reports to help educate owner/breeder on heritable eye disease questions, healthy breeding stock, and breed-specific eye problems. |
| Certified Opthomologists |
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists is an organization that has established certifying criteria for ophthalmologists. [external site] |
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| Physical Characteristics |
| Prick Ears |
There is really nothing that can be done to get the ears to fall to their normal position |
| Shedding |
Jack Russell Terriers do shed. Typically, the shorter the hair in this breed, the more it will shed. |
| Spots/Ticking |
Ticking refers to small spots -- usually just a few hairs -- of color in the white coat. |
| Brindle Markings |
"Brindle" is a pattern of colors that is seen in the black, tan or brown colored area on a coat |
| Tail Docking |
Jack Russell tails should be docked between 3-5 days of age, and unless you are an experienced breeder it is best if performed by a licensed veterinarian. |
| Grooming |
Very few animals are exhibited exactly as nature has designed them, and the Jack Russell Terrier is one that can certainly benefit from some judicious grooming. |
| Irish/Miniature |
Whether they have long or short legs, all Jack Russell's have the same traits and legs have nothing to do with temperament or personality. |
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| JRTCA-Related |
| Terrier Registration |
Each application for registration in the JRTCA is judged on the individual terrier's own merits. |
| AKC |
Please direct questions/concerns about the AKC, JRTCA club policy and rule changes to the JRTCA Club office. |
| Finding a Breeder |
The JRTCA cannot recommend specific breeders; however, please start with the Online Breeders Directory or request an information packet. |
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| Miscellaneous Tips and Ideas |
| Toy Suggestions |
We recommend that you never leave your dog unattended with any toy due to the risks. |
| Recommended Books |
Our favorite books together in one list. |
| Feeding |
We recommend feeding a premium food that uses human grade ingredients, is not loaded with grains and contains no chemical preservatives. |
| Containment/Fencing |
The pros and cons of Electronic Pet Containment Systems. |
| Air Travel |
Each airline has different rules/regulations regarding air travel for pets. |
| Breeding |
Breeding is risky business, whether you do it for love or money. |
| Glossary |
Glossary of Terms. |
