Re: My JRT is very attached to me..

In Reply to: My JRT is very attached to me..
Posted by:  lyn
Posted on:  December 27, 2001 at 08:34:28

: Hi,

: I have 2JRT. Female is 9months old, male is 7months old. The male one is extremely attached to me, for ex:

: 1. He will responds immediately everytime when I called for the Female one, he will sort of jump on me and kiss + bite on my lips. (the same way he responded when I called his name)

: 2. If I bring him out, he will bark very fierecly at any dog (even though it might be 3times of his size), even though the dog is trying to be friendly.

: 3. He does not like anyone to carry him, except me. If anyone else carries him, he would struggle and run to me. (even my family memeber)

: 4. He will not allow the female to get close to me and will attempt to 'bite' or fight with the female when she get close to me.

: I need to know if my dog is too attached to me or is this the character trait of a Jack Russell. Is there something I need to do to correct his behaviour.

: Thanks in advance..
: Lyn..

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Hi Lyn,

I highly suggest neutering your male pup as soon as possible if you haven't already done so. This will help to lessen any aggressiveness he may have.

What you need to do with your dogs (both of them) is get them into obedience school and work them in obedience.

This breed requires extensive socialization. Most terriers are territorial by nature and JRTs are terriers to the nth degree. If you don't socialize your dogs you end up with unruly, bordering on dangerous dogs in social situations.

Getting them well versed in basic obedience PLUS the added bonus of getting them around other people and dogs goes a long way in keeping any behavioral problems at bay.

Check at your vet's office for names of trainers in your area and if you can't do both dogs at the same time, start one and then you can enroll the other afterwards.

Good Luck!
Marie