

Training the Jack Russell Terrier

Many experienced, as well as inexperienced, dog owners are overwhelmed by the demands of a Jack Russell Terrier, leading to the dogs being abandoned even before they reach adulthood. Jack Russells are first and foremost hunting dogs. The traits and skills that make them excellent hunting dogs (i.e., digging, barking, aggressive nature, ability to follow scent) are often interpreted as bad habits that cause people to give them up.



  • The instinctive desire for a secure den is the basis of the psychology behind using a crate as a training aid.
  • Dogs with separation anxiety are so attached to their owners that they become extremely agitated when left alone.
  • A Jack Russell Terrier that bites can be a big problem. You must stop this aggressive behavior before it becomes dangerous.
  • Condition your deaf terrier to react benignly whenever anything startles it.
  • Submissive urination is often an expression of admiration and submission to you, the dog's leader. In dog terms, it is a complement.