Friday, April 22, 2011

What You Can Do About Jack Russell Aggression

By Sandy Rutherforde


Dog owners who want to tame Jack Russell aggression will need to know that a lot of excessive aggressive behavior comes from lack of exercise, discipline, stimulation and also companionship. Jack Russell terriers are generally very smart, hard-working dogs who should be engaged on a day-to-day basis. It is a full-time job to own one, so if you're not prepared to commit some time and energy to your Jack Russell, you may want to think about another breed.

There is an old saying that a tired dog makes a good dog. Jack Russell terriers have to have thirty to forty-five minutes of every day walking or running. Certain dog owners assume smaller dogs obtain adequate physical exercise by simply running through the house or in the yard, however this is definitely not the case. Without getting purposeful regular exercise, your terrier will have surplus energy which will impede its ability to become disciplined and master commands, and this is going to compound aggressive behavior.

Discipline is essential for all dogs, and this includes your terrier. Your life together will likely be harmonious when you take time to effectively discipline your Jack Russell. Before you bring the dog to your home, read a first-rate guide on dog discipline and training. Start potty training your dog promptly upon its arrival. Also, you need to curb any kind of Jack Russell aggression including biting, jumping on people, and unnecessary barking and yelping. Discipline right from the start is vital to train your dog to stay away from aggressive behaviors.

Jack Russells are quite intelligent dogs who love to be stimulated and very easily master commands, as substaniated by this breed's proliferation in Hollywood movies and tv shows. Using the tactics out of your dog training guide, devote thirty minutes per day going over simple commands. When your Jack Russell has learned these commands, it is going to be prepared to proceed to much more advanced training. Hard work is ingrained in this dog breed and they require stimulation.

Finally, your Jack Russell unquestionably requires companionship and love. Aggressive behavior can come from your dog being at home all day by itself, so in the event you work outside the home think about employing a dog walker to break up the boredom of a long day alone. After you get home, offer your terrier the interest it desires with love and going over discipline and any commands you're teaching. It will be really worth the effort as the dogs are incredibly loyal and loving to devoted owners.

Control your pet's Jack Russell aggression simply by engaging it in regular exercise, teaching discipline, using stimulation and commands to help keep it busy, and becoming a loving companion to your dog. Your effort is going to be greatly rewarded.




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