My Dog Training Secrets 

A Jack Russell terrier is a bold, happy and energetic dog with an extremely loyal and assertive nature. They can be an excellent choice in dog breed if you're looking for a loving family pet and have the time to devote to exercise and training. Jack Russells will make an excellent companion for the right kind of person, one who has had experience with dogs - especially terriers. Most terriers are high-energy breeds and are happiest in an environment where there is lots of regular activity and who understand what needs to be done.

Mature Jack Russell Terriers range in height from 10 to 12 inches, and from about 11 to 13 pounds in weight. The Jack Russell Terrier has a good history for getting along with kids. They always appear to be happy which has a positive influence on little ones. The Jack Russell Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. If the Jack is kept in an apartment, the dog should have a person home with it during the day unless the dog is crate trained.

The Jack Russell Terrier comes in three coat types. All are dense, hard, and weather resistant, and cover the entire dog, including the belly and underside of the thighs. The Jack Russell Terrier was developed by a gentleman named John "Jack" Russell in England in the 1800's. He specifically bred dogs for the characteristics that would be most useful during the hunt - a compact build, stamina, courage and a degree of aggression.

Training Jack Terrier Russells requires patience, diligence, and persistence. Since these dogs naturally have a high energy level, it can be difficult to keep up! Still, the discipline instilled at an early age will help to manage them in later years and they are more likely to bond with owners as a result.

When training your dog don't overload them with treats, since they are a smaller dog they will get sick if they eat to many. When training a Jack Russell instead of forcing them to train longer, train them in short bursts. It is important to keep training to 2-3 sessions per day, and keep them brief and short. These dogs are sensitive to sound and movement, and will not respond well when they are overly anxious.

Adding a Jack Russell to the family is a long-term commitment; these little dogs remain highly active until very late in life! The average life span of a Jack Russell Terrier is fifteen years. They need lots of exercise and companionship and entertainment, or they can become destructive. But if you have the space, time, and energy for one of these little dogs, you'll have a wonderfully intelligent companion for a long time.