Is Your Dog Burying or Guarding Food?
Have you noticed that your favorite pet is hiding his meals or becomes nervous when you approach him while he’s eating? These are all perfectly normal instinctual behaviors for dogs. They can be more...
View ArticleBest Dog Treats For Training Your Jack Terrier
We want to take the best care of our pets from the places they rest and play to the collars they wear, but one thing we often forget is to take real notice at what they eat. Treats are a fantastic...
View ArticleHow to Use a Clicker for Dog Training
Here on HJR we’re all about positive training techniques and one of the best is today’s subject – clicker training. This is a method of learning by operant conditioning – you will help your puppy start...
View ArticleHow To Choose The Best Harness for your Jack Russell
Keeping your pet safe and well-behaved during your outings is one of the most important things in your day. In order to do that you must rely on various equipment like leashes, collars and our topic...
View ArticleHow To Choose The Best Leash for your Jack Russell
A leash is one of the most important parts of your gear. I realize that today there is an abundance of different types, materials, and lengths to choose from. Therefore, I decided to make your life...
View ArticleTable Manners Your Dog Should Know
Table manners for dogs are a somewhat disputed subject among many dog owners. Some have the opinion that it’s OK to have your beloved furry bundle at the table – after all, they are a part of the...
View ArticleWhy is Agility a Great Training Exercise for Your Jack Russell Terrier?
As every proud guardian of a Jack Russell Terrier knows our wonderful balls of fur come with a seemingly endless supply of energy. They can run around, play and explore through the whole day and not...
View ArticleHow do Dogs Learn?
Although we often anthropomorphize our beloved four-legged companions it’s crucial to remember that they aren’t really human. We adore each other and take care of each other but our thought processes...
View ArticleHow to Train Your JRT to Behave When a Doorbell Rings
We’ve all been there – the doorbell rings and suddenly your tranquil home becomes a flurry of barking, running, jumping and nervous anticipation. Alarm, Alarm! There’s somebody out there trying to get...
View ArticleUnderstanding Jack Russell Aggression
JRT aggression is often a symptom of underlying problems. Their behavior might be a result of fear (they’re going with the “attack is the best defense” tactic), lack of socialization, possessive...
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