Jack Russell Dog Training

For the most part, Jack Russell Terriers are very caring and loving dogs, and they make great family pets. Sometimes, environmental factors and traits can give them an aggressive edge, and cause them to bite.

Why Jack Russell Terriers Bite

To begin with, all dogs have a tendency to bite. It’s the very nature of dogs. However, Jack Russells are very energetic and sometimes very reactive in certain situations. The need to be put in the right home environment and taken care of and supported.

Additionally, Jack Russells are not recommended for homes with small children or if you have other small pets that might be mistaken for prey. A Jack Russell can grow accustomed to a cat or other small animals, they need to be introduced to them at a very young age and watched carefully as they age to avoid any biting incidents. Jack Russells love chasing small animals (including rabbits), so be careful, and get them accustomed at a young age.

As for the why of why Jack Russells bite, it usually stems from fear. Fear biting occurs when a dog grows so fearful and anxious of their position in a situation that they will lash out with a bite, hoping to protect themselves from a strange dog or human. As a Jack Russell owner, I can tell you they have are very fearful of vacuums

As an owner, you want to show your dog that their is nothing to fear. Get your dog trained and accustomed to fearful things, and hopefully that will ease their fearfulness and get rid of their biting.

However, dogs are not like humans and simple affection is not enough to keep them happy. They also need a strong, powerful leadership figure that they can defer to for protection. When they have an alpha leader in their pack (you the owner), they don’t need to worry about protection. They have their owner.

How to Handle Jack Russell Biting

If the biting is becoming a very serious problem, handle the dog with firm training. Negative reinforcement will not work in this case. Instead, use positive reinforcement.

If your dog is quiet when approached with something that he/she fears (like a neighbor or mailman), watch the neighbor or mailman come and go, and give the dog a treat for being good.

Jack Russell biting can be a huge issue for many dog owners. If not taken care of at a young age, some firm training may be in order later in their life.

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