Training Jack Russell Puppies
So you went and brought home a brand new cute little Jack Russell puppy, and now you’re ready to start training him or her. It can seem like a tough task, but with patience and support, you’ll get there.
Early Weeks (8-14 weeks old)
In those first two months, you should establish a steady daily schedule. This will give your Jack Russell a sense of structure in your home and allow them to relax and follow your lead. Feed them daily, taking away the food between meals so they learn to eat it all at once. You’re also going to want to start potty training immediately…
Jack Russell Potty Training
Potty training your Jack Russell Terrier is actually fairly simple. Since they are such small puppies, it’s easy to carry to them to the door and take them outside when they’re doing their “business”. Positive reinforcement is key here.
Give them lots of praise and encouragement when they do their business outside, and give them firm yet attentive negative reinforcement if they happen to mess up and do their business inside (which WILL happen). The key is to be repetitive and give them lots of attention, and always let them outside when they’re ready to go.
Jack Russell Puppy Crate Training
As I stated in my other article – Jack Russell Training the best way to crate train them is to get them familiar with their crate. Play some soft music to help ease their fears, and give them treats when they are quiet and calm within their crate.
Night crate training is fairly simple as well. Simply give your Jack Russell a treat when they enter their cage. You can do this by putting the treat in the back of the cage, and once inside, give them praise for going inside.
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