Wife thinks it's time
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03/21/20 12:25 PM
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To get a dog. She found a Jack Russell and that's one breed we had talked about so its probably going to happen but figured I'd see what experiences y'all have had. Let's hear you opinions on Jack's. Here is the one she wants.
Life sure is tough when you don't learn from the mistakes of others.
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Re: Wife thinks it's time
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03/21/20 12:28 PM
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Had a Doc Russell it was a great dog they have grit. Some can be very hyper.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Wife thinks it's time
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03/21/20 01:32 PM
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All of the above and more. I would not trust them around very little kids, do not let them go nose to nose. JMO
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Re: Wife thinks it's time
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03/21/20 05:03 PM
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I've had a couple of JRT's
Great dogs , very intelligent. I was able to housebreak my first one in several days. The way I was able to do that was bribery. I took the dog out very frequently at first , if the dog did its business , it immediately got a kibble of food. By the 3-4th day it learned how to 'fake it'. She would squat and look at you for the food. That is how smart they are.
Some idioms about JRT's - 'A big dog in a small package ' they can take on bigger 2X-3X sized dogs and win consistently. 'Happiness is owning a JRT-Happiness is being owned by a JRT' They will very quickly become the Alpha animal in the pack. Even if the other animals in your house have been there for years and are larger , the JRT becomes the alpha. Almost Chuck Norris type status , you are the alpha in your household just because the JRT lets you be the alpha.
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