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Where Not To Get A Jack Russell Terrier
Backyard breeders and pet shops are not the best places from which to get a dog, nor is someone breeding a litter so their children can see “the miracle of birth.” These folks are not the best...
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Bringing Home Your Jack Russell Terrier
With preparation and planning, your new dog’s arrival will be a happy event. Jack Russells adjust very quickly to new situations and adapt themselves nicely to a new home. If possible, visit your new...
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Jack Russell Terrier Time To Shop (Part I)
You’ll need to go shopping before you bring your puppy home. There are many, many adorable and tempting items at pet supply stores, but these are the basics. – Food and water dishes. Look for bowls...
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Jack Russell Terrier Time To Shop (Part II)
Crate and Bed You will need a crate, of course, with a pad and bedding inside. You might also want to get another small bed for use outside the crate. A bed that is his own will give your dog a...
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Jack Russell Terrier Puppy-Proofing
You still have work to do before the big day to provide a safe environment. You will need to puppy proof your home to preserve both your Jack Russell and your sanity. The box on pages 48–49 explains...
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Jack Russell Terrier Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Finally, the day has arrived to pick up your dog. Before you get the dog into your car, give him a chance to relieve himself. If the breeder has not taken your puppy for a car ride before, ask them to...
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Jack Russell Terrier Crate Training
JRT’s love their crates and use them as dens. When the door is left open and there is a comfortable bed inside, the dog will seek the crate for privacy and rest. Either a wire crate or a molded...
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Jack Russell Terrier Routine
A routine is helpful to all Jack Russell Terriers. Upon rising, they need to relieve themselves and play, then go back to rest some more. After their morning nap, they are ready for more play and...
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Jack Russell Terrier – Bringing Home an Adult Dog
In this category we have been focusing on bringing a JRT puppy into your home, but this is not the only option. Consider getting an older, already spayed or neutered Jack Russell as companion to your...
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Feeding Your Jack Russell Puppy
Having started life on mother’s milk, Jack Russell puppies are weaned between five and six weeks of age. The timing depends on the dam’s willingness to nurse and the practices of the breeder. While...
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