This is a very adaptable dog who craves an
interesting lifestyle. For example, a Jack Russell is a good candidate to
go to work with you every day—if you are lucky enough to have a job that
permits this. Many will be happy to sleep near you for most of the day.
But you can’t park this dog silently all day while you work someplace far
away from your Jack Russell. If you must leave a dog alone for nine or
more hours a day unattended, this may not be the dog for you.
Jack Russells need a job and thrive when they
are given a routine and have something to do. They are worse than little
children when they’re bored. A bored dog may bark to fill his days—which
may also fill your neighbors with annoyance. The protests can be very
vocal; this is a dog bred to use his voice when hunting to work
quarry.
You will need reliable containment if you leave
your Jack Russell for even half a second. They can escape most containment
that is not a maximum security setup. Your Jack Russell can dig under
fences that lack proper turned-under safe wire buried under the edges of a
pen or dog run. They can climb human style up and over chain-link fences.
They can jump four feet up effortlessly from a standstill.
It is unthinkable to keep any dog tied out on a
rope, chain, or cable, especially the active Jack Russell. It is also
cruel to leave such an active dog in a crate for long hours. This active
dog does not fare well with such treatment. Expect this dog to require a
great deal more of your time and attention than you ever imagined.
Learn about and meet the breed before selecting
a Jack Russell Terrier. Be prepared for the dog and what he will need.
Many people can make adjustments and work out what both they and the dog
require to be happy. The need to surrender a dog can be prevented with
some adjustments by both dog and owner. But I cannot stress too strongly
that this is not the dog for everyone.
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