The Jack Russell is also unwaveringly loyal.
The mighty little wonder will go to any lengths to protect its
home and family. A jack will not hesitate to protect owners and
children in its family. Some Jacks have even been known to protect
other pets in the family from harm. If a Jack perceives a member
of the family to be in danger they will even often protect them by
placing their own body between whomever they are protecting and
the perceived danger. This loyalty makes the Jack Russell one of
the bravest little dog breeds in the world, and many a Jack has
been injured or even killed while protecting loved ones from harm.
Thanks to its energy level this mighty little
bundle of fur requires a huge investment of time and attention. In
order to maintain any sanity in their home life, owners have to
focus on activity, exercise, training and discipline. Owners of
Jack Russell's also have to exhibit a certain amount of acceptance
of their Jack Russell and the history behind the breed that makes
him who he is. The owner has to understand the hunting nature that
has been bred into the dog and find ways to work with it. Your
Jack Russell is who he is, and you will not change him.
In the very early years a Jack Russell must
have consistent training and vigorous exercise. Without that
ground work in place a Jack Russell can become aggressive,
unmanageable, disobey commands, bark excessively, chase strangers,
and even exhibit aggression towards guests in your home. A well
trained Jack is more than happy to comply with the rules of the
home and obey commands...unless they've caught onto the scent of
another animal.
