Some dog breeds catch on faster than others when it comes to training. Jack Russell Puppy Training is great because they are such a smart breed of dog to begin with. It’s important that the training for your jack russell puppy start early on or they will learn real fast that they can be in charge. Terriers, by nature are very confident and that confidence can quickly turn into aggression or other bad behavior.

When you arrive home is the day you should start training your jack russell puppy.Your puppy will probably be about 8 to 10 weeks old when you bring him home. He has learned everything he can from his mother and his litter mates, now it is time for you to take over. You may not know where to start.

Here are 7 key areas to Jack Russell Puppy Training

1. Housebreaking your jack russell puppy will be one of the most important items on your agenda. You will just need to decide on a designated spot that he is allowed to do his duties in. It could be the backyard, it could be a room with papers for a short while, or it could be a litter box. It shouldn’t take him long to catch on with consistency and praise.

2. Crate Training your jack russell puppy is a good idea because it will automatically set up boundaries for him and it will give him a safe place, a “den”, so to speak ,that he can call his own. Knowing that you can use this as a place for him to sleep at night, to ride in the car in, and to keep him in when you cannot monitor him all the time will help him from getting into trouble.

3. Socialization is key to having a well-balanced puppy. As soon as possible you want to expose your puppy to different people and different situations. He may be too small for a dog park at this point , but a small puppy class is a good idea. The more he experiences and realizes that he doesn’t have to be frightened, the more balanced and confident he will be.

4. Your puppy will be teething at this time in his growth so it is important that you provide him with items that are his to chew on or he will find them on his own. The items he finds will usually be shoes, furniture, or something of great value to you. Get him some chewy rawhides or sticks and have them around so he can keep himself busy and out of trouble.

5. Along with teething and chewing usually comes biting. Puppy biting normally hurts because their teeth are so sharp at this point. It’s important that your jack russell understands that your hands are not their for him to bite on anytime he feels like it. Nipping (no pun intended) this behavior in the bud is imperative so that you don’t end up with torn skin.

6. When their mouths are not busy chewing or biting they may be talking. Barking is okay for your puppy as long as it doesn’t get out of hand. Your puppy may bark at you in a demanding manner; for attention, for a toy. At any rate you want your puppy to talk to you but not demand from you. Knowing the difference and how to deal with it will be important in this phase of his life.

7. And of course lastly will be teaching him basic obedience commands. The recall or come command is probably the first command to teach your jack russell puppy. Let’s face it, if you can’t get your puppy to come to you, it will be pretty difficult to teach him any other commands or tricks! Invest in a good dog training manual or class to learn these basic commands.

If you decide to work on your jack russell puppy training at home remember to keep the lessons short. You are working with a juvenile with a very short attention span. Your puppy is a baby so you can’t expect him to catch on to everything at once. Positive reinforcement training works well with puppies rather than punishment. Puppies don’t usually understand why they are being punished. They will simply associate you with punishment. Instead, reward them for anything close to what you are asking them to do. You can gradually ask for more precise responses. It’s much better to keep the entire training experience fun and positive. You will get much better results in both the short term and the long term if you make learning seem like fun.

Jack Russell puppy training can be a great bonding experience, whether you do it in a class setting or on your own. You and your puppy can develop the groundwork you need for him to learn positive behavior for the rest of his life. To get more in depth information about training a jack russell puppy be sure to pick up a copy of Secrets to Dog Training. It is the most comprehensive resource on the market for dog training today.

 

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