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| Aggressive Behavor | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you a few weeks ago regarding a Jack Russell/Beagle mix pup I rescued. He is very good ...
A: Yes I absolutely would try the Gentle Leader, and if a muzzle becomes necessary, by all means, use ...
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| Advice for a Jack Russell Terrier | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I am so glad I came accross your site. We just got our FIRST jack russell today. She is 8 weeks old. ...
A: Sorry took me so long to answer, I was away on vacation and thought I notified this site but it must ...
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| Scared Jack Russel | 10/23/2009 |
Q: The problem that I have with her is that she is just terrified of us and she doesn't want to eat ...
A: Now I'm a little bit worried - vomiting and especially runny poop is a sign of many illnesses in ...
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| My newest JRT | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued a JRT, for the first couple of weeks he did relatively well, albeit the wanting ...
A: very original and special! The questions you have are the same questions EVERYONE has after ...
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| Scared Jack Russel | 10/23/2009 |
Q: The problem that I have with her is that she is just terrified of us and she doesn't want to eat ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! Try not to worry too much, leaving their mom and siblings is a ...
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| Jack Russell Skin problem | 10/23/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old jack russell that we've had since she was 8 wks old. Patch is all white except ...
A: Without actually seeing what you're talking about, it's difficult to know what they are, but my ...
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| Toileting behaviour | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Our jack russell is 18 months and has been toilet trained with no problems but recently he has ...
A: The first thing to do is to take him to the veterinarian for a check up. He may have a urinary tract ...
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| Humping .... | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell will be 6 months old in 3 weeks ..... He is such a good boy .... No complaints .... ...
A: aaaaw how sweet! Don't worry, it's perfectly normal - he's just expressing his "power" and letting ...
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| short hair Jack Russell | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Our Jack Russell with short hair, who is 3 yrs old weighs 18 lbs. and is bathed once a month using ...
A: Unless your dog is really dirty you don't need to bathe him that much. As a matter of fact, the less ...
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| Jack Russell | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My family consists of my husband, three girls, 11, 8 and 4. This past Sunday, we got a Jack Russell ...
A: There is always hope, however, having said that, I never recommend Jack Russells to homes with ...
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| Leaving for work(doesnt stop barking till i get home) | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 9 week old male jr. i have a feeling he is having separation anxiety but now i ...
A: Sorry about the barking - he's still young and definitely going through separation anxiety. You ...
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| Allergies | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Carol, My 2 1/2 year JR, Pearl, has a seasonal allergy (most likely to ragweed) and this is the ...
A: Kathy, I'm going to tell you to take her to the vet and the reason is, allergies which are ...
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| Does my Jack Russell pup have an allergy? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Please would you be so kind as to assist me? I have a 12 week old male pedigree JR. He is ...
A: I'm so sorry about your puppy's allergies, and 99% of the time it is caused by the food they are ...
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| Agressive Jack Russell | 10/18/2009 |
Q: We have a 1.5 year old female jack russell named Daisy. She has not been fixed yet. We got her ...
A: It definitely sounds like a case of jealousy to me. Spaying and neutering will definitely make the ...
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| My "tame" Wired Hair Jack Russell, Scruffy. | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I adopted Scruffy almost 3 years ago from a shelter. They didn't know much about him other than he ...
A: Scruffy is so cute - and sounds like a little love bug... at home! When you go on walks, take ...
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| Halo - Labour Problems! | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Its me again. PLEASE help! I am certain that Halo is in labour, she has been crying, licking herself ...
A: YIPPEE! CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU DID GREAT (I KNEW YOU WOULD!) Good job Halo !!! Enjoy your new little ...
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| My jack russell refuses to go for walks | 10/16/2009 |
Q: yesterday was a wet day and my 1yr old Jack Russell bitch refused to go for a walk. Today, a dry ...
A: She's probably feeling more comfortable with you and it could be that she is testing you now. If you ...
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| Teeth Changing | 10/15/2009 |
Q: wrote you back on 8/13 about puppy Buzz's stone chewing and with your advice have mostly broken him ...
A: Usually all the secondary teeth are in between 6 and 8 months. You can wrap some ice cubes or ice ...
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| My Rescued Jack Mix | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I am thrilled to see there is a Jack Russell expert on here! We just adopted a 2 year old supposed ...
A: Oliver (LOVE the name!)is adorable and sounds like a great dog, congratulations and thank you for ...
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| Aggressive Jack Russel | 10/13/2009 |
Q: It is so nice to find someone who loves Jack Russell - I have received a lot of negative feedback ...
A: Congrats on your "new" dog, that was great of you to take him in. I can tell that you love Jacks ...
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| Halo The pregnant Jack | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Its me again. The time is closer and the mummy to be and I are very anxious. This is Halo's 7th week ...
A: She probably just needs some reassurance, especially if she hasn't had pups before, it's very scary ...
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| Pregnancy Question | 10/12/2009 |
Q: this is a question regarding my Angel Halo. She is pregnant and is due anytime. She is producing ...
A: Chenee, Relax, those nipples will be working at full capacity once the puppies are born, there is ...
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| jack russell mix (pupp) | 10/11/2009 |
Q: We just rescued a jack russel mixed breed female. Bella, her new name, is 6 months old. We were ...
A: You say you "just" rescued her (that was awesome of you!) and even though she is already six months ...
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| Jumping at the TV | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry, you may have been asked this question many times before and it must at times be ...
A: Snowy is PRECIOUS - and you can tell he's loved VERY MUCH.... look at that bed and toys! Please no ...
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| Jumping at the TV | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry, you may have been asked this question many times before and it must at times be ...
A: You must not know how ALLExperts works - The COMPANY sends you automatic "reject" nofitication of a ...
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| pregnant jack russells | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My name is Harlin I have written you a few times about my female jack Molly. She is pregnant.She has ...
A: Do you the date she mated with the male? Gestation is usually around 56 - 60 days So count, 58 - ...
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| Ideal weight | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Please could you advise me as to what is the ideal weight for a 5 year old male ...
A: It really depends on the dog's height. If you have a very tall Parsons the weight would be very ...
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| female jack russells | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have written to u b4, about my 3 year old female jack (molly). Anyways, I was wanting to find out ...
A: It's still too early to actually see any signs yet. You could go to the vet and get a blood test ...
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| Low Albumin and Polycythemia | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My 6yr old JRT has been diagnosed with Polycythemia 3 weeks ago by a specialist vet. Cause unknown ...
A: Some people choose NEVER to get their dogs vaccinated and they do OK. You have very extenuating ...
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| Low Albumin and Polycythemia | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My 6yr old JRT has been diagnosed with Polycythemia 3 weeks ago by a specialist vet. Cause unknown ...
A: Oh Jennifer, the poor thing, and poor you!! I can't believe you (both# had to go through all that. ...
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| Canine Dementia? | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Our wonderful 14 YO Jack ( who has had Mast cell cancer in the leg- in remission for 3 years and has ...
A: Your wonderful dog has been through a lot I see. The types of behavior you describe definitely sound ...
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| red itching rash | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old jack russell parsons that has a really bad red itchy rash on his stomach, ...
A: Unfortunately Jack Russells are prone to allergies - and they can appear at anytime. This ...
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| 8 week old jack russell has blood in stool | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i have had my jack russell for 4 days and this morning there was bleeding in his stool. not alot of ...
A: Blood in the stool requires veterinary medical treatment. Take her to the vet so they can test him ...
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| unfortunate happening | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you back in July for advice on the JRT Tilly we had adopted about her being off the lead ...
A: First of all thanks for the nice words, and second of all, don't worry yourself crazy! Although it's ...
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| Best second dog to get. We own a 2 year old Jack Russell | 9/9/2009 |
Q: We currently own a 2 year old female Jack Russell terrier. She really is our baby. She sleeps with ...
A: This is not an easy question to answer because there are so many variables. It depends on your ...
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| potty training | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I got my Jack Russell 2 days ago and tomorrow he will be 9 weeks old and he will poop when I take ...
A: He was probably paper trained by the breeder in the house - so he thinks that is where he is ...
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| pregnancy | 9/1/2009 |
Q: how do you no that your jack russel is pregnant???
A: Zoe You can either wait 4 weeks until you can feel puppies inside or you can go to the veterinarian ...
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| Jack Russell Terrier change in behavior | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Lily's personality has changed over the past 4-6 weeks in that she is walks constantly, most times ...
A: It sounds like allergies - which unfortunately Jack Russells are prone to and can start to show ...
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| In Season | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have a bitch whom has already had one session of bleeding. Now i just thought they bled once a ...
A: Typically dogs have TWO cycles a year, usually every 6 months. There are some dogs however, that can ...
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| Jack Russell Birth | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell Sparkle is preganant and due in one week's time. I know that her temperature will ...
A: Emma, You have to take the dogs temperature rectally and a childs ear thermometer won't work. You ...
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| my jack russell is spotting during pregnancy | 8/15/2009 |
Q: my jack russell is 61/2 weeks pregnant. at 6 wks she spotted at night for less than a day. ...
A: With the help of Dr. Mike, here is the answer to yourIt is not unusual for dogs to have a vaginal ...
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| my dogs had puppies what do i do next | 8/14/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell Spike and Holly had their first puppies 3 weeks ago and i am not an experienced dog ...
A: Congrats on your new puppies - the picture is adorable!!! Did you have their tails and dew claws ...
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| Jack Puppy Chewing on Stones | 8/13/2009 |
Q: at 9 weeks (11 days ago) got a Jack shortie now named Buzz. I spent weeks before hand reading many ...
A: Congrats on your new puppy! I would advise keeping him on a long training leash while you let him ...
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| jack russell's behavior | 8/12/2009 |
Q: On august 11,2009, I got a 3 year old jack russell (female). The person that i had got her from said ...
A: Well, she's a lucky dog to have been placed in your care, I can tell by your question how much you ...
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| Reproduction of dogs | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Can puppies have more than one dad? And can you just explain your answer to me please.
A: Yes. The sperm from one dog may fertilize some eggs of the female; and then if another male breeds ...
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| Eating | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have a JR he is 11 months old his eating habbits are not good i have tryed various foods costing ...
A: There is no reason you should be spending all sorts of money trying different foods to please your ...
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| Off the lead | 7/18/2009 |
Q: We adopted a 6 year old female tri coloured short JRT,Tilly, 2 weeks ago as her owner had died and ...
A: You need to desensitize her to other dogs, and you do that by training her to heel when other dogs ...
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| Off the lead | 7/17/2009 |
Q: We adopted a 6 year old female tri coloured short JRT,Tilly, 2 weeks ago as her owner had died and ...
A: With Jack Russells you can NEVER really be sure they will not take off. In the U.S., the number one ...
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| is my dog going to have puppies | 7/17/2009 |
Q: i have notice her nipples are getting big but im not sure she is preg because shes only 10 months ...
A: Willie Did you female dog go into heat? Did you see small amounts of blood coming from her vagina? ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 7/17/2009 |
Q: We purchased an older puppy from a breeder at 6 months of age. When she arrived she was not the ...
A: I'm sorry your going through this!! I've been asked this question before and have a great article ...
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| puppy biting | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I've just adopted a 3 mth old JRT. I have a 3 year old chihuahua and a 10 yr Maltese. The new puppy ...
A: You're doing the right thing by pushing her away, but try using your voice at the same time too - ...
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| JRT puppy's clear liquid from vulva | 7/15/2009 |
Q: My little puppy is just over 25 weeks (she will be exactly 6 months in a few days). Tonight I ...
A: Usually dogs do not have their first heat cycle until they are a year old or older. What you saw and ...
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| Jack Russell | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old Jack Russell that has bouts of continuos licking and dry retching. The last time ...
A: I'm sorry that happened to her (and you) and it's something that neither of you will forget I'm ...
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| Jack russell bites people and draws blood | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My son was bitten by his JR as he was setting his food bowl down. It got severely infected. His JR ...
A: Babies always come before spoiled JRT's. There is no way I would keep the dog in that house with a ...
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| Is my Penny pregnant? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: my husband and I just bought a Jack Russell from a couple who found her and could not find her ...
A: Maybe she's not even pregnant??! Or maybe she is very early in her pregnancy (in which case no milk ...
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| Is my Penny pregnant? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: my husband and I just bought a Jack Russell from a couple who found her and could not find her ...
A: I can't believe someone would charge you for a dog they FOUND.. and then to find out she may be ...
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| Mosquito repellant,and Belly cream | 7/7/2009 |
Q: We are so excited to welcome our new family member Major. He is now 11.5 weeks old,and we brought ...
A: I'm not sure if Canada is the same as the U.S. but it is pretty mandatory that all dogs are treated ...
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| what food | 7/7/2009 |
Q: ! i have a jack rusell nine months old , he still eating puppy chow (but is too skinny) what kind of ...
A: Your puppy should eat puppy food up until age one so you still have a few months to go. I feed my ...
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| Seperation Anxiety | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have contacted you previously with good advice, so I am back! I have an 8 month old JRT, we got ...
A: You're doing the right thing by continually leaving and coming back, and remember not to go ...
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| jack russel loss of hair | 7/6/2009 |
Q: my jack russell is losing a lot of fur and shes itching all over!! we gave her flea treatment but ...
A: Jill, It might not be fleas, and the treatment you are using might be making her lose even more fur, ...
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| night problems | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Our JRT is now almost 8 years old. She has been a wonderful pet with no problems. She has full ...
A: Dogs change with age, it sounds like she is nervous now or lonely. They are "pack" animals and are ...
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| Panting | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr.old Jack Russell-female. My question is why does she pant and breathe hard as if she ...
A: It could be many reasons, but that is how they cool themselves down when they are hot (even if they ...
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| How do I control my Jack Russel X Fox Terrier | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am hoping someone can help me? We have a 9 month old Jack Russell X Fox terrier. We had him fixed ...
A: By 9 months old he should be MORE THAN mature enough to listen, obey, and follow rules. Does he get ...
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| separation anxiety again | 6/27/2009 |
Q: When my JRT came to my home, there were 3 people to care for him and he was never left alone more ...
A: Is there ANY way you can come home for lunch from work? If not, think about hiring a responsible ...
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| Help with allergies and my JRT | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Please help! My 2 year old Jack Russell Terrior, Lucy is constantly chewing on her feet and in ...
A: Susan, I'm sorry Lucy has allergies - unfortunately it is an all-too-common trait in Jack Russells. ...
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| Jack Russel Aggression | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend and I rescued a 3 year old JRT. We've had him about 1 month and he is a great dog. ...
A: Being a rescue dog, you just don't know what kind of environment he came from. I suspect the ...
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| Jack Russell | 6/23/2009 |
Q: We have an adorable 4yr old JR. He is the sweetest thing but I notice he is very sensitive. He loves ...
A: It's a natural trait in all dogs - They are completely connected to us, and have feeling and ...
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| blue green algae | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I took my two JRT to the lake yesterday, and only my 2 year old went swimming, she swam for an hour. ...
A: Tiffany, I'm so sorry for your loss. That is so sad. :( Unfortunately that blue algae is very ...
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| Doggy Door? | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a ridiculously well behaved JRT puppy (7 months). Yet I have been reading that they can ...
A: As long as your back yard is very securely fenced in, he should be fine. Make sure that he has a ...
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| JRT puppy growling | 6/18/2009 |
Q: my husband and i just recently bought a Parson's JRT girl puppy who is 4 months old. the first few ...
A: The puppy has already shown signs that he thinks he is boss and you are his subordinates. He feels ...
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| How much will 9 day old puppy eat at one time? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Had to take 3 puppies that was 6 days old, away from mom. The mom before she was pregnant would ...
A: I'm glad you intervened and saved the puppies. It sounds like the mother was very stressed and not ...
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| puppy jrt whinning and shaking | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I completed my small family 3 days ago. my boyfriend and i got our little girl JRT from as lady who ...
A: I'm glad you love her so much - but you're going to need a lot more patience and understanding. I ...
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| tremors | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old female broken coat jack has been developing a shake for some years. She was hit on ...
A: I know it looks heartbreaking and you just want to wrap them up, but basically the shaking is just a ...
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| Jack Russell with a pink tummy | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My JR has a pink tummy that seems to be getting pinker. It does not seem to bother her or appears ...
A: It could be that she was just warm, or perhaps she was lying on her stomach, or it may be a slight ...
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| potty training | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am very frustrated and my husband more so. I have a Jack Russell that is 2 years old and he stills ...
A: STRESS causes animals to have accidents, and by the sounds of it, you have a lot going on in your ...
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| Jack Russell Puppy | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am thinking about adopting a purebred Jack Russell. However I am thinking about doing so over ...
A: The name "purebred" indicates that the puppy HAS papers, so you MAKE SURE to ask for them!! Anyone ...
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| emotional dog | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i have a question. My JRT is behaving weirdly of late. he's about 4 years old. He is not his usual ...
A: Unfortunately our dogs can't talk to us! If he is active, happy and eating, he's probably fine! Dogs ...
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| AMOUNT OF DRINKING WATER FOR JACK RUSSELLS | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My Granddaughter has been told to limit the amount of water provided to her Jack Russell. Her ...
A: Water is a tricky subject, because too little or too much can be deadly and dangerous. You didn't ...
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| Jack Russell has the sniffles | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old JRT who has the sniffles and sounds a tiny big congested. Would it be safe to ...
A: NO. Don't ever give human medicine to dogs; it is dangerous and can be deadly. I don't have a lot of ...
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| my 2 Jack Russells attack neighbors small dog | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My 2 JRT's got out in front the other day and attacked my neighbors Chiuhaua, she is ok, but I am SO ...
A: If they have done it before, they will do it again. Without a doubt. It's up to you to make sure ...
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| 1 yr old JRT | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old female JRT named Asia.. When I got her, I was told she was tamed, housebroken ...
A: I have found this to be the most helpful article and training tool to use for Jumping. I sincerely ...
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| Healthy running distance | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I own a 8 months Jack Russell Terrier, and we love going outside for a run; we do this about 2 or 3 ...
A: I think 5 miles is a little long for her at 8 months old - after a year she should be able to handle ...
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| Tail Cutting | 5/26/2009 |
Q: How do you cut a Jack Russells Tail, Our Hunny just had 6 beautiful pups and this is our first time ...
A: Sharon, YES, OF COURSE you have to bring them to the veterinarian!!!! The tails need to be ...
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| Shaking Jack Russell | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have an 7 1/2 year old Jack named Star. As most Jack's she starts panting and shaking during ...
A: Sometimes there's just no answer to why they shake! Some dogs just get that way during ANY ...
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| Hind leg problem | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have two Jack Russells but the oldest one (now 15yrs) has suddenly started walking as if there is ...
A: I'm so sorry your jack is having some walking problems. At his age (112 in people years!!!) it's to ...
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| Potty Training Jack Russell | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Carol, We have an 8 week old female (which we have had only one week today) and already she is ...
A: Cathy, The minimum age you should bring a new puppy home is eight weeks, I usually don't let my ...
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| My dog 50 | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Ive had a jack russell for almost 5years and just a couple of weeks ago we brought a maltese cross ...
A: It doesn't sound like he's sick, and I'm pretty sure he's definitely jealous of the new puppy. Maybe ...
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| ideal age for stud | 5/19/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you know the ideal age for a JRT to go to stud, i have been offered my dog to ...
A: He's at a fine age. They can stud anytime after a year old, up until about 10 Is he a pedigree? Is ...
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| jack russel | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have had my jack Russell for over 2 years now. She has developed a rash on her tummy which goes ...
A: You didn't say exactly when the rash breaks out but it sounds like it might be a seasonal or contact ...
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| Drinking from Hose | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old shorty jack, Pearl, is just a wonderful dog! I'm in love and think jacks are the best ...
A: I smiled when I read this because I understand how you feel - my dog does the same thing and she ...
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| irish jrt | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My puppy is 14 weeks old I have had him since he was 8 weeks. He works for everything except water. ...
A: By the way it sounds, you already have him well trained. He already knows you're the leader. Humping ...
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| Shaking and teeth chatter | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 yr old neutered "shorty" named Calvin. His teeth chatter at various times of the day. ...
A: You didn't mention if this shaking was something new or if he has always been that way. Shaking is ...
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| Walking JRT | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month year old Jack Russell, and I enjoy walking , but she is either pulling the leash or ...
A: She's still too young to be going that distance which is why she is sitting before you even begin. ...
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| Jack russell puppy | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have just gotten another jack russell and it's hard for me to remember just how much a puppy ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! It's really hard for me to say without seeing the puppy, but ...
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| Growling at night | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Our JRT is 11 years old and has slept in our bed since he was a puppy with no issues. Recently he ...
A: I think you are correct when you consider old age as the reason for the growling. He is getting up ...
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| sudden change in behavior | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My 1 year old female Jack Russell Terrier (not fixed) has had a sudden change in her behavior. ...
A: It certainly sounds like Pseudocyesis (false pregnancy). Many dogs experience this, especially ...
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| cuckoo behavior | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I asked you a question a few weeks ago about my new shorty puppy, Marlo, and I really appreciated ...
A: I think you just got Marlo in a playful mood! I know it's frustrating when you are trying to be ...
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| barking / separation | 4/29/2009 |
Q: However if he leaves the room whilst at work she sits there and barks until he returns and she barks ...
A: When dogs bark when you leave them, they are exhibiting a form of separation anxiety. Yelling and ...
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| Jack Russell has grey stool | 4/23/2009 |
Q: This morning my dog done the toilet twice and had his stools were a light shade of grey. Yesterday ...
A: As long as he is up to date on his vaccinations, is drinking water, and acting well, he is most ...
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| new JRT puppy | 4/21/2009 |
Q: We adopted a puppy from the local animal shelter a week ago. everyone says she looks like a Jack ...
A: She sounds like she needs some intense and regimented training. Definitely take her to a dog school ...
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| walking | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week old Jack Russell Shorty. I know how important it is for him to get exercise, and ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! I'm glad you're already on a good exercise schedule with the ...
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| Excited Peeing | 4/16/2009 |
Q: We have a six month old Jack whom we bought at ten weeks, and started to potty train immediately. ...
A: You said the dog was prescribed ACE. Which IS a heart medication. I've attached some literature ...
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| eye watering pink, | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Can I safely wash my dogs eyes when they are irritated? She might have gotten scratched by a ...
A: Sherry, You really should take her to be seen by the veterinarian. She could have scratched her ...
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| Biting strangers | 4/9/2009 |
Q: we have a 5 year old JR, male. We also have 2 stray dogs which we got about 2 years ago. The JR is ...
A: I think he has gone beyond the stage that you can help him on your own. It's time to get a ...
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| Losing Hair | 4/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 3yr old JR. She has been spade. She is in good health but she continually looses hair. Her ...
A: Unfortunately it sounds like she has allergies. Allergies are one of the hardest conditions to ...
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| JRT injuries while playing | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My 6 yr old Nash is an amazing athlete. It's hard for me to tell if he's injured because pain has ...
A: There are some precautions you can take, like making sure when he jumps that he is landing on the ...
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| pregnant JRT found | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Essentially found: was given around 2-3 y.o. male and female and the owner (an alcoholic who was ...
A: Tami Gestation is between 56 - 60 days, so if you can find out when she got pregnant you can start ...
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| Is she a jack? | 4/7/2009 |
Q: This is Isolde, our 10month old puppy. The parents were supposedly both jacks but my husband lost ...
A: She looks like she has some Jack Russell traits, (the muzzle type, the white body) but there's no ...
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| 3 @1/2 month old jrt | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I got my jack russel when she was 8 weeks old.. she is a great puppy... first question is what can i ...
A: She's very cute but she is still very young. It's crucial at this point to get her into a puppy ...
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| Scrumpy and one other dog | 4/2/2009 |
Q: She loves other dogs and is always very friendly and fairly submissive to dogs we meet on walks but ...
A: Natasha, Forgive the lateness of my response as I've been sick with the flu for the last 7 days! ...
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| Jack Russel Puppy bloated chest / stomach | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I got my first JR and have no idea what size he should be for a six week old pup. The vet told me ...
A: First of all, you shouldn't have a SIX week old puppy. He is at least TWO WEEKS too young to be away ...
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| shorty jacks | 4/2/2009 |
Q: What is the difference in a Shorty vs a Regular Jack..personality wise? Are they has energetic? Do ...
A: At first I almost thought this was a trick question...... because I am a breeder of the SHORTYS. I ...
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| the jumper! | 3/31/2009 |
Q: ok so my boyfriend has a jack russell terrier and he is horrible! the dog can't be left alone, If we ...
A: With Jack Russells it's CRUCIAL that they get enough exercise. If they don't get the exercise they ...
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| 2 - 3 year old Jack Russell/Fox Terrier | 3/31/2009 |
Q: On friday 27th March, we bought a rescued Spade female dog from a local rescue centre. She is ...
A: The best thing you can do for her is to get her on a routine that she can count on. Dogs thrive on ...
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| Jack Russell 9 yrs old | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a jack russell who I deeply adore, he has bitten me, (my husband very badly)and 2 of my kids. ...
A: The first thing I would suggest is to take him for a good physical exam to rule out any problems. ...
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| How can I tell if my Jack Russell is pregnant? | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell is Lily and I also have another Jack Russell Max. She was in heat about a month ago ...
A: Oh Rebecca... What did you think was going to happen with a male and a female dog together? Of ...
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| JACK RUSSEL TERRIER SKIN RASH ON STOMACH | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have just learned that feeding grapes to my Jack Russel dog is not recommended. She has been ...
A: Grapes are not just "not recommended", they can be DEADLY, and raisins too. Other human foods like ...
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| jack russell shedding | 3/29/2009 |
Q: just got a year old or so jack russell he seems to be shedding a lot of hair,even after i brush him ...
A: Springtime is when most dog breeds shed their coats. We actually call it "blowing their coats" ...
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| Sick dog? | 3/25/2009 |
Q: we recently adopted a 2 year old Jack Russell 2 days ago..the first day he was wonderful..he seemed ...
A: It sounds to me like he may have got into something - Has he had any access to ...
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| Canine Dementia in older dogs | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have a jack Russell terrier whom is 17 now but i have only had her for about a year. She was great ...
A: WOW, 17 is a very long life for a dog. You're lucky that she is still healthy. As much as you may ...
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| food | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I feed my 8 month old jug twice a day once in the morning and once in the evening.I feed him about ...
A: If your vet says he is a normal healthy size, try not to worry. My full grown adult dogs eat twice ...
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| Bouncy JR | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely JR, Scrumpy, who is 8 months old. She is a very nice dog but will jump up to people ...
A: Scrumpy is so adorable, I love her ears! Jumping up on people is one of the most common "problems" ...
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| jack russell born without tail | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I went to view a jack russell puppy and I picked one out but it has no tail the owner said some were ...
A: Jack Russell puppies are not born with short tails, their tails are naturally long, however, some ...
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| walking on a leash | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell from a rescue organizaiton. I also purchased her little buddy, a terrier mix. ...
A: I highly recommend the Martingale collars - they are safe and comfortable on the neck but give good ...
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| drawing blood | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have had a JRT for 5 days and feel as though I need to take her back. While my husband and I use ...
A: What people are probably referring to is the Cesar Milan method of breaking the dogs concentration ...
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| New JRT unrelenting pulling on walks | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My wife and I got a new wire-hair JRT from the SPCA. He is about 4 years old and has obviously had ...
A: Congrats and thank you for rescuing your new Jack! Keep up the good work with training, it is ...
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| drawing blood | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have had a JRT for 5 days and feel as though I need to take her back. While my husband and I use ...
A: So sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed! A new puppy can test even the most calm persons patience, ...
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| Heat cycles | 3/10/2009 |
Q: How many heat cycles does the average Jack Russell have in a year? I have a male Maltese in my home ...
A: Typically the heat cycle is every 6 months, so twice a year; however some dogs are every eight ...
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| Jack/Pug Female | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a two and half year old Female Jack Russell Pug Mix. I taught her to ring a bell when she ...
A: I'm not sure about Pug behavior and this advice pertains to Jack Russells only but I have a couple ...
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| How do I tell if my jack is pregnant? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a female jack Russell terrier that is not fixed and when we tried to re-home her she was ...
A: The only positive way to tell is by bringing her in to have either a blood test or a vaginal smear ...
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| jack/rat terrier ears | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Suddenly this past week my 4 month old puppys' ear folded. One ear is pricked and one folded.Is ...
A: The mother probably had one type and the father probably had the other type. The only way to really ...
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| 11 yr old jack | 3/4/2009 |
Q: we have had our 11 year old JR since he was 8 weeks old and he has always been a great dog - a very ...
A: If this is a sudden change I would definitely take him to the vet for a good check up. If he is in ...
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| Running with a Jack Russell Pup! | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell pup is 18 weeks old, I am a keen runner and would like to take him running with me. ...
A: Running will be his most favorite thing to do with you, it's a fantastic thing for both of you! He ...
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| Parson pup | 2/27/2009 |
Q: who wrote you about my pups nose turning black well its coming along good just like you said but now ...
A: If you are going to have him neutered, then there is no reason to wair for anything - it's actually ...
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| new born pups | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My Mia jack Russell just had a litter of two. I have mother and puppies in a box. However, the ...
A: Warmth is THE MOST IMPORTANT factor for newborn puppies, the box should be VERY warm for the first ...
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| growling | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Our JRT is a great, well bred, sound dog, ignores the cat, isn't dominate towards our female ...
A: Move him out of your bed and into his own on the floor next to your bed. He thinks he OWNS your bed ...
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| DOG IN BASEMENT ALL DAY | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My Jack Russell has always walked down stairs with 3 legs and sometimes lifted her rear right leg ...
A: I wouldn't worry about the nail - but keep an eye on it, if it gets bad looking then yes take her to ...
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| Hives on lefts side of body and back | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Stella has started scraching on her face and body. I have had a look and all I can see is little ...
A: OMG, Stella is SO ADORABLE!!! The picture you sent is precious! Poor baby!! I'm sorry she's been ...
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| Behavioral Question | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 3-year old female Jack Russell that has a habit of not doing everything business wise when ...
A: Gigi, You have to start from the beginning and retrain her as if she is a new puppy. The fastest and ...
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| jack russell | 2/11/2009 |
Q: my 9 mo jack russell has what looks to be pus coming out if his penis- what could this be- does he ...
A: I got this information off a veterinary medicine site - hope it helps Normally dogs should have no ...
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| marking | 2/10/2009 |
Q: we have two Jacks,one ,Mick is 13,the other, Buddy is almost 11.Both are neutered and good ...
A: Your dogs sound wonderful - and I'm sorry to hear that Buddy is having some control problems. It is ...
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| Jack Russell w/ Equiliberum problem | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old JR who has not been able to walk straight since she was born. I took her to NC ...
A: I just looked at the picture of Suzy Q - she's so cute and sweet! What an amazing person you must ...
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| Agressiveness | 2/7/2009 |
Q: ) I'm worried about our pup. He's 14 wks. old and has of course been teething/nipping since we got ...
A: Yikes! He's already testing you at 14 weeks old. It's imperative to do the proper training ...
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| Potty Training Dixie my JRT | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have one more question.. I bought the large crate before I got Dixie and now I read that I should ...
A: Dogs don't like to urinate or deficate where they sleep so that's why you keep the cage small, so ...
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| Potty Training Dixie my JRT | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 1st time owner, Dixie is great. She is 7 1/2 weeks old and when I take her out to the same ...
A: Tina, The picture of Dixie is so cute! I'm not quite sure why you have her so young, they aren't ...
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| Finding a JR a home in New England | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am in a bit of a predicament. I am away on business, and will not be home for two more months. ...
A: You're right, that is a full plate for anyone! It was nice of you to rescue the dog from the pound, ...
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| pup jack rusell | 1/29/2009 |
Q: i bought a jack russell pup the mother stopped feeding she lost all the pups except mine a girl and ...
A: Congrats on your new pup... Now you say you've had jacks before so you must know the importance of ...
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| Jack Russel | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have a female jack Russell, she is almost a year old. She's becoming aggressive ...
A: She is extremely possessive of your husband, and the humping is just another way to show dominance. ...
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| My Jack Russell is not being responsive like he used to | 1/27/2009 |
Q: running around the house, playing with his ball interacting with us, chasing after me up and down ...
A: It could be any number of things ranging from dehydration, to Lyme disease, or heartworm, or ...
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| Temperment | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Are jacks capable of being trained to agility? where might I find a class? and do you know if ...
A: In my opinion, there is no better dog for agility than a JACK!! They rock at it! You have to go ...
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| Sometime aggressive JR puppy | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 week old female Jack Russell. We have had her since 14 weeks, she was well socialized ...
A: Congrats on the new puppy! It's important to start right away and train her NOT to be aggressive to ...
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| jack russell | 1/22/2009 |
Q: my baby, lol jj is 3 years old now, full blooded jack russell, now in minnesota in the cold and with ...
A: It really doesn't sound like this reaction is from the cold. It sounds very suspiciously like ...
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| puppy nipping and biting correction | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I was told several years ago, that a good correction for a puppy is to growl at them as their mother ...
A: I say use whatever works! Actually what I've heard is that you pretend you are a sibling, and wimper ...
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| JR attacking our other dog | 1/15/2009 |
Q: We have a yr old female JR, she has always growled and nipped at the other two dogs when they try to ...
A: Oh, I see, but you said she has "always" nipped at the other two dogs, so I assumed it was an ...
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| My Jack Russell and my 3 yr old son | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a male Jack that will be 6 in March and my son will be 4 in March. My son is a typical ...
A: Three year old kids just DON'T get it, which is why I never sell a puppy to a household with kids ...
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| JR attacking our other dog | 1/15/2009 |
Q: We have a yr old female JR, she has always growled and nipped at the other two dogs when they try to ...
A: It's better late than never but you definitely have to get a professional trainer involved now. The ...
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| what sould i do | 1/15/2009 |
Q: i have a mix breed 3month jack russell.everynight when i am put the dog inside the cage he will ...
A: I know it's sad when they cry and look so lonely, but give it some time and he'll eventually get ...
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| Incessant scratching | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Our 3 year old Parson has developed a bad itch recently. At first we believed it was in response to ...
A: I hate to say it, but it sounds like he's an unfortunate candidate for allergies. I'm surprised your ...
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| my jack russell | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old jack russell was due to come in season in november and has not done so. There is no ...
A: No dog, Jack Russell or otherwise has an exact "due" time to go into heat. Some dogs cycle at 6 ...
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| Jack Russel Terrier Problem? | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old Jack Russell has these 2 swollen spots that are (I will try to describe the location ...
A: Sorry Mike, there's no real way to diagnose something without seeing the dog. It SOUNDS like they ...
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| Jack russell is nipping my kids, 9 weeks old | 1/9/2009 |
Q: We just got out new little jack russell about a week ago. she was 8 weeks when we got her. I have a ...
A: You're doing the right thing by telling them to immediately say NO, and it's also good that you're ...
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| jack Russell | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 18mth male jack russell, very adorable little chap, but recently his dog walking is getting ...
A: When you are walking with him and he starts pulling, simply STOP walking and stand there. Look at ...
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| dog or bitch JR | 1/5/2009 |
Q: we had a jack russell before but he was aggressive towards me and my 7 yr old son and had to leave ...
A: I know how you feel about the breed, I happen to agree whole heatedly!! Females generally have a ...
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| back legs problem | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Pleas help.I buy 10 weeks old JRT hi was fine but after 1 or 2 wks hi start pushing his bad under ...
A: If you bought your dog from a professional jack russell breeder you should be able to return the ...
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| fear of travel | 1/4/2009 |
Q: We have a 10 year old male Jack Russell who for years loved riding in the car and also flying in our ...
A: It's hard to watch our beloved pets grow old, but unfortunately it happens. If nothing traumatic has ...
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| jack russell | 1/2/2009 |
Q: my jrt ears are pointed and he is 24 weeks old and sometimes his ears are folded.When are they going ...
A: Maybe never Ashley. I make it a point to tell my puppy buyers that there really are no guarantee's ...
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| balance | 1/1/2009 |
Q: It seemed to pass after about 5 min. and she slept all night, got her up this morning and the same ...
A: Sorry your dog is having a tough time right now. Anything to do with balance is usually EAR related; ...
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| Hair loss? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: We have a 7 month old Jack Russell Terrier. We've been noticing that he seems to have lost the ...
A: It's hard to say without looking at it - Keep an eye on him and watch to see if he is chewing or ...
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| Jack Russell Terrier Shaking, panting, and scared on a winter night. | 12/30/2008 |
Q: she has been acting strangly panting and shaking, looks like she is scared or nervouse keeps looking ...
A: I'm sorry this is late getting to you but we were away for the holidays. It's very hard to say why ...
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| training a 6 wk JRT | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Carol: I realize that we got our puppy two weeks too young and she is now 7 wks old and we will ...
A: I apologize for taking a while to answer this, but I forgot to set my status as "on vacation" for ...
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| pees on us! | 12/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 11 week old jack russell and she is doing awesome! The only trouble is when she gets ...
A: Congrats on your new puppy!! She is doing something called Submissive Urination which a lot of ...
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| New Puppy experience, potty training | 12/13/2008 |
Q: First of all, I could not agree with you more in which you indicate you should do your homework ...
A: I would worry more that the dog came from a puppy mill than it being a Jack Russell. However, you ...
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| how can you tell if my jack russell is pregnant? | 12/10/2008 |
Q: she had a season in november ( just gone ) and a boy jack russell got hold of her in the park but ...
A: If they didn't "tie" (lock as you called it) then there is no way she could be pregnant. However, if ...
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| 16 year old Jack Russell | 12/6/2008 |
Q: please could you give me some information about my 16 year old jack russell, for the past few weeks ...
A: I'm sorry your dog isn't feeling well - It's really difficult to "diagnose" something over the ...
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| first season | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a wee jack russell she is only four months and she seems to be having her first season is ...
A: Are you from Ireland by any chance? I love the way you speak in your letter. While there is no real ...
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| VOMITTING | 11/30/2008 |
Q: OUR 6 R OLD JRT MOLLY IS HEALTHY AND GOES TO THE VET YEARLY FOR HER SHOTS AND PHYSICAL, RECENTLY SHE ...
A: Yes, she absolutely IS doing this on purpose and the reason they do it is because they have an upset ...
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| Loosing fight with pee & poo inside. | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I just read a question to you regarding this ad did not get an answer for myself, so thought I ...
A: It sounds like you're doing everything right - and she is probably peeing/pooping out of protest in ...
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| Upset tummy | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old JRT. Just about every 8-9 months we seem to go through an upset stomach ...
A: Poor Jackson :( I think you're probably correct in assuming that your parents over did it with the ...
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| breeding | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Is there a standard or maximum amount of times a breeder should stud out a male or breed a female ...
A: Every breeder is different. The ethical ones won't breed their dogs more than 4 times in the dogs ...
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| pregnancy | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 month old female jack russell x mini foxy we had from a 6wk old pup and a 3 yr old male ...
A: Yes you absolutely positively have to keep him away during the birth of the puppies. I'm sure your ...
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| Jack Russell meeting Westie pup | 11/23/2008 |
Q: We will be going away for Thanksgiving and our JR "Hank" will be meeting his cousin the westie ...
A: You're smart to be thinking about this ahead of time! The first thing I would advise it to make ...
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| Parson's Jack Russell Aggression | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My family and I adopted a female JRT (Parson's) about 2 1/2 years ago from our local animal rescue. ...
A: Padame is very handsome! I'm sorry you're having such an aggression problem and you are correct that ...
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| howling | 11/20/2008 |
Q: we just got an 8 month old Jack Russell and it's constantly howling; is this normal? The dog lived ...
A: I suspect the dog is going through an adjustment period and will eventually settle in. Once he/she ...
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| Scratching jack russel | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a jack russel he is 5 monthes old. He started scratching his stomach and front legs. He ...
A: It sounds like allergies and it could be either his food or something in the environment. Try ...
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| Biting Jack Russell | 11/7/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 year old JR, Indy, who has become increasingly aggressive as he has gotten older. His ...
A: I'm sorry you're going through this, and to tell you quite honestly, it looks like you've tried ...
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| two jacks | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old male (neutered and well behaved) and we are looking to adopt another 7 month old ...
A: I wish there was an easy answer for you, but there's not. I'm Sorry. There is just no way to ...
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| shaking and panting LABOR | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Why is my jrt shaking and panting so much shes not cold or hot but she is pergo?
A: Yvonne! It sounds like she is starting labor! I'm very surprised that you don't know that these are ...
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| how often | 10/26/2008 |
Q: how often in those 10 days does the bleeding happen?
A: Again James, I am not publishing your question/answer because I really don't know what you are ...
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| Peeing and Pooping in the House | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 7-month JR that we got when she was 8 wks. old. We took her to obedience classes which ...
A: It sounds like you've been right on with her obedience and social training - although I would ...
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| Little Snowy | 10/19/2008 |
Q: she has recently given me a wonderful litter of exelent JR puppies with exelent markings and Im a ...
A: It sounds like Snowy has double dew claws - a pair on the front legs as well as a pair on the back ...
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| i think my dog is part jack russell... | 10/19/2008 |
Q: i found buddy a couple of months ago and brought him home. i have no idea how old he is, but he is ...
A: I can't tell exactly what Buddy is by the picture you sent but he sure is cute. He definitely has ...
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| breeding | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have a jack russell terrior dog who is 14month old,and just got a patterdale pup (BITCH)11weeks ...
A: They are both still very young - and it's most likely that your male is just curious about your ...
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| growling Jack Russell | 10/13/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a 3 year old (we think), short haired, long-legged Jack. She has few behavior ...
A: It could be a couple of things. He either doesn't trust her for some reason,(maybe the previous ...
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| Jack Russell lumps | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell 10yrs who has had a golf ball size lump near his neuter scar for 7years(fatty ...
A: Unfortunately there is no way I can diagnose your dog over the internet, but I can tell you what it ...
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| Jack Russell UTI? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 5yr old female Jack, that is fixed. Recently I have been taking her everywhere with me. My ...
A: You should definitely rule out a urinary tract infection with the vet first, but I suspect that she ...
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| Sick Jack Russell | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old Jack Russell, that when I came home from work noticed that she had vomited a large ...
A: It could be any number of things and there is no way anyone can diagnose over the internet. Usually ...
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| Breeding My Jack | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Female Jack Russell and she has just finished her 1st season. I would like her ...
A: Every dogs heat (estrus) cycle is different. "Usually" the cycle starts at over one year old and ...
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| my dog is too hyper.. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old male Jack Russell/ Fox Terrior..It seem every few weeks maybe 2 months when ...
A: The usual heat cycle for dogs is every 6 months - I've never seen a dog go into heat every few ...
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| Jack Russle Help | 9/30/2008 |
Q: my husband and i adopted a two year old jack Russell, about 5 months ago. we love him so much and ...
A: I'm so sorry you're going through such a hard time with your dog. I can tell by reading that you ...
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| Our dog Billie | 9/29/2008 |
Q: We have a Parsons Jack Russel called Billie, she is a delight. First, some background information: ...
A: It sounds like Billie has quite a great life! Your question does not sound trivial at all, but very ...
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| thinking of adopting a jack russell puppy | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I recently came across an adorable jack russell puppy at the local animal shelter. I'm not sure ...
A: Tina, I think you have taken everything into careful consideration, covered all the bases, thought ...
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| 8 wk old jack russel won't sleep at night | 9/25/2008 |
Q: at the moment its sleeping in my room i find it really hard to sleep as i can hear it crying and ...
A: First of all Michela, why are you calling the puppy an 'IT' ??? At 8 weeks old he sounds perfectly ...
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| rescued JRT mom and puppies | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I am fostering a rough coat Jack Russell Terrier mom and her two puppies. This is our first ...
A: and thank you for being such a special and loving person and taking care of this new little family. ...
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| dogs | 9/18/2008 |
Q: i know some one that breeds jack russels but the mum and dad of the pups are brother and sister will ...
A: Yes it's very bad and can result in many many genetic disorders. Don't buy a puppy from this person. ...
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| adopting a new puppy | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I had a border collie I trained for Agility and Obedience - we were an amazing team but he passed ...
A: I'm glad you're inquiring about a dog and taking it responsibly. There are remarkable differences ...
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| Marking territory | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a male Chihuahua mix and recently adopted a male Jack Russell. The Jack ...
A: If he isn't neutered, have him done right away, which will help curb some of that marking drive. He ...
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| My Jack russel Nemo | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Hi my name is julie and we just brought a Jack Russel called nemo and he is very skinny i'm very ...
A: I fyou bought him at a pet store, he is most likey a sick puppy from a puppy mill and you'll have to ...
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| my 2yr old jacks legs | 9/14/2008 |
Q: my little boy jack has pink little sores on his legs, dosent seem to bother him but it worries me ...
A: Unfortunately Jack Russells are highly prone to allergies. I would definitely take him to the vet ...
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| Food for my Jack Russell Male approximately 9 pounds and 3 yrs.old | 9/12/2008 |
Q: What type of food should I feed my dog? I have only had him about 1 month. The girl I got him from ...
A: Whatever you do, don't feed him soft food. It's not good for their teeth, breath, or overall health. ...
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| female JRT 9 months old in house w/11year old carin terrior | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Milley was adopted into our home at 4 months age, no problems with other dog until a chew bone ...
A: I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your dog. I have done some research in your area and ...
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| Three Jack Russells Together | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have owned Jack Russell terriers for about twenty-five years. For the past ten years, I have had ...
A: Although nothing is "certain", I don't think you will have any problems what-so-ever with the three ...
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| house training a puppy! | 9/3/2008 |
Q: we recently got a jack russell puppy,a week ago to be exact! he is 12 weeks old,i am having problems ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! I have copied some instructions that go home with my new puppy ...
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| Brushing our 3 mo. old Jack Russell | 9/2/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 month old Jack Russell. We recently tried brushing him to get the loose hairs, but ...
A: Just keep on using it. Continual exposure and use will get him used to it. Some things they just ...
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| Night time | 8/29/2008 |
Q: we are the proud owners of 8 week old Rascal. He is a lovely puppy and full of life. During the day ...
A: I am copying a page out of the handbook I give to new "parents" of puppies about night time ...
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| Jack russell | 8/26/2008 |
Q: i am thinking of putting my jack Russell dog to stud. but have heard that their behavior can change ...
A: Yvette, I'm sure you have a champion stud dog with a long pedigree who has been CERF, BAER and ...
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| Jack Russell not acting like himself | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old J>R> who usually is a spitfire. We live in Arizona and the temp is 110 degrees. ...
A: If he's 3 and the heat hasn't bothered him before, it probably isn't the cause. Have you made any ...
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| Barking, escaping, snappin and crating, Help me please! | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We have 2 long legged jack russells, crystal and jasper. Jasper is just over a 1, crystal is less ...
A: Danielle, So sorry you've been going through so much trouble!! I am going to be completely honest ...
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| growling | 8/21/2008 |
Q: i got a ten week old jack russell puppy on the 19th august, so only a couple of days ago! but ...
A: She is probably whining and not eating because her whole life has drastically changed in one day. ...
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| growling | 8/21/2008 |
Q: i got a ten week old jack russell puppy on the 19th august, so only a couple of days ago! but ...
A: I think it's because both children and puppies are unpredictable, and maybe because your son is ...
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| growling | 8/21/2008 |
Q: i got a ten week old jack russell puppy on the 19th august, so only a couple of days ago! but ...
A: From my personal experience I have found that babies and puppies just don't mix. I won't give any ...
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| Proper diet for Jack Russells | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 month old female Jack Russell and I'm concerned about her weight. I can tell she's ...
A: Yes, you absolutely have to stop giving her table food, it is SO loaded with calories and is really ...
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| pregnant? | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My female jack russell's last season was 3 weeks ago, and during that time we sent her to a male ...
A: There are many signs of pregnancy, unfortunately it takes about 4 weeks to start to see them, so we ...
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| Fish oil | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Someone recommended giving capsules of fish oil to our dog, saying that they stop the dog from ...
A: Thats a new one on me Carrie! Commercial dog foods provide all the fish oil and omega 3's a dog ...
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| my jc poops alot | 8/7/2008 |
Q: i just got this 8 weeks old jack russell today and he dint eat anything the whole day but had ...
A: Why hasn't he eaten anything the whole day?? He is probably pooping what he ate YESTERDAY. Get ...
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| itching | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My jack russell is nearly 2 years old and recently he started itching around his neck and his left ...
A: It sounds like your dog has some sort of allergy.... which unfortunately is all too common in Jack ...
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| Jack Russell Pregnancy | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My jack russell just had 5 puppies, but only one was alive. The four that did not live looked fine ...
A: I'm so sorry about the puppies, you must be heartbroken! It's hard to say exactly what went wrong, ...
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| wont eat | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My jack russel is about 10 years old and got to acting funny and its been4 days since she has eaten, ...
A: It's impossible to diagnose over the internet and there could be hundreds of reasons why she is not ...
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| Heat | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have an almost 8 moth old Jack and was just wondering around what age do they usually go into heat ...
A: Melissa, There really is no "usual" as each dog is different, but you can start looking after one ...
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| Barking: Jack Russell female | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have recently started long-term babysitting my sister's Jack Russell puppy (she is about 1 year ...
A: that's good of you to care for your sisters puppy. The very first piece of advice I would give your ...
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| Peeing all the time! | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have a female Jack Russell terrier and she is about 2 years old. We have recently moved into my ...
A: Sorry about the stress! I don't believe your dog is craving attention, but instead she is marking ...
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| getting a new JRT | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I currently have a 9 month old JRT who is neutered and really well behaved and obedient. He does ...
A: I wish I had an easy answer for you, but honestly there is just no way to know if the two will get ...
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| JRT | 7/22/2008 |
Q: my jack Russell terrier(Cosmo) plays with my boyfriends dog(Mattie) and usually tries to nip at ...
A: It sounds like simple doggie play to me and unless it is hurting or bothering Mattie, there is ...
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| Jack Russells \Testicles | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Carol We Own a 7 month male and he has only one Testicle the vet said that if the other does not ...
A: Undescended testicles that haven't come down on their own by 7 months should definitely be ...
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| Walking problems | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My son recently rescued a 2yr old female JRT who has already had two litters of pups. He intends to ...
A: Yes it would be a good idea to have her spayed right away. Group training and classes for dogs is ...
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| 9 month JR not listening and urinating | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My male JR is almost 9 months old. Until recently he was pretty well behaved, came when I called, ...
A: It sounds like he is yearning for more attention from you - Even negative attention is better than ...
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| Walking/running with a Jack Russell puppy | 7/12/2008 |
Q: We have a 7-week old Jack Russell puppy. We got him when he was 6 weeks old because his mother was ...
A: He is still a little young to be away from his litter mates - a puppy shouldn't leave the litter ...
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| Funny Behaviour | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old Jack Russell, and she has this funny behaviour she does when she goes outside. ...
A: Usually dogs roll on the smell/scent of another animal and this is usually in the form of their ...
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| JJ wont share. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old male Jack Russell. He was very good until we got a new puppy. He still listens ...
A: JJ is feeling jealous! He has been the "king" of the house for 9 years and is wondering when is this ...
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| 8 week old Jack Russell; biting and snapping | 7/7/2008 |
Q: We bought home a Jack Russell Terrier called Frasier on Thursday 3rd July, we got him 1 day shy of ...
A: It sounds like you have a wonderful puppy and you're doing everything the way you are supposed to. ...
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| worms | 6/25/2008 |
Q: i have had the vet out to give him his first injection and he also gave me a worm pill which has ...
A: The answer unfortunately is yes, people can get worms from their animals, but they have to be ...
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| Spay sutures | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My roommate and I recently had our shorty Jack Russell spayed. I actually brought her home ...
A: It's best to leave the Elizabethan collar (cone) on for her own protection. I know they are pathetic ...
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| Two Female JRT's | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have two female JRT's that have pretty muich been raised together from the time they were puppies. ...
A: I have four females that live together and they get along just fine. I don't place a lot of ...
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| new dog with old | 6/21/2008 |
Q: We just rescued a 1 year old male Jack Russell. We already have an 8 yr old female Portuguese Water ...
A: That was good of you to adopt the Jack, and I'm sorry you're having trouble with the adjustment ...
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| foul scent | 6/21/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old jack russell has been itching his rectum for about a year. I take him often to get his ...
A: I think it IS an anal gland scent, just not the one you are used to - I bet the glands are ...
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| jealousy in my jack russell | 6/8/2008 |
Q: every time my husband kisses me our dog bobby,(jack russell) starts baarking and showing his teath ...
A: Your dog has already become possessive of you... He thinks that you are his property, and has ...
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| Is my Jack Russel pregnant? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: How do I know if my Jack Russel dog is pregnant? My name is Rob Stubbs. My wife and I have a ...
A: It's very strange that the two veterinarians have different opinions about the condition of your ...
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| jack russells pups | 6/4/2008 |
Q: i have taken in 2 brothers they are young pups but they fight all the time and sometimes i can not ...
A: Both puppies are "fighting" for the dominant position... meaning one of them WILL be the boss of the ...
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| J.R. pup | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a Parson's from a breeder. It is CKC not AKC registered. Though I don't really ...
A: The breeder looks fine and that is great news that you can go visit. The CKC thing is a little weird ...
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| J.R. pup | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a Parson's from a breeder. It is CKC not AKC registered. Though I don't really ...
A: To answer your question about the nose....YES the pink nose will turn black. Now I'll jump up on my ...
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| New Jack Russell Puppy | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old female jack who gets along with most other dogs. She goes to the dog park ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy (I think!) It's actually a little late for introductions because ...
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| My JRT | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My JRT, Stitch, is not hyper at all. We rescued her when she was a little over a year old and have ...
A: I wouldn't call her lazy at all, but very content - and that's a GREAT thing. I don't know of a dog ...
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| nursing dog with hereditary mange | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a dog that has the hereditary mange. She is nursing and the skin around her nipples are raw. ...
A: It's hard to give medical advise when you can't actually see the dog.... I would call the vet and ...
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| refuses to go on walks | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have been walking my jack russell since he was about 10 weeks, either 2 miles or 3.5, depending on ...
A: The first thing that comes to mind is there might be an underlying medical problem, maybe nothing ...
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| Our JRT attacks feet | 5/16/2008 |
Q: We have a female purebred JRT that is 8 mos old (Holly). We have had her for 5 mos. Our problem is ...
A: Because Maggie is so young, Holly is viewing her as her "equal" or playmate and simply doing what ...
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| 5 year old jack russell | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Hey Carol, I just adopted a 5 year old female jack russel terrier from a friend and it has been ...
A: That was great of you to take the dog in, and I'm glad you had her checked out by the vet. The ...
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| jack russell in heat | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 7mth old minature jack russell and I'm not sure exactly when she came into heat.I think its ...
A: Unless the two dogs "tied" (were actually stuck together, rear end to rear end)- then the likelihood ...
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| Weaning | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have the Father and Mother Jack Russell and have bred them. We have a litter of three, 2 girls and ...
A: It's not a bad idea, I have always kept one pup from my litters, this is actually how you start a ...
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| Weaning | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have the Father and Mother Jack Russell and have bred them. We have a litter of three, 2 girls and ...
A: I'm not sure where you are writing from, but here in the U.S. many studies have been done and it has ...
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| Getting my JR to come | 5/8/2008 |
Q: We purchased a JR in Dec, she was about 5 months old, she is currently 10 mo. old. We love her, but ...
A: She sounds like a Jack all right!! The key to training is consistency and repetition. So using this ...
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| my report | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am doing a report about my Jack Russell Terrier. I have some questions, i hope you can help. How ...
A: There is no "set" number of puppies in a litter. It can be from one to six - but usually it's around ...
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| Jack Russell | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2-3 year old Jack Russell (Female, not Spayed). Not quite sure of her age since I adoted ...
A: Whew! I'm glad he's neutered! How long ago was the lyme and heartworm test? Was it this year? If ...
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| Jack Russell | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2-3 year old Jack Russell (Female, not Spayed). Not quite sure of her age since I adoted ...
A: You can take her temperature with a digital thermometer - dipped in Vaseline and gently put the tip ...
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| jack russell | 4/29/2008 |
Q: our jack russell was going to be sent to the pound. we took her in as an addition to our family. ...
A: That was good of you to take her in - but unfortunate that she got pregnant. the first thing to ...
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| 1 1/2 in heat | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My roommate and I have a sweet little girl named Annie. We adopted her from someone who could no ...
A: That wasn't nice of the previous owners to lie to you :( There isn't anything you can do right now ...
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| PJRT-Allergies/Scratching | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful Parsons Jack Russell Terrier that we love to death called Zena Warrior Princess. ...
A: What a great name you gave her! You've already done some great detective work and it certainly ...
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| dry food | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My 2 Jacks like dry kibble. I feed them Pedigree small breed dog food. Is this OK?
A: Pedigree was one of the foods that WAS NOT recalled when many foods imported/distributed in China ...
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| my jack is spiteful | 4/17/2008 |
Q: buster, my six year old male jack has peed on my new couch.has peed on my clean clothes in the ...
A: You didn't mention if this was new behavior of if this is something he has always done. If it's new ...
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| docking of tails | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I would just like to find out the exact length that a Jack Russell tail must be docked Thanks
A: The formula for docking tails is: take one-third OFF, leave two-thirds ON. If there are any doubts ...
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| Jack Russell | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 17mo JR female...I noticed that as it warms up she constantly pants. I have an ...
A: Hope this article helps Excessive panting in dogs Dogs pant when they are hot, but panting can ...
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| potty training | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 week old, female jack russell puppy. I don't work so I take her out often. My ...
A: I'm a little concerned because she's only 8 weeks old and you say you've been training her for 2 ...
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| Jack Russell Terrier skin irritation on bridge of nose | 4/12/2008 |
Q: We recently took ownership of a 4 year old male JRT. He has a severe skin irritation on the bridge ...
A: Jack Russells unfortunately are one of the breed of dogs that suffer from skin allergies. They very ...
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| Jack Russell Pub sibs | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We love your website, very informative. We have acquired two JRT Siblings (M & F) that are 12 ...
A: Congratulations on your new pups!! No, you're not nuts at all. I don't know many people who only own ...
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| Gracie - 11 mo old JRT mix | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We adopted Gracie from our local shelter last July. She's a wonderful addition to our family! My ...
A: It could be a number of things from allergies to a skin reaction. Unfortunately some Jack Russells ...
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| skin allergy | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old shorty, we rescued her from a family who lost there house. We love her and now ...
A: Congratulations on your new dog (even though the circumstances for your friends is sad) - She is a ...
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| jack russell tail docking | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Approximate cost of tail docking on a jack russell (8 weeks old)?
A: I don't know any veterinarian who will dock a tail after 3 days old. It's major surgery and is quite ...
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| jack russell and small animals | 3/26/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend owns a jack russell and she comes to stay in mine alot. Shes very loving happy playful ...
A: It is in the jack russell nature to hunt small animals! Sorry but the truth is, it's not a good ...
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| jack russell | 3/26/2008 |
Q: my female jack russell is 8 yr. she is over weight i feed her nutrince diet food but cann't lose any ...
A: It's the same as with humans, you have to decrease the food intake, cut it down and increase ...
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| JRT Urinating in house when we leave | 3/23/2008 |
Q: i have a almost 3 yr old jrt,my problem is,if i leave him the run of house he pee's ,were home he ...
A: Submissive Urination Submissive wetting or urination is a normal way for dogs and puppies to ...
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| Color of nose and eyes | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My Jack Russell (6 months) male have a brown nose and green/blue eyes. Is this good or bad thing? ...
A: Your jack sounds beautiful! I love when they are different. Unless you plan on putting him in a dog ...
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| awake | 3/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 months old jrt who call Lucy, she is very good during the day but comes bedtime she won't ...
A: She's still young and like babies, they have to learn to fall asleep on their own. Make sure she ...
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| Swelling | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old male JRT. He just had his girlfriend over for a few days. Even though he ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by a few outside ties? If they were stuck together, and facing away from ...
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| Behavior of a 2 month old JRT | 3/9/2008 |
Q: We have a two month old JRT, a female. She has been getting the habbit of biting everyones clothes ...
A: They are not at all tough to train, just the opposite. They are an extremely smart breed and learn ...
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| help me | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Me and my mom and my brother, we had got a jrt 4 months ago and he tried to take a bite at my mom ...
A: Jamar, Neutering ("fixing") will calm him down a little but what he really needs is some serious ...
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| siblings living together | 3/2/2008 |
Q: We would like to bring up one of our Jacks siblings puppy. Please can you tell me if this would be ...
A: Yes you definitely can do it - It would be better if the 6 year old male is neutered and ...
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| Jack Russell - Harness or Collar & Crate Training | 3/2/2008 |
Q: So pleased i have found this site ! My Jack Russell is 'approx' 1 year 5 months old we got her last ...
A: You have to get her used to being alone, the crying and howling will only get worse if you don't. ...
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| nail clipping | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 11 month Russell terrier whose nails seem to be growing out of control shes cutting herself ...
A: Michelle, Your veterinarian or veterinary nurses can do it for you right in the office for a small ...
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| How do we know? | 2/27/2008 |
Q: We just recently found out that my dog Rayne(a jack russell) has been bred with my grandmothers dog. ...
A: Your question is a little unclear...... Is Rayne the girl? Or is your grandmothers dog who is only ...
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| Jack Russel | 2/18/2008 |
Q: We have just taken in a six yr old neutered male Jack Russel last week. We have an eleven yr old ...
A: Here is one of my favorite articles on Seperation Anxiety and step by step methods on how to correct ...
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| Parsons Russell shaking | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old neuter male who has always been a shaker, awake, asleep all of the time. He ...
A: I think the key word here is "new" trainer at day care. He's definitely a sensitive dog and you are ...
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| qu's regarding adopting a 3 yr old jack russell | 2/15/2008 |
Q: 7 8) and a cute little male cockappo (age2). We adopted a 3 yr old male jack russell and ...
A: Just as it is with growling at your daughter, it is the same with the cockapoo. He is unsure, ...
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| Jack Russel "marking" in house | 2/14/2008 |
Q: We have just taken in a six yr old neutered male Jack Russel last week. We have an eleven yr old ...
A: It speaks volumes about the kind of person you are. I think the submissive urinating is a ...
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| Parsons Russell shaking | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old neuter male who has always been a shaker, awake, asleep all of the time. He ...
A: There are many many articles out there about seperation anxiety but most trainers agree that ...
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| qu's regarding adopting a 3 yr old jack russell | 2/14/2008 |
Q: 7 8) and a cute little male cockappo (age2). We adopted a 3 yr old male jack russell and ...
A: What a nice person you are to take the Jack in. I feel bad he is going to have a hard time adjusting ...
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| Parsons Russell shaking | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old neuter male who has always been a shaker, awake, asleep all of the time. He ...
A: Yes, I have heard of this and it is common in Jacks. My own Jack Russells have a tendency to shake, ...
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| My Jack Russell Terrier, Baby. | 2/12/2008 |
Q: She's just over a year old, she had her first heat right after we got her (she was about 8 or 9 ...
A: Dogs cycles can vary greatly - you may have a dog that goes into heat twice a year, or you may have ...
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| Hypervenilation | 2/7/2008 |
Q: The only time my Jack Russell ,Hokie, hyperventilates is at 4 am EVERY morning! He will keep it up ...
A: It sounds like anxiety and after reading how nothing has changed about his crate etc... the only ...
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| Jack question | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Is this a good breed around small kids?
A: It depends on many things. First and foremost, it is my opinion that the Shortie Jack Russell ...
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| Potty Training Relapse - HELP! | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We have an adorable 8 month old Jack Russell/American Bulldog named Boston. We got her when she was ...
A: The first thing you should do is take her to the veterinarian to make sure she doesn't have some ...
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| Behaviorial | 2/4/2008 |
Q: We have a male JRT. He is about 8 years old. Sleeps in his house every night. Lately, he whines ...
A: Is there anything different going on in your house that has him anxious for some reason? A new baby? ...
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| help with my JRT | 2/4/2008 |
Q: . I hope that you can help me with my 7 year old JRT. Mickey. He was bought from a breeder in ...
A: I'm sorry you are having such bad problems with your dog. You're exactly correct in your assessment ...
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| aggressive dominant JRT | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a non-neutered JRT, named "Bubbles", who is about six years old. He was taken in by me about ...
A: Neutering has been known to help with aggression but is not the total answer. I'm glad you are ...
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| male or female companion | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old male JRT and would like to get another JRT for him for companionship. Is it ...
A: Every dog is different so it's really hard to say if your dog would do better with a male or a ...
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| casteration? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old male jack rusell puppy with no visual testicals, is this normal? how long ...
A: It sounds like his testicles still have not come down.. That is unusual for a 6 month old puppy - ...
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| Male Jack Russell not neutered | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A FIVE YEAR OLD MALE JR. HE IS ACTING LIKE HE IS IN HEAT, IF THAT COULD BE. I DO NOT KNOW ...
A: You're welcome - I think neutering him will help A LOT - and if he's had all that exercise that ...
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| Expecting a Baby, | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We have a happy, healthy 2 year old JRT who we absolutely love. He is not (yet) neutered, and tends ...
A: Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! You are smart to be thinking ahead and planning for the ...
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| Will my dog become grumpy? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: We are going to Queensland for a week and dont want to leave our 8 year old male Jack russel ...
A: Unless you WANT Roxy to become pregnant you should not put the two together if she is in heat. ...
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| jack russell terrier mix puppy - bites children | 1/24/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a jrt and char pei puppy mix. It is very aggressive toward my children, ...
A: The trick would be to stop him BEFORE he bites or lunges. You'll have to supervise him at all times ...
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| Male Jack Russell not neutered | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A FIVE YEAR OLD MALE JR. HE IS ACTING LIKE HE IS IN HEAT, IF THAT COULD BE. I DO NOT KNOW ...
A: Male dogs do not go into and out of heat like females. Basically male dogs are always ready. There ...
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| Behaviour towards other dogs | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me as my dog is not a total Jack Russell she is a Jack Russell/Border Terrier ...
A: There is no easy fix for dog to dog aggression. You MUST establish control over the dog when you're ...
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| My jack russells agression | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old jack russell terrier and he has always been aggressive since about 1 We have ...
A: It sounds like he needs a professional dog trainer who specializes in aggression. He's been the one ...
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| jack russell terrier mix puppy - bites children | 1/23/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a jrt and char pei puppy mix. It is very aggressive toward my children, ...
A: Absolutely positively without a doubt you need to take him to obedience classes. Unfortunately he ...
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| "rescue" puppy w/ JR mom | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I adopted a puppy (Patch) from a rescue organization that is run by one woman. The puppy's mom is a ...
A: There's not too much you can do to counteract the puppy leaving his mom too early. He's already been ...
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| sick jack pup | 1/21/2008 |
Q: 9 week old male puppy threw up tonight. Right after this the pup seemed weak and wobbly. Whines a ...
A: I would never give a new puppy ANY raw meat. You should have him on a nutritionally balanced crunchy ...
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| jack russell wont stop peeing no matter what!!! | 1/20/2008 |
Q: i have a jack russell terrior he is about 3 years old. I will let him out all the time, but right ...
A: Male dogs mark their territory by urinating on things, especially where they reside. Unless you ...
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| jack russell turning colour | 1/20/2008 |
Q: , my friends jack russel has just had 2 pups,,,,well 8 weeks ago,, and we have noticed she has red ...
A: Unfortunately without actually seeing them I'm not sure what it is, but it SOUNDS LIKE allergies. ...
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| Nursing Pups | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I have moved the Pups and Pinky into a playpen with easy access for Pinky to come and go. The pups ...
A: Congratulations on your new litter! The first thing I would change is Pinky's food. There's no ...
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| Jack russel - | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a female Jack Russell who will be 1 year this month, I've had her since she was 6 weeks, i ...
A: 6 weeks is much too early for a puppy to be away from it's mother and siblings. That could be one of ...
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| dog | 1/9/2008 |
Q: My dog is eleven years of age. She has slept inside basically all of her life. About a year ago ...
A: The first thing I would do is take her to the vet to be tested for a urinary tract infection. This ...
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| Jack Russell Behavior | 1/8/2008 |
Q: We have a 9 yr. old JR Sparkey. We adopted him from a rescue when he was 4. We were told he had ...
A: Besides the food, is there anything else you changed in the house? A new job, a new baby, change of ...
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| Funny Smell | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell puppy bitch called minnie, she's only 6 and a half months old, but for the ...
A: You are not smelling anything from her vulva - what you are smelling is most likely her anal glands ...
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| Breeding Jack russells | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me what the earlist and safest time for a jackrussell to have a litter of pups ...
A: I didn't really want to answer this question because if you don't know the answer to it, you are not ...
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| Feeding amounts | 1/3/2008 |
Q: We just got an 8 week old JRT.We were feeding him 3 times a day a 1/4 cup each feeding. He looked ...
A: For an eight week old puppy that is a lot of food. Typically for puppies, I feed about a quarter cup ...
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| dog bathing | 12/23/2007 |
Q: he is 7 weeks old. she smells a bit but im not sure if he is to young to bathe/wash her or not would ...
A: Honestly 7 weeks is too soon to be away from his/her mother. The EARLIEST a puppy should be taken ...
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| JR eye | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i have a question about my 5 month old JR . it is due to the often discharge of green paste from his ...
A: Somehow your dog either injured his eye and/or got an infection. Have you boarded him lately? ...
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| JRT 6am Barker | 12/18/2007 |
Q: When we first brought him home 6 or so weeks ago he barked in the middle of the night for about a ...
A: It sounds like you have a perfectly normal puppy! You were correct to ignore his barking in the ...
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| my jack russell-Baxter | 12/16/2007 |
Q: My jack russell is alomst 4 months old, and his ears do not flop forward they go backwards off to ...
A: There really isn't anything to get checked out. Ear style is inherited and individual. Unless you ...
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| Male JRT in Heat | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Carol I have a 20 month old male JRT and every once in awhile he gets in heat. Do you know of anyone ...
A: Male dogs don't go "in heat" every once in a while. It's the females who do. Males are interested ...
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| 8 year old male jack russell still peeing inside | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My jack russell is 8 years old. Obtained him from an adoption agency at the age of 2 so we have had ...
A: Is he neutered? If not, that is the first step you should take to calm the urinating in the house ...
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| JRT morning trembling | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 year old female who over the past year has begin trembling and acting disoriented only ...
A: As hard as it is to hear, what you described sounds like your beautiful Jack is simply getting old. ...
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| Jack russell shakes | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My jack russell shakes a lot, is this a normal trait for jack russells? He also licks his tongue a ...
A: I have seen what you are talking about before. Both are perfectly normal. Of course, if he is ...
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| PJ - My Jack Russell Mix | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I got PJ for Christmas last year. I have to admit, I didn't know anything about raising a dog ...
A: I wish you had said exactly what the behaviors are, but to answer your question, it is NEVER too ...
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| Parson Russel and hiding food | 12/6/2007 |
Q: We've had our parson for about a year now and we are mystified that she hides "treats" such as ...
A: Hiding the food is perfectly normal - it's actually kind of funny (as long as you don't mind crumbs ...
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| new puppy | 12/2/2007 |
Q: .. ANSWER: Hi Mark, I'm sorry about your Boston Terrier :( and Congratulations on your new puppy ...
A: The cats will naturally take care of themselves. You should be careful to watch that they don't ...
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| jack russels and other dogs | 12/1/2007 |
Q: i have a very playful and outgoing jack Russell. He is a nine year old male who is neutered. I have ...
A: As with ANY breed, of course Jack Russells get along with Chi-Poos.... but there are many things to ...
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| JR Terrorist | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have 2 females. One is around 4 years and the other is 5 years old. Gracie, the 4 year old gets so ...
A: It absolutely is seperation anxiety, even if it's only right outside the window! There are methods ...
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| new puppy | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I e-mailed you a short time ago re: introducing a westie to our 2-yr.old JR. Your advice was ...
A: My preference is definitely the larger wire crates for inside your home. They sell one that you can ...
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| new puppy | 11/30/2007 |
Q: ..
A: I'm sorry about your Boston Terrier :( and Congratulations on your new puppy :) I know how ...
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| my jack cant get caught | 11/29/2007 |
Q: i have put my bitch with a dog for last 2 seasons and she hasnt got caught it was right time and ...
A: Yes, you can have a smear test done at your veterinarians office and there is an ovulation test kit ...
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| inbreeding | 11/28/2007 |
Q: So far, so good with they're not 'getting together'. We have been keeping them apart as much as ...
A: Most veterinarians will spay during a heat season, but it is a little bit more complicated and they ...
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| JRT - Pulp's, swollen, weeping, watery eye's... | 11/24/2007 |
Q: After being boarded for several days, our 4 year old JRT came home with weepy, watery eye's. At ...
A: Panniculitis has many causes, but if this is an auto immune type disease, it can and does reoccur - ...
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| JRT Pregnancy | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I am curious if you can give me any advice. I'm assuming she got pregnant on October 6th. They got ...
A: Count 60 days from first tie (stuck together) and you will have your due date - although it can vary ...
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| JRT - Pulp's, swollen, weeping, watery eye's... | 11/24/2007 |
Q: After being boarded for several days, our 4 year old JRT came home with weepy, watery eye's. At ...
A: I'm sorry about your dog's eyes. If he has never had any symptoms like this before, it's very ...
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| INBREEDING | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have two Jack Russell 7 month old pups. One female and one male. (Phoebe and Buddy) They are ...
A: I don't know who your veterinarian is but breeding a brother and a sister ("inbreeding") to ...
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| Jack Russell pup gnawing on my toddler | 11/23/2007 |
Q: My Jack Russell is about 18 weeks old. She is a totally non aggressive, sweet little puppy. She's ...
A: Your puppy is actively teething! You are doing the right thing by providing her with lots of rawhide ...
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| introducing a new puppy to our JR | 11/20/2007 |
Q: We have a two yr. old JR male who is being neutered tomorrow. We will be getting a West Highland ...
A: Congrats on your new puppy - It's difficult to forsee any potential problems with the two dogs until ...
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| Aggression | 11/16/2007 |
Q: we have 4 Jack Russell's, 2 short hair females, and 1 long haired male, and 1 long haired female, ...
A: I'm so sorry you're having so much trouble! Four jacks is certainly a crazy life (I know!)and there ...
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| Jack Russell, toilet training | 11/15/2007 |
Q: who is very intelligent, at the moment we are training her in the bathroom and she usually only goes ...
A: The first thing I would like to say is, forget about training her in the house at all. She's only 9 ...
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| Tucker, 4 month male | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Our 4 month old JRT named Tucker just picked up a very nasty and secretive habit. Tucker has done ...
A: The condition that you are refering to is called Coprophagia. It's really disgusting to we humans ...
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| Skin conditions | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have a little Jack Russell, she is about 3 years old now. Rileigh is a house dog and is recently ...
A: I'm sorry but this is a terribly hard question to answer. Allergies are a very very hard condition ...
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| 9 Week Old Jack Russel Won't Eat | 11/10/2007 |
Q: We've had our adorable JRT puppy for a week. He was 8 weeks old when we got him (from a small puppy ...
A: A third of a cup of food (no matter what kind) is not enough for a growing puppy. I give my puppies ...
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| JR compatibility | 11/10/2007 |
Q: My son has a two yr. JR. He was recently married and his wife wants a dog of "her own". She doesn't ...
A: Wanting a dog of her own really doesn't make any sense to me, and bringing another dog into an ...
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| JRT Pup- Bottle Feeding | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My 2year old JRT had to have a c-section to deliver. She only had one pup. In the first few days she ...
A: You're so welcome! I'm glad things are moving forward and she is gaining more weight! You won't see ...
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| JRT Pup- Bottle Feeding | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My 2year old JRT had to have a c-section to deliver. She only had one pup. In the first few days she ...
A: There won't be any problem feeding the pup more milk replacer if she wants it! Continue to keep ...
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| my jack russell going into heat | 11/5/2007 |
Q: what do i look for for her 1st time going into heat. she is due to be fixed the 27th of nov. she is ...
A: I wonder how old she is. Usually the first heat cycle is between 6 months to 1 year - so if it's ...
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| JRT scarred to go outside | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a feale JRT that is 3 yrs old. She was jumping and playing outside and got hurt a little ...
A: Without actually seeing her it's hard to say, but I think she is probably just still a little sore ...
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| JRT behavoir problems | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a JRT puppy who turned a year old in May. We took her to puppy classes at PetSmart and they ...
A: Your dog has been in charge and the leader of your pack for over a year now! Yes, socialization with ...
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| Alfie is losing his teeth, is this normal? | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Jack Russell called Alfie and we recently left him with my parents whilst we ...
A: There's nothing to worry about. It's very common for puppies to lose their first set of teeth for up ...
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| 11month old Jack Russell Terrier | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Carol, I have a couple questions if you dont mind. Heres alittle backround. I just got our JRT ...
A: Congrats on your new dog, and thank you for rescuing him. No dog should have to be tethered and ...
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| 2 Jack russell pups brother and sister | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I've had the two Jack Russell pups for about two weeks now. They fight on and off daily. But two ...
A: In every "pack" there is a dominant dog and the rest are submissive. It sounds like your female is ...
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| my precious lucy | 10/29/2007 |
Q: symptoms of female jack russell in heat. we just adopted this cute 10 month old and not sure of when ...
A: Have her spayed right now. Usually it's done between month 4-6, and first heat is usually around ...
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| aggressive maggie | 10/27/2007 |
Q: HELP! I have a Jack russell that I took from a man who had no time for her, he had rescued her from ...
A: You're a kind heart! It sounds like Maggie needs some pretty intensive obedience training and ...
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| behavior issue | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I got a JRT puppy back in July. We are having some behavioral issues with him. First, he is still ...
A: It wouldn't hurt to enroll him again, but definitely go with a dog training school and not a big ...
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| behavior issue | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I got a JRT puppy back in July. We are having some behavioral issues with him. First, he is still ...
A: Have you enrolled him in any type of puppy kindergarten? It's a great introduction to basic commands ...
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| Jack Rusell | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I take my Jack Russell out constantly on long walks how can I get him to stop using the bathroom all ...
A: If he isn't neutered that's the first step you should take. Intact males seem to "mark" everything ...
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| Is my jack too old to breed? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My Jack Russell Female is smaller. She is just under 13" long and just under 10" tall. She is 8 ...
A: 5 lbs is TINY for a jack russell - are you positive of her breed type? Where did you get her? I ...
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| Is my jack too old to breed? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My Jack Russell Female is smaller. She is just under 13" long and just under 10" tall. She is 8 ...
A: Your question is not stupid at all. It sounds like you own a Shortie Russell Terrier - which is the ...
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| jack russell aggression | 10/18/2007 |
Q: He never attacks for no reason... my 4 year old son pushed him off the couch on his bad shoulder and ...
A: No he doesn't need to have the muzzle on all the time, but definitely when he is around children. ...
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| puppie | 10/18/2007 |
Q: one of my puppies has like milk coming out of his nose/mouth and i am not sure whats the mater with ...
A: Jasmin, Without actually seeing your puppy it's difficult to make a diagnosis......I suggest taking ...
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| jack russell aggression | 10/17/2007 |
Q: He never attacks for no reason... my 4 year old son pushed him off the couch on his bad shoulder and ...
A: I'm sorry you're having problems with your dog. A couple of red flags come up as I read your ...
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| SHAKING JACK RUSSELL | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 1YEAR OLD JACK RUSSELL TERRIER WHO IS SO SWEET AND CUDDLY. UNTIL THIS WEEKEND SHE IS SHAKY ...
A: Without actually looking at the dog it's very hard to be able to say what is wrong with her. It ...
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| Puppies | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the normal weight of a 2 week old JRT is. My 3yr old had only 2 puppies. One ...
A: Did you try squeezing the nipple a little bit to get some milk on it and then putting him on it? ...
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| Puppies | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the normal weight of a 2 week old JRT is. My 3yr old had only 2 puppies. One ...
A: By two weeks both puppies should be strong and nursing independently. I can't tell by your question ...
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| Leaving my JR | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We have a 9 month old Jack Russell dog. I have recently had to increase my hours at work so now we ...
A: Any change in routine to a dog can cause many different behaviors or "displacement activities". It's ...
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| 1 question | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell and she is pregnant by another breed of dog. she is pure bread, I have a male ...
A: No it won't mess up any future litters. Each litter is unique unto itself. No Chihuahua genes will ...
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| jealousy | 10/5/2007 |
Q: We have three dogs: one JR/boston t mix (oldest at 2.3 years), one spinone italiano (2 in January) ...
A: I don't think your paranoid at all. This behavior is very unsettling. You're right, she's absolutely ...
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| Harness | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a CKC JRT gal named Samantha. She is almost 4 mts old, and doing great potting and leash ...
A: You should try the HOUND collars, sometimes known as Martingale Collars. They were first introduced ...
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| Jack Russell Loosing Hair | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Jack and i have noticed over the last 2 weeks that she has been loosing her ...
A: It's true that at this time of year they are shedding their summer coats and the winter ones are ...
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| 9 yr old Jack - Hates other dogs | 9/30/2007 |
Q: our 9yr old long legged jack absolutely hates all other dogs. he hates them so much that we have to ...
A: 9 years old is a little old to be training, but no case is unworkable. It sounds like he needs some ...
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| JR-Puppy-help with walking on a leash | 9/30/2007 |
Q: !! My Jack Russell is 9 weeks old! She's doing well with housebreaking and can already play ...
A: I know exactly what you're talking about. It's so cute and funny, but at the same time so ...
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| my jack russell | 9/28/2007 |
Q: is she a true jack russell?she has one brown eye and one blue her coat is mokeled as well
A: It depends on who you ask. Were both her parents jack russells? The JRTCA has specific ...
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| When to spay post partum. | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I waited 1 paycheck too long to take Cora to the vet for spay. Now we are expecting JRT pups---mid ...
A: Geez, sorry you waited one paycheck too long to have her spayed. I never heard it put that way ...
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| 1.5 male JRT that pees uncontrollable | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have 1.5 year old JRT his name is Derks i have had him since he was 8 wks old. My question is when ...
A: Yes, some dogs (no matter what the breed) have what they call submissive urination. Here is some ...
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| jack russells | 9/24/2007 |
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A: You have to re-train her as if she is a new puppy learning for the first time how to greet people. ...
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| aggression/biting | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Or JRT, "Snowy" ia about 8 moths old now, we got him about two months ago, having rescued him from a ...
A: Yes, repeat, repeat, repeat and most importantly don't show any other emotion while you are ...
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| aggression/biting | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Or JRT, "Snowy" ia about 8 moths old now, we got him about two months ago, having rescued him from a ...
A: That was good and kind of you to rescue Snowy. I'm glad you watch Cesar because I totally agree with ...
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| Questions about training, allergies, fear of other dogs, etc | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have some questions about my Jack Russell. She's a 3 year old spayed female that we've had since ...
A: 1. Washing her as infrequently as possible is good, because they're coats are really good for ...
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| Jack russell puppy with a 3yr cross jrt/westie | 9/20/2007 |
Q: at first they did not go near each other then they were all over each other,now my 3yr old htes the ...
A: I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. It doesn't sound like your 3 year old is a very socially ...
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| Jack Russel Mating | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I would just like to find out, my jack russel has been bleeding for 2 weeks today, 17 September 07. ...
A: Usually you don't breed until the red bleeding stops and the females discharge is a very light ...
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| brother and sister from same litter | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I am getting 2 jack russell puppies in a couple of weeks time and we are getting a male and female ...
A: Unfortunately there is really no way to absolutely guarantee how things are going to turn out. You ...
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| skin itching | 9/12/2007 |
Q: We have battled our dog's itching and chewing for the last couple of years. Our vet thinks it could ...
A: I'm sorry you're going through all of this! Unfortunately you're probably not going to like my ...
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| New Jack Russell | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My roommate and I are going to be getting a 1-year old Jack Russell this weekend. She's in need of ...
A: Acutally the collar/leash thing is a matter of personal preference. There is no right or wrong way ...
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| JRT urine marking | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Oscar was a pound adoption three years ago and is about 4 1/2yrs old. 14lbs,male/neutered, Nutro ...
A: It's important that you catch Oscar in the act of urinating and correct him sternly and immediately ...
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| Hives and My JRT | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My baby girl (spayed) Cheesecake is going to be 1 in a few days, she is getting really bad hives ...
A: It absolutely sounds like allergies; and hopefully it is being caused by the carpet and/or shampoo, ...
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| my jrt | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My jrt is going on 8yrs old, shes been a great dog, the only problems I have come across is when I ...
A: It could be a little of both. However, if she's been well trained her whole life and is having ...
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| jack russell pup 12 weeks old not eating | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My jack russell just turned 12 weeks old was doing fine we dewormed him with product from feed store ...
A: Call your vet immediately and get an appointment TODAY. Tell them you're not waiting and if they ...
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| Jack Russell Lost | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am frantic! I took Jack for a ride today out in the country. I got him out of the car to walk and ...
A: I'm so sorry that happened to you! You did everything you could do and I can only hope that he has a ...
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| Jack Russell | 9/3/2007 |
Q: my jack had 4 beautiful puppies,3 females 1 male.she looks really skinny and she has less of an ...
A: Both mother and baby have worms. You should deworm the mother and the babies BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. ...
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| My older JRT is biting our children and friends | 9/2/2007 |
Q: We have an older JRT Roscoe that has been a great dog with the usual JRT attitude of being fun and ...
A: You should take Roscoe to the veterinarian and have him looked at. Usually if a dog is in pain they ...
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| help with house training our 4 month pup! | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month female jack russell. I have had her since she was 2 months and have been very ...
A: You sound like you're doing everything right! Please try to be patient, it takes a while for them to ...
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| Jack Russell Sickness? | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Jack Russell, male. Lately he has been having a lot of changes. We first ...
A: I'm sorry it took me so long to answer, ALLExperts had to email me to tell me that I had 6 ...
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| Jack Russell | 8/27/2007 |
Q: my jack had 4 beautiful puppies,3 females 1 male.she looks really skinny and she has less of an ...
A: Their little teeth are sharp like razors and it hurts the mother so I understand her being ...
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| jack russell puppy | 8/25/2007 |
Q: one of my 17 day old puppies still hasn't opened her eyes it is Sat. and my vet said to bring her in ...
A: She is probably fine. Usually the eyes open between 14-20 days and I bet your veterinarian is ...
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| deworming puppies | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Our vet checked the mom and puppies and now they are ready for deworming, with the meds provided. ...
A: Sally, First I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. For some reason this question was lost. ...
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| Back spasms | 8/23/2007 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old female jrt's skin on the top of her back spasms when i pat her it doesnt seem to ...
A: He Eloise, It's absolutely perfectly normal. She is just super sensitive in that area. Continue to ...
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| Potty Training a 3yr jrt | 8/22/2007 |
Q: About 2/3 months ago i adopted a 3yr old female jrt called titch. When i got her i was told she was ...
A: Good morning, It's never too late so don't give up hope. Unfortunately the best thing to do is to ...
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| possessive over mommy | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old male (neutered) JRT named Cooper. He is the only dog in the household, but he ...
A: You have to stop this behavior immediately because it only escalates. I prefer to use the Cesar ...
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| redness and draining of JRT eyes | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My son & I have had our JRT (Scout) since he was 12 weeks old. He will be 1 yr old next week. He ...
A: Scout sounds awesome! I don't know where you're writing from but it sounds like it could be seasonal ...
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| older Jack peeing in the house- still! | 8/14/2007 |
Q: Ny JRT "Jack" goes outside on a regular basis, always does his business but still tinkles on a ...
A: You have to buy a cleaning product like URINE GONE to get the smell of urine COMPLETELY out of the ...
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| Jack Russell Behavior | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have 2 JRs. They are full brother and sister. When the doorbell rings or someone walks by they ...
A: My jacks sometimes do the same thing. It can be corrected with constant behavior modification and ...
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| training jack russell to stay in yare | 8/11/2007 |
Q: We adopted a 2yr old Jack Russell, our yard is to large to fence. We live in the country and I ...
A: You can train your dog not to go beyond the perimeters of your yard, but it's MUCH easier when you ...
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| jack russell mix behavoir | 8/6/2007 |
Q: i need to know if jack Russell mixes will behave well with other cats. i also need to know if jack ...
A: Unless you have a brand new puppy coming into the house that will be personally trained by you and ...
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| nail biting | 8/5/2007 |
Q: my jrt has been recently biting her nail and it bleeds and i dont know what to do and im really ...
A: I really don't think she's missing anything in her diet. Usually dogs will bite a nail, or lick a ...
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| Jack Russell | 8/4/2007 |
Q: my jack had 4 beautiful puppies,3 females 1 male.she looks really skinny and she has less of an ...
A: Congrats Armando! Make sure you are supplementing her food with some dairy. Mix a tablespoon of ...
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| Jack Russell/Pug Mix Advice Needed | 7/31/2007 |
Q: We have a 8 month old Jack Russell-Pug mix (JUG) named Reece as part of our family. She has been ...
A: It sounds like you're doing the right thing with removing the "unchewables" and the bitter apple ...
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| Potty training a female JRT | 7/28/2007 |
Q: We have a soon-to-be 8-month old JRT female (spayed) and are having trouble with her housetraining. ...
A: It's quite a common problem. The first thing you have to do is remove any and all urine smells from ...
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| behavior | 7/27/2007 |
Q: we have a 1yr 6m old male jack named brutus, he is very playful and friendly. He is very good with ...
A: Oh boy you have a dilemma on your hands. Unfortunately there isn't an easy answer! Sometimes there ...
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| health issues | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. I have a JRT. He is 6 years old. Justice LOVES TO EAT. He will eat anything ...
A: Poor boy! It sounds like he ate something that is causing his stomach to be upset. Some summer ...
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| Jack Russell Pregnancy | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a female jack who i believe got pregnant on May 30th,I think she'll be due in the first week ...
A: You're welcome - I'm glad you have some help :) Each puppy is born in it's own sac with it's own ...
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| Jack Russell Pregnancy | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a female jack who i believe got pregnant on May 30th,I think she'll be due in the first week ...
A: oh my. Typical gestation in puppies is appx 59 days so she could have those puppies anytime. You ...
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| Pregnancy | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Our Jack Russell, Sophie, is pregnant for the first time. I believe she is about three weeks short ...
A: What kind of discharge?? If it's clear and stringy, that's normal and she will be going very very ...
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| Aggression | 7/23/2007 |
Q: We rescued a female border collie mix (Just over a year at the time,) then 3 days later got our JRT ...
A: It sounds like he's jealous of your other dog, or he sounds like he could be trying to re-establish ...
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| exercise and toilet training our JRT | 7/19/2007 |
Q: We just rescued a Jack Russell which our vet thinks is a pedigree, and about 6 months old. We have ...
A: Congratulations on your new pup, he sounds awesome and adorable but there is no way to tell if the ...
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| Extremely VIOLENT behaviour after owners were away on holiday - PLEASE HELP!!! | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My sister and her husband went on holiday for 3 weeks, while I babysat the 2 Jackies - short ...
A: No you didn't spoil the hierarchy, but your sister definitely has to re-establish some rules and ...
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| Stray JRT | 7/16/2007 |
Q: About 1.5 years now a Jack Russell has been running the neighborhood and survived two winters ...
A: What a great person you are and what a great neighborhood you have. It seems like the dog definitely ...
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| Jack Russell Biting | 7/15/2007 |
Q: We "rescued" a 3 year old Jack Russell from the Humane Society (Buddy). We've had him since the ...
A: I can tell how upset you are and I'm so sorry you are going through such mixed emotions. It sounds ...
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| Toe nail clipping phobia | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I've had my jack russell terrier for over 2 years now.... in this time I had to clip his nails ...
A: A couple of things.... 7 weeks was too soon for the breeder to give you the pup (8 to 10 weeks is ...
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| Potty training | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have a jrt puppy and he is driving me crazy because he has a problem of going to urinating on me, ...
A: It's not puberty or a stubborn dog. It's lack of training. Try to remember he is a PUPPY. We don't ...
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| droopy ear | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We have a female Jack Russell mix that is 4 months old. She has been with us since she was 9 weeks. ...
A: oh no, I'm sorry about the allergies, that's hard to live with. Hopefully your breeder disclosed ...
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| Jack Russell | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We have had Summer now for a year (all bar 8 weeks) she is a delightful dog. She came into Season in ...
A: Dogs chew for a number of reasons, but this change in behavior is a bit unsettling. Perhaps her ...
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| JACK RUSSELL | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 month old male Jack Russell called Todd. He is a lovely dog in that he doesn't yap, ...
A: Geez, I don't know if I have a good answer for you on this one! It sounds like you have a great ...
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| URINATING | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE IN MARCH AND YOU WERE SO HELPFUL(ABOUT MO, AND THE NEGITIVE OPINIONS OF JACK ...
A: Like I said before, the SECOND he starts growling, showing his teeth, or getting rough, the kids ...
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| URINATING | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I ASKED YOU FOR ADVICE IN MARCH AND YOU WERE SO HELPFUL(ABOUT MO, AND THE NEGITIVE OPINIONS OF JACK ...
A: Next time have MO hide on your husband, and when your husband comes in late, have MO jump out and ...
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| Pregnancy | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Our female just went through her 3rd heat. How can I tell if she is pregnant? Thanks! Chris ...
A: There is SO much information and so much to know and learn and prepare for. I don't mind giving you ...
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| jack russells | 7/3/2007 |
Q: my jack Russell is nine months olds, how long will she keep loosing his hair for ANSWER: What kind ...
A: Not just Jack Russells, but all puppies should be wormed two times. Once at 7-8 weeks and then again ...
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| loosing hair | 7/3/2007 |
Q: my jack Russell is nine months olds, how long will she keep loosing his hair for
A: What kind of Jack Russell do you have? Wire coats are different than smooth coats and need different ...
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| Pregnancy | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Our female just went through her 3rd heat. How can I tell if she is pregnant? Thanks! Chris
A: If she JUST finished her heat cycle you won't be able to tell if she's pregnant for at LEAST a month ...
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| Castration!! | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am considering having my 7 and a half year old Jack Russell castrated. He has a lovely temperament ...
A: It definitely won't make him worse, and is always a good thing to have done to eliminate the chance ...
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| biting and nipping | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 2yr old JRCT, rescured last nov, he is a great dog and the training is going well - but he ...
A: This happens a lot with rescue dogs, it's sad but they are nervous and protective because of how ...
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| Not part of the Family | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old spayed JRT, she is a sweet obedient dog. The problem we have is she does not ...
A: A couple of questions come to mind... did you get her as a rescue dog? She very well may be timid ...
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| HELP....he is driving me nuts! | 6/18/2007 |
Q: he barks in his crate(he is situated *beside my other dogs also crated when I leave for work) he ...
A: The ones I am referring to DON'T shock - they vibrate. I guess "zap" was a bad choice of word to ...
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| HELP....he is driving me nuts! | 6/18/2007 |
Q: he barks in his crate(he is situated *beside my other dogs also crated when I leave for work) he ...
A: you're not going to like my answer... but not really... you can buy a bark collar, which is a collar ...
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| crying when someone leaves the room. | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have a JRT puppy thats a little over 9 weeks old now. Im tryin to potty train her so I was told ...
A: Sorry, but don't leave her alone in your room. Whoever gave you that advise was wrong. Dogs are PACK ...
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| jack russell terrier vs Parson Russell terrier | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Is,nt true that the Name Parson Terrier only came about,after The Jack Russell Terrier Club Of ...
A: No, the JRTCA certainly didn't "win" anything - There is so MUCH confusion over the name JACK ...
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| One year old English Style Jack without energy | 6/10/2007 |
Q: June 8th Alex turned one year and she has been laying around a lot, not showing enthusiasm to play ...
A: I'm not sure where you live, but the mosquitos are out in full force at this time of year. You ...
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| Agressive Jack Russel | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I have a three year old female JR. She is very lovable except she attacks anyone that comes on my ...
A: Take her to a professional behaviorist and/or trainer People don't really want to hear it or admit ...
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| tall dog | 6/8/2007 |
Q: my neighbors just moved in and they have a 3 year old jrt, my pup jrt is 7 months old and is alot ...
A: It sounds like you have a Parsons - they have the tall long legs. I'm not sure if your pup is ...
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| Regarding my preg. JRT | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My JRT is at her 59th day of being pregnant and for the past week she wont eat any of her 'dog' ...
A: You need to give her a special place to have the puppies. I use a little plastic childrens pool ...
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| Regarding my preg. JRT | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My JRT is at her 59th day of being pregnant and for the past week she wont eat any of her 'dog' ...
A: I'm a little worried that you said she started panting TWO days ago. Usually when they act like that ...
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| JUST GOT A SECOND PUPPY! | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have a male JRT, 5 years old, neutered, his name is Jackson. He's not your typical JRT. He's ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! Jackson is only displaying pecking order to his new little ...
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| I have a 2 year old JRT and she will not eat or drink. | 5/31/2007 |
Q: She is still active, but she just will not eat or drink what can I do?
A: I need lots more information to answer your question but if she is not eating or drinking AT ALL, ...
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| feeding | 5/29/2007 |
Q: ..i just bought a 8 week old puppy jrt,the person i bought it from gave me some of the food that my ...
A: 1/4 cup in the morning and 1/4 cup in the afternoon and increase it as the pup gets bigger. Water ...
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| jack russell terrier | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old JRT who weighs 9.35 kg . i need to know if he is overweight and what should be ...
A: Monica, Don't be silly! You're not ignorant at all! You measure from the floor up to the withers ...
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| jack russell terrier | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old JRT who weighs 9.35 kg . i need to know if he is overweight and what should be ...
A: It depends on the size/height of your jack russell. If he is a "shortie" then that is definitely too ...
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| trembling | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I know trembling is a given but is there any thing that you can do or give the dog to help the ...
A: No, I haven't ever heard it turning into a joint problem. I know it looks heartbreaking and you just ...
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| worming and weening | 5/18/2007 |
Q: my name is lucy and recently my jack russell had a litter of five pups.... they are now threee weeks ...
A: I can tell just by your emails that you care! You weren't rude at all, I know you were hurt and I'm ...
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| worming and weening | 5/17/2007 |
Q: my name is lucy and recently my jack russell had a litter of five pups.... they are now threee weeks ...
A: That's just a shame. I didn't SAY you didn't treat your dog right I ASKED how you could have three ...
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| worming and weening | 5/15/2007 |
Q: my name is lucy and recently my jack russell had a litter of five pups.... they are now threee weeks ...
A: This makes me very uncomfortable because I don't know how you can breed your dog and not have this ...
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| dogs | 5/12/2007 |
Q: i have a six year old jack Russell and a one year old ginger cat. i am looking for the best ...
A: I'm sorry for the late response, I was away for the Mothers Day weekend. I'm not sure a companion ...
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| EXERCISE INDUCED LEG TREMORS | 5/11/2007 |
Q: AFTER 15 MIN OF FETCHING THE TENNIS BALL MY JRT "CHICO" TAKES HIS BALL AND LIES DOWN BECAUSE IS HIND ...
A: I'm sorry but it could be many different things. It's so hard to say exactly what it is without ...
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| sick after shots? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Today we went and got our 4 month old jack russell her second set of shots. On the way home, she ...
A: I always tend to go for the "better safe than sorry" avenue. I'd definitely be concerned about the ...
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| supplements | 5/5/2007 |
Q: First of all I wanted to thank you for the time you put into the well being of this precious breed. ...
A: it's nice to hear sometimes. I love the breed so much too! See..... Jack Russells are like potato ...
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| Three JR's | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 3 month old, female JR. I already have two JR's, an 8 yr old female (Anna) ...
A: Reggie just thinks Tina is a pain in the butt. It's a pretty typical reaction for a newcomer in the ...
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| Jack Russell with a Westie | 5/3/2007 |
Q: We have a 7 year old female Westie. I am at home full time. We have two kids (17 and 14) and am ...
A: If you are getting a new puppy, you shouldn't have any problems except maybe the new puppy driving ...
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| My Jack Russell | 5/2/2007 |
Q: . I am a new Jack Russell Terrier owner.. All that I have read states that he should be very ...
A: Jacks are very energetic when they have stuff to do. I'm sure if you took Cooper out in the yard ...
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| Food for Jack Russell | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I would like to find out what the best food is to feed a 9 - 10 months old Jack Russell. We stay in ...
A: I use the PROPAC SUPER PREMIUM PETFOOD brand of dog food Here is a link to their website and you can ...
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| Border and Jack Russell terriers | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have had my 7 year old rescue male border terrier for a year. He is the most placid, gentle and ...
A: I wish I could tell you exactly what will happen but there's no way to know. Even though they have ...
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| Collars | 4/30/2007 |
Q: We have tried to find a non irritating collar for our Jack. In the "Dog Trials' we noticed that ...
A: There is a website that I use, it's called www.fordogtrainers.com They have nice harnesses that can ...
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| Collars | 4/28/2007 |
Q: We have tried to find a non irritating collar for our Jack. In the "Dog Trials' we noticed that ...
A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you but we were away for the weekend. I know exactly what ...
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| back leg spasms | 4/28/2007 |
Q: my Jack has been experiencing muscle spasms. They started in his left leg but over a few months has ...
A: Yes, take him to the vet and have him checked out. It could be one of many many things. If it is a ...
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| jack russell behaviour | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have 2 Jack Russell pups brother and sister aged 9 months, both are lovely dogs in the house, but ...
A: This is definitely a problem yes?! There is no quick and easy solution but it is not hopeless! ...
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| Jack Russell digging in her crate | 4/25/2007 |
Q: my Jack puppy is 6 months old.She is crate trained and is happy to go into her crate.I'm at home ...
A: She was probably howling and crying because she was alone in the kitchen, not necessarily the crate. ...
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| eating | 4/24/2007 |
Q: i got a jack russell, she is bout 9 month old, i noticed that she doesn't eat alot...., is that ...
A: If she is healthy in every other way then I wouldn't worry about it. They only eat what they need, ...
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| sick doggie!! | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I recently moved to phoenix 2 months ago. My precious jack russell is 8yrs old. She started getting ...
A: It sounds like you've done everything right so far. It also sounds like she needs to be observed in ...
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| my jrt | 4/22/2007 |
Q: We have a jrt female, 9 months old. She is very healthy, but she has developed an intermittent ...
A: The first thing that came to my mind was a condition called Leggs Perth disease which is a ...
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| puppy grooming, when to start? | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I'm going to be getting a three month old male Jack Russell Terrier in June. I already have a 10 ...
A: Congrats on your new puppy! Unfortunately my expertise is with smooth coat Jacks.. they require ...
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| JR-Beagle Puppy Aggression | 4/21/2007 |
Q: My 9-week old JR-Beagle cross has started growling at me and biting me, esp. when I try to restrain ...
A: Oh that's too bad! She can definitely feel your mistrust and nervous-ness, and is acting ...
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| JRT - vomitting & won't drink | 4/19/2007 |
Q: We got a beautiful JRT on Monday he is 11 months old, played fetch with kids all day etc. Tues - ...
A: You say that he is up to date on his vaccinations and that is great - please make sure that Parvo ...
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| help!! | 4/15/2007 |
Q: ..IM GIVING HER BOILED CHICKEN AND CARROTS RIGHT NOW BUT IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN GIVE HER ...
A: There are a lot of dog foods that aren't recalled, but right off the top of my head I know a safe ...
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| My Jack Russell Aggressive towards me | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I have jack at least 4rs old that was adopted. He is very aggressive towards me, especially at nite ...
A: Geez Shannon, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with him. Before you give up all hope there ...
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| jack russells behaviour | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 month male jack russell. Hes a very affectionate, loving dog. The only problem i have is ...
A: You have to stop that behavior right now. Get him off their beds and into a crate at night.... If ...
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| barking and digging | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have 3 dogs, one of which is a 2 year old JRT. We have had her since she was a pup. She is the ...
A: Sounds like she is so happy to get outside into her "domain". She feels like the queen out there ...
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| Jack Russell males | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have two male Jack Russells, one is a few months shy of 2 years old, and the other shy of the age ...
A: Neutering will definitely help but might not get rid of ALL the aggression. Did something happen in ...
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| Bathing your Jack russell | 4/10/2007 |
Q: How often should you bath your Jack russell
A: Unless he/she is dirty, keep bathing to a minimum. Jacks, especially smooth coats are very easy to ...
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| 2 yr old JRTout of control w/guests | 4/9/2007 |
Q: my husband and I have a 2 1/2 yr old JRT, Bailey. He's a great companion, fun to play with, etc. ...
A: If you know you have company coming, get him OUT of the house and run his little butt off before ...
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| my jack ruessell | 4/9/2007 |
Q: when i leave my house my jack goes nuts. why he does this and how can i help him to don't go nuts? ...
A: This really isn't something you can teach a dog. Even 15 year old dogs worry that their owners ...
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| Male JRT Problem...MAJOR!!!!! | 4/8/2007 |
Q: My husband and I purchased an English JRT (9 months old, male) three weeks ago, we had him neutered ...
A: Yikes! That IS a problem. I'm sorry to say this but you may never find a solution to this problem ...
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| jack russells odor from mouth, maybe broken jaw | 4/5/2007 |
Q: my 8 mo. J.R. Blue came home bloody mouth 2 nights ago, Blue has a foul odor coming from his mouth, ...
A: NO!!! It doesn't heal on it's on and it sounds like he has a raging infection going on in there. It ...
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| 12 week JR barks for hours in the crate! | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I recently got a jack Russell (12 weeks old) and know alot about them, but when i put him in his ...
A: No offense but why did you get a dog if you have to go to work all day? You might think it's very ...
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| training 7 week old puppy to be gentle with baby and toddler | 4/5/2007 |
Q: We just got a darling, little, Jack. We named him Tempo and he's doing very well with potty training ...
A: Oh my gosh. A supermarket parking lot? Are you in the states? I don't want to scare you but you have ...
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| training 7 week old puppy to be gentle with baby and toddler | 4/4/2007 |
Q: We just got a darling, little, Jack. We named him Tempo and he's doing very well with potty training ...
A: I'm sure your daughter loves Tempo very very much, BUT she is only two years old. Two year olds are ...
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| my female jack | 4/3/2007 |
Q: we just got a female Jack Russell who is about a year old and I think that she just came into heat, ...
A: Dog's bleed for about 10 days, sometimes a little longer but no more than two weeks. Their heat ...
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| jack's trembling legs | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have noticed that in the warmer weather that when Max, my jack runs after the ball for a few ...
A: My jacks do the same thing! Sometimes they are just sitting still and the legs tremble. If your vet ...
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| Jack Russell/Cairn Terrier mix | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have just bought a Jack Russell/Cairn Terrier mix. She nips constantly and barks back if I try to ...
A: No, I would not put her in the crate. It's not a jail and should be used is a POSITIVE way. When you ...
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| Jack Russell mix puppy biting | 3/27/2007 |
Q: We just got a jack Russell mix puppy and he seems to be bitting and growling when he plays and we ...
A: Don't wait until 14 weeks! That's not good advice. You have to immediately correct any behavior that ...
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| Won't eat or drink | 3/25/2007 |
Q: On Friday, 23rd, evening, my 10 wk. old JRT (female)began throwing up after chewing on a chew stick, ...
A: First of all, don't give a puppy any milk. It's not good for them and probably made her feel worse ...
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| peeing | 3/25/2007 |
Q: We have a "spoiled" Russell..When we leave him home (as he can't travel because he has bad manners) ...
A: It sounds like you need a basic manners class as well as re-training him to do his business outside. ...
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| aggression | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I rescued a JR that had been mauled. He has been abused and used for pit bull fighting.He is so ...
A: It sounds like you are doing everything you can for him. You have invested lots of time and money ...
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| whining and random muscle spasms | 3/25/2007 |
Q: These past two days my female JRT, who's just over a year old. Has been whining excessively these ...
A: You should go to the vet. Maybe she ate or ingested something toxic. Did you check her food? Is it ...
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| blood in stool and puppy shots | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 week old Jack Russell. I brought her home 2 days ago. I have not changed the food. The ...
A: Any bleeding is a sign that something is wrong. I suspect the puppy has worms. I'm surprised the ...
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| JACK RUSSELL PUPPY | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I DID SOME RESEARCH AND KNOW THAT THEY NEED LOTS OF EXERSIZE AND ATTENTION WHICH IS FINE.BUT ...
A: Oh Sherri, You're just not talking to the right people! Tell them all to BE QUIET!! Ask them if ...
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| pottie issues | 3/13/2007 |
Q: We just got a jack russell from the humane society. He is about 5 years old and seems to be pottie ...
A: You are doing everything right - Keep him crated when you go out, take him outside when you get ...
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| urination | 3/2/2007 |
Q: why would my Jack urinate while she sleeps?
A: Is she a puppy? Is she old? Do you take her out before she goes to sleep for the night? It's hard to ...
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| how to potty train jack russel terriers | 2/16/2007 |
Q: how do i potty train my jack russel terrier? and why should i not scold or punish my dog when he ...
A: You should start as soon as you get the puppy. Feed 3 small meals at the same time everyday and ...
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| my jack russells | 2/15/2007 |
Q: jack russell.She bled for 2 weeks and he then just licked and sniffed her.Now he wants to jump her ...
A: Good morning It might already be too late! Unless you are watching them every single minute they ...
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| My 2 year old male is driving me nuts! | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I've three dogs 3 year old Haylie a spayed labrador retreiver, *Luke a 2 year old male neutered jack ...
A: Sounds like you have a typical, happy, stubborn jack there! I won't tell you to send him to ...
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| Jack Russell Spraying In house | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a male Jack Russell (1y/o)that tends to spray in the house on a regular basis. He has a dog ...
A: I know how frustrating this can be! Is he neutered? If not, you should consider this because it ...
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| My jrt is eating his crap!!! | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have an 18 week old jrt his perfect he does his business in a box ready for him, but if he does ...
A: I know this seems really gross, but believe it or not, it's not so uncommon! Why do you have him ...
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| jack russell terror | 1/10/2007 |
Q: HAVE QUESTION ABOUT MY DOG, mine is a shor legged short hair, her name is tiny. WE went away for ...
A: Anything that you think was life threatening should be addressed by a vet. How did he save her ...
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| potty training older dog | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I was given a 2 year old female.I am unsure of how she was potty trained in past. She seems to go ...
A: It sounds like you've done everything you're supposed to! I can see you care about her very much to ...
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| Jack russell biting | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My jack russell terrier bites my children when playing.When i get on to her she barks and tries to ...
A: I'm sorry you're having that trouble! When the kids are playing, yelling, running, etc... she gets ...
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| Question!!?? | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I just noticed my Jack Russell that is 4 months old (both wire haired parents) is losing spots of ...
A: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1593&articleid=421 Hi Kimberly, Oh boy, there ...
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| my Jack Russell! | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I own a Jack Russell and he is very possessive of me when my husband comes anywhere near me he jumps ...
A: This is a tough problem and really requires YOU to be very much in charge. Your dog thinks he is the ...
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| feeding my jrt | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I've just rescued a jrt from a dog rescue centre and was wondering how much to feed him. Hese only ...
A: You picked a WONDERFUL breed to adopt, he's a lucky fellow! I have no doubt you will love him as ...
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| barks when left alone | 12/27/2006 |
Q: we have a neutered female 2 1/2 yo parson russell and live in an apartment in a big city (paris ...
A: Please forgive me for taking so long to answer - it's been hectic here over the Christmas holiday. ...
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| Jack Russell Shaking | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I have a 5month old Jack Russell that I adopted from a shelter. I have noticed that she has an ...
A: I commend your kindness for adopting this dog. Did you get a complete history on the dog? Do you ...
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| Circling | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Carol - First, THANK YOU so much for your advice on my mom's 14 year old JRT - Hurley. As I talked ...
A: I don't even know him and I love Hurley :)) I know it's so very hard to watch your pet growing old ...
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| Elderly Jack Russell | 12/18/2006 |
Q: My mom owns a 14 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Hurley was always bouncing off the walls, even as ...
A: Oh I'm so sorry about your dad, and of course Hurley. I'm sure he misses your dad a lot but it's ...
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| nipping and bitting puppy | 12/18/2006 |
Q: We just got a JR puppy he is 12 weeks old, he is nipping and biting when he gets excited or wants ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! You're right about not using the crate as discipline - you want ...
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| JRT Parson behavior | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old nuetered male (Jujube) that I am having strange new behavior happening. Added to ...
A: Oh boy, you're not going to like this answer but YES he is acting out because of the new puppy! He's ...
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| New JRT | 12/6/2006 |
Q: He is not hyper, hardly barks (only if someone comes up he does not know),loves to go for car rides, ...
A: No, 2 years old isn't considered a puppy, BUT you have a Jack Russell and they act and live young ...
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| Mutiple Jacks | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Awsome thank, i understand I'll get another female if it doenst work after a few weeks or months if ...
A: I'm glad it's a puppy you'll be getting. You sure have a busy household! - where are you getting ...
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| Mutiple Jacks | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I sure hop you can help me with this, I have three dogs a JRT, BT and lab, male female female, all ...
A: If you're getting a puppy, your chances of them getting along might be better. The puppy will learn ...
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| Jack Russell Behavior & Seizures | 12/2/2006 |
Q: My Jack Russell Terrier has had 2 bad seizures since we got her over a year ago, but she somehow got ...
A: Has your veterinarian seen her? Does he/she know about the seizures? No, it's not typical Jack ...
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| JRT itching belly and biting back legs | 11/24/2006 |
Q: My JRT is 19 mos old and has a habit of scrathing and biting at her belly and back legs. She will ...
A: You sound like you really love your dog.... she's lucky. I wish I had an easy answer for you about ...
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| Deaf Aggression | 11/3/2006 |
Q: "We have a profoundly deaf Jack Russell who becomes very easily aggressive when she is ...
A: You are a wonderful person to adopt a dog that has special needs. Most deaf dogs are the last of the ...
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| barking at squirrels | 11/2/2006 |
Q: We have an 18 month old shortie (Jane) who is such a great dog! We love her and she seems to be ...
A: Well, you're right about her "doing her job". Jacks are instinctual hunters, and will bark at the ...
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| urinary track infection or is she going into heat? | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a seven (almost eight) month old female jack Russell terrier, who--for the most part-- is ...
A: There are a lot of variables here! If I'm reading your question correctly, you just started a new ...
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| puppy socializing | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have an 11 week old JRT. I am aware of the need for early socialization, so i have taken him to a ...
A: Congratulations on your new puppy! I have heard both sides of your dilema... I agree with you and ...
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| JJack Russell Behavior | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Follow-up Question! See origginal question below. ------------------------------------------- ...
A: I'm sorry your sad Shontel, If you want me to be perfectly honest with you; I don't think it will ...
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| 10 Year Old | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I've grown up with my Jack Russell, Mollie, for ten years now. When I was living at home with her, ...
A: You will have to give Mollie continued and much more exposure to the things she isn't used to. ...
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| JJack Russell Behavior | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a 8 week old Jack Russell. He refuses to be left alone. When left alone is ...
A: I don't want to sound critical but think about this.... The puppy has been with it's mom and ...
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| My lab bit my daughter's shih-tzu, now we think her jaw is broken Help | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Friday, my daughter's shih-tzu, ZsaZsa, was trying to steal food from a plate. I passed her a little ...
A: My expertise is with Jack Russell Terriers, but my advice to you would be to take the dog to the vet ...
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| Dominant/Aggressive Jack Russell | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 year old JRT who has slowly become more territorial and agressive. We had no clue how to ...
A: Whoever told you he couldn't change didn't do her job. There's pretty much always hope, so don't ...
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| Choking | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have 2 Jack Russell's that i bred myself, the dog has this habbit of choking, (as if there is ...
A: There are a few things that come to mind - The first one is heartworm. One of the diagnostic ...
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| stopping digging on everything | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My Jack Russell, Lily, is a great dog. She mostly listens to me and loves me to death. The only ...
A: I wish I had better news for you but as you probably already know, Jack Russells were born to dig. ...
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| GROWLING PUPPY JRT | 9/27/2006 |
Q: MY FIANCES BROTHER HAS A 6 YR OLD JRT MALE UN NEUTURED. HE IS TH EPITAMY OF A BAD DOG. JUMPS, ...
A: Nothing will work unless EVERYONE works together on this. So, the very first thing you have to do, ...
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| Overweight | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My JRT is almost 2 years old now, and it seems like he is a little overweight (11kg). He likes dog ...
A: Unfortunately Jack Russells are notorious for becoming overweight - and as much as you love him, you ...
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| behavior problem | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Our 4 year old JRT continues to spray urine throughout our house. We give him plenty of attention ...
A: Sneaky little devils aren't they? :) I bet you've heard this before but is he neutered? Their ...
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| nutered JRT | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Why can you not show a nutered dog at dog shows? Can you have fake testicles added so he could ...
A: You can find a lot more information about JRT SHOW dogs if you go on the JRTCA website - they have ...
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| different enviroment | 9/22/2006 |
Q: my 9 month jack russell, was pacing the floorboards and giving a whine now and again and constantly ...
A: If I'm reading your question correctly, you are currently staying in a different environment for the ...
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| Health problem | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old female Jack Russell. She has been in the vets now for 4 days with back a ...
A: I thought I answered this question already? Maybe it didn't post or something? Again I'll say TAKE ...
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| JRT's Exercise/Suitability | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I’m doing my homework to make sure that a JRT is the right for us. First, the appeal of this ...
A: WOW! You have done your homework! You are going to get a very biased answer from me, because ...
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| URINATING / SPRAYING | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I have a 2yr old male Jack Russell - Milo, who is a really good dog (normally), but,he has been ...
A: I love the name Milo :) If this behavior is new you might have to go to the vet to get him checked ...
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| My Jack Russell acts sick?? | 9/14/2006 |
Q: . I was with her.. I did not leave her side..The only other thing I can think of is that there was ...
A: You're probably right about the anxiety, and you're definitely right about being the "pack leader". ...
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| My Jack Russell acts sick?? | 9/14/2006 |
Q: . she stays very close to me! and she is shakking like she is cold also she will not sit on her ...
A: The only thing I can think of, is she seems afraid. Was this the first time she's been "away" from ...
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| hair thining around ribs and ears. | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Pitbull Terrier,and she had puppies about 7 weeks ago. She has gone through many ...
A: My expertise lies with Jack Russells but I imagine it's the same for all dogs with regards to ...
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| jrt barking | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I have a 10 month old jrt and she barks at agresivly at almost every thing even if she has already ...
A: Can I ask you how long you have had the puppy? Did you get her as a very new puppy (8-10 weeks) or ...
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| TFT not eating. | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 months old TFT male. When I first got him he was find but in the last two weeks he last ...
A: First of all, what is a TFT? Sorry I'm not familiar with this term. What kind of food are you ...
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| boston terrior | 8/31/2006 |
Q: we have just bought a 9 mo bt and some what rescued her from her previous owner she had worms and ...
A: ) You are kind to rescue that dog and give her the attention and medical care she needs. I'm not ...
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| Skin allergies?? | 8/9/2006 |
Q: My one year old JRT now suddenly has bumps on his chest and under his chin. They dont itch and it ...
A: There are so many allergens out there - especially at this time of year! It's hard to say what it ...
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| Kennel Training | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Our JRT is in a kennel while we are at work, I feel guilty putting him in there, but don't want to ...
A: It has been researched and 4 hours is the MAXIMUM any dog should be left locked up. I know people ...
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| Behavior and Car sickness | 7/11/2006 |
Q: my husband bought a JRT for Christmas one year and I was rather upset at the time, but have since ...
A: You've heard correctly about JRT's getting especially attached to one person. Usually it's the ...
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| soft tissue injuries | 6/29/2006 |
Q: My little Jack, Gracie, 6 mo. is limping quite a bit, I think, because of her front paw. I had her ...
A: Soft tissue injuries can really hurt, and Jacks have been known to limp to the finish line with ...
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| my jack russel biting | 6/25/2006 |
Q: My question is a day or so ago a friend stopped by and my female Jack Russel started growling and ...
A: So sorry about your Sami !! It's hard to say exactly but it sounds like she's jealous or afraid. Did ...
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| Jack Russell Terrier shaking | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My Russell is a male 2 years of age. Recently he has been acting strangely in that he shakes his ...
A: I wish I could see it in action... - Does it look like he's nervous? Like he did something wrong? ...
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| jack russel spraying | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I have an eleven month old male jack russel who hasn't been neutered. The past couple of weeks i ...
A: Did this JUST start after 11 months? If so, you should go to see your vet - he could have a bladder ...
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| Getting another Jack Russell | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I have a jack russell terrier (female) for 5 years. I just purchased a new one (puppy, 8 weeks old, ...
A: Oh yes, your girl is jealous! The best thing to do is to shower her with lots and lots of ...
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| terrier shaking | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell terrier mix that is 1 1/2 years old. He's always been a shaker. I searched ...
A: I'm sorry about your dog shaking :( There are so many things it could be..... I wonder if you got ...
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| diet | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Are there receipes for dogs that I can cook or make for my jack russell is 11 & very overweight.
A: I'm just wondering, does your dog always get home cooking? Weight loss is the same with dogs as it ...
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