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Socialization For Your Jack Russell Terrier
- 20/11/2010
A Jack Russell terrier is primarily a working terrier thus bred to be absolutely fearless, intelligent, athletic and vocal. These personality traits are useful when hunting fox and other ground-dwelling creatures such as groundhog and badger. But despite of these tough characteristics as working terriers, a Jack Russell terrier can be taken home as a new member of the family, as a friend, companion and protector of the house and its inhabitants. As long as your Jack Russell terrier is well trained and properly socialized, you will never have to encounter problems that can possibly hinder your friendship.
Socialization is an important part of Jack Russell terrier training. Socialization period should start at around three weeks of age. The main aim of this period is to develop a puppy's behavior which is very important in social relationships. During this period, a puppy must learn about their fellow litter mates, the mother, humans, other pups, adult dogs and other animals as well. They also need to learn about cars, bicycles, trips and other things associated with humans to help them overcome their fear and stress.
Start socializing your Jack Russell terrier pup by one on one introduction to people or other pets and things. Then increase the number of people, noises and other situations gradually. Friends and their pets can come to visit when your pup has been properly vaccinated against various diseases such as distemper virus, parainfluenza and canine parvovirus. Once your puppy feels secure about meeting new people at home, start taking him out for walks and outings but try to avoid places where he is more likely to acquire diseases. Instead of peak hours, try to take him out during the quieter times of the day. A lot of people and vehicles coming to and from places, in addition to the noise of the situation can frighten your supposed to be fearless jack and cause timidity and aggression.
When your puppy gets used to situation, introduce something new - things, events, objects and experiences. Grooming is very important in keeping your pet healthy and happy. Don't forget to introduce that to your pup as early as possible. Socialization period is also the best time to start potty training.
To aid you with puppy socialization, it is important that you know the characteristics of your breed. Probably you already knew that a Jack Russell terrier is a fearless, happy, alert, confident, intelligent and lively breed. So watch out! This breed's gonna rock your world.
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