kentishsteve Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I have owned my jack russel for over 2 years from a pup and his behaviour has slowly got worse, he is aggressive around his food, he is aggressive when in his bed and someone comes past, he arches his back when strangers stroke him and becomes aggressive sometimes towards them he has attacked another dog on a couple of occassions but today he attacked a local doberman for the second time and the owner called the police, my mum is saying she would like it if i got rid of him and it breaks my heart because i know he could be a great little dog but i just dont have the time to spend on him training him and my mother is at her wits end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 get his balls taken off and only on a lead on walks to avoid the eating peoples dogs issue. Then the more socialization you do the better though personally JRT's if they are of that nature rarely change and will still be feisty. He needs to learn the pecking order with his food and round the house though its a hard one but you have to keep him from attacking other dogs as the decision will eventually get taken away from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillaroo Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Let someone have him who can train him properly while he's still relatively young. I agree with your Mum and can't understand why you got him in the first place if you don't have time for him? Nobody to blame but yourself if you've had him from a pup. Sorry but that's the truth of the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentishsteve Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Let someone have him who can train him properly while he's still relatively young. I agree with your Mum and can't understand why you got him in the first place if you don't have time for him? Nobody to blame but yourself if you've had him from a pup. Sorry but that's the truth of the matter. any other advice apart from what i shouldn't of done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickanles Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 if you have no time to train him, let him go to a good home to someone who will put be able to put the time in, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 get his balls taken off and only on a lead on walks to avoid the eating peoples dogs issue. Then the more socialization you do the better though personally JRT's if they are of that nature rarely change and will still be feisty. He needs to learn the pecking order with his food and round the house though its a hard one but you have to keep him from attacking other dogs as the decision will eventually get taken away from you Well said Al4x some terrier dogs are naturally aggressive towards other dogs and strangers I'm afraid. Do you work him in any way to channel his aggression elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I had two bitches exactly the same, beating they were fine and fine with people but they would occasionally take a dislike to dogs on walks its a terrier thing, little dogs with no sense as to what they will take on. A trustworthy terrier isn't a proper terrier, so you don't really train them in the conventional sense, more exercise will help as said and just be careful, no reason to get rid yet but where you can work on him is round the house and with the socialisation aspect. Obviously with being careful he doesn't start on anything else, most terrier owners will be used to scruffing them and reading the riot act. Constructive answers are better than people with no terrier knowledge suggesting its all his fault as it isn't, ok it needs to be on the lead when out but thats the main error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I had two bitches exactly the same, beating they were fine and fine with people but they would occasionally take a dislike to dogs on walks its a terrier thing, little dogs with no sense as to what they will take on. A trustworthy terrier isn't a proper terrier, so you don't really train them in the conventional sense, more exercise will help as said and just be careful, no reason to get rid yet but where you can work on him is round the house and with the socialisation aspect. Obviously with being careful he doesn't start on anything else, most terrier owners will be used to scruffing them and reading the riot act. Constructive answers are better than people with no terrier knowledge suggesting its all his fault as it isn't, ok it needs to be on the lead when out but thats the main error. This dog needs work and completely disagree with people saying get his nuts off,and Alex your point on a trustworthy terrier not being a proper one is utter BS!! Terriers should be well rounded of proper type, true hunt and working terriers aren't punchy and are great with other dogs and any handler...they save all there work for there true foes.. I also agree that this dog would be better suited in a new home, where he is going to see work.. sometimes its best to do the hardest thing for yourself and the dog and I think parting company is the thing to do as you don't have the time to put into him. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 The over-riding principle here is you have a problem dog and no time to sort the problem. The rights and wrongs are historic, what you need to do now IMO is responsibly and honestly re-home the dog, telling any future owner what his issues are. Whether or not a working home is an absolute I don't know, but he must go to someone who knows the breed, or terriers at least so that if he is not working he can at least be stimulated. Nuts off is not going to be a miracle cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well said WGD, Hope you get him on the right track asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillaroo Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Constructive answers are better than people with no terrier knowledge suggesting its all his fault as it isn't, Not sure who that's aimed at but I sit here with a terrier in her bed and another I helped rehome just down the road in hers. There's also a spaniel in the kennel that attacked his owner and his kids who I now trust 100% with my 6 year old daughter that I now pick up with and one of his predecessors with very bad aggression issues who was on his way to be put down when I got him turned into the keeper's top picker up after he had previously told me the best thing for him is a bullet. Hope it wasn't directed this way as my comment was surely the most constructive as he admits he has not got the time to train it. It is his fault as he made the decision to choose, buy and then not train properly. Too many people have this attitude towards owning a dog and it gets my goat. Edited February 17, 2011 by Gillaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I have had terriers before and redirected aggression and nervousness no problems so I believe the pooch is trainable. Balls need to come off if breeding is not going to happen IMO. If I had more room I'd take him as we've temp-homed a couple of 'problem dogs' and the pack has given them a different view point and understanding of pecking order and socialising. I would say If you have time for the dog, seek a pro trainer who will instruct you and family on how to deal with/train the dog. If you honestly don't have time for him, the fairest thing to him is to find a new owner, experienced enough to handle him, understand him and lead him. Best of luck Duncan Edit/ps- You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Edited February 18, 2011 by The Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Personally I think IF you truly love the wee dog you need to make time for it or let him go to someone who will !! havin the muts nuts off is not the solution to the problem, the problem lies with you so maybe you need your nuts off ! :blink: f3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 give ceasar a ring, he's in uk aint he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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