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Positive training · From eight weeks

Jack Russell Terrier Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

Jack Russell Terrier: a legal digging area channels terrier persistence into an allowed outlet.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Watercolour illustration of a Jack Russell Terrier puppy enthusiastically digging in a bordered garden sandpit
Jack Russell Terrier: a legal digging area channels terrier persistence into an allowed outlet.

Breed profile

Training group
Terriers
Origin
The Jack Russell Terrier originated in England as an earth-working terrier used to pursue quarry underground.
Height at shoulder
25–30 cm
Common weight range
6–8 kg
Coat
Short or rough coat
Coat
Short or rough coat
Coat care
Condition calm acceptance of brushing, body checks and paw handling, using tools suited to the individual coat.
Drive keywords
Small-animal hunting · Digging · Chasing
Handling practice
Calm, gradual brushing and coat checks for the individual short or rough coat. · Voluntary paw, toe-space, ear and whole-body checks after digging or outdoor activity.

General reference ranges only; individual dogs vary substantially

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Edition 2026-08
Positive training · From eight weeks
Jack Russell Terrier Puppy Training ManualFrom 8 Weeks

A direct, practical manual for families raising a Jack Russell Terrier puppy—and for anyone checking whether they can manage its hunting, digging and chasing drives.

Core training period Arrival at 8 weeks through the 16-week socialisation window
Roadmap beyond puppyhood Clear next steps through 6 and 12 months

Prepared by FluffyWA Pty Ltd · Southern River, Western Australia

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