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Jack Russell Terrier Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

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

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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

Precision before vocabulary

A marker is one short, consistent sound—a clicker click or a spoken “Yes!”—that means: “That exact behaviour; your reward is coming.”

Choose a quiet environment Remove toys, people and movement so the sound is the only new information.
Marker, then food within one second ×15 Make the sound once, then deliver one piece of food within one second. The puppy does not need to perform a cue.
Test the association Make the marker sound while the puppy is not already watching you. An immediate turn towards you means charging is complete.

Keep the position

To maintain a sit, bring the food directly to the mouth so the puppy does not need to stand or step forward.

Reset for another repetition

To have the puppy get up and repeat, toss the food away, let the puppy collect it, then set up the behaviour again.

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