Part 1 Personality Plus! The Basics on Jack Terriers p. 5
Chapter 1 What's a JRT's Temperament Really Like? p. 7
Talking about Turbo JRTs p. 7
Observing Forms of Aggression p. 9
Hunting High and Low p. 10
Examining Random, Nutty Behavior p. 10
Understanding the Napoleon Complex p. 14
Admiring Their Amazing Feats p. 15
Chapter 2 Telltale Signs of a Jack Russell Terrier p. 17
Looking for Perfection p. 18
Specific physical flaws p. 19
Your personal choice p. 20
Getting Acquainted with the JRT's Characteristics p. 22
Taking a Look at the JRT's General Appearance p. 24
Coat types and colors p. 27
Chapter 3 A Day in the Life of a JRT p. 29
Finding Room to Roam p. 29
Appreciating a fenced yard p. 30
Living with a JRT in the city p. 31
Spending Time with Your JRT p. 32
Appreciating your JRT's personality p. 32
Including your JRT in everyday events p. 34
Understanding the Importance of Patience p. 34
Part 2 It's All in the Details: Tips for Making a Perfect Match p. 37
Chapter 4 Knowing What You Want in a JRT p. 39
Knowing Whether You Want a Pet or a Show Piece p. 40
Selecting a show dog p. 40
Choosing the perfect pet p. 41
Deciding between Youth and Wisdom p. 42
Looking at the pros and cons of puppies p. 43
Evaluating the pros and cons of adult dogs p. 43
Considering Jack Russell rescue p. 45
Chapter 5 Finding Your Soulmate p. 47
Understanding That Cost Is Only One Factor p. 48
Reviewing the Take-Back Policy p. 48
Using your breeder as a resource p. 49
Looking at health issues p. 50
Getting ready to get grilled p. 50
Choosing perfect parents p. 51
Reaching maturity milestones p. 51
Picking the Perfect Puppy p. 52
Watching the litter interact p. 52
Checking out your choice p. 53
Assessing temperament p. 53
Aiming for the center p. 54
Taking a family poll p. 55
Determining whether looks matter p. 55
Part 3 Setting Out the Welcome Mat p. 57
Chapter 6 Dog-Proofing Your Home p. 59
Avoiding the zap attack p. 60
Looking out for tower terrors p. 60
Looking for friends in high places p. 61
Keeping your JRT away from garage doors p. 62
Protecting your Jack Russell from perilous poisons p. 62
Taking a Look at Outdoor Safety Tips p. 65
Using Sanity Savers from the Start p. 67
Introducing Your JRT to Her New Home p. 69
Mixing babies and Jack Russells p. 69
Mixing tiny tots and terriers p. 70
Introducing your JRT to another dog p. 73
Being cautious with feline foes p. 75
Chapter 7 House-training Your Jack Russell p. 77
Selecting an indoor confinement area p. 78
Making a lot of potty trips p. 78
Spotting the patterns p. 81
Recognizing bathroom body language p. 82
Getting caught in the act p. 82
Avoiding common house-training mistakes p. 83
Becoming Perfect with Practice p. 83
Chapter 8 Obedience Training Your JRT p. 85
Establishing Boundaries and Rules p. 86
Becoming the leader of the pack p. 86
Being consistent in your training p. 87
Perfecting your timing p. 88
Setting Your Sights on Obedience Training p. 88
Come hither yon terrier p. 92
Staying in one place p. 93
Recognizing the Power of Praise p. 98
Nixing Negative Behavior p. 98
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Using diversionary tactics p. 99
Creating a United Front p. 100
Chapter 9 Dealing with Behavioral Problems and Concerns p. 101
Taming the Terrorist p. 101
Dealing with Digging Demons p. 106
Barking Up a Storm p. 108
Managing Separation Anxiety p. 110
Dealing with Aggression p. 113
Dog-to-human aggression p. 114
Dog-to-dog aggression p. 115
Part 4 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle p. 117
Chapter 10 Keeping Your JRT Safe and Sound p. 119
Doctor Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? p. 119
Judging bedside manners p. 120
Understanding vet's fees p. 121
Managing Bumps and Bruises p. 122
Knowing When You Have an Emergency p. 123
Taking your dog's temperature p. 124
Leaving some things to the pros p. 124
Keeping Out Those Nasty Pests p. 125
Tick, tack, oh no! p. 127
Watch out for the creepy crawlies p. 128
Jack Rabbits or Jack Russells? p. 130
Breeding is for pros p. 130
Benefits of spaying or neutering p. 131
Chapter 11 Feeding Your JRT p. 133
Finding the Right Food for Your JRT p. 133
Understanding Your Puppy's Feeding Needs p. 135
Making Adult Dinners p. 136
Watching for weight loss p. 137
... And for weight gain p. 137
Playing dinnertime hijinks p. 138
Looking at Options for Older Dogs p. 138
Chapter 12 Exercising Your Jack Russell p. 141
Running, Jet Setting, and Other Amusements p. 143
Nature at Its Best p. 152
Chapter 13 Grooming Your Jack Terrier p. 157
Preparing for the bath p. 158
Finding a shampoo and using it p. 158
Chapter 14 Competing in Trials p. 165
What's a Terrier Trial? p. 165
Conformation critique p. 166
Get down and go to ground! p. 168
Racing particulars p. 171
Getting ready to race p. 172
Teamwork at its best p. 176
Chapter 15 Dealing with Special Concerns p. 177
Disabilities Demystified p. 180
Fitness for seniors p. 181
Other aging issues p. 182
Chapter 16 Ten Things to Know about the JRTCA and the AKC p. 187
Jack Russell Terrier Club of America (JRTCA) p. 187
JRTCA opposes registration with the AKC and UKC p. 188
JRTCA registers JRTs one by one p. 188
JRTCA operates a Russell Rescue p. 190
American Kennel Club (AKC) p. 190
AKC registers many breeds of dogs p. 190
AKC researches pedigrees p. 191
AKC helps with ownership issues p. 191
AKC offers ingenious identifications p. 192
AKC extends research resources p. 193
AKC sponsors the Canine Good Citizen Program p. 194
AKC established the Canine Health Foundation p. 194
AKC awards scholarships p. 195
Chapter 17 Ten Ways to Take a Vacation with your JRT p. 197
Go to the Vet Before You Leave p. 197
Pack Your Pooch's Suitcase p. 198
Travel Comfortably by Car p. 200
Make Rover's Home Away from Home Comfortable p. 201
Leave Your JRT Home p. 204
A stay at the kennel p. 204
Chapter 18 Ten Great Web Sites to Visit p. 209
JRTCA Official Site p. 210
American Kennel Club (AKC) p. 211
Canine Connections p. 212
English Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, Inc p. 212
Other Organizations p. 212.
