How to Stop a Jack Russell Terrier Barking
When you have a Jack Russell terrier there are two things you are going to find out he is really good at that is digging and barking. These dogs have been trained and bred for years to do exactly that during hunts for ground animals such as badgers, fox, and groundhogs. That being said it is possible to calm their enthusiasm to a degree, however you should know that stopping a Jack Russell from ever barking is practically impossible.
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In order to slow down the barking you need to first find out the reasons, beyond breeding that are causing exuberant barking sprees.
Boredom
Dogs that are bored will often seek to alleviate this feeling through barking. They will bark at the floor, walls, squirrels, leaves and the neighbors! Do you have to be gone for long periods of time leaving your dog alone or crated? It is quite possible that your dog is simply craving some interaction with human beings! Set aside some play time each day for your Jack Russell, especially if he is barking at everything in sight.
Fearful
As a general rule Jack Russell terriers are fearless little dogs, however there is always an exception to the rule. Signs of fear include ducking behind you when new situations come up or when new people come around and general skittish behavior. Frequent walks in the neighborhood to familiarize your dog with many sights and sounds will do wonders to alleviate these types of fear.
Aggression
A more natural trait of the Jack Russell terrier is aggression, in fact this can be so bad that most experts recommend that you have no more than two Jack’s at the same time and then preferably of the opposite sex. Your best bet for addressing this type of behavior is through training and socialization. Do not keep your terrier secluded from the world and work with a professional trainer.
Positive Reinforcement
If your terrier is barking nonstop at the window when people or other animals pass by you may need to become creative. Instead of instantly punishing your pet, try distracting him from the area and then as soon as all is quiet praise and treat your dog. Over time, the dog will begin to associate quiet with special treats. You have now effectively positively reinforced behavior that you wish to see.
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Remember that a dog’s primary mode of communication is through barking and some breeds are more vocal than others are, the Jack Russell terrier being a great example. You can slow it down but stopping it entirely is not an option. Some “trainers” will advise you to use training collars to curtail barking, however before you go that route, you might want to place the collar on your arm and experience the correction for yourself before applying this training method to your beloved pet. It is important that you spend as much time as you can with your pet, provide them toys, entertainment and exercise to stop excessive barking.
