Deborah Britt-Hay has been breeding and training Jack Russell Terriers for years. She finds that her dogs make great companions for her family and her horses.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Personality Plus! The Basics on Jack Terriers 5

Chapter 1: What's a JRT's Temperament Really Like? 7

Chapter 2: The Telltale Signs of a Jack Russell Terrier 17

Chapter 3: A Day in the Life of a JRT 29

Part 2: It's All in the Details: Tips for Making a Perfect Match 37

Chapter 4: Knowing What You Want in a JRT 39

Chapter 5: Finding Your Soulmate 47

Part 3: Setting Out the Welcome Mat 57

Chapter 6: Dog-Proofing Your Home 59

Chapter 7: House-training Your Jack Russell 77

Chapter 8: Obedience Training Your JRT 85

Chapter 9: Dealing with Behavioral Problems and Concerns 101

Part 4: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle 117

Chapter 10: Keeping Your JRT Safe and Sound 119

Chapter 11: Feeding Your JRT 133

Chapter 12: Exercising Your Jack Russell 141

Chapter 13: Grooming Your Jack Terrier 157

Chapter 14: Competing in Trials 165

Chapter 15: Dealing with Special Concerns 177

Part 5: The Part of Tens 185

Chapter 16: Ten Things to Know about the JRTCA and the AKC 187

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Take a Vacation with your JRT 197

Chapter 18: Ten Great Web Sites to Visit 209

Appendix: Recommended Reading and Resources 215

Index 217