Jack Russell Terrier Forum:
Attacking

I have a 1 year old male and female JRT, and their mother who is 3 years old. The male is attacking the mother on a frequent basis for no reason. Is he trying to establish a pecking order? The mother is becoming somewhat withdrawn. He has also bit me and my wife and will growl at us after an episode. The only thing that stops him is if I call his name and dont scold him.

Any thoughts or help would be appreciated

Sometimes this is normal for male pups establishing their territory, however, I found for us, (no response needed from you Lance) the best thing to do is tell him "NO" loudly and sternly while shaking a can with a few coins in it and/or crate him right after the incident. You should be consistent with this....NEVER HIT HIM!!! This is what helped mine from doing that. He is still protective, but does not do that now with me or my spouse. If he continues to bite, I would contact an obedience class right away for their advice (maybe Lance has something to say now..or perhaps some advice that actually needs listening too). Good luck and hope it helps.......

My first lance question is WHY was the mother bred? There are obiviously some temperment issues here as the dog is attacking you and your wife, please for the sake of the breed spay and neuter both, next for the PC side of Lance, Enroll youself into some obedience classes ASAP,before you get your throat bit out by cujo whilst you sleep, just kidding. Hope things get better for you,,,really I do despite what people say about me haha!