The Jack Russell's enjoying a little down time before creating havoc.
In the Sea of Green post I asked if your dog(s) could go off leash. And got lots of responses.
Neas Nuttiness asked if they were good with kids. My girls are. Though they are not really interested in interacting with kids. But they will sit for pats and don't snip when hands get a little rough. But Charlotte is interested in being with the kids because I'm with them....not because she really wants to be with them. Charlotte is very attached to me. And only me. But of course.....I'm very attached to her. Jack Russell Terriers are notoriously known to become attached to one person in a household.
Far Sid of Fifty asked how much off leash work I do with them. Charlotte has had extensive (and ongoing) off leash training. And although she has a 'pretty good' recall. I would not bet her life on it. She does work undergound. And has a HUGE prey drive. So I would not bet her life on a recall. Clarice on the other hand.....not so much of a prey drive.....but would follow Charlotte. And Jack Russells are also well known for 'same sex aggression'. So two female terriers in one house can be a bit of a management nightmare. Charlotte is 7 and Clarice is 2. Charlotte is definitely all terrier.....she exhibits every single terrier characteristic in spades. Clarice is a little softie and though a terrier....she was picked to be a pet more than a worker....she is bred differently, and though still a terrier. Has a more lovable personality. And not so aggressive. So I trust Clarice to comeback....but I don't trust Charlotte enough not to get really 'ticked' off at her constant intrusion into 'business' not to thump her good enough to seriously hurt her.
Dog Geek mentioned that she always carries cheese along with her hiking. That is a wonderful idea. Clarice is very motivated by food. Cheese is amongst her favorite. And I use it for a jackpot for her. Charlotte. Not motivated by food at all. Being with me and working underground are her motivators. And it's hard to say which is more important on any given day.
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3 comments:
They are so cute!
It looks like the girls had quite a day! Glad to hear you are doing some off leash work with them. I had the chance to do some sidewalk and noisy traffic work with Chance this weekend..all on leash. Practice, practice..I will probably never trust him off leash in a city. I did one of my last Shelties tho..she was perfect off leash everywhere. :)
We took Trixie on her first trip this weekend. NEVER AGAIN! I about went nuts. She was jumping all over me and then threw up because she got altitude sickness. Not a fun weekend!
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