sevansjrts 0 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 After your thoughts please Got a 13 month old JRT pup coming back to me this afternoon from my last litter. Dog is from long line of working stock - dam only light work, sire full time worker. Dog went to an experienced non working terrier household. He is fine with other terriers in the house but wants to kill every other dog he meets out and about. Do you think this dog could be trained to work if he went to the right home/kennel? He has had no experience of it so far. I cant rehome him to a non working home - I think he needs to work or else he will have to go. Do you think anyone would be willing to take on a dog like this or am I flogging a dead horse so to speak? I just know whats behind these dogs and it could be a wasted opportunity. Any thoughts please? Cheers Sarah Quote Link to post
johnrussell84 2,832 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Could just be frustration mate or lack of socialising with other animals. Hes still only a puppy not properly matured yet plenty time yet Quote Link to post
sevansjrts 0 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Do you reckon anyone would take him on? Is he worth the gamble to someone who wants a potential worker? Quote Link to post
johnrussell84 2,832 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I dont see why not. 8 half years ago now i took a black dog on who was very unstable wanted to grab everything. After 6 months of hard earned training got him stock broke to all cattle most dogs. He was very reliable at ground although very silly when he was down there retired early and is still living the luxury life as a house pet still with me. Some dogs just need an alpha type to settle them down. Jacks are very energetic ul probs find after a few weeks off good tiring walks and some firm comands when out and about youl see a change. Not in all cases but in most Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Good age to give it a look come October. .plenty time between now and then for someone willing to take a chance...got a young bitch here I wouldn't trust with any dog tied up together...she's fine off lead but tied up or kennelled she will growl/ snap for no reason. .but if she works to ground I can live with it. . hope the dog gets the right home..atb sesku Quote Link to post
whitefeet4190 1,729 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Let him have look this season it's only gonna go one of two ways Quote Link to post
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