Don't rush it. Let her sleep on the foot of your bed.


I really am not qualified to comment- but the advise I had on my
particularly boisterous Jack Russel was "never let him in the bedroom, never
let him on the sofa". (Mind you, the trainers did take one look at him,
laugh, have a cuddle, get flattened, laugh some more and say 'good luck'
with a PJRT now standing on someones shoulder wondering what he could get up
to! He used to jump at someones legs for a pat, then when they put their
hand on him push against it- when they pushed back he used to run up their
legs. 9 times out of ten, the person would -as a reflex- 'follow' him with
their hand, and he would sort of vertically run up them & sit on their
head!!! Tended to surprise most folks...)

I had a real tough time with him at first (4 1/2 year old recovery), but
things are good now- BUT the 'no bedroom/ no furniture' bit seems to have
been good advice. I allow him in my room when I am ambling around now- just
as a 'good boy' thing - and he is nicely on good behaviour; however,
previously, when allowed in the bedroom, he immediately got 'uppity'-
started trying to gain control, would pick a position (I.e. under the bed)
and refuse to move, steal things and fight for 'possession' of them... We
see none of that now!

My Old English used to have her bed in my room, and get into bed with me in
the morning (a particularly hairs experience!!!)- and she was fine 'in
rooms'- but unless your JRT is a particularly soft version (rather than the
go fast version!) I would avoid bedrooms!!!

But then again, what do I know...

BTW, my JRT is a nightmare in thunder- gets really frightened, passive, and
quite literally climbs the walls. There is nothing you can do to passify him
(doesn't want to cuddle, doesn't want to be with you, and either finds a
good place to hide, or runs accross the kitchen units, gets into the sink,
jumps on window sills...). I found the 'best' sollution is to put a blanket
accross his cage, put on some nice calm music (Classic FM in the UK, or get
a mediation CD from a new age type shop!), and lock him in the cage till its
over. I HATE doing this- with a vengance, but it actually seems the best
sollution, as he clearly seems happier in the cage (crate) (As his breathing
slows), and the music seems to abate the effect of the thunder. I also don't
get the pleasure of re-painting the window sills and replacing ant china
that was waiting to be washed up- although it still goes against the grain
to lock him in the cage as that is the final 'sin bin' sollution for when
he's being a little (or was being!) sod...

Good luck- J.

Don't rush it. Let her sleep on the foot of your bed.


I really am not qualified to comment- but the advise I had on my
particularly boisterous Jack Russel was "never let him in the bedroom, never
let him on the sofa". (Mind you, the trainers did take one look at him,
laugh, have a cuddle, get flattened, laugh some more and say 'good luck'
with a PJRT now standing on someones shoulder wondering what he could get up
to! He used to jump at someones legs for a pat, then when they put their
hand on him push against it- when they pushed back he used to run up their
legs. 9 times out of ten, the person would -as a reflex- 'follow' him with
their hand, and he would sort of vertically run up them & sit on their
head!!! Tended to surprise most folks...)

I had a real tough time with him at first (4 1/2 year old recovery), but
things are good now- BUT the 'no bedroom/ no furniture' bit seems to have
been good advice. I allow him in my room when I am ambling around now- just
as a 'good boy' thing - and he is nicely on good behaviour; however,
previously, when allowed in the bedroom, he immediately got 'uppity'-
started trying to gain control, would pick a position (I.e. under the bed)
and refuse to move, steal things and fight for 'possession' of them... We
see none of that now!

My Old English used to have her bed in my room, and get into bed with me in
the morning (a particularly hairs experience!!!)- and she was fine 'in
rooms'- but unless your JRT is a particularly soft version (rather than the
go fast version!) I would avoid bedrooms!!!

But then again, what do I know...

BTW, my JRT is a nightmare in thunder- gets really frightened, passive, and
quite literally climbs the walls. There is nothing you can do to passify him
(doesn't want to cuddle, doesn't want to be with you, and either finds a
good place to hide, or runs accross the kitchen units, gets into the sink,
jumps on window sills...). I found the 'best' sollution is to put a blanket
accross his cage, put on some nice calm music (Classic FM in the UK, or get
a mediation CD from a new age type shop!), and lock him in the cage till its
over. I HATE doing this- with a vengance, but it actually seems the best
sollution, as he clearly seems happier in the cage (crate) (As his breathing
slows), and the music seems to abate the effect of the thunder. I also don't
get the pleasure of re-painting the window sills and replacing ant china
that was waiting to be washed up- although it still goes against the grain
to lock him in the cage as that is the final 'sin bin' sollution for when
he's being a little (or was being!) sod...

Good luck- J.

Jonathan wrote:

Don't rush it. Let her sleep on the foot of your bed.



I really am not qualified to comment-

you got that right...

BWHAHAAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!

the producer
live...
http://dogtv.com


but the advise I had on my
particularly boisterous Jack Russel was "never let him in the bedroom, never
let him on the sofa". (Mind you, the trainers did take one look at him,
laugh, have a cuddle, get flattened, laugh some more and say 'good luck'
with a PJRT now standing on someones shoulder wondering what he could get up
to! He used to jump at someones legs for a pat, then when they put their
hand on him push against it- when they pushed back he used to run up their
legs. 9 times out of ten, the person would -as a reflex- 'follow' him with
their hand, and he would sort of vertically run up them & sit on their
head!!! Tended to surprise most folks...)

I had a real tough time with him at first (4 1/2 year old recovery), but
things are good now- BUT the 'no bedroom/ no furniture' bit seems to have
been good advice. I allow him in my room when I am ambling around now- just
as a 'good boy' thing - and he is nicely on good behaviour; however,
previously, when allowed in the bedroom, he immediately got 'uppity'-
started trying to gain control, would pick a position (I.e. under the bed)
and refuse to move, steal things and fight for 'possession' of them... We
see none of that now!

My Old English used to have her bed in my room, and get into bed with me in
the morning (a particularly hairs experience!!!)- and she was fine 'in
rooms'- but unless your JRT is a particularly soft version (rather than the
go fast version!) I would avoid bedrooms!!!

But then again, what do I know...

BTW, my JRT is a nightmare in thunder- gets really frightened, passive, and
quite literally climbs the walls. There is nothing you can do to passify him
(doesn't want to cuddle, doesn't want to be with you, and either finds a
good place to hide, or runs accross the kitchen units, gets into the sink,
jumps on window sills...). I found the 'best' sollution is to put a blanket
accross his cage, put on some nice calm music (Classic FM in the UK, or get
a mediation CD from a new age type shop!), and lock him in the cage till its
over. I HATE doing this- with a vengance, but it actually seems the best
sollution, as he clearly seems happier in the cage (crate) (As his breathing
slows), and the music seems to abate the effect of the thunder. I also don't
get the pleasure of re-painting the window sills and replacing ant china
that was waiting to be washed up- although it still goes against the grain
to lock him in the cage as that is the final 'sin bin' sollution for when
he's being a little (or was being!) sod...

Good luck- J.

Jonathan wrote:

Don't rush it. Let her sleep on the foot of your bed.



I really am not qualified to comment-

you got that right...

BWHAHAAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!

the producer
live...
http://dogtv.com


but the advise I had on my
particularly boisterous Jack Russel was "never let him in the bedroom, never
let him on the sofa". (Mind you, the trainers did take one look at him,
laugh, have a cuddle, get flattened, laugh some more and say 'good luck'
with a PJRT now standing on someones shoulder wondering what he could get up
to! He used to jump at someones legs for a pat, then when they put their
hand on him push against it- when they pushed back he used to run up their
legs. 9 times out of ten, the person would -as a reflex- 'follow' him with
their hand, and he would sort of vertically run up them & sit on their
head!!! Tended to surprise most folks...)

I had a real tough time with him at first (4 1/2 year old recovery), but
things are good now- BUT the 'no bedroom/ no furniture' bit seems to have
been good advice. I allow him in my room when I am ambling around now- just
as a 'good boy' thing - and he is nicely on good behaviour; however,
previously, when allowed in the bedroom, he immediately got 'uppity'-
started trying to gain control, would pick a position (I.e. under the bed)
and refuse to move, steal things and fight for 'possession' of them... We
see none of that now!

My Old English used to have her bed in my room, and get into bed with me in
the morning (a particularly hairs experience!!!)- and she was fine 'in
rooms'- but unless your JRT is a particularly soft version (rather than the
go fast version!) I would avoid bedrooms!!!

But then again, what do I know...

BTW, my JRT is a nightmare in thunder- gets really frightened, passive, and
quite literally climbs the walls. There is nothing you can do to passify him
(doesn't want to cuddle, doesn't want to be with you, and either finds a
good place to hide, or runs accross the kitchen units, gets into the sink,
jumps on window sills...). I found the 'best' sollution is to put a blanket
accross his cage, put on some nice calm music (Classic FM in the UK, or get
a mediation CD from a new age type shop!), and lock him in the cage till its
over. I HATE doing this- with a vengance, but it actually seems the best
sollution, as he clearly seems happier in the cage (crate) (As his breathing
slows), and the music seems to abate the effect of the thunder. I also don't
get the pleasure of re-painting the window sills and replacing ant china
that was waiting to be washed up- although it still goes against the grain
to lock him in the cage as that is the final 'sin bin' sollution for when
he's being a little (or was being!) sod...

Good luck- J.

"chris" wrote in message
om...
Hi

Hoping someone can give me some advice on a problem with our Jack
Russell. She is 16months old. **when
we try and put her to bed downstairs in the kitchen she barks, howls
and generally creates alot of noise.
** We have had to resort to
having her up in our bedroom .

Is there anything we can do to try and get her back to sleeping in the
kitchen without causing the noise.

Umm, why can't she sleep in your room? Obviously because of her experience
she needs to be with her pack....and that's you. Either let her sleep in her
crate in your room or do like I do with my 11 week old JRT, and let him
sleep next to me under the blankets. He lets me know when he has to potty by
sticking his nose in my ear. Other than that he's a very quiet bed partner
because he feels safe and warm.
Lois E owner of Tazz, energizer puppy, JRT, Kizzy, ex-showgirl Schnauzzie,
nnnnn' Sable, wonderdog GSD, and best buddy

"chris" wrote in message
om...
Hi

Hoping someone can give me some advice on a problem with our Jack
Russell. She is 16months old. **when
we try and put her to bed downstairs in the kitchen she barks, howls
and generally creates alot of noise.
** We have had to resort to
having her up in our bedroom .

Is there anything we can do to try and get her back to sleeping in the
kitchen without causing the noise.

Umm, why can't she sleep in your room? Obviously because of her experience
she needs to be with her pack....and that's you. Either let her sleep in her
crate in your room or do like I do with my 11 week old JRT, and let him
sleep next to me under the blankets. He lets me know when he has to potty by
sticking his nose in my ear. Other than that he's a very quiet bed partner
because he feels safe and warm.
Lois E owner of Tazz, energizer puppy, JRT, Kizzy, ex-showgirl Schnauzzie,
nnnnn' Sable, wonderdog GSD, and best buddy

All

Thanks for your replies...

To answer the question which has cropped up a couple of times,"why
can't she sleep in the bedroom?", its just our preference to keep our
bed to ourselves and not have dog hairs everywhere. I understand the
"pack" theory though.

We'll probably end up giving in though cos she does keep our feet warm
:-) and she doesn't move around too much. If we get another dog (
which we are considering ) perhaps we'll try the kitchen again then.

Chris

PS: I've never known a dog with as much character as a JRT, they are
so cool !





"Loise" wrote in message ...
"chris" wrote in message
om...
Hi

Hoping someone can give me some advice on a problem with our Jack
Russell. She is 16months old. **when
we try and put her to bed downstairs in the kitchen she barks, howls
and generally creates alot of noise.
** We have had to resort to
having her up in our bedroom .

Is there anything we can do to try and get her back to sleeping in the
kitchen without causing the noise.

Umm, why can't she sleep in your room? Obviously because of her experience
she needs to be with her pack....and that's you. Either let her sleep in her
crate in your room or do like I do with my 11 week old JRT, and let him
sleep next to me under the blankets. He lets me know when he has to potty by
sticking his nose in my ear. Other than that he's a very quiet bed partner
because he feels safe and warm.
Lois E owner of Tazz, energizer puppy, JRT, Kizzy, ex-showgirl Schnauzzie,
nnnnn' Sable, wonderdog GSD, and best buddy

All

Thanks for your replies...

To answer the question which has cropped up a couple of times,"why
can't she sleep in the bedroom?", its just our preference to keep our
bed to ourselves and not have dog hairs everywhere. I understand the
"pack" theory though.

We'll probably end up giving in though cos she does keep our feet warm
:-) and she doesn't move around too much. If we get another dog (
which we are considering ) perhaps we'll try the kitchen again then.

Chris

PS: I've never known a dog with as much character as a JRT, they are
so cool !





"Loise" wrote in message ...
"chris" wrote in message
om...
Hi

Hoping someone can give me some advice on a problem with our Jack
Russell. She is 16months old. **when
we try and put her to bed downstairs in the kitchen she barks, howls
and generally creates alot of noise.
** We have had to resort to
having her up in our bedroom .

Is there anything we can do to try and get her back to sleeping in the
kitchen without causing the noise.

Umm, why can't she sleep in your room? Obviously because of her experience
she needs to be with her pack....and that's you. Either let her sleep in her
crate in your room or do like I do with my 11 week old JRT, and let him
sleep next to me under the blankets. He lets me know when he has to potty by
sticking his nose in my ear. Other than that he's a very quiet bed partner
because he feels safe and warm.
Lois E owner of Tazz, energizer puppy, JRT, Kizzy, ex-showgirl Schnauzzie,
nnnnn' Sable, wonderdog GSD, and best buddy

From: (chris)

To answer the question which has cropped up a couple of times,"why
can't she sleep in the bedroom?", its just our preference to keep our
bed to ourselves and not have dog hairs everywhere. I understand the
"pack" theory though.

The BEDROOM doesn't necessarily mean THE BED. She can have her very own, on
the floor you know!

I can't imagine not having dogs in the bedroom! (each has a color-coded bed on
the floor - they share with cats too).


Janet Boss
Best Friends Dog Obedience
"Nice Manners for the Family Pet"
Voted "Best of Baltimore 2001" - Baltimore Magazine
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

From: (chris)

To answer the question which has cropped up a couple of times,"why
can't she sleep in the bedroom?", its just our preference to keep our
bed to ourselves and not have dog hairs everywhere. I understand the
"pack" theory though.

The BEDROOM doesn't necessarily mean THE BED. She can have her very own, on
the floor you know!

I can't imagine not having dogs in the bedroom! (each has a color-coded bed on
the floor - they share with cats too).


Janet Boss
Best Friends Dog Obedience
"Nice Manners for the Family Pet"
Voted "Best of Baltimore 2001" - Baltimore Magazine
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com