Part 1 Personality Plus! The Basics on Jack Terriers p. 5 -- Chapter 1 What's a JRT's Temperament Really Like? p. 7 -- Talking about Turbo JRTs p. 7 -- Observing Forms of Aggression p. 9 -- Hunting High and Low p. 10 -- Examining Random, Nutty Behavior p. 10 -- Understanding the Napoleon Complex p. 14 -- Admiring Their Amazing Feats p. 15 -- Chapter 2 Telltale Signs of a Jack Russell Terrier p. 17 -- Looking for Perfection p. 18 -- Hunting faults p. 19 -- Specific physical flaws p. 19 -- Your personal choice p. 20 -- Getting Acquainted with the JRT's Characteristics p. 22 -- Basic temperament p. 23 -- Intelligence p. 24 -- Taking a Look at the JRT's General Appearance p. 24 -- Body fundamentals p. 25 -- Tops and tails p. 26 -- Coat types and colors p. 27 -- Chapter 3 A Day in the Life of a JRT p. 29 -- Finding Room to Roam p. 29 -- Appreciating a fenced yard p. 30 -- Making play dates p. 31 -- Living with a JRT in the city p. 31 -- Spending Time with Your JRT p. 32 -- Appreciating your JRT's personality p. 32 -- Including your JRT in everyday events p. 34 -- Understanding the Importance of Patience p. 34 -- Part 2 It's All in the Details: Tips for Making a Perfect Match p. 37 -- Chapter 4 Knowing What You Want in a JRT p. 39 -- Knowing Whether You Want a Pet or a Show Piece p. 40 -- Selecting a show dog p. 40 -- Choosing the perfect pet p. 41 -- Deciding between Youth and Wisdom p. 42 -- Looking at the pros and cons of puppies p. 43 -- Evaluating the pros and cons of adult dogs p. 43 -- Considering Jack Russell rescue p. 45 -- Chapter 5 Finding Your Soulmate p. 47 -- Understanding That Cost Is Only One Factor p. 48 -- Reviewing the Take-Back Policy p. 48 -- Asking Questions p. 49 -- Using your breeder as a resource p. 49 -- Looking at health issues p. 50 -- Getting ready to get grilled p. 50 -- Choosing perfect parents p. 51 -- Reaching maturity milestones p. 51 -- Picking the Perfect Puppy p. 52 -- Watching the litter interact p. 52 -- Checking out your choice p. 53 -- Assessing temperament p. 53 -- Aiming for the center p. 54 -- Taking a family poll p. 55 -- Determining whether looks matter p. 55 -- Part 3 Setting Out the Welcome Mat p. 57 -- Chapter 6 Dog-Proofing Your Home p. 59 -- Puppy-Proofing 101 p. 59 -- Avoiding the zap attack p. 60 -- Looking out for tower terrors p. 60 -- Looking for friends in high places p. 61 -- Dealing with doors p. 61 -- Keeping your JRT away from garage doors p. 62 -- Protecting your Jack Russell from perilous poisons p. 62 -- Taking a Look at Outdoor Safety Tips p. 65 -- Using Sanity Savers from the Start p. 67 -- Introducing Your JRT to Her New Home p. 69 -- Mixing babies and Jack Russells p. 69 -- Mixing tiny tots and terriers p. 70 -- Introducing your JRT to another dog p. 73 -- Being cautious with feline foes p. 75 -- Chapter 7 House-training Your Jack Russell p. 77 -- Selecting an indoor confinement area p. 78 -- Making a lot of potty trips p. 78 -- Using a crate p. 79 -- Making Adjustments p. 80 -- Spotting the patterns p. 81 -- Recognizing bathroom body language p. 82 -- Getting caught in the act p. 82 -- Avoiding common house-training mistakes p. 83 -- Becoming Perfect with Practice p. 83 -- Chapter 8 Obedience Training Your JRT p. 85 -- Establishing Boundaries and Rules p. 86 -- Becoming the leader of the pack p. 86 -- Being consistent in your training p. 87 -- Perfecting your timing p. 88 -- Setting Your Sights on Obedience Training p. 88 -- Teaching Commands p. 89 -- Sitting pretty p. 91 -- Come hither yon terrier p. 92 -- Staying in one place p. 93 -- Down and out p. 94 -- Heads and heels p. 95 -- Recognizing the Power of Praise p. 98 -- Nixing Negative Behavior p. 98 -- No -- more than just a two-letter word p. 99 -- Using diversionary tactics p. 99 -- Creating a United Front p. 100 -- Chapter 9 Dealing with Behavioral Problems and Concerns p. 101 -- Taming the Terrorist p. 101 -- Giving Time-outs p. 102 -- Dealing with Digging Demons p. 106 -- Chewing on This p. 107 -- Barking Up a Storm p. 108 -- Chase Is On! p. 109 -- Managing Separation Anxiety p. 110 -- Dealing with Aggression p. 113 -- Puppy aggression p. 113 -- Dog-to-human aggression p. 114 -- Dog-to-dog aggression p. 115 -- Part 4 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle p. 117 -- Chapter 10 Keeping Your JRT Safe and Sound p. 119 -- Doctor Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? p. 119 -- Judging bedside manners p. 120 -- Understanding vet's fees p. 121 -- Lowdown on Shots p. 121 -- Managing Bumps and Bruises p. 122 -- Knowing When You Have an Emergency p. 123 -- Taking your dog's temperature p. 124 -- Leaving some things to the pros p. 124 -- Keeping Out Those Nasty Pests p. 125 -- JRT flea circus p. 125 -- Tick, tack, oh no! p. 127 -- Watch out for the creepy crawlies p. 128 -- Jack Rabbits or Jack Russells? p. 130 -- Breeding is for pros p. 130 -- Benefits of spaying or neutering p. 131 -- Chapter 11 Feeding Your JRT p. 133 -- Finding the Right Food for Your JRT p. 133 -- Understanding Your Puppy's Feeding Needs p. 135 -- Making Adult Dinners p. 136 -- Watching for weight loss p. 137 -- ... And for weight gain p. 137 -- Playing dinnertime hijinks p. 138 -- Looking at Options for Older Dogs p. 138 -- Chapter 12 Exercising Your Jack Russell p. 141 -- Bouncing Balls p. 141 -- Frisbee Fun p. 143 -- Running, Jet Setting, and Other Amusements p. 143 -- On the run p. 144 -- Biking p. 145 -- Swimming p. 145 -- Horsing around p. 150 -- Dog Parks p. 151 -- Nature at Its Best p. 152 -- Winter Wonderland p. 153 -- Laser tag p. 154 -- Toys for tugging p. 156 -- Chapter 13 Grooming Your Jack Terrier p. 157 -- Bathing Beauties p. 157 -- Preparing for the bath p. 158 -- Finding a shampoo and using it p. 158 -- Coat Care p. 158 -- Tough Teeth p. 159 -- Ears Have It! p. 161 -- Pedicure p. 162 -- Chapter 14 Competing in Trials p. 165 -- What's a Terrier Trial? p. 165 -- Conformation critique p. 166 -- Only obedience p. 167 -- Get down and go to ground! p. 168 -- Russell Racing p. 170 -- Racing particulars p. 171 -- Steeplechase p. 171 -- Getting ready to race p. 172 -- Agility Angles p. 173 -- Agility for kids p. 174 -- Teamwork at its best p. 176 -- Chapter 15 Dealing with Special Concerns p. 177 -- General Genetics p. 177 -- Disabilities Demystified p. 180 -- Elegant Elders p. 181 -- Fitness for seniors p. 181 -- Weather woes p. 181 -- Elder appetite p. 182 -- Other aging issues p. 182 -- Chapter 16 Ten Things to Know about the JRTCA and the AKC p. 187 -- Jack Russell Terrier Club of America (JRTCA) p. 187 -- JRTCA opposes registration with the AKC and UKC p. 188 -- JRTCA registers JRTs one by one p. 188 -- JRTCA operates a Russell Rescue p. 190 -- American Kennel Club (AKC) p. 190 -- AKC registers many breeds of dogs p. 190 -- AKC researches pedigrees p. 191 -- AKC helps with ownership issues p. 191 -- AKC offers ingenious identifications p. 192 -- AKC extends research resources p. 193 -- AKC sponsors the Canine Good Citizen Program p. 194 -- AKC established the Canine Health Foundation p. 194 -- AKC awards scholarships p. 195 -- Chapter 17 Ten Ways to Take a Vacation with your JRT p. 197 -- Go to the Vet Before You Leave p. 197 -- Plan Ahead p. 198 -- Pack Your Pooch's Suitcase p. 198 -- Take a Travel ID p. 199 -- Travel Comfortably by Car p. 200 -- Make Rover's Home Away from Home Comfortable p. 201 -- Fly Away p. 203 -- Leave Your JRT Home p. 204 -- Home alone p. 204 -- Pet sitting p. 204 -- A stay at the kennel p. 204 -- Chapter 18 Ten Great Web Sites to Visit p. 209 -- JRTCA Official Site p. 210 -- American Kennel Club (AKC) p.

211 -- JRT Classifieds p 211 -- Dirt-Dog.com p. 211 -- Dog Zone p. 212 -- Canine Connections p. 212 -- English Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, Inc p. 212 -- Other Organizations p. 212.