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List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Personality Plus! The Basics on Jack Terriers 5 Chapter 1: What's a JRT's Temperament Really Like? 7
Chapter 2: The Telltale Signs of a Jack Russell Terrier 17
Chapter 3: A Day in the Life of a JRT 29
Part 2: It's All in the Details: Tips for Making a Perfect Match 37 Chapter 4: Knowing What You Want in a JRT 39
Chapter 5: Finding Your Soulmate 47
Part 3: Setting Out the Welcome Mat 57 Chapter 6: Dog-Proofing Your Home 59
Chapter 7: House-training Your Jack Russell 77
Chapter 8: Obedience Training Your JRT 85
Chapter 9: Dealing with Behavioral Problems and Concerns 101
Part 4: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle 117 Chapter 10: Keeping Your JRT Safe and Sound 119
Chapter 11: Feeding Your JRT 133
Chapter 12: Exercising Your Jack Russell 141
Chapter 13: Grooming Your Jack Terrier 157
Chapter 14: Competing in Trials 165
Chapter 15: Dealing with Special Concerns 177
Part 5: The Part of Tens 185 Chapter 16: Ten Things to Know about the JRTCA and the AKC 187
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Take a Vacation with your JRT 197
Chapter 18: Ten Great Web Sites to Visit 209
Appendix: Recommended Reading and Resources 215
Index 217
About the author
Deborah Britt-Hay has been breeding and training Jack Russell Terriers for years. She finds that her dogs make great companions for her family and her horses.
