I've got a JR terrier....

Trilby · 04-03-2009, 07:14 AM

She's five, named Autumn (already named, obviously). Her previous owner was such a douche that he kept her crated (crate a Jack Russel??) and never got her spayed. He kept her then dumped her on his mother - a woman who boards horses and has her own little share of cats and dogs, etc. I think because Auty was crated she is oblivious to danger and there was real fear that the horses would kill her (she didn't know enough to get out of their way!) (oh, yeah, at the farm she was let out of the crate)

I have her now. she is VERY sweet, and despite what you might think due to her not knowing about Very Big Animals and Cars, she is smart. She is obedient and only wants to please and be loved. Sweet girl.

Thing is, my cats are now on strike. I am doing my best to make this introduction smooooooth, baby, but the dog wants to hunt.

any suggestions would be welcome!

DanaC · 04-03-2009, 07:20 AM

Time and as careful attendance as you can manage. They will eventually sort out their own little pecking order. Most likely with Autumn at the bottom but occasionally brooking that with a quick chase.

classicman · 04-03-2009, 08:40 AM

Gee Bri - I had a bunch of sarcastic remarks, but thought better of them.

I think the animals are gonna have to work it out on their own.
We brought in an older cat when the only pet we'd had for years was our dog. Took a few weeks, but they worked it out.

Juniper · 04-03-2009, 09:43 AM

First piece of advice? Post a picture.

Bless you for adopting an older dog. We adopted a German Shepherd when he was 5, and he's such a great dog.

wolf · 04-03-2009, 10:47 AM

The cats will get the Autumn under control in no time.

Have a great time with her.

Oh, incidentally ... has she since been spayed?

Undertoad · 04-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Obedience training. It's fun, it helps the dog enormously and helps you to understand what the dog is saying.

Shawnee123 · 04-03-2009, 11:44 AM

When Tajjy came along, Toonces wouldn't come out from under the bed for a week. They then became best friends. Then Gaines caused those two to hide for a week. Then Madison made them hide for a week.

Animals figure it out.

I want to see pics of Autumn too. How great she found a loving home.

dar512 · 04-03-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Obedience training. It's fun, it helps the dog enormously and helps you to understand what the dog is saying.

We've had good luck training our own using the stuff out of Good Dog, Bad Dog. I haven't read the revised edition, though.

Trilby · 04-03-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Oh, incidentally ... has she since been spayed?

oh, my YES! I always follow Bob Barker's advice!

jinx · 04-03-2009, 01:51 PM

Good job Bri. I can't wait to see a pic *cough*... she sounds adorable. The cutest puppy I ever saw was a JR, and my friend had one that was on springs.... just sprung all over the place, even hopped up on top of the other dogs when it needed to see better...

04-03-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I've got a JR terrier.... She's five, named Autumn (already named, obviously). Her previous owner was such a douche that he kept her crated (crate a Jack Russel??) and never got her spayed. He kept her then dumped her on his mother - a woman who boards horses and has her own little share of cats and dogs, etc. I think because Auty was crated she is oblivious to danger and there was real fear that the horses would kill her (she didn't know enough to get out of their way!) (oh, yeah, at the farm she was let out of the crate) I have her now. she is VERY sweet, and despite what you might think due to her not knowing about Very Big Animals and Cars, she is smart. She is obedient and only wants to please and be loved. Sweet girl. Thing is, my cats are now on strike. I am doing my best to make this introduction smooooooth, baby, but the dog wants to hunt. any suggestions would be welcome! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-03-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Gee Bri - I had a bunch of sarcastic remarks, but thought better of them. I think the animals are gonna have to work it out on their own. We brought in an older cat when the only pet we'd had for years was our dog. Took a few weeks, but they worked it out. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-03-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The cats will get the Autumn under control in no time. Have a great time with her. Oh, incidentally ... has she since been spayed? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	When Tajjy came along, Toonces wouldn't come out from under the bed for a week. They then became best friends. Then Gaines caused those two to hide for a week. Then Madison made them hide for a week. Animals figure it out. I want to see pics of Autumn too. How great she found a loving home. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#10
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Good job Bri. I can't wait to see a pic cough... she sounds adorable. The cutest puppy I ever saw was a JR, and my friend had one that was on springs.... just sprung all over the place, even hopped up on top of the other dogs when it needed to see better... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

04-03-2009, 07:20 AM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Time and as careful attendance as you can manage. They will eventually sort out their own little pecking order. Most likely with Autumn at the bottom but occasionally brooking that with a quick chase.

04-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	First piece of advice? Post a picture. Bless you for adopting an older dog. We adopted a German Shepherd when he was 5, and he's such a great dog.

04-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Obedience training. It's fun, it helps the dog enormously and helps you to understand what the dog is saying.

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