Housekeeping Tip
The housekeeping tip of the month is about a labour saving idea. To get started, you will need the following:
One Jack Russell Terrier, preferably of high energy
Six-pack of medicine for a dusty throat
Rubber ball, about 2" in diameter
A plastic bag, and of course some duct tape
First, open the can of medicine. Warm up the dog by throwing the ball around a bit.
Wrap duct tape - pay attention here - sticky side out around the dog. If you have properly warmed up the dog,
it should be enough let the dog fasten its teeth into the ball to make your wrapping job easier.
Now throw the ball into those hard to dust places, under the couch, behind doors, under the bed and so on.
When the dog retrieves the ball, pull off any excess dust that has stuck to the duct tape and put into plastic bag.
Be careful to keep your throat moistened against any stray dust.
You know you are owned by a JRT if:
you no longer buy dark clothing.
your favourite household appliance is a shop vac.
your yard fencing looks like a federal prison.
your outside doors are scratched and dirty four feet up.
you can't see our your vehicle windows because of DNP. (dirty nose prints)
you no longer notice barking and jumping when the mailman comes.
your preference in vehicles has suddenly changed from small sporty, to vans and trucks.
you prefer hardwood and lino flooring over wall-to-wall carpet.
you have given up trying to keep your bed made.
accessorizing your home means purchasing matching crates.
-from Buckeye State JRT Newsletter
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So Near What your dog does while your away
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Some JRT's books I have read:
Jack Russell Terriers -Anna Katherine Nicholas, ISBN-0-7938-1069-8, found in many pet stores, very basic
The Complete Jack Russell Terrier -Brian Plummer, ISBN-0-85115-121-3,
Parson Jack Russell Terriers, An Owners Companion, -Jean & Frank Jackson, ISBN-1-85223-392-3, very good on the breed, especially for breeders, just ignore the idea of kennel recognition
The Jack Russell, or Working Terrier, -Betty Smith, ISBN-0-85493-199-6, good general information
Working Jack Russell Terriers in North America-A Hunter's Story, -Kenneth James, Hunter House Press, c/o Rd 6, Box 218, Bedford, PA, 155522
Working Terriers, Management and Training, J.C. Jeremy Hobson, ISBN-0-87605-836-5, just what is says
The Essential Jack Russell Terrier, Ian Dunbar, PHD, MRCVS ISBN-0-87605-344-4, informative 'pet' book
The Real Jack Russell, Eddie Chapman
Jack Russell Terriers Today, Sheila Atter, ISBN-0-87605-194-8, good book, talks about British, American
and Australian dogs
Jack Russell Terriers, D. Caroline Coile, PHD, ISBN-8120-9677-0, good general book
The Jack Russell Terrier-Courageous Companion, Catherine Romaine Brown, ISBN-0-87605-195-6, very good
Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies, Deborah Britt-Hay, ISBN-0-7645-5268-6, very good
Some General dog books I have read:
The Art of Raising a Puppy, Monks of New Skete, ISBN-0-316-57839-8, a must for new puppy owners
How to be Your Dog's Best Friend, Monks of New Skete, ISBN-0-316-60491-7, puppy's next years
The Standard Book of Dog Breeding, Dr. Alvin Grossman, ISBN-0-944875-18-1, for breeders
Book of the Bitch, J.M.Evans & Kay White, ISBN-0-87605-603-6, for breeders
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Joust Totem
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You show them, Girl that's one of my babies
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Doggie Code of Conduct
1. Newspapers: If you have to go pee while playing in the front yard, always use the newspaper that's placed on the driveway every morning just for that purpose.
2. Visitors: Quickly determine which guest is afraid of dogs. Charge across the room, barking loudly, & leap playfullyon this person. If your human falls down on the floor & starts crying, lick his/her face & growl gently to show your concern.
3. Licking: Always take a BIG drink from your water dish immediately before licking your human. Humans always prefer clean tongues.
4. Barking: Because we are dogs, we are expected to bark. So bark - a lot. Your owners will be very happy to hear you protecting their house. Especially late at night while they are sleeping safely in their beds. There is nomore secure feeling for humans than to keep waking up in the middle of the night & hearing their protective dog barking and barking and . . .
5. Holes: There are never enough holes in the ground. Strive daily to do your part to help correct this problem. Rather than digging a BIG hole in the middle of the yard & upsetting your humans, dig a lot of small holes all over the yard so they won't notice.
6. Doors: The area immediately in front of a door is always reserved for the family dog to sleep on. Wag your tail so it makes tolerant, thumping sounds on the floor every time you are stepped on.
7. Sniffing: Humans like to be sniffed. Everywhere. It is your duty as the family dog to accommodate them.
8. Dining: Always sit under the table at dinner, especially when there are guests, so you can clean up food when it starts to accumulate on the floor. This is also a good time to practice your sniffing.
9. Housebreaking: This is very important to humans, so break as much of the house as possible.
10. Walks: When out for a walk with you master or mistress, never go to the bathroom on your own lawn. Always pick the nosy neighbor's yard.
11. Couches: It is permissible to sleep on the new couch after your humans have gone to bed.
12. C*ts: When chasing c*ts, never c*tch them. It spoils all the fun.
by Gary Bogue, Columnist for The San Ramon Valley Times
