#0 The Void~ You don't think that you are not floating in nothing. You can see a strange portal located above you. ~ 0 d 0 0 0 1 S #1 Limbo~ You are floating in a formless void, detached from all sensation of physical matter, surrounded by swirling glowing light, which fades into the relative darkness around you without any trace of edges or shadow. ~ 0 d 0 0 0 1 D5 A strange portal in the floor is the only exit. ~ ~ 0 0 100 S #2 The Jack Russell Terrier~ The Jack Russell is a happy, bold, energetic dog they are extremely loyal, intelligent and assertive. Their greatest attribute is their working ability, closely followed by their excellent qualities as a companion. A Jack Russell can be equally contented bolting a fox or chasing a toy in your living room, or equally adept at killing a sock in the living room or a rat in your barn. Their funny antics will continually amuse you, their intelligence seems to know no bounds and their assertive nature and boundless energy can at times be overwhelming. The unique personality of this feisty little terrier is capturing the hearts of many, but they are not a dog for everyone. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 3 S #3 Jack Russells~ ..are first and foremost hunting dogs. The traits and skills that make them excellent hunting dogs (i.e., digging, barking, aggressive nature, ability to follow scent) are often interpreted as bad habits that cause people to give them up. ..are bred to go underground, following scent to locate and bark at quarry until they are dug down to or the quarry bolts. If they do not have an outlet for their natural instincts, they will invent new and fun jobs for themselves, which frequently include guardian of the world and/or their possessions and family, chasing cars, hunting birds, bugs or leaves, or endlessly digging in the soil. ..are a big dog in a little body. They have the same need (or more!) for exercise as a much larger dog... and the mentality to match -- they think they are at least 150 pounds, and are fearless, often challenging other dogs three times their size. ..are often aggressive with other dogs. Same-sex aggression and aggression towards other breeds of dogs is well documented with this terrier. It is strongly recommended that no more than two Jack Russells (of opposite sex only) ever be permitted to stay together unattended. ..are NOT a non-shedding breed! All coat types shed! Smooth coats shed the most, dropping hair continuously year round. Rough coats maintain the guard and dead coat, requiring manual shedding a few times a year. The broken coat is an intermediary coat, between the two types. ..require firm, consistent discipline. They are extremely intelligent, continue to test their limits throughout their life. More often than not, train their owners before the owner knows what has happened! This ability to train their owners can include displays of aggressive behavior. Their assertive nature must be understood and handled properly! ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 4 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 2 S #4 Jack Russells~ ..can become very possessive of their owner or a favorite member of the family or of what they consider to be their personal property if allowed to do so to the point of showing aggressive protective behavior that must be controlled from an early age. ..are commonly known to harass, injure or kill other small pets, such as cats, birds, rabbits, mice, rats, etc., simply due to their strong natural hunting instinct. Raising a puppy with a cat does not guarantee the cat's life-long safety! ..remain active well into their 15-year-plus life span; their need for activity and desire to hunt continues for their entire lifetime. Untrained, unsupervised dogs rarely meet their life expectancy. ..require at least basic obedience training. The dog's life may depend on it! Even well trained dogs will be tempted to chase something interesting, or even disappear into a hole while you are not looking. Off-lead is always a dangerous situation for a Jack Russell unless in a safe environment with experienced JR owners. ..absolutely need a securely fenced yard! Jack Russells will roam due to their hunting instincts.... even if left in an unsecured for a few minutes! You can let them out every day for three years with no trouble....but one day they will disappear and may never come back. Many JR's have been killed by cars by darting into the road in pursuit of a squirrel, cat, etc. They can also dig under, climb or jump over fences; some can climb trees and any height chain link fencing. ..can be very destructive if left unattended and unemployed! Most behavioral problems are due to a lack of companionship, discipline, activity and exercise. If you've only seen perfect, well-behaved JR's, they are ones that were lucky enough to be exercised, well socialized, and trained. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 3 S #5 Jack Russells~ ..are country dogs. When made to live in a city or suburban-type environment, their needs and instincts do not change. It would be unreasonable to expect them to be anything other than what they are genetically bred to be -- a serious hunting dog. Your lifestyle must be adjusted to meet their needs; they must have jobs to perform -- an outlet for their considerable energy and intelligence. ..are NOT recommended as apartment or condo dogs. They need a great deal of exercise and outdoor activity, and are usually too loud for such high-density living. They need room to run; leash walking does not satisfy their boundless energy. Unless your schedule permits many hours at home and a lot of outdoor activity, with a safe place the terrier can run, this is not the dog for you. MANY rescues come from apartments, condos, or homes where the owners work away from the home for long periods of time. ..will NOT TOLERATE even unintended mistreatment from a child. They will not put up with typical child handling such as pulling of ears, tails, etc., or taking or "sharing" of the dog's bones, food, toys, etc. They are very assertive and demanding, and never still... jumping all over whoever will allow it. Jack Russells are not recommended for households with children under the age of six unless you are previously experienced with this feisty little bundle of energy. ..require a long-term commitment to obedience, activity, exercise and entertainment... their unique character, intelligence and high energy level can frustrate you, will undoubtedly entertain you, and can bring you great joy (when they're happy!) or great grief (when they're not!). If this type of relationship does not appeal to you, then consider another breed. Jack Russell Terriers are always a work in progress! ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 6 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 4 S #6 A Hunting Dog~ While adaptable to a variety of environments, they are first and foremost bred to be hunting dogs. City or apartment living, or a confined or sedate lifestyle, do not meet the needs of a Jack Russell. These little dogs require what may seem to be an extraordinary amount of human attention, outdoor activity, exercise, discipline and an understanding and acceptance of their hunting nature. They have been known to train their owners more often than not. Jack Russells can be very aggressive with other dogs, and in fact more than two should never be kept together unattended. There have been many instances of terriers being hurt, even killed, by their fellow terriers; even young pups over the age of eight weeks must be carefully monitored. It is imperative that prospective Jack Russell owners understand this part of the terrier's nature. Special facilities and handing are absolutely necessary when owning a Jack Russell, and especially when owning two or more Jack Russells. Their natural hunting instinct also brings out aggression towards other small animals such as cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 7 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 5 S #7 A Hunting Dog~ It is said that the courage of the Jack Russell is never in doubt; surely a true statement, as they have often been known to take on an adversary twice (or more) their size. They require firm, consistent, responsible handing; they are very intelligent, determined and bold (sometimes to the point of abandon, which could be fatal). While outdoor activity and exercise is essential, the Jack Russell should never be permitted to roam unattended, even in the most remote country setting. The Jack Russell is, above all, a hunting dog- and will go to ground at every given opportunity, to any quarry-they are afraid of nothing. Many a Jack Russell has been known to stay in an active earth for days, even weeks, without food or water because of the strong instinct bred into them to stay with their quarry. It can be very frightening experience to lose your terrier and an impossible situation to the untrained owner inexperienced in earthwork; the results could be tragic. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 8 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 6 S #8 A Family Pet~ The Jack Russell can make a terrific family pet, and gets along well with well behaved children. One of the Jack Russell's most surprising qualities is a kind and gentle nature. He is usually friendly with small children, provided the child understands how to properly handle the terrier. Having the natural assertive terrier characteristics, however, the Jack Russell will not put up with even unintended abusive nature from a child. This should be carefully considered, particularly with children under the age of six. The Jack Russell has been a popular breed in England for many years, and is now attracting a variety of followers with varied interests around the world. The Jack Russell does require special handling, and there is special information to determine if the Jack Russell Terrier is the right dog for you. The Jack Russell is a very special breed; it has been kept sound, functional, intelligent and relatively unchanged because of responsible people who have cared about its heritage. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 16 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 9 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 7 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 12 S #9 The Marvelous Crate~ Any wild canine will secure a small, snugly fitting space to call its own. This space represents security to the dog. In its den, it cannot be attacked or bothered, so it is able to relax fully. This instinctive desire for a secure den is the basis of the psychology behind using a crate as a training aid. Once the pet owner has overcome his own prejudice against "caging" a pet and accepted the sound reasoning behind crate-training, the owner and his dog can begin to enjoy the benefits of the marvelous crate. To accustom your dog to its new crate, prop open the door and allow the dog to explore the confines of the crate. Placing food or a favorite object inside will encourage it to step in. When the dog is comfortable, close the door and keep it confined for about 5 or 10 minutes. When you let the dog out, do it unceremoniously. Releasing the dog should not be a major production. Each time you put the dog in the crate, increase the time it is confined. Eventually, the dog can be confined for up to four hours at a time. If the crate also serves as the dog's bed, it can be left crated throughout the night. Don't overuse the crate, though. Both you are your dog should think of it as a safe haven, not as a prison. Using the soothing effect of the crate to convey to your dog that it is bedtime. Many dogs will learn to go directly to their crates when they are ready to call it a day. Often, the use of a crate will convince a restless dog to stop howling at the moon or barking at every little sound, allowing their owners to sleep through the night undisturbed. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 10 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 8 S #10 The Marvelous Crate~ Many dogs receive their meals in their crates. Finicky eaters are made to concentrate on the food that is offered and, as a result, overcome their eating problems. For the owners of more than one dog, the crate serves as a way to regulate the food intake of each dog. If dogs in the same household have different diets, crate feeding is almost essential. It can also make mealtimes less stressful if you have a dominant dog that tries to keep the others in the household away from the food bowls. Housebreaking is made easier when the wise owner relies on the help of a crate. Until the dog is dependably housetrained, it should not be given the opportunity to make a mistake. A healthy dog will not soil its den -- the place where it sleeps. If the crate is the right size for your dog -- allowing just enough room to stand up and turn around, it will not soil its crate. If you purchase a crate for a puppy based on the size of the mature dog, you may need to block off one end to keep the puppy from sleeping in one corner and using the other for elimination. Any time you cannot keep a close watch on the puppy, kindly place it in its crate. When the dog eliminates at the proper time, reward it. With the assistance of a crate, housetraining can be almost painless for you and your puppy. The crate is a safety seat for a traveling dog. You may know that shipping a dog requires a crate, but do you realize that a crate in your car serves, as a seatbelt would, to protect your dog in the event of an accident? A dog thrown out of the car or through a windshield has little chance of surviving. In the event you or a passenger need medical care during an accident, a crate will keep the dog from "guarding" you from paramedics. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 11 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 9 S #11 The Marvelous Crate~ If you need to ship your dog by air, the task will be much easier if the dog is already used to its crate. A crate-trained dog is relaxed and less likely to need sedation for traveling. Avoiding sedatives removes one of the major risks of air travel for dogs, and your dog will be alert and happy when it lands, When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, the caretaker will have a much easier time caring for a crate- trained dog or she will appreciate being able to confine the dog for rest periods and when the dog is dangerously underfoot. Your dog will also enjoy being able to take its crate (and a little bit of home) with it if it must spend time in a strange place. No untrained dog should be given the run of the house while its owner is away. This is not only foolhardy from the standpoint of protecting your belongings but also from the standpoint of protecting the dog. An untrained dog could chew through an electrical cord, get trapped under a piece of furniture it has upset, or be poisoned or choked by a piece of trash. Use a crate to protect the untrained dog from itself. Of course, this means you will have to limit your time away from home. A puppy must be taken out at regular intervals to exercise and take care of business. If your dog becomes ill or needs surgery, confinement in a crate will assure it the extra rest it needs during the recovery period. The wonderful crate can serve as a hospital bed too. In dozens of different ways, the addition of a crate means better care for your dog. It reinforces consistency in training. It helps the dog feel more secure. It makes having strangers in the house less hectic. It makes travel safer and more comfortable. It makes bringing up a puppy as easy as it can be. Once you have experienced the benefits of crate- training your dog, you will question how you ever lived without that marvelous crate. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 10 S #12 House Breaking~ Housebreaking in theory is very simple. It is finding a means of preventing the puppy from doing his duties in the house and giving him only an opportunity to do it outside. A dog is a strong creature of habit and because he learns by association, he will soon know there is no other place to relieve himself but the great outdoors. Determine if it is physical or a mental problem. To check if physical problem, see your vet (especially if your previously well- behaved dog has begun housesoiling). Give your Jack Russell plenty of exercise. Exercise is not a luxury to a JR, it's a MUST. Examine the type and quality of the food you are feeding your terrier. Is it a good quality food? It may have too much soy or corn. Are you allowing free choice feeding (i.e., is there always food out?). This is usually not a good practice. Feed puppies three times a day and adults twice a day. After 10 to 15 minutes, withdraw the food. Do not give the puppy any food after 6 P.M. It takes a dog about 6 hours to digest his food and have an elimination as a result of that meal. Any food after 6:00 PM may give him an unexpected urge after he is put to bed. Always get your dog outside after feeding! Are you using a crate to help to train the puppy? Take advantage of a very natural instinct of the dog -- his desire to keep his sleeping quarters clean - ie: not to mess his bed. Always have fresh clean water available during the day. If your dog is inclined to night soil or urinate in the house, use a crate for the night. Do not overcrate or use the crate for punishment. Make it comfortable for the dog. Get your dog outside to relieve itself on a regular basis. Don't forget how important it is to praise a Jack Russell. They are very praise oriented. Are you giving the dog the complete run of the house? It might be better to restrict the area of the house free to the dog. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 8 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 13 S #13 House Breaking~ It helps to train a JR to soil and urinate in the same small area. Have a specific area that the dog is taken to relieve itself. They will catch on more quickly. The first thing in the morning pick the puppy up and take him outside to relieve himself. In spite of a rigid routine, your pup may have an occasional accident during his periods of freedom. Here is where correction is necessary. If you catch him in the act, with a loud "NO" put him outside at once. Remember, a dog learns by association and in connection with any act of wrong doing, he must receive some form of discomfort in order to learn that he has done wrong. However, you must catch him in the act - it does absolutely no good to punish him for a mistake he has made an hour or even five minutes earlier. Escort the dog to the same outdoor location every 3 hours (familiar smells stimulate elimination) and soon after it eats naps or plays. Give the dog a few minutes to take care of its business. Use verbal encouragement. When your dog "does its stuff", lavish it with praise immediately then bring it inside and give it a small food treat. If your dog doesn't "go" outside during the alloted time, bring it indoors for 15 minutes and then return to the appointed spot and try again. When an intact male lifts his leg on the sofa, remember that urine marking is a hormonally driven urge rather than brazen disobedience. Many young females ourgrow submissive urination. Well-trained dogs suffering from separation anxiety may become so upset when left alone that they may defecate or urinate all over the house. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 12 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 14 S #14 Submissive Urination~ To begin with, submissive urination is not a house-training problem. A weak bladder causes it when the dog is excited or frightened. That is why it is seen most often in younger dogs. Submissive urination occurs in both male and female dogs, but is more common in the latter. These two forms of urination are easily diagnosed depending on the context of which they occur. Submissive urination occurs when a dog feels threatened, such as when it is being punished or verbally scolded, or when someone is reaching for it from a dominant posture (direct eye contact, leaning forward over the dog, etc.). Excitement urination occurs most often during greetings and play and is not accompanied by submissive posturing. There are several things that the owner can do to help stop both of these behaviors. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 13 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 15 S #15 Submissive Urination~ No punishment or scolding should be used. It will only make the problem worse! Keep greetings low-key when returning home. Avoid approaching the dog in a dominant posture by: Avoiding direct eye contact. Dogs assume that direct eye contact is a challenge. For a submissive dog, even a moment's eye contact can be intolerable. Bending down to the dog's level rather than leaning over to pet Petting from under the chin rather than on top of the head. Dominant dogs often display their control by placing their neck or a paw over another dog's neck or shoulders. When a human pats a dog on the head, a submissive dog perceives it as a display of dominance. Encourage and reward postures and behaviors that are exclusive of urination. In other words, give them something else to do rather than rolling over and urinating on the floor. Ignore the dog until it is calm. This may prevent urination. If this does work, you can try adding some very calm words of greeting and gradually add physical affection over the next few minutes. After the physical affection, if your JRT still has not urinated, tell him/her "good boy/girl" and give them a treat. Submissive and excitement urination may resolve on their own as the dog matures, if it is not made worse with punishment or inadvertent reinforcement. After trying these suggestions out a couple of times, if you are still having a problem with submissive/excitement urination I would suggest that you have your veterinarian check the animal to rule out any urinary tract infections. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 14 S #16 General Training~ Begin training your Jack Russell Terrier early (not too early - your puppy's breeder should not allow you to take a puppy home before it is 8 weeks of age). You must be the dominant member of the household. If not, your terrier will assert itself as the head of your household. Do not let this happen. Start training when the puppy comes home for the first time Be consistent! If not, you will confuse your terrier. Use positive re-enforcement techniques if possible; reward good behavior; ignore bad Attend a obedience (i.e., puppy kindergarden) class (to socialize your puppy) Teach your terrier to listen to you. It may save its life. Teach your terrier bed manners - don't allow a JR to growl or snap at you if it sleeps with you in your bed. This is a display of dominant behavior, often misinterpreted as a rude bed dog. Make your JR sleep in its own bed for a few nights if it exhibits this behavior. You might try using a ticking clock in the puppy's bed to simulate the heartbeat of its mother. This helps it to sleep until it gets used to the new surroundings. NEVER keep more than two Jack Russells in one area when you are not home to offer leadership and protection to them. NEVER keep puppies with adult dogs who may grow tired of their youthful exhausting mouthy play ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 19 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 18 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 8 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 17 S #17 Aggression~ Most behavioral problems are due to a lack of companionship, discipline, activity and exercise. A Jack Russell Terrier that bites can be a big problem. You must stop this behavior before it becomes dangerous. Don't allow your Jack Russell to win any games of aggression. The outcome could certainly send the wrong message to him. Exercise, exercise, exercise! A tired dog seldom want to pick a fight. Never put your hands between two fighting terriers Jack Russells are often aggressive with other dogs. Same-sex aggression and aggression towards other breeds of dogs is well documented with this terrier. It is strongly recommended that no more than two Jack Russells (of opposite sex only) ever be permitted to stay together unattended. Jack Russells require firm, consistent discipline. They are extremely intelligent, continue to test their limits throughout their life. Jack Russells can become very possessive of their owner or a favorite member of the family or of what they consider to be their personal property if allowed to do so to the point of showing aggressive protective behavior that must be controlled from an early age. Jack Russells can be very destructive if left unattended and unemployed! Most behavioral problems are due to a lack of companionship, discipline, activity and exercise. If you've only seen perfect, well-behaved JR's, they are ones that were lucky enough to be exercised, well socialized, and trained. For serious canine aggression and/or canine behavior that causes you to fear that you or someone else is in danger, contact a qualified animal behaviorist ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 16 S #18 Nipping and Biting~ Nipping and biting is how a puppy explores its world and learns its boundaries. When you allow a puppy to nip or bite at you, or your clothes, without an appropriate correction or consequences, you are actually teaching this youngster that it is acceptable behavior. Not a good idea in the long run! Time outs are great, they really teach the puppy that if they can't play nicely, they can't play at all! When I have puppies that bite I have found two types of corrections that work well for me. I don't recommend hitting a puppy or holding a puppy's mouth closed for biting, rather, putting your hand OVER their muzzle and just pushing her lips into the teeth, if they exert pressure downward, they only end up biting themselves. This does two things: it gives them a correction, and simulates another dog putting its mouth over their muzzle. This mimics a common sign of dominance among canines, allowing you to reemphasize your dominance over them! I also will use a little pinch on the lip as a correction. With both corrections, I give a verbal correction "No bite" and when they stop, I praise them. With perseverance and patience, you will eventually be able to give only a verbal correction and have them stop. With puppies, it is often a good idea to quickly distract them with an appropriate chew toy so they don't go right back to "finger attack" mode! If the corrections don't seem to work, then give time out, because they are either too wound up or too tired and need a nap! It might seem endless, but keep up the corrections you need to win this battle! Be persistent and they'll soon learn that nipping isn't such a fun game after all! ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 16 S #19 The Bend~ The room has the smell of feces to it coming from a breeze to the east. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 16 S #20 Stool Eating~ There can be several causes of stool eating (also known as Copropagia) in dogs. Terriers fed diets they can't properly digest will eat their stool because they consider it semidigested food rather than waste. Dogs will also eat the stool of other animals whose waste displays similarly appealing characteristics. A change in diet will possibly solve this problem. Owners can become obsessed with a dog's stool (due to a medical problem or when the owner takes a heavy handed, highly emotional approach to housebreaking). Your terrier may eat the stool to avoid dealing with your response to it. It's best to put your emotions on hold and seek to identify and eliminate the real cause of the behavior rather than merely eliminate the behavior itself. ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 19 S #99 The Realm Of The Dead~ You are standing on an immense, grey stone floor that stretches as far as you can see in all directions. Rough winds plunging from the dark, starless sky tear savagely at your fragile body. ~ 0 dj 0 0 0 0 D0 The hard floor seems to go on forever. ~ ~ 0 -1 99 D1 The hard floor seems to go on forever. ~ ~ 0 -1 99 D2 The hard floor seems to go on forever. ~ ~ 0 -1 99 D3 The hard floor seems to go on forever. ~ ~ 0 -1 99 E sky winds~ Cold winds plunge ceaselessly at you from the dark, cloudless sky. ~ E floor~ The stone floor is the same shade of grey as the sky and is completely plain and unscratched. It is probably too hard for anything to leave as much as a scratch on it. ~ S $~