Russell Terrier
Russell Terrier Training
Any puppy needs to be socialized early, but that is especially true for Russell Terriers. Adult Russells are prone to conflict with other dogs, so exposing them to animals at an early age is key to curbing that instinct. Training your Russell puppy may take longer than training another breed, but that’s not because they are less intelligent- they simply have a plan of their own and can take a long time to get on board with yours. Right from the start, your Russell Terrier puppy thinks that it’s the centre of the universe. To make sure your relationship stays happy into adulthood, it's your job to let them know they’re not. As always, use positive reinforcement- a Russell Terrier will not respect a trainer who doesn’t.
Selecting a Russell Terrier Puppy
Russell Terrier Puppy Ears
Russell Terriers are prone to congenital deafness, so try and be sure your puppy’s hearing is okay. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.