Jack Russell Games

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A Jack Russell is an all-around active and intelligent breed of terrier, so it’s not unusual for them to enjoy playing games with their people. This post will outline the best games for JRTs, with lots of pictures and video clips of the dogs having a blast! These games are perfect for both families with small children as well as single pet owners.

ubest Dog Snuff Tobacco Sniffing Toy Dog Search Game Corn 24 x 9 x 7.5 cm
beetoy Snuffle Mat for Dogs Food Sniffing Feeding Mat Puzzle Toy, Interactive Game Dog Treat Dispenser Toys for Boredom Dog Stress Release Encourages Natural Foraging Skills for Medium Dogs
Chuckit! Kick Fetch Increased Visibility Dog Toy Throw or Kick Toy for Dogs, Small, 14 cm
Dog Football Toys, IOMOY Dog Fetch Training Toy Durable Interactive Football Toy for Tug Games & Bonding Exercises Suitable as a Puppy Toy
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced
ubest Dog Snuff Tobacco Sniffing Toy Dog Search Game Corn 24 x 9 x 7.5 cm
beetoy Snuffle Mat for Dogs Food Sniffing Feeding Mat Puzzle Toy, Interactive Game Dog Treat Dispenser Toys for Boredom Dog Stress Release Encourages Natural Foraging Skills for Medium Dogs
Chuckit! Kick Fetch Increased Visibility Dog Toy Throw or Kick Toy for Dogs, Small, 14 cm
Dog Football Toys, IOMOY Dog Fetch Training Toy Durable Interactive Football Toy for Tug Games & Bonding Exercises Suitable as a Puppy Toy
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced
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£18.34
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£19.00
ubest Dog Snuff Tobacco Sniffing Toy Dog Search Game Corn 24 x 9 x 7.5 cm
ubest Dog Snuff Tobacco Sniffing Toy Dog Search Game Corn 24 x 9 x 7.5 cm
£25.96
beetoy Snuffle Mat for Dogs Food Sniffing Feeding Mat Puzzle Toy, Interactive Game Dog Treat Dispenser Toys for Boredom Dog Stress Release Encourages Natural Foraging Skills for Medium Dogs
beetoy Snuffle Mat for Dogs Food Sniffing Feeding Mat Puzzle Toy, Interactive Game Dog Treat Dispenser Toys for Boredom Dog Stress Release Encourages Natural Foraging Skills for Medium Dogs
Price not available
Chuckit! Kick Fetch Increased Visibility Dog Toy Throw or Kick Toy for Dogs, Small, 14 cm
Chuckit! Kick Fetch Increased Visibility Dog Toy Throw or Kick Toy for Dogs, Small, 14 cm
£18.34
Dog Football Toys, IOMOY Dog Fetch Training Toy Durable Interactive Football Toy for Tug Games & Bonding Exercises Suitable as a Puppy Toy
Dog Football Toys, IOMOY Dog Fetch Training Toy Durable Interactive Football Toy for Tug Games & Bonding Exercises Suitable as a Puppy Toy
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Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced
£19.00

Some JRTs like to use their minds while others like to focus more on their physical coordination skills. Regardless of which type your pup is, finding the right game can help you bond in a fun way that also keeps your dog healthy and happy. The following games will help you to activate your dog’s brain while also keeping your dog happy and distracted.

My Favourite Jack Russell Games

Sniffing Games

My Jack Russells have all love to play ‘find it’ where you show the dog a treat (let him/her sniff it) then shut the dog out of the room and hide a treat somewhere. When the treat is hidden, and he has had a sniff so knows what he is looking for he will use his nose and start searching. My Jack Russells usually find the treat between 15 seconds and 3 minutes depending on how well hidden the treat is and how smelly the treat is! This is one of my favourite Jack Russell games as it’s fun for all the family to watch.

ubest Dog Snuff Tobacco Sniffing Toy Dog Search Game Corn 24 x 9 x 7.5 cm
  • The main fabric is soft, durable and safe polar fleece, filled with PP cotton.
  • Hide dry food in it for dogs who eat too quickly, so you can reduce the quick entwined without chewing.
  • Safe TRP toy in corn, dogs can bite it or grind their teeth.

If you want to take this a step further you can actually buy snuffle mats for dogs, which are rag mats that have lots of places to hide treats in – these work wonders when you go out and want to leave your dog something to do.

Fetch

Most Jack Russells love to play fetch and tennis balls are the most popular choice. First you need to assess whether your JRT is interested in balls – some are, some aren’t, but you will see instantly when you get the ball moving if he loves it! Sometimes you can have a Jack Russell who loves to fetch the ball but won’t give it back!

Chuckit! Kick Fetch Increased Visibility Dog Toy Throw or Kick Toy for Dogs, Small, 14 cm
  • FUN FOR PETS AND PET PARENTS: This 7.5 Inch diameter kick ball, satisfies your dog's natural chasing instincts. Pet parents can kick, throw or punt this fetch toy, allowing for hours of interactive fun for your pet
  • FLOATS IN WATER: Canvas, rubber and foam construction of this Chuckit fetch toy allows engaging playtime on land or water while being gentle on your pet's teeth and gums
  • EASY PICK-UP: Featuring deep ridges, dogs can easily grab the Chuckit durable dog toy for quick retrieval and pet parents can just kick it, without having to worry about pet slobber

With Milo, we used to have two balls on the go on rotation, because he would bring and release the first ball when he saw the second one ready to throw! It helps them to spend their energy and is great fun for both the dogs and their owners. Depending on the size of your house (and whether you have breakables!)

you can also check out this article on Jack Russell toys to play games with.

Jack Russell Exercise

Football

Yes it’s true, I’ve had two Jack Russells in my lifetime that were absolutely brilliant at football – Patch and Milo. Make sure that it is a sturdy football and that they are supervised with it. Then you can take them into the garden or to a safe enclosed field and have a kick around. They will get a lot of energy out when they chase it.

Interactive Dog Puzzles

We love to use Nina Ottosson dog puzzles for our Jack Russells. Your dog has to learn how to twist and turn them to get to the treats. It stimulates them mentally and physically. These puzzles have different levels from 1 (easiest) to 3 (hard) and so you can start with the easy and when they have mastered that one increase the difficulty by progressing to the next level.

Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced
  • Level 3 Advanced dog puzzle great for dogs who have mastered Level 2 dog puzzles; requires dogs to complete a series of actions in order
  • Provides mental stimulation for dogs; 15 minutes of mental stimulation is equal to 30 minutes of physical activity
  • Helps reduce dog anxiety and redirect unwanted behaviors like excessive barking, chewing, and digging in a fun and exciting way

You might also want to read: Why does my Jack Russell follow me everywhere?

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