Responsibilities

Jack Russels require a lot of exercises and these two are no exception. Two walks a day (Morning and evening) will drain their battery. The morning will require taking them out (there are several routes and nearby I can show you). It is useful to think of having a car both for yourself and the dogs (they have doggie seatbelts which is law in Spain.) The cost of hiring a car for a week is about the same price as a return taxi from the airport which I live 15 mins from. The dogs also love people and attention and have none of the aggression of typical Jack Russels (they even run away from chihuahuas, it's embarrassing lol). They need feeding twice a day and I implement a strict raw food diet which is followed with fully prepared food and scales provided. The dogs are 4-year-old twins, inseparable and both are exceptionally well trained. They have a large vocabulary of over 30 words, half of which are backed up with hand signals. You don't have to learn them all, it's just to demonstrate that you can actually talk to them and they are both intelligent and highly obedient. I am a great believer that the amount of time you invest in a dog during the first 6-months to a year, will pay you back for the next 15. I therefore put a LOT of training in with these guys and it has paid off very well. I have never used a lead with them as they are on a verbal lead and respond instantly to command. However, leads can be supplied and should be used if walking near roads, at least until you have confidence in using commands and they are used to taking them from you etc. They love to play, will sleep next to you if you let them, and love company and attention. Archie in particular will be happy for you to throw the ball all day if you let him. In short, they are no trouble and amazing friends and companions and the most common feedback I get is they are the most enjoyable dogs people have ever looked after.