How trainable are Jack russell terriers (or little mongrel terriers of that type)- I understand that it would vary due to different personalities but what is the general opinion?
I just mean 'simple' sit , stay, down and recall.

cheers

Hiya
You thinking about agility?  I ask because it says on ure site you want to do it with your collie X.  Well I was looking for a small agility dog.  Thought about terriers, they are great little dogs but are quite difficult to train I have heard from friends who have terriers.  But a terrier cross something may be different.  I know someone with a couple of JRTs the one is really good, but the other runs off a lot.  I sit a border terrier and he is a real handful, really difficult dog.  I think it does depend on the dog.  They are quite strong willed, as were bred to go off and chase rabbits etc, the instinct is still quite strong within them.  Just what I found when I was reseraching the breed.

Gina

Hiya
I think your best bet is to look round the rescues and see what's about  

Well done Sassy!

Still havent decided on what our next dog will be, but I just love terriers, JRT's, borders etc-still very tempted to go for a little dog with a big personality!

Thanks!

Hi, I just joined DogChat about 5 minutes ago because I would love to talk with other Terrier owners.  We have a 15 month standard Rat Terrier.  He weighs 35 #'s, so is right at the top of the breed standard in weight.  We got him when he was 8 weeks old and at about 4 months enrolled him in a training class at PetSmart.  It was a disaster!  Rat T's are extremely social creatures and Snickers was more interested in the goings on in the store than in listening to and obeying instructions.  We sort of gave up, but then at 11 months, we realized we really had to do something.  He wasn't a bad dog, just not disciplined (except for "sit").  So we hired a private trainer (expensive but well worth the money).  We had about 10 sessions, Snickers, the trainer, and my husband and myself.  What a great investment.  He now comes when called, no longer jumps all over us when we come home, etc.  The trainer did say Terriers have a somewhat stubborn personality, so what we've gotten out of Snickers at this point is about all we can expect.  Generally, they do not make good agility dogs.  We take him to the local dog park almost daily.  He gets along great with all the other dogs, regardless of size.  His first order of duty once he is in the park is to run to each person there and greet them - some with kisses (he has his favorites).  Everyone knows him and they   love him due to his friendliness and loving personality.  I wouldn't trade him for the world.  He is our world.  

Hope this helps.  Sorry it is so long.

Janice