Terrier Tails

Global News has been telling us about the latest trend in ‘pooch pampering’ so to speak. Apparently doggie spas have been doing brisk business - giving us a head to toe makeovers - there are even treadmills to get rid of those extra pounds. While we were tempted to say ‘terrier treadmill’ our thoughts turned […]

We were amused by some well meaning resume advice the other day.
In addition, if you opt to include an “Interests” section in your resume, the information should directly relate to your profession.
“INTERESTS: Spending time with my Jack Russell terror.”
Not to be confused with a cantankerous collie or prickly poodle.
We are sure the author of Resumania […]

After her recent hysterectomy operation, we understand Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is spending time in the country to get some peace and quiet with her Jack Russell terriers, Tosca, Rosie and Freddie. This did strike us as a bit of a contradiction. We’re not sure that peace and quiet can be guaranteed with one […]

We have been talking a lot about JRT jobs lately. Now we hear a study in Australia has confirmed what we knew all along - we are natural candidates for leadership. The public affairs consultancy Springboard conducted a survey in 2005 asking voters to think of dogs and what breed would their prime minister John […]

A Rotweiller found out that Jack Russell Terriers are large dogs in small packages last week. Jennifer Catrambone was walking her Sheltie and Jack Russell Terrier when the dog broke free, picked the Sheltie up by the throat and started shaking her. The Jack Russell quickly responded to the poor dog’s cries of pain by […]

Our talk on JRT Tube about a certain Jack Russell breaking and entering had us thinking about JRT crimes. It seems we could have tempted fate - well indirectly at least. Jack Russell, Baby is a medical service dog trained to detect epileptic seizures. Unfortunately a report from KJRH TV tells us that […]

Now don’t you just love chasing bubbles ? And the music is sooooo JRT…..

We hear PetWellSoon & More was inspired by a Jack Russell Terrier. Founder and Creator Susan Reynolds started the business when she couldn’t find a doggie gift basket on the Internet to send to a friend’s ailing Jack Russell terrier in Virginia. Large colourfully wrapped boxes of delight filled with goodies are now sent […]

After our slew of dream jobs, it seems that some New York Times readers do not appreciate JRT excellence. A recent article - Dogs at the Office: Not always so Cute - gives a list of reasons why. We’re not going there but if you must….
On first reading we have to admit we were rather […]

Now here’s a really fun JRT job in the performing arts. Penny, a rescue Jack Russell Terrier is to join Scott and Joan Houton’s motivational school program in Frederick, MD this summer. “Practice Makes Perfect,” inspires children to develop habits of practice and self discipline. Using uses comedy and laughter, the program includes some of […]