Whoever thinks that a Jack Russell is not smart, they are wrong. My mom tried telling me that she did not think that Max was smart because he has some pink on the roof of his mouth. I laughed because she is always trying to compete with me, by saying that he dog is smarter. Max does some things that sometimes make him look as though he is not a smart dog like tearing up the trash or my shoes, but that is not a dumb dog it is a typical Jack Russell when they are bored and there are only a few things left for them to do.


He looks at me and cocks his head when I am talking to me and he also makes great eye contact and so I know he knows what I am saying to him and he is listening. Today though it was a funny moment of a dog trying to push his limits in the house but in at the same time use his intelligence. My husband and I do not let Max go into the bathroom because every time he is in there he tends to rip the toilet paper to shreds, and so we have taught him to sit outside the door and wait and he does a great job with this. Sometimes he will even take a nap by the door when I am in the bathtub. We today I was taking a bath and Max brought his fake duck dog toy and lay down. I told him to sit and wait, he did this and because I was taking a bath about 5 minutes into it he laid down. Then all of a sudden he kind of nudged the duck inside the doorway, but not so much that he could not reach it from where he was laying at. I just thought that he was done playing with it and he just did not want it anymore, then he pushed it a little farther in the doorway and moved towards it, this did not really mean to much to me at that moment and so I just let it be, but before I knew it he was nudging it all the way into the bathroom and then I figured out what he was doing. He thought that if he kept pushing the duck into the bathroom that I would not be upset with him for coming in to get it.

Needless to say Max outwitted me for a few seconds today

Jack Russells are a breed of dog that needs to constantly have some kind of stimulant to keep them busy and having fun. I have put together some of the top toys to help cure you dogs boredom and keep them from destroying your home.
1. Extreme Kong Dog Toy

Kong's are made out of a durable rubber that can stand up to the biggest dog bit. These dog toys will give your dog hours of enjoyment trying to get the dog treat out of them. This does not only help cure boredom, but also these dog toys help you dog stretch their jaw muscles and learn the value of having to work hard for something that they really want.
KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Large, Black

Price Range: $4.97-$16.97


2. Wiggly Giggly Ball

This ball is not the average ball. It is wiggly and giggly and sure to have your dog chasing something other than you around the house. This dog toy will give your dog hours of fun chancing it around the house and the best part to this ball unlike some of the dog toys that you have purchased for your dog; it is made out of a durable plastic, which will last your dog for years.

Multipet Wiggly Giggly Ball, Large

Price Range: $9.97-$12.99


3. Kyjen Plush Puppies I Qube Dog Toys

The I Qube dog toy is a way to have you dog try and to figure out the puzzle to get the little balls that are put inside out. I Qube promotes paw and eye coordination. This also is a great dog toy to help your dog to try and get the larger dog treats like milk bones out of it. You do not have to worry about your small puppy getting hurt on this product either as this dog toy is made out of a soft fabric and it can even be machine washed. This will have your dog testing their own IQs and helping them with brain development.

Kyjen I-Qube Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy, Large

Price Range: $8.70


4. Premier Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug Treat Dispensing Dog Toy

if you have even seen your dog want to play with a pop bottle around the house, this might be the perfect alternative. You can place a dog treat inside the clear just when you leave to go somewhere and your dog can spend hours enjoying the time trying to get the treat out. This dog toy differs from some of the other dog toys that dispense dog treats because the dog cannot hear and smell the dog treat, but it can also see it.

Price Range: $14.99


5. Plush Hide A Toys

This cute little tree stump plush includes 3 little plushy squirrels that can be hidden in the holes. This will give your dog the enjoyment of chasing after squirrels while you are gone. This dog toy is made out of a strong durable fabric, so let your dog have at it and get those squirrels that may have tormented them so long.

Price Range: $12.99


These dog toys are sure to make your pal say thank you and give you a chance to be away from the home without having to worry about the tornado that might have gone right through your house while you were away. Just remember dogs are just like humans, if they get bored then they will make their own fun and sometimes it might be at the owner's expense.