Jack Russell Parents

Hollywood continues its celebration of Jack Russell Terriers, even in animated movies like the new "Dog Gone Trouble" on Netflix. Can you blame 'em? JRTs are pretty awesome in every way.

For this week's Zoomiesode, we give you the highlights of "Dog Gone Trouble" and our expert opinion based on years of Jack Russell parenting and couch potatoness.

Life can be downright stressful. And loving on a dog is a wonderful way to chase away the dark clouds. Seriously. It's science. :) Join us as we chat about a scientific study proving dogs alleviate stress. Then we discuss therapy dogs like the hero in Kristin O'Donnell Tubb's new middle grade novel Luna Howls at the Moon.

Mama bears got nothin' on this puppy mama! For our first weekly Zoomiesode (aka Thursday mini episode), we highlight how teenage dog parent Hailey Morinico successfully defended her four dogs from a bear that wandered into her backyard. Listen to the amazing story and see the shocking video at jackrussellparents.com/blog

Join us as we dig into the Instagram feeds of 3 great Instapup accounts: Doug the Pug, Manny the Frenchie, and Marlierose the JRT. Then learn the secrets to growing your beautiful pup's Instagram following from Wear Wag Repeat founder and social media expert Tori Mistick. Check out her adorable brand and services https://wearwagrepeat.com

Find more valuable info and puppy cuteness at https://jackrussellparents.com.

Let's brag about all the cool things our dogs can do! Or all the hilarious ways they defy our commands! This week, we share a few step-by-step instructions for popular tricks (wait, yawn, bow), then dig into some hilarious social media feedback about your dogs' best crowd-pleasers.

We were out of the studio for this week's episode! Our dog park plans were rained out, so what better way to boost our spirits than to visit In-N-Out Burger? They even have a secret menu item for dogs – the Pup Patty! We were so excited we even sang the old school In-N-Out theme song... for which we sincerely apologize.

We sniff out the best ways to bond with your dog before we chat with Alex Lu, the creator of an amazing new board game called Dogs BOND.

In Dogs BOND, the players are shelter dogs gaining points and skills in hopes of being adopted into their forever home! Find out more and pre-order your copy at https://www.dogsbondgame.com

This week, we examine the meaning of dog sleeping positions and Jack Russell Terrier sleeping preferences. We'll also share great JRT fan answers about how their Jack Russells take over their beds, too.

This week, we chat about the legendary career of Moose, the Jack Russell Terrier who played Eddie Crane on the TV show Frasier.

Special thanks to the talented Keithron Powell for the use of his excellent a cappella cover of the Frasier theme song, "Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs." You can find the full-version of his rendition at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3X4o1qUW_M. And be sure to check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/KeithronPowell

This week, we discuss the Animal Defense League of Texas (a non-profit, no-kill shelter since 1934) and their April Adopt-a-thon with Development and Marketing Manager, Michelle Thorson. We also share a poem called "I Went Out to Rescue a Dog That Day" by Fionna D.