The Most Excellent Chew Toys

by Colleen Fernandez October 12, 2009 Boston News
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If you have a Boston Terrier, you know that sometimes they can be more like “Boston Terrors.” Boston’s like to chew! To me it seems like they especially like to chew things that are really important, like a great pair of shoes that you haven’t worn yet! When Boston Terrier puppies are teething, they are […]

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Teach Your Dog “Get The Mail”

by Colleen Fernandez October 11, 2009 Advanced Training
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Getting the mail (or the newspaper) is a fun trick to teach your Boston Terrierr. You should always use the same verbiage when attempting to teach your dog new tricks. So for the purpose of this trick decide on a “command” and stick with it, ex: “get the paper.” Of course your dog isn’t going […]

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Why Your Boston Snores

by Colleen Fernandez October 11, 2009 Health Problems
boston terrier snoring

Boston Terriers have short muzzles, which is the root of their snoring. Their short muzzles cause their breathing to be obstructed; which results in snoring! Loud snoring!! I happen to find it endearing when my Boston Terrier snores, but a lot of find this habit very frustrating, so you should definitely take this characteristic into […]

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Puppy Biting and Nipping

by Colleen Fernandez October 8, 2009 Dog Socialization
boston terrier biting

If your Boston Terrier puppy has a problem with biting or nipping, there’s no need to freak out just yet. You can help prevent this behavior by giving your dog plenty of exercise, socialization training, and basic training skills. When you do correct your dog, you should never use physical correction (like spanking or holding […]

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