Teach Your Boston Terrier To “Speak”

by Colleen Fernandez August 25, 2009 Advanced Training
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This trick should only be taught once you have basic training down. Your dog needs to know the basics in order to learn advanced tricks. One of the most important factors in training your dog is to reward her behavior right away! Determine if your dog responds better to food or “praise.” My dog likes […]

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Signs Your Boston Terrier Is Pregnant

by Colleen Fernandez August 20, 2009 Boston Terrier Pregnancy

Is your pup preggars? If you think your dog could be pregnant, a simple trip to the vet should be able to confirm this for you. Contact me if you have any additional questions after reading this article! 4 Ways to detect if your Boston Terrier could be pregnant: 1. Ultrasound You can start to […]

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Signs Your Boston Terrier is in Heat

by Colleen Fernandez August 20, 2009 Boston Terrier Pregnancy

Prosestrus Stage (6-11 Days) Vulvar swelling and bleeding (6-11 days) Your dog will be attractive to males but not receptive to them This phase is over when your pet becomes receptive to males and will stand to be bred Estrus Stage (“Fertile” Phase – 5-9 days) Discharge is straw-colored to light pink Softer, yet still […]

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Crate Training Your Boston Terrier

by Colleen Fernandez August 19, 2009 House Training
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Crate training is one of the most effective ways to house train a dog. Dogs don’t like to get their resting/sleeping quarters dirty. If they are given the opportunity to use the bathroom elsewhere, they will. Keep in mind, that if your puppy does not have an accident in her crate, she will need to […]

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