In This Chapter
Giving your Boston treats and
toys
Organizing get-togethers for your
dog and his canine friends
Getting out and exploring with
your Bos...
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Showing posts with label Boston Terriers. Show all posts
Ten Trivia Tidbits about Bostons
In This Chapter
Interesting historical facts about Boston Terriers
The rise and fall — and rise again — of Boston popularity
Bostons making their m...
Caring for the Senior Dog
In This Chapter
Understanding what it means to own a senior dog
Identifying age-related health changes
Keeping your Boston comfortable as he ages
Coping with the loss of your ...
Breed-Specific Ailments
In This Chapter
Understanding brachycephalic
syndrome
Recognizing respiratory
difficulties
Protecting your Boston’s ears and
eyes
Handling orthopedic probl...
Your Visit to the Veterinarian
In This Chapter
Choosing a veterinarian
Knowing what to expect during your
Boston’s veterinary visits
Looking at vaccinations for
common diseases
Identifying internal and external
parasites
Getting your Boston spayed or
neute...
Traveling with (Or without) Your Boston
In This Chapter
Packing necessary supplies for the journey
Keeping your dog safe while traveling
Choosing a long- or short-term boarding facility
Knowing what to look for in a pet sit...
Taking Training to the Next Level
In This Chapter
Training your Boston for sport
and obedience
Joining a flyball or freestyle
club
Becoming a therapy dog
Introducing dog shows and
conformation tri...
Training and Behavior
In This Chapter
Taking your Boston to school
Mastering basic obedience
commands
Using humane methods to correct
problem behavior
Deciding when to call a behavior
exp...
Socializing for Life
In This Chapter
Identifying key developmental
phases in your Boston’s life
Looking at strategies for
socializing your pup
Interpreting canine body language
Calming your dog’s fe...
Housetraining for Bostons
In This Chapter
Teaching your puppy about
bathroom breaks
Correcting mistakes
Introducing alternative potty
sp...
Looking Good
In This Chapter
Grooming your Boston at home
Knowing what to look for in a
groomer
Treating your dog to a day at the
spa — really!
Dressing your dog in duds
designed especially for ...
Eating Well
In This Chapter
Discovering what nutrients your
Boston needs
Deciphering pet food labels
Deciding what kind of diet to
feed your Boston
Knowing how much and how often to
feed your Boston
Rewarding — and spoiling — with
tre...
Welcome Home!
In This Chapter
Creating consistency for your
Boston
Establishing household rules and
a set schedule
Determining safe areas for your
puppy
Introducing your Boston to your
other p...
Preparing for Your Boston’s Homecoming
In This Chapter
Preparing your home and yard
for your new arrival
Licensing and registering your
Boston
Creating a shopping list of basic
Boston necessit...
A Match Made in Boston
In This Chapter
Deciding what gender of Boston
to adopt
Choosing between a puppy or an
adult
Finding the Boston of your
dreams
Identifying a healthy ...
Committing to a Lifetime of Care
In This Chapter
Determining whether a Boston
Terrier is the right dog for you
Understanding how your Boston
will fit into the family
Delegating responsibility to
family members
Analyzing the real costs of dog
owners...
Tracking the Boston Terrier
In This Chapter
Looking at the Boston Terrier’s
lineage and history
Meeting the first Boston
Terrier and her offspring
Developing a standard for the
breed
Getting to know the Terrier’s
temperament and personal...
Welcome to Boston!
In This Chapter
Exploring Boston Terriers’
ancestors and canine appeal
Understanding a pup’s basic
needs
Realizing the importance of
housetraining and obedience
Knowing how to care for his
medical ne...
