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The Boston Terrier is
a wonderful companion dog. Although originally bred
in the 19th century for fighting, this dog was bred
down to the wonderful breed we see today. This dog
loves being part of the family, being the most
content when offered love and affection. The Boston
Terrier is not only excellent with adults but also
with children and other family pets. Because this
breed is so smart and willing to please, boston
terrier training is typically fun and easy.
Remember, the Boston Terrier is smart and
enthusiastic. Because of this desire to please, you
should have little difficulty with training.
If you purchase your
Boston Terrier as a puppy, it is important that you
begin early socialization, which means providing
tons of love, affection, and discipline. The key
with any puppy is to make it feel safe, loved, and
secure. With any type of training, it is important
that you choose words for both discipline and
praise. For instance, you may want to use something
simple such as “No” for discipline and “Good
boy/girl” for praise.
For potty training your Boston
Terrier, we suggest you use crate training, which is
typically very successful. Just provide the dog with
a comfortable blanket and place the crate where it
will not be too hot or cold. You want the crate to
be a place of security where the puppy will learn it
cannot go potty while in the crate. For this, you
must make sure you take the dog out right before
going to bed and first thing in the morning. In
addition, chances are for a few weeks to months,
your dog will want to go out in the middle of the
night. While a hassle, it is imperative that you
comply.
From age three to six months, you should focus your
training on some of the basic commands such as sit,
lie down, and stay. Other areas that might need some
training during this age include teaching the dog
not to bark randomly, to interact with strangers,
and to walk on a leash. These commands are all
simple and with the Boston Terrier being so bright,
it should learn them quickly.
Then from the age of six to ten months, we recommend
you start training in different areas. For instance,
you would want to teach your dog to pay attention
while being spoken to, heel, fetch, and perhaps
perform a few basic tricks such as shake hands and
roll over. The good news is that with the Boston
Terrier begin so eager to make you happy, most of
these commands should not take long to learn.
As with many dog breeds, the Boston Terrier does
much better with positive reinforcement instead of
harsh punishment. For instance, when your Boston
Terrier responds according to command, you want to
offer lots of praise and perhaps a small treat. If
you were to punish the Boston Terrier during a
training session, you would likely end up with a dog
that feels defeated, shy, and even embarrassed. This
companion dog is a wonderful addition to any home
and since training is so easy, you can expect a
loving, well-behaved pet.
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