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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 Boston What you wouldn’t do for your Boston! Being your best friend, a source of entertainment, and all-around great pet, there’s no doubt that you want to give him the best…
In This Chapter Interesting historical facts about Boston Terriers The rise and fall — and rise again — of Boston popularity Bostons making their mark Part of the fun of owning a Boston Terrier — or any purebred dog, for that matter — is to acquaint yourself with fascinating facts about the breed. In this…
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 dog You and your Boston Terrier have enjoyed a long and fun-filled life together. You watched him mature from puppyhood to adulthood, loving him and training…
In This Chapter Collecting items to include in your canine first-aid kit Handling common first-aid emergencies Deciding when to call for help You can handle some of your Boston Terrier’s medical emergencies; for more serious matters, you’ll need to seek immediate veterinary attention. Used appropriately, first aid can spare your Boston further injury and pain…
In This Chapter Understanding brachycephalic syndrome Recognizing respiratory difficulties Protecting your Boston’s ears and eyes Handling orthopedic problems As a whole, Boston Terriers are healthy dogs with relatively few breed-specific medical ailments. Their strong constitutions are part of what makes them such long-lived companions, often reaching their 11th or 12th birthdays without a hitch. Your…
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 neutered As dapper and determined as they are, Bostons can’t take care of themselves, particularly when it comes to their health. One of the…
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 sitter With his relatively small size and gentlemanly demeanor, your Boston Terrier makes an ideal travel companion. He’ll happily sit shotgun (safely restrained by a…
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 trials Training your Boston to sit and stay is one thing, but teaching your pup to strut in a show ring, deliver a smile to hospitalbound seniors, or weave in…
