Dobby and I, Boston Terrier

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I'm Judy and I have a 6 month old Boston Terrier puppy, Dobby. He is just about the best dog I have ever had, and I've had quite a few in my life. We went to puppy kindergarten. It wasn't obedience training but training for everyday life. He has so much confidence in me after the training he will do just about anything I ask of him. He has been camping with us, has stayed in a hotel with perfect manners, and goes kayaking with us everytime we go. He wears his little life vest and stands in front of me in the kayak. He is happy if he can just go where we go. I have posted some pictures of Dobby.

[JT]

Hi Judy,

I have a Pekingese and am thinking about getting a Boston Terrier. are they hard to look after and train?

JT

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Hi JT,

My experience with Bostons is that they are easy to care for and train. Dobby is 7 months old today, Sept. 11. He is completely house broken. He can be left in the house all day while I'm at work and doesn't bother anything. He doesn't chew, bark a lot or go in the house. He has gone camping with us, stayed in a hotel and goes kayaking. He is an all around good dog. He has completed puppy kindergarten and is getting ready to start intermediate obedience next week. I am hoping to use him as a therapy dog and visit hospitals and nursing homes. He seems to love everyone and is very calm in most all situations. I haven't really seen him upset at anything.

As for grooming, it takes very little to keep him clean, looking and smelling good. I just wipe his face and clean his eyes every evening. I clean his ears and bath him once a month. A little brushing with a soft brush keeps his coat clean and shiny. He doesn't shed very much. The only thing is that you have to keep them on the same food once you find the right one for them. If you don't you will have a dog with a lot of gas. That is the only thing I have found with them. Right now I can't say enough good about the Boston Terrier. He seems to be the perfect dog.

Just take your time and find a good breeder and take the time to observe the puppies. I took the time to sit and watch them play. Some of the pups seemed just a little hyper and one was very shy. I didn't want either of these extremes. It pays to take your time no matter what breed you get.

Good luck in getting another dog. Let me know if you get one.

Bows

Ps. I have posted several pictures of Dobby by himself and with my 4 year old grandson.