Boston Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Edition

Chapter 1: What Is a Boston Terrier?

A Non-Sporting Breed.

The Ideal Boston.

Chapter 2: Boston Terrier History.

The First Boston Terrier.

A Breed and a Club.

A Popular Dog.

Chapter 3: Why Choose a Boston?

Why Do You Like Boston Terriers?

Why Not a Boston?

Chapter 4: Choosing Your Boston Terrier.

Puppy or Adult?

Male or Female?

Where Should You Get Your Boston Terrier?

Selecting Your Puppy.

Adopting a Rescued Boston.

Part II: Caring for Your Boston Terrier.

Chapter 5: Getting Ready for Your Boston Terrier.

Boston-Proofing.

Basic Supplies.

Puppy-Proofing Your Home.

Boston Terrier Essentials.

Bringing Your Boston Home.

Chapter 6: Feeding Your Boston Terrier.

So Many Choices.

Reading Dog Food Labels.

Different Foods for Different Ages.

Foods to Avoid.

Where and When to Feed.

Bowls.

A Word About Water.

Chapter 7: Grooming Your Boston Terrier.

Grooming 101.

Grooming Tools.

The Body Brush-Off.

Bathing Your Boston.

Clean Teeth.

Nail Trimming.

Cleaning Ears.

Making Your Environment Flea Free.

Eye Care.

Fleas and Ticks, Oh My.

Chapter 8: Keeping Your Boston Terrier Healthy.

Finding a Veterinarian.

Preventive Care.

Internal Parasites.

Health Problems Seen in Bostons.

Common Canine Problems.

Basic Medical Care.

When to Call the Veterinarian.

It’s an Emergency.

How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit.

Part III: Enjoying Your Boston Terrier.

Chapter 9: Training Your Boston Terrier.

Understanding Builds the Bond.

Practical Commands for Family Pets.

Training for Attention.

Teaching Cooperation.

Chapter 10: Housetraining Your Boston Terrier.

Your Housetraining Shopping List.

The First Day.

Confine Your Pup.

Watch Your Pup.

Accidents Happen.

Scheduling Basics.

Appendix: Learning More About Your Boston Terrier.

Some Good Books.

Clubs and Registries.

Magazines.

Web Sites.

Index.