Boston Terrier (eBook)

ELAINE WALDORF GEWIRTZ is the author of several books including Pugs For Dummies, Chihuahua: Your Happy Healthy Pet, Second Edition, and Miniature Schnauzer: Your Happy Healthy Pet, Second Edition. She is a multiple winner of the Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell Award for Excellence and the recipient of the ASPCA Special Writing Award.

Part I: The World of the Boston Terrier.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.