Boston Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet Book

The World of the Boston Terrier     9
What Is a Boston Terrier?     11
A Non-Sporting Breed     11
The Ideal Boston     12
Boston Terrier History     18
The First Boston Terrier     18
A Breed and a Club     21
A Popular Dog     22
Why Choose a Boston?     24
Why Do You Like Boston Terriers?     24
Why Not a Boston?     29
Choosing Your Boston Terrier     33
Puppy or Adult?     33
Male or Female?     35
Where Should You Get Your Boston Terrier?     35
Selecting Your Puppy     39
Adopting a Rescued Boston     43
Caring for Your Boston Terrier     45
Getting Ready for Your Boston Terrier     46
Boston-Proofing     46
Basic Supplies     47
Puppy-Proofing Your Home     48
Boston Terrier Essentials     51
Bringing Your Boston Home     52
Feeding Your Boston Terrier     55
So Many Choices     56
Reading Dog Food Labels     58
Different Foods for Different Ages     59
Foods to Avoid     61
Whereand When to Feed     62
Bowls     63
A Word About Water     64
Grooming Your Boston Terrier     65
Grooming 101     65
Grooming Tools     66
The Body Brush-Off     67
Bathing Your Boston     68
Clean Teeth     70
Nail Trimming     71
Cleaning Ears     73
Making Your Environment Flea Free     74
Eye Care     74
Fleas and Ticks, Oh My     75
Keeping Your Boston Terrier Healthy     78
Finding a Veterinarian     78
Preventive Care     83
Internal Parasites     86
Health Problems Seen in Bostons     87
Common Canine Problems     93
Basic Medical Care     94
When to Call the Veterinarian     96
It's an Emergency     98
How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit     99
Enjoying Your Boston Terrier     103
Training Your Boston Terrier     104
Understanding Builds the Bond     105
Practical Commands for Family Pets     111
Training for Attention     120
Teaching Cooperation      123
Housetraining Your Boston Terrier     124
Your Housetraining Shopping List     125
The First Day     126
Confine Your Pup     128
Watch Your Pup     131
Accidents Happen     132
Scheduling Basics     134
Learning More About Your Boston Terrier     137
Some Good Books     137
Clubs and Registries     138
Magazines     139
Web Sites     139
Index     141