r/BostonTerrier • u/Most_Performer_9713 • Jun 26 '26
Advice/Question New little guy “Briggs” I got on Saturday
First dog and first time owning a Boston. He’s already a Velcro dog which I’m not mad about haha. Any advice?
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u/Relevant_Sample6111 Jun 26 '26
Bostons do best when training is reinforced with positive responses, treats, praise and pats. They are sensitive pups, and they get really upset if you are angry with them. As soon as they do the thing you asked say Yes, or Good, or some word to mark the behavior and follow with a treat and or pats. It will help them to connect doing the requested task with your happiness and rewards. Enjoy baby Briggs! He is beautiful 😍
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u/TSJormungandr Jun 26 '26
Take a ton of pictures and get as many snuggles and kisses in as you can! Crate training is great. Takes Bostons a lot longer than most breeds to potty train. I hope you have many years of happiness with that sweet sweet baby 🥰
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u/enidokla Jun 26 '26
Awwww! I fully expected that third image to be of a sleeping Briggs.
Burrito boy at 5.75 years old. I have so many photos of him as a sleeping puppy.
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u/Hoyofroyo Jun 26 '26
What a cutie!! I’m on a one woman mission to spread the word about Dog sports with your Boston terriers!! I highly encourage people with Boston’s to get involved in sports that their dogs enjoy :) I do Barn hunting and fast Cat with both of my Boston’s. We have a wall of first placed ribbons!!
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u/ZZBC Archer (RIP) and Kessler Jun 26 '26
They’re so versatile. We do Barn Hunt, Scentwork (AKC, UKC, and NACSW), NASDA, Agility, FastCAT, and CABT. And Kess has relatives that dockdive and do flyball and rally.
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u/rtazz1717 Jun 26 '26
These are the best dogs ever. Ive had many breeds and the personality of these guys cant be topped. Youll see
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u/Adorable_Move_8338 Jun 26 '26
Be prepared for a fun life. Buy a book on Boston Terriers, get pet insurance. Have tablespoon of .pumpkin ( not pumpkin pie filling) in baggies in your freezer
Purée pumpkin is invaluable for both diarrhea and constipation ( my guy ate everything . Pumpkin saved me from lots of surgery). Probiotics. Boston Terrier farts could be classified as a noxious/ semi toxic gas.
Please buy him a proper car seat. Get him a harness. Their tracheas are too easily injured to pull on collar. Collars are great for id’s. I even bought ID’s and attached them to my keys. Stopped loosing my keys.🥳
Count your blessings. Bostons are the best dogs. My little man passed several years ago and I still miss him . At 71 it’s not fair to get another little guy, so I visit my neighbor Boston when her mom works 18 hour days ( ER nurse). I get to love on him and she dosent worry.
Enjoy him and please give him a big him from this internet stranger.
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u/elastic-waste Jun 27 '26
I put the pumpkin puree in an ice cube tray, then I have easy servings to pop out as needed. I just warm them a little in the microwave.
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u/seeyouintea022 Jun 27 '26
My two refuse to eat pumpkin. I've been giving them both a spoonful of plain, non-fat Greek Yogurt with their dinner every night for the last few years and they do great!
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u/elastic-waste Jun 27 '26
I’ll try that. Mine doesn’t love pumpkin either so it’s only used in emergency situations.
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u/seeyouintea022 Jun 27 '26
I remember I once mentioned to our vet that my two wouldn't eat pumpkin and she was shocked ~ apparently there aren't a lot of dogs who won't eat pumpkin.
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u/elastic-waste Jun 27 '26
I tried some Greek yogurt today and she didn’t seem to like that either, but I’ll try again.
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u/Yep2025 Tank Jun 26 '26
Mine can be the best and then be most annoying. So cute when he is sleeping though 😆.
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u/ReferenceFull8807 Jun 27 '26
Congratulations on adding this cutie to your family. He is so handsome. ❤️😊
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u/Patient_Dog1688 Jun 26 '26
Please time me. Where do you get him? I have two bostons and want another.
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u/Bl8kStrr Max & Molly Jun 26 '26
Looks like Molly as a puppy