Border Terrier Puppies Blog

The Border Terrier is an active, playful breed, which requires a lot of exercise and attention from the owner. It is a vrey curious breed, who always has to see and know about everything
This energetic little dog likes to relax in the lap of the owner, as a real companion dog.
It is very important to look around carefully before buying a puppy. It’s not easy to find a reliable breeder, so I’d like to provide a little help. On this site below you can only find healthy puppies from reputable breeders.

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Border Terrier. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Border Terrier for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Border Terrier hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Border Terrier used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Border Terrier will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Border Terrier feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Border Terrier as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

Your Border Terrier, as you must admit, can really be stubborn at times especially if they are not yet trained. Since they have the ability to run fast and jump high, you should not go out with him for a walk without a leash. This may help you keep your Border Terrier from abruptly crossing the street, or going after another dog. Although your Border Terrier generally gets along well with other animals, instances like this cannot be avoided sometimes that is why it is essential to put a leash on him when going out. Since your Border Terrier’s leash is important, you should not lose or misplace it. Yes, it is easy to buy a new one, but would you rather choose buying a new one every time you lost it, than keeping it in a safe place where you can easily find the leash when you need it?

Of course you’ll go for the second option. Another thing that you can do is to get a Border Terrier Leash Holder. This can help you place your border terrier’s leash in a safe place and in a spot where you can easily find it. You can place it nicely near your door so that you just have to hang your leash there when you got home with your Border Terrier from a long walk, and get it from the same accessible place when you need to walk him out again.