Border Terrier Puppies Blog

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!

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If you have a Border Terrier, you know what an adorable breed it is. If you don’t, you can find out from this video! You will see a well trained Border Terrier performing some tricks. They are very intelligent and trainable but they get bored with repetition. Border Terriers can be independent so they require patience and firmness in their training. Food treats work well with this breed. Border Terriers do well in task orianted activeities and have an outstanding ability to run fast and jump high.

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.

Written by highly experienced dog trainer, Daniel Stevens, Secrets to Dog Training is a comprehensive resource covering all the most important aspects of dog ownership. The 261 page manual is superbly detailed, still the step-by-step format of the book makes it very easy for Border Terrier owners to understand and apply the instructions. The book also comes with a 30 minute downloadable video. By completing the course, you will learn how to:

• stop and prevent dog fights
• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• apply techniques professional trainers use
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• teach your dog when it is appropriate to bark
• understand how your dog thinks and sees the world
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harassed.

Secrets to Dog Training is very comprehensive, easy to understand and effective. If you want to tackle any of your dog’s behavior problems, this book is for you. You can benefit from the book, even if your dog is perfectly trained as the author shares a lot of his insights on the possible best relationship between dog and owner.

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Have you ever heard the names such as Bijou, Goldie, Lavender, Pumpkin, Willow, Atticus, Bandit, Sarge, Ripley or Skip? Well, these are common names given to a good natured dog, the Border Terrier. This breed is considered to be one of the oldest dogs in England with its origin traced way back to the 1700s. They were also known by other names such as the Coquetdale Terrier and the Reedwater Terrier.

Being approximately 13 to 15 pounds, this 10 inch high canine was strong enough to keep up with their masters on horseback during hunting expeditions. Having the hunter’s urge to track down vermin, they would be let loose in areas too small for other dogs and would ferociously dig to reveal their lairs.  Nowadays, some of these dogs are not used for hunting but kept as household pets or companions. However, whatever name is given to them, their temperament doesn’t change.

This tiny Border Terrier pup is ready for a jump. He is so cute to look at!

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This cute Border Terrier pup is just catching his breath after running around the garden.

Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence in families and it usually can be taken as friendly competition and hopefully not as something spiteful. There are families that not only take in dogs but even different animals to be part of their home. However things are not always harmonious as the age old tale of dogs chasing or biting cats gets a revival every now and then.

If one owns a Border Terrier, then here are a few things to know about its temperament.  These dogs crave attention. If the attention is direct too much to one animal it can trigger them to bite. One method is to leash them when biting occurs and firmly remind them NO. But they are known to be hard headed and forget it. Along with giving them a firm NO, it should be followed by cheerful praise indicating that it was a desired action. They want no more than to please their owners.

Want to house train your puppy, but don’t have the time?

With the Complete 7 Day Potty Training Guide you can house train your dog in just 7 days. Here are just some of the issues the potty training guide deals with.

• The best time to start training
• List of best equipment and supplies
• Training older dogs
• How to use potty pads
• Crate training
• How to train dogs from rescue shelters
• What to do about marking
• Litter box training
• Effective paper training
• Leaving your dog home alone.

Beyond these, you will find answers to all of your questions about potty training in this comprehensive guide.

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People have their own opinions of what makes the perfect dog for them. At times it is not an issue if it is a purebred, a half breed of a mixed breed but the way the dog makes them feel when they are around them. A mixed breed of an animal isn’t bad at all; in fact they look beautiful.

The Border Collie Jack Russell Terrier for example. It is a medium sized dog with moderate amount of coat.  They can be of any colors like: black tricolor, red and white, red tricolor, blue, lilac, red merle, blue merle, and brindle. Australian red/ gold is also seen frequently. Their eye color varies from deep brown to amber or blue. Their ears are fully erect; while some has fully dropped ears and others has semi- erect ears. This hybrid is being purposely developed for the agility sports and flyball. They are a calm breed and sweet with their owners. These dogs tend to be very intense and busy, requiring a lot of activity. Experienced handlers and pet owners are advised for this breed and the need a lot of daily exercise

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with aor a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.