Boston Terrier
Friendly, lively and eager to please, the Boston Terrier was developed in the United States as a companion dog. It loves people and short bursts of play.
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- Bred for
- Companionship, developed in the United States
- Typical energy
- Moderate
- Size
- Small
Where to start
Usually motivated by play, praise and food. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Keep sessions short and playful, because Bostons can lose interest in long drills.
Next
Reward calm greetings: they are excitable and often jump to say hello.
Daily habit
Be consistent with house training and reward every success.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
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