| We cover some of this essential information in our | | | | A veritable bundle of energy, the lesser aggressive |
| points to remember section about the special upkeep | | | | yet keenly aware of its natural temperament to run |
| of Border Terrier dogs here; take a look: | | | | after smaller animals, such as a rabbit or a cat, the |
| The first thing you need to remember about your | | | | Border Terrier makes for a mean pet should you |
| pet Border Terrier dog is that even though this | | | | have any of the above as pets also. Thus, it is |
| particular breed is a small dog, it's no indication of its | | | | advisable to either keep a Border Terrier or the |
| strength; the dog is mighty tenacious and not at all a | | | | other small pets, but definitely not both together! |
| lap-dog, so don't mistake it for the delicate kind! It's | | | | It is not a dog that has predictable behavior patterns |
| fun, vibrant and full of beans – that's the Border | | | | when kept without a leash and so it is strongly |
| Terrier in a nutshell! | | | | recommended that owners of Border Terriers keep |
| A breed that the entire family is likely to love and | | | | their dogs on one all the time they are in an |
| instantly take to is the Border Terrier; though, these | | | | environment that could possibly result in the dogs |
| dogs do have some specific upkeep and training rules | | | | coming across smaller creatures or moving objects |
| that potential owners will do well to keep in mind. | | | | that compel them to chase after them – leaving |
| Knowing the pros and cons of owning a Border | | | | the owner frustrated and feeling a loss of control |
| Terrier will help you as a potential owner to judge | | | | since the dog won't listen to any amount of |
| whether the breed is right for you and your family or | | | | commands being shouted out when overcome by |
| not, so read through the following points carefully | | | | the urge to pursue the smaller animal/object! For this |
| – and be the best judge of the decision – if | | | | reason, accidents may occur and the dog may even |
| you want a happy family and a happy pet! | | | | end up being hit by a vehicle if un-mindful of where |
| Border Terrier dogs are feisty by nature; some may | | | | he is running; owners are thus advised to keep them |
| even call them obstinate as they take time to follow | | | | on a leash, especially when in an outdoor |
| commands while others may refer to them as being | | | | environment. |
| prone to impulsive behavior. Different people, | | | | At home, the yard needs to be fenced-in to contain |
| different opinions but all of them are accepted as | | | | the Border Terrier from escaping while assuring the |
| truisms by dog breeders and pet health experts who | | | | pet of adequate space to roam-about freely in, but |
| feel that at the bottom of the real behavior of | | | | ensuring it is a safe environment for him. |
| Border Terrier dogs is a natural inclination towards | | | | Also, train them to bark only in appropriate situations |
| dynamic temperament, which is unavoidable for any | | | | not as and when they like, as they are prone to |
| dog-owner keen on getting one of these small but | | | | doing at the least little noise. |
| lovable dogs for themselves. | | | | |