| Boston terriers are strong yet very intelligent, | | | | - teasing may cause the dog to bark, snarl or bite. |
| well-mannered and friendly dogs. While some believe | | | | This may also cause a dog to hate the kids and may |
| that boston terriers can be trusted with children, | | | | later result to fear or aggression. |
| others claim that these dogs do not do well especially | | | | - the crate is your dog's home, his haven, his very |
| with children aged four and under. That is why some | | | | own comfort zone. It is important that the kids are |
| of the shelters, rescue and volunteer groups do not | | | | taught not to bother the dog when he is in his place |
| allow boston terrier adoption to families with children | | | | and while he is eating. |
| aged four and below. The best time to adopt, or buy | | | | - some human foods like chocolate and foods with |
| a new boston terrier is when the kids are old enough | | | | onions and garlic are not safe for dogs. Ingesting too |
| to understand what it takes to have a dog as a pet. | | | | much of these foods may cause vomiting, diarrhea or |
| When the right time has come for your family to | | | | stomach upsets. |
| own a dog, kids must learn that: | | | | - they can help in taking care of Fido. While it is not |
| - dogs are like humans. They must be cared for in | | | | advisable to allow younger kids to give food or |
| order to keep them healthy and happy. | | | | water or to take a dog for a walk, they can help by |
| - dogs get frightened when they are chased and get | | | | petting the dog, brushing the dog for a few minutes |
| hurt when they are hit or when their ears are being | | | | or giving treats with the help of parents. Older kids |
| pulled. These behaviors may trigger your dog to snap | | | | can take a small dog for a walk in the yard or throw |
| back, growl or to bite in order to defend himself. | | | | a ball or Frisbee for him to retrieve. |
| - some dogs become suspicious by staring, quick | | | | A dog can be your kid's most loyal friend and |
| movements and high-pitched sounds. Avoiding these | | | | courageous protector. If only they are trained to |
| behaviors can reduce possible trouble between the | | | | coexist without qualms and quandaries. |
| kids and your boston terriers. | | | | |