| want to have a small but sturdy pet dog, then the | | | | uselessly. This, of course, can cause accidents to |
| Border terrier might be for you. This pet is no delicate | | | | happen. In order to make sure that your Border terrier |
| lapdog. The Border terrier pet dog is full of fun for the | | | | pet dog does not get hit by a car, you need to keep |
| whole family. | | | | that pet on a leash outside. |
| Before getting a Border terrier pet dog, however, you | | | | 3) Escape - it is recommended by many experts that |
| might want to consider some of the major concerns | | | | Border terrier pet dogs should be kept in a fenced-in |
| regarding the breed. This will help you weigh the pros | | | | yard to let it have some roaming space while making |
| against the cons and will let you reach a decision that | | | | sure that it is safe. However, you should know that |
| would be best for you. Here are some concerns | | | | Border terrier pet dogs are clever escape artists. Even |
| regarding Border terrier pet dogs: | | | | if a Border terrier pet dog is within a closed in fence, |
| 1) Temperament - when people talk about terriers, | | | | you should try to keep an eye on it. |
| they all comment on the same behavior using different | | | | 4) The noise - Border terrier pet dogs will bark at |
| words. Some people say that their dogs are feisty. | | | | practically anything that catches their attention. |
| Some say that their dogs are stubborn. Some people | | | | Because of this, you need to properly train them to |
| would prefer to use the word impulsive. The point is, | | | | bark only when needed. You should also be quick to |
| they all describe the same behavior. A terrier is | | | | stop them if they are barking inappropriately. |
| inherently dynamic in its behavior. It is part of what | | | | For this reason, you should not really get a Border |
| makes a terrier, a terrier. | | | | terrier pet dog if you live with very close neighbors and |
| The temperament of the Border terrier pet dog may | | | | if you work during the day. An unsupervised Border |
| be quite surprising, if not outright shocking for most | | | | terrier pet dog is sure to keep barking all day long. This, |
| people because of its size. For such a small dog, a | | | | of course, may draw complaints from your neighbors. |
| Border terrier pet dog sure packs a lot of energy. | | | | 5) Independent thinking - what people love about |
| 2) Aggression - Border terrier pet dogs are not really | | | | Border terrier pet dogs is the fact that they can learn |
| as aggressive as other breeds. However, its instincts | | | | very quickly. This is because of their inherent curiosity |
| as a terrier would still urge it to run after anything | | | | and toughness. However, the same qualities that make |
| smaller than it. This means that if you own a cat or | | | | them prize-winners can also make them very stubborn |
| even a pet rabbit, you cannot have a Border terrier | | | | when they want to. You have to be consistent with |
| pet dog. This also means that you cannot trust a | | | | your commands and show the Border terrier pet dog |
| Border terrier pet dog out of its leash. If it even sees | | | | that you mean what you say. In doing so, you will be |
| something running, it will take off, leaving you yelling | | | | training the Border terrier pet dog properly. |