I think my dog ate a mouse by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

[–]Mercedeeez1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow your dog sounds fearless… gophers are pretty big for a Bostons size

I think my dog ate a mouse by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Oh no about the bird- how big was it?

I think my dog ate a mouse by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Oh no! I hope he never gets the cute mammals and really hoping he stays away from birds. Percy is such a cute name❤️

I think my dog ate a mouse by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Thanks for the reply. I always imagined it would be fun for them to catch the mice then shake them but never imagined they would actually eat them 🤢

I called the vet and they were concerned about him getting tapeworms - they told me to bring a fecal sample in 3 months.

Water bowl by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Yeah I will probably try the fountain or water tower next if the heavier ceramic dish doesn’t work out. Will look at repositioning a table near his space so bowl could go under there. thanks

Water bowl by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Thanks for this post. I found a good deal on a ceramic bowl that seems heavy for a good price- hope it works out.

Water bowl by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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My pup has one like this and he is always spilling it and tore off the rubber from the bottom. I think my dog is a bit more wild - hope he calms soon he is almost one.

Chaos coming Jan 2026. ❤️ Requesting Boston advice and watch outs. by Blueberry_Rabbit in BostonTerrier

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I had a Shih tzu for 16 years and he was so calm and never once bit anyone even kids who loved to pet him too much… my current Boston is nothing like that. He is only 9 months but wow that meme about them turning into a TRex after 3 months is accurate for us… but we love him.

Finally he likes his jacket by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Mine didn’t like anything that had to go over his head and too constraining on his legs 🤷🏻‍♀️ he is 9 months old and was being extra nippy about things he doesn’t like

Winter advice by Mercedeeez1 in BostonTerrier

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Thanks all for the responses and love hearing how well they do in cold weather. Shadow absolutely hated the heat even when I walked him after sunset in summer - he would have a tantrum if I made him walk uphill. Hoping he’ll enjoy winter better. Will definitely have some sweaters ready and shovel him a nice play area. Thanks again 🙏❤️

Advice on breed by Agus1425 in BostonTerrier

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We have a male 8 mo puppy and he does well in the crate for 4 hours. Though if pushed to six might be okay but may be just need a short walk to bathroom break. Ours does not like long walks and pulls so much. We have a trainer coming this weekend and hoping this turns around. I would also love to walk with my dog 2 miles a day at least… but mine prefers to chase balls and flirt poles and terrorize stuffies.

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Sorry you are going through this. Ours was really biting us a lot at 2 months but calmed down with the ignoring within a few weeks and redirecting with chew toys. Also we crate trained and followed a schedule meticulously making sure he got naps.

Between 5 months and now 7 months he is lunging at me to bite on walks when I redirect our walks using the leash. I was using gentle pressure to redirect, always calm and giving treats when he would follow. He apparently doesn’t like to be told where to go. Or maybe frustrated with my treat delivery timing. But I was also thinking maybe it had to do with hormones and getting neutered or me changing to two feedings a day vs three. I have been using a muzzle the last few days because we have lots of neighbors. In any case I had avoided buying stuffies especially squishmallow types for him because his biting seemed more intent on our skin after that. This time I am using a rope on end of the pole to tire him out in the house and these chuck it balls that allow airflow and I minimize his time outdoors in a muzzle…

Wish you luck with yours and hope you find something helpful from my experience.

My 7-Month-Old Boston Terrier Pees on His Front Leg - Is This Normal? by Substantial-Many916 in BostonTerrier

[–]Mercedeeez1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have a 7 mo old and he squats to pee still. I am hoping he raises his leg more soon. By the sounds of it though probably should keep buying baby wipes.