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September 29th, 2008 by KittyKitty

If you wish to get a small but sturdy pet dog, then the Border terrier might be for you. This pet is no delicate lapdog. The Border terrier pet dog can be full of fun for the whole family.

But, before getting a Border terrier pet dog you might want to think about some of the major concerns relating to the breed. This will help you weigh up the pros against the cons and will let you reach a decision that is best for you.

Here are some concerns regarding Border terrier pet dogs:

1) Temperament – when people talk about terriers, they all comment on the same behavior using different words. Some owners say that their dogs are spirited. Some say that their dogs are tenacious. Other owners would prefer to use the word unpredictable. The point is, they all describe the same behavior. A terrier is inherently dynamic in its behavior. It is what makes a terrier, a terrier.

The temperament of the Border terrier pet dog may be quite surprising, if not outright shocking for lots of owners because of its size. For a small dog, a Border terrier definitely packs a lot of energy.

2) Aggression – Border terriers are not really as aggressive as some other breeds. But, its instincts as a terrier will still beseech it to run after anything smaller than it. This means that if you own a cat or even a pet rabbit, you should not have a Border terrier. This means that you cannot trust a Border terrier out of its leash. If it even sees something running, it will take off, leaving you calling helplessly. This, of course, can cause accidents to be sure that your Border terrier pet dog does not get hit by a car, you need to keep that pet on a leash outdoors.

3) Escape – it is recommended by many experts that Border terriers should be kept in a fenced-in yard to let it have some roaming space while making sure that it is safe. But, you should know that these dogs are clever escape artists. Even if a Border terrier pet dog is within a closed in fence, you need to try to keep an eye on it.

4) The noise – Border terrier pet dogs will bark at almost anything that catches their attention. Because of this, you need to properly train them to bark only when needed. You have to also be quick to stop them if they are barking inappropriately.

For this reason, you should not really get a Border terrier if you live with very close neighbors and if you work during the day. An unsupervised Border terrier pet dog is likely to bark all day long. This, unsurprisingly, may lead to complaints from your neighbors.

5) Independent thinking – what many owners love about Border terrier pet dogs is the fact that they can learn very quickly. This is because of their inherent curiosity and toughness. But, the same qualities that make them prize-winners can also make them very stubborn when they want to. You have to be consistent with your commands and show the Border terrier that you mean what you say. In doing so, you will be training the Border terrier properly.

And training begins as soon as you get your dog home. It is never to early to begin house training.
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