I currently have a lab (just turn 1 year old) and would really like to get her a friend. I have 2 opportunities for choices - another lab from an upcoming litter from our breeder or a boston from a close friend.
I think a smaller dog would be easier to handle, but I can't help but think that another lab is also a great idea. I have always wanted a boston but would also like another lab.
Are boston's hyper? Affectionate? Hard to train? ANy experience would help!
Please help - I'm torn!
P.S. This is a great site and thanks in advance :)
2007-03-25 15:33:29 · 9 answers · asked by jaimeandjoey 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This breed likes to learn and therefore is not difficult to train. Their intelligence ensures they pick things up quickly.
More information on Boston Terriers:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm
2007-03-25 15:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought my first puppy this past June and he's a Boston. As he's my first dog, I have nothing to compare him to. He'll be a year in a month, and he's still pretty hyper. When I take him for long walks, he comes home pooped, but after a short nap he's ready to play again. (Right now he's running circles around the living room.) This may be due to the fact that we live in a small duplex and do not have a fenced yard. He might seem less hyper when he has a fenced yard to run in (we're moving to our first house in June).
My pup is VERY affectionate. He loves to play, and when he's getting sleepy, likes to cuddle up next to me, no matter what I'm doing. He's really smart and was easy to potty train. He also knows how to sit and lay down. However, he's really bad about coming back when I call him, so he's kept on his leash whenever we're outside. I'm having trouble fixing this, so we'll soon be going to obedience class.
Anyway, hope this helps and congrats on the new pup!
2007-03-25 22:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by Spex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend has a boston terrier he is about 1 and 1/2 yrs and still hyper as ever but he trains easily and she trained him herself with no help . They are great dogs and very affectionate :)
2007-03-25 22:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have trained many bostons over the years and have come to call them lovingly "Boston Terrors".
Because of their fun loving personality and enormous energy levels bostons need to be trained. They are easily trained, they are little clowns and enjoy you making a big deal out of them. As long as you appreciate their sense of humor they will keep you entertained all day. Positive Reinforcemet is the only way to go.
As any terrior does, Bostons have a LOT of energy. They NEED to be walked. But they also tend to be pullers and you will find they are quite happy to choke themselves straining on the leash.
2007-03-25 22:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by utk9trnr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bostons are great my mom has one he is just now about 8 months old so right now he is hyper but as he gets older he will be layed back and yes they are very easy to train they are very loyal she has hers to where she can say you are been bad boy and he will go to his bed and stay there till she says he can come out of his bed they are very loveing you wont have near the problem out of the boston as you probley have out of the lab and bostons as long as you keep them chew toys they love them and will chew on them as they are growing if you get a puppy get toys because the teething stage they need to chew
2007-03-25 22:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by family fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor had a Boston, and he was a mean little bugger..but they aren't all like that..don't know what his problem was...but another Lab sounds great.
2007-03-25 22:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by kiya12bc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are easy to train.
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2007-03-26 08:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by DogLove 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ,
Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , to teach you how to train your dog by yourself , http://dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step book and videos
Hope this helps you with your dog
2007-03-26 11:17:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are very easy. My neighbor had one and I helped train him. Start training soon.
2007-03-25 22:37:14 · answer #9 · answered by tdude09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋