Table of Contents
1 History of the Border Terrier 4
Early History of the Border Terrier, The Border Terrier in England, The Border Terrier in the United States
2 Characteristics of Your Border Terrier 16
Physical Characteristics, Living With a Border Terrier
3 Supplies for Your Border Terrier 30
Automobile Safety Restraint, Bed(s), Collar, Crate, Digging Zone, Exercise Pen and/or Puppy Playpen, Food and Water Bowls, Gates, Grooming Supplies, Head Halter and No-PullWalking Harness, Identification and Location Devices, Leash, Toys, Yard Fence
4 Feeding Your Border Terrier 42
Achieving a Balanced Diet, Commercial Dog Foods, Non-Commercial Dog Foods, Feeding Schedules, Obesity
5 Grooming Your Border Terrier 56
Grooming Supplies, Coat and Skin Care, Nail Care, Ear Care, Eye Care, Dental Care
6 Training Your Border Terrier 70
Your Basic Training Program, Positive Training, Socialization, Crate Training, Housetraining, Basic Obedience Signals
7 Solving Problems With Your Borer Terrier 88
Barking (Excessive), Chewing and Destructiveness, Digging, Jumping Up, Nipping
8 Activities With Your Border Terrier 102
Traveling With Your Border Terrier, Sports and Activities
9 Health of Your Border Terrier 118
Finding a Veterinarian, The Annual Wellness Checkup, Vaccinations, Breed-Specific Illnesses, General Illnesses, Alternative Therapies, Senior Dogs
Resources 136
Index 140