Most Boston Terrier puppies leave here at seven weeks of age and after their first DHPP vaccination. They have also been wormed with Strongid-T at two, four, and six weeks. Your puppy’s next vaccination is due at ten weeks. Your veterinarian will tell you when the next shot is due and suggest flea control and heartworm prevention medications. My recommendations for pets are to spay females at five months or neuter males at four months.
Boston Terrier puppies are a result of careful breeding to minimize health problems. This is in addition to careful championship breeding in all my puppies as indicated in the pedigree, which I can provide upon request. Health of Boston Terrier puppies is my highest priority and their future healthcare is my greatest concern. It would be best to take your Boston Terrier puppy to your veterinarian during the first week, to begin your puppy’s healthcare plan.
After you bring your new Boston Terrier puppy home, it is very important to take it easy. The following is a list of suggestions to make the first few days at home much easier for you and your new pet.
1. After you get home make sure the Boston Terrier puppy gets plenty of rest. Remember that some dogs need as much as 20 hours of sleep a day.
2. In the morning, take the puppy straight out to potty. Then feed dry food (about 1/3 cup, 2 or 3 times a day). Always take puppy back out after feeding or watering.
3. If the Boston Terrier puppy stops eating, something could possibly be wrong. Please consult your veterinarian. DO NOT WAIT A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
4. Take the puppy out often using the same praise phrases.
5. Do not over stress the puppy. Limit play times. After play time, the puppy needs to return to the crate.
6. As your pet gets older, the puppy can receive more freedom.
7. As your puppy gets older he or she will adjust to your schedule.
8. After four months feed your dog once a day. After your puppy is one year old, switch to adult food. Consult your veterinarian for additional suggestions.
It is very important to prepare for your new pet prior to your pets arrival in your home. The following is a suggested list that will help you and your Boston Terrier get off to a great start.
Kennels
Go to a local pet supply store (Petsmart, Petco, etc.) and search for a small well made cage. A good cage size I use is approximately 15” X 22”. This size is small enough to properly train a puppy, but large enough to accommodate an adult. A good crate pad or old towel is essential for your pet’s comfort in the cage.
Feeding and Watering
For feeding and watering, get small stainless steal “coop cups” that bolt to cage door (found in bird section). I will provide you with a “Puppy Pack”. The Boston Terrier puppy pack contains three days of the food that I use. After two weeks, if you choose to change the food, it is best to mix old and new food, half & half, for three days.
Toys
Boston Terrier Puppies love to play and chew; it is always good to have a few chew toys for them. Pig Hooves and Pig Ears are great chew toys. Do not use rawhides. Boston Terrier Puppies also love squeaky toys and rope pulls.
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