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It never ceases to amaze me, no matter how much snow, no matter how very cold it is, dogs don’t really complain!

Our dogs, they love to play in the snow!

If they go out by themselves, it’s not so much fun, and they come back to the door quickly after taking care of their business.

However, when they are out together, it’s fun fun fun! Too cute.

They chase each other in and out and through the cedars, as quickly as they can around the perimeter of the yard, and simply just frolicking around!

They are so fun to watch!

If they have their coats on, well then…they’ll be Read the rest of this entry »

My very first dog, when I was 3 or 4 years old, was named “Fluff”, and he was a male Yorkshire Terrier.

He was cute as a button!

However, we had to give him away to another loving family because he was not fond of my father. Fluff did not like my father near him or anyone else in the family. He would growl, snarl and snap at him.

Everything we tried did not help. It was obviously not the right dog for us, as he did not bond with my father.

We were beginners in dog ownership, and obviously did not take the right steps toward behavior modification and Yorkshire terrier training. I missed my little Fluff!

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Our little “Fluff” not only was protective from my father, but he would bark incessantly, make messes everywhere, and chew everything in sight! Basically, he was doing whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, and ruling our home…

Now, You can train your pooch, and you can do it quickly and easily using the Yorkshire terrier training manual!

Let me know how it works by Commenting in the Comment Box below!

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I hope you enjoyed this Terrier Training post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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I’ve been asked a lot of questions about training for Boston Terriers.

Apparently, many owners are finding that their pooches are barking with ear-piercing frequency, turning in circles, jumping up on people visiting, etc.

It can be difficult when guests come over, and it can also be downright embarrassing when your dog misbehaves.

However, we all know how much you truly love your Boston…You just need a simple set of guidelines to train them to behave…

It can be done and supposedly, can be done overnight! I’ve found this extremely helpful, if not life-changing, training specifically for Boston terriers.

Of course, it’s always better to start training your Boston terrier when they are puppies, but that doesn’t mean you can’t teach an old dog new tricks…You can train your pooch at any age!

That’s good to know, as the average age of a Boston terrier is 13 years old.

If you REALLY need to change your dog’s ways, or are looking to start off on the right foot with a Boston puppy, check out the AMAZING Secrets of the:

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I hope you find this Boston Terrier post helpful on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Check out this ridiculously adorable Boston Terrier keepsake box…We all know God Created them and was pleased:

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As I’ve never owned a Bull Terrier myself, I cannot tell you what it’s like to live with one, but I have found someone who can!

I hope you enjoy this article!

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Bull Terriers - Life With Them
By Donna Elliott Wickersham

Bull Terrier buyers and owners. We like to share this information with our customers when they purchase a puppy from us. It gives them an idea of what to expect from a Bull terrier if they have never owned one. Having owned several different breeds in the past, my opinion is the Bull terrier is unique. Not like most other breeds.

We have three at this time and think they are great. Yes, they are bullheaded, but so loving and loyal. They make wonderful companions. Mine are right at my feet at all times when I am home. They will help with the cooking, laundry and making the beds. They really like cuddling with you in bed. They will even sing with you. It doesn’t matter to them as long as they can be with you. They love to go in the car with us. Any where, it does not matter. Even a trip to the vet is exciting to them. Bull terriers are not much for long walks so, if you decide to walk them. Don’t go far, you may have to carry them back. My husband found this out not to long after we got our first Bullie. They only went about an eighth of a mile. When they were about half way back to our house, the dog decided he had had enough and sat down in the middle of the road. That was it, he was done. Here came my husband, down the road, carrying him over his shoulder. Now, we know not to go to far. 50 lbs is a lot of weight to carry, even for a short time.

They love to eat. Anything! Their bite is very Read the rest of this entry »

There is so much to say about this topic, but I’m going to give you a condensed version of what to expect with the birth of your dog’s puppies.

* Tip: It is of utmost importance to know how many puppies your dog has determined by an ultrasound or x-ray, so that you know if she is in trouble when in labor!!! Have this done around 4 weeks after mating.

1. She will have a discharge (sort of like water breaking).

* Tip: Either prior to this or after, she will be frantically trying to nest. You will notice her very diligently arranging blankets, trying to get under a bed or tearing up paper. So, it is essential that you show her to the whelping box you have already prepared for your dog specifically for this purpose. Otherwise, you’ll have a REAL mess on your hands, and likely some ruined furniture, blankets, carpet or clothing.

2. Within about 2 hrs, she should have delivered her 1st puppy.

* Tip: If no puppy appears within 3 hrs, contact a vet immediately!

3. The period of time between puppies could be up to 2 hrs.

* Tip: Be sure to write down how long she labored with each puppy, and if it is a front birth or breach, and the weight of each dog using a kitchen scale (for smaller measurements). If you know your dog has more puppies to come out, but it has been more than 2 hrs, contact your vet immediately!!!

* Tip: If your dogs are purebred and you have papers documenting that fact from the World Wide Kennel Club or similar entity, they will provide you with forms that you will NEED to fill out in their entirety to be sure the puppies can be registered purebreds too. It could take a few weeks for them to mail them to you, so prepare for this in advance!

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Just because your dog is pregnant, does not mean that they shouldn’t get some exercise.

Other than their usual friskiness, you should be taking your dog on daily walks up until the last 3 weeks of the pregnancy.

Now, I don’t mean a marathon, and I don’t mean quickly either. Just a moderate walk for your dog that makes sense.

* Tip: Please put your dog on a leash with a comfortable harness, so that something disastrous doesn’t happen to her or her puppies.

* You can check out the Terrier Lover Store for Snazzy Dog Harnesses and Great Dog Leashes too!

Always be sure to bring along water for them and offer it to them a few times during your trek.

* Tip: Please clean up your feces…It’s so rude not to…Just bring a grocery bag and put your hand inside of it. Pick up the feces and turn it inside out and tie it. Voila…You didn’t even have to touch it or make a fuss!

If you have more than one dog in the house, as we do, and they often get rambunctious with each other, try to minimize this behavior, especially as the dog pregnancy progresses, as it could be harmful to the puppies if they play too rough.

Your dog should be feeling the “effects” of being pregnant, and may not even really feel like playing much, especially if they are feeling nauseated around 3 weeks from morning sickness.

Try to minimize your dog from jumping onto or off of high furniture. Give them a lift if you must. Just be smart!

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I hope you enjoyed this Dog Breeding post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Check out the Terrier Lover Store for all of your Terrier Needs…It’s really cool too, by the way.

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Many of you may think that our little pregnant dogs may have all kinds of strange cravings and want to eat like crazy when they’re pregnant…but dog’s are pretty controlled in all honesty.

They may want a few more morsels than usual, but that’s normal.

So, what should your regimen be when your dog is pregnant?

Well, a dog’s pregnancy is typically 60-63 days long, roughly 9 weeks.

So, here is your food schedule:

1st 30 days –> The dog should be eating normally…nothing new, nothing different.

* Tip: You may supplement fresh meat into their diet on a daily basis if you are so inclined.

Last month –> The mommy dog should be eating a high quality puppy food.

Now, in my opinion, I think it’s healthy to also supplement a mother dog’s diet, and any dog’s diet for that matter, with Read the rest of this entry »

Well, I’ve never seen a Dog Toy Of The Month Club before today…

However, what an AMAZING idea!

To many of us, our dogs are like our little, furry children…My dogs get sooo excited for a new toy, and they easily demolish a few per month with 5 of them in the household…So, I’m always spending my time trying to find fun and durable toys for them.

This club would take the guesswork out of it, and spare me the time of searching through the stores for Unique Dog Toys!

We tend to get the same types of toys over and over, as they are the ones that are either cheapest, since we replace toys so often, or because they are the most durable…Time or Money Savers…

With this Premium Dog Toy Club, we could probably save both! You are never sent the same toy twice throughout the lifetime of your membership!

It works just like a wine, beer, cigar or book club in that you get a dog toy every month…You can even choose the best plan to fit your dog and your budget!

Great concept…I love this and give it a Terrie Lover thumbs up!

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I hope you enjoyed this Great Terrier Product on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Let us know what the most durable dog toy you’ve ever had! We could use the info over here!!! Our dogs are small, but they are mighty!

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I did a post a few days ago on Winston The Amazing Boston Terrier.

Well, before John & Dianne had Winston, they had their Stupendous American Staffie, Norton.

Norton didn’t have his ears and tail docked, so he didn’t have “The Look”, but he was all Staffie nonetheless!

Photos Below: Left - When I Was a Young Man, Right - Drying Off

This is what they had to say about their baby, Norton:

“He was a good dog, loved other dogs, as long as they could keep up with his energy level…(Good luck with that L.O.L.)

He got along with everyone and was spoiled rotten.

We moved three times while we had him and finally found the right back yard for him and us, which he was happy to defend…

Loved Him, Miss Him, Never Forget Him.

Cheers, John & Dianne”

Photo left: Hi Buddy, Photo right: Happy Day with Norton & Dianne

What a terrible nagging ache from losing our best friends…

…Amazing dogs that loved you no matter what you looked like, felt like, smelled like or what you were doing…

Their lives revolve around us, and all they want to do is show us their affection and how badly they crave our companionship.

You will never forget your best friends, but it is such a fabulous thing to remember all that they were, all that they did, and what they meant to you. Their memories live on forever…frozen in time!

Photo above: Come On, Let’s Go!

I would like to thank John & Dianne for sharing their memories of Norton with us, and the new ones they are making with Winston!

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I hope you enjoyed this American Staffordshire Terrier post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. I found the coolest American Staffordshire Terrier Mousepad! Check it out:

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Now, I know we all love our dogs…If your household is like our, our dogs have the run of the home…

But tell me how your floors look…

If you have a larger breed of dog or have more than 1 dog, your carpets and hardwoods likely look beat up.

Pets, dirt and dust can take their toll on the carpets and flooring of a house, which accelerates the lifespan of a carpet by years.

You may even be in need of replacing your carpet now that you’re looking at it.

Empire Today carpet is a great option for discount carpet when it’s comes time to replace it.

They have in-home flooring sales and next day installation.

Check out their Empire Carpet Stories section to read testimonials about their products and services.

5 Tips to Keep Your Flooring Beautiful

* Tip 1: If you are thinking of replacing your carpet with new carpet, consider a berber carpet, as it is more durable.

* Tip 2: It is always important to have your pets’ nails clipped, so that they are not tearing up your carpet as much or scratching up your hardwoods.

* Tip 3: If you are considering replacing the hardwoods, you may want to think about getting laminate flooring instead because it doesn’t not scratch like hardwoods do and newer versions look very similar to hardwood.

* Tip 4: If your dog likes to chew the carpet or find strands to pull out, ruining the pile, there are Read the rest of this entry »