Nevertheless, even though boston terrier puppies may have become accustom to using their mouth, you need to make it clear to your canine that you are the leader of his pack.  This means your body, clothes and other belongings are off limits.  Teaching your pet not to bite is not as difficult as you might think and it’s a lesson they need to learn.  After all, biting is certainly not something you want your terrier to continue when he’s full grown.

The following are some tips you can put into practice to deter your pup from his chomping habit.

Tip 1 – When boston terrier puppies nip at your skin produce a sharp cry.  The more you can make this sound like a high pitched yelp the more he should respond to it.  Yelping is what his other four-legged brothers and sisters would do, so it is more likely to work to your advantage as he is more apt to respond on instinct.

Tip 2 – If making an injured noise doesn’t work, another good idea is to take hold of his muzzle and close your hand around his mouth gently applying pressure.  In a firm voice tell him “no”.  Repeat this every time he does it, holding his snout closed for a longer period each time.   Be sure to praise him when he licks you instead of using his teeth to help him understand that this is acceptable while biting is not.

Tip 3 – Boston puppies love attention and they love to play, by ignoring him and taking away this special time you’ll get his attention.  If your little one starts to get nippy and you’ve followd tip 2 but he hasn’t got the message, cease all interaction with him to make it clear you aren’t playing with him if he’s going to be a biter.

Remember, though you want to stop boston terrier puppies from biting, chewing is a natural habit, especially during teething, so you need to provide your pooch with plenty of acceptable things to chew on.

First things first, you need to understand that owning a dog is a commitment that lasts throughout his whole lifespan, and that you, not your children, are the primary caregiver of the boston terrier puppy.  Sure your kid will promise to look after their pet, but it’s only a matter of time before you are the one left caring for their four-legged friend.  The pooch is your responsibility.  If you are not up for this task, you are not ready to be an owner.

Secondly, find out everything there is to know about this breed and make sure that your children learn with you.    They need to realize that owning a terrier isn’t about playing or paying attention to the animal when it suits them, but it is also a lot of work.  Explain to them:

• How many times per day he needs to be fed
• The number of times he needs to be walked in a day
• How often he must be groomed and why this is important
• What makes him excitable and how to effectively ignore/reprimand him
• Why teaching a boston terrier puppy rules is necessary and why it is essential these regulations are followed.

If you think you child is old enough for a pet then he or she should be able to handle some responsibilities.

Thirdly, it is important that everyone comprehends that boston terrier dogs are not human and they do not think the same way we do.  For instance, if a pup does something we don’t like (I.E. chews furniture, toys or clothing) he is teething or are looking for attention; he is not purposely intending to destroy something to upset you.  Kids need to be told to pick up after themselves and not to blame or physically harm a dog when he does something that angers them.

Finally, children need to learn that just as they require and want their own privacy and space, so does the boston terrier puppy.  When puppies are eating or having quiet time in their crate, teach your son or daughter to leave the terrier alone.  This will help you to avoid any unwanted incidences and assist in establishing a strong bond of respect and friendship between the kids and canine.