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let's dive into the delightful and often
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chaotic world of owning a border terrier
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these little bundles of energy come with
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more quirks than a reality show
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contestant and if you're lucky enough to
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have one there are some essential truths
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you must never forget so buckle up as we
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explore 12 things all border terrier
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owners must keep in mind one size is
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just a number attitude is everything
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first off let's talk about their size
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Border Terriers may be small but they
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have the bravado of a lion you'll find
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them strutting around like they own the
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place barking at anything that moves a
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leaf a passing car the neighbor's cat
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you'd think they were guarding Fort Knox
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remember in their eyes they're not just
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dogs they're the Protectors of the
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universe two grooming is a commitment
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owning a border terrier means embracing
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The Grooming life their wiry coats
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require regular brushing to prevent
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matting and to keep them looking sharp
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and let's be honest if you don't keep up
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with it you'll end up with a dog that
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looks like it just survived a tornado
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don't forget to trim those nails too
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otherwise you'll be hearing the click
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clack sound of tiny tap shoes every time
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they walk across your floor three energy
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levels through the roof these little
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guys are like tiny Dynamite sticks full
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of energy and ready to explode at any
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moment if you think you can just let
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them lounge around all day think again
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they need daily exercise to burn off
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that excess energy otherwise your house
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will become their personal playground
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you might find yourself in a game of who
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can destroy the couch faster four four
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barking is their love language Border
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Terriers are known for being vocal they
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don't just bark they have a whole
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repertoire of sounds from excited Yips
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to grumpy growls they'll communicate
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their feelings about everything from
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dinner time to your choice of TV show
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and if you think you can silence them
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good luck with that you might as well
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try to stop a freight train with a
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paperclip five they're masters of
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manipulation these dogs are crafty
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little creatures they'll learn quickly
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how to get what they want whether it's
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food attention or that coveted spot on
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your lap you might find yourself
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negotiating with them like they're your
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boss at work okay I'll give you a treat
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if you sit quietly for 5 minutes spoiler
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alert it won't work six socialization is
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key Border Terriers can be wary of
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strangers so early socialization is
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crucial if you don't expose them to
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different people and environments you
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might end up with a dog that barks at
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every passer by like they an intruder in
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their territory take them to Parks
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introduce them to friends make sure they
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know the world isn't out to get them
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seven they have an impressive sense of
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humor ever seen a border terrier try to
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fit into a tiny dog bed it's like
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watching a clown car act unfold right in
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your living room their Antics will leave
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you in stitches one moment they're
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zooming around the house like they've
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just discovered caffeine and the next
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they're curled up in an awkward position
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that defies physics eight food is life
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and they know it these dogs have an
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appetite that could rival that of an
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Olympic Athlete be careful with portion
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control because if you give them an inch
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they'll take a smile and then some you
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might find yourself saying no more times
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than you can count when they give you
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those puppy eyes while you're eating
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dinner nine health concerns are real
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like all breeds Border Terriers come
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with their own set of health issues hip
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dysplasia and skin conditions are just
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two examples regular vet checkups are
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essential if you want your little buddy
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around for years to come don't ignore
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those signs it's better to be safe than
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sorry 10 they can be stubborn as mules
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training your border terrier can feel
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like trying to teach a rock how to roll
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downhill sure they're intelligent and
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can learn tricks but only if it suits
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their mood you might find yourself
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repeating commands until you feel like a
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broken record while they look at you as
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if saying yeah I heard you maybe later
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11 they're natural explorers watch out
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for escapes Border Terriers have an
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adventurous spirit that can lead them
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into trouble if you're not careful they
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love to dig and explore their
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surroundings if there's a hole in your
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fence or an Open Door consider it an
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invitation for adventure you'll spend
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more time chasing after them than you
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ever thought possible 12 love them like
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crazy at the end of the day despite all
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their quirks and challenges these little
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Terrors bring immense joy into our lives
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their goofy personalities and unwavering
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loyalty make every moment spent with
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them worthwhile even when they're
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stealing your socks or barking at
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Shadows so there you have it 12 things
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all border terrier owners must never
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forget embrace the chaos enjoy their
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quirks and remember life is always
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better with a little border terrior
