Boston Terriers are full of personality. They follow you from room to room, burrow under blankets, get sudden zoomies, and want to be right next to you on the couch. Bella has done all of these at one point or another, and most of these quirks are completely normal.
In general, Bostons are friendly, non-aggressive dogs. In our survey of 50 Boston owners, only 1 reported their Boston being aggressive toward people. Below you’ll find our guides explaining common Boston behaviors, plus step-by-step guides for introducing your Boston to new people, pets and places.
Boston Terrier Behavior Guides
Why Does My Boston Do That?
- Why Your Boston Terrier Follows You Everywhere! Reasons & Examples: why your Boston follows you everywhere
- 10 Reasons Why Your Boston Terrier Follows You To The Bathroom!: why your Boston follows you to the bathroom
- Why Does My Boston Terrier Always Sit Right Next to Me?: why your Boston always sits right next to you
- 15 Reasons Your Boston Terrier LOVES Laying In The Sun!: why Bostons love lying in the sun
- Why Do Boston Terriers Burrow?: why Bostons burrow
- Boston Terrier Zoomies: Why? How? When? Videos: what Boston zoomies are and why they happen
- Why Boston Terriers Lick So Much?: why Bostons lick so much
- 6 Reasons Why Your Boston Terrier Is Licking Its Paws: 6 reasons your Boston licks its paws
- Why Does My Dog Kick Grass After Pooping?: why dogs kick grass after pooping
- How Much Sleep Do Boston Terriers Need?: how much sleep a Boston needs
Affection & Mood
- Do Boston Terriers Like To Cuddle? Info, Pictures, & Videos: do Boston Terriers like to cuddle?
- Do Boston Terriers Cuddle? Yes, And They Will Save Your Life: how Boston cuddles can help you
- 7 Signs Your Boston Terrier Loves You (2026): 7 signs your Boston loves you
- 9 Signs Your Boston Terrier Hates You!: 9 signs your Boston is unhappy with you
- 10 Things Boston Terriers UNEQUIVOCALLY Hate! (Most Anyways): 10 things most Bostons hate
- 5 Human Behaviors Boston Terriers Can’t Stand: 5 human behaviors Bostons can’t stand
- 21 Surprisingly Easy Ways To P!$% Off A Boston Terrier!: 21 easy ways to annoy a Boston
- 15 Surprisingly Simple Things That Will P!$% Off Your Dog!: 15 things that annoy any dog
Energy, Licking & Aggression
- Are Boston Terriers Hyperactive or High-Energy?: are Bostons hyperactive or high-energy?
- 7 Tips To Calm A Hyper Boston Terrier: 7 tips to calm a hyper Boston
- Are Boston Terriers Aggressive? What 50 Boston Owners Say: what 50 owners say about Boston aggression
- 12 Tips On Stopping An Aggressive Boston Terrier!: 12 tips for stopping an aggressive Boston
- How to Stop Your Boston Terrier From Licking You: how to stop your Boston from licking you
- How to stop my dog from licking everything!: how to stop a dog from licking everything
Introductions
- How to Introduce Your Boston Terrier to a New Puppy (Step by Step): introducing your Boston to a new puppy
- How to Introduce Your Boston Terrier to a Dog Park (Step by Step): introducing your Boston to a dog park
- How to Introduce Your Boston Terrier to a New Crate or Kennel (Step by Step): introducing your Boston to a new crate or kennel
- Introducing Your Boston Terrier to a New Bed (Step by Step): introducing your Boston to a new bed
- How to Introduce Your Dog To A New Car – For Better Travel: introducing your dog to a new car
- How To Introduce Your Boston Terrier To a Robot Vacuum (Step by Step): introducing your Boston to a robot vacuum
- Introducing Your Boston Terrier to Chickens – Step-by-Step Guide: introducing your Boston to chickens
- Introducing a Boston Terrier to a Rabbit: Step-by-Step Guide: introducing your Boston to a rabbit
- Introducing Your Boston Terrier to a Guinea Pig (Step-by-Step): introducing your Boston to a guinea pig
- Will A Boston Terrier Kill A Bird? What You Need To Know: will a Boston Terrier hurt a bird?
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Boston Terriers aggressive?
Generally, no. In our survey of 50 Boston owners, only 1 Boston out of 50 was reported as aggressive toward humans. See what owners said and our tips if your Boston shows aggression.
Why does my Boston Terrier follow me everywhere?
Bostons are companion dogs that bond closely with their people, so following you around is common. We cover 13 reasons, and how to help if it becomes a problem, in why your Boston follows you everywhere.
How much do Boston Terriers sleep?
Depending on age, Boston Terriers should sleep 12 to 14 hours a day. Puppies and seniors often sleep more. See our Boston sleep guide.
What are Boston Terrier zoomies?
Zoomies are sudden bursts of energy where your Boston races around the house or yard. They’re normal. Learn why they happen in our zoomies guide.
How do I introduce my Boston Terrier to a new puppy?
Start by setting structure and rules, then introduce them slowly and supervise early interactions. Our step-by-step introduction guide walks through each stage.
Want everything in one place? Check out The Complete Boston Terrier Guide, which covers health, training, food and care in one guide.