Training a Toy Fox Terrier: what works and what to expect

TFTs are intelligent and eager to learn, which is exactly why they were favorites of traveling circuses. Short, playful sessions with tiny food rewards work well, and many learn a new trick such as spin, bow or play dead in a single week. Keep treats the size of a lentil to protect the waistline.

Expect house training to take longer than with larger breeds, partly because small puddles are easy to miss. Use a regular schedule, reward outdoor success lavishly, and consider an indoor pad for cold nights. Early socialization helps curb excessive barking and bossiness with bigger dogs.