Boxers are inherently working dogs and they "need" a job. Structured training is a must. Plenty of appropriate chew toys are also necessary. Both mental and physical "exercise" is very necessary with young Boxers. I have 2. My female is 2 years old and my younger boy is 5 months old. My older dog went through 3 - 6 week training classes, has since taken a "trick" class and is now a certified therapy dog. For 2 years old, she is excellent with not getting into trouble anymore. Before training, she was like your boy (except the housetraining - she had that solid by 4 months old). There are special harnesses you can purchase which will prevent him from being able to pull you in a walk. Being short-snouted dogs, the "gentle leader" is not the best choice. Can't remember the name of the ones I use, but the leash hooks on the harness at mid-chest. When the dog tries to pull, if forces them to turn and puts pressure on their chest making
it uncomfortable. It only took Heidi wearing that harness a couple times to learn. Rewards and praise to high heaven a good behavior. Ignore the dog entirely for a negative behavior. Also neuter - if not already done. That is very important, in my opinion.
Hope I helped.
Val, Heidi & Gunther
" Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
Franklin P. Jones
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From: Anneli <q.tlassiegirl@yahoo.com>
To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com I
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 2:13 PM
Subject: [boxer lovers] trouble- any suggestions welcome
hi, I have a 6 month old boxer and he is the most trouble I have ever had . I have had border collies, American cockers , saint Bernard, husky, samoyed and I just don't get this dog . I have spent so much time with him and if I don't judge him when he has to go he will poop and pee in the house . I have 2 cockers and they were house broken in 3 months. this dog gets in my bed and steals stuff off my end table . he drinks my coffee and coke , chewed up my glasses and t.v remote . he chewed up my ottoman and my pillows . I have to watch him like a hock . when we walk he pulls and picks up every thing he finds, little flags from the hydro company , coffee cups , lids, sticks , stones , you name it . he never tires and bugs my cockers continually . this was my sons dog but now he is mine. I have too much patience with him . I have no time to clean or take care of my other dogs as he pulls so much when they walk together. are all boxers this much trouble
.What's going on? any suggestions . I never seem to tire him at play . he is an eating , pooping machine . is this just mine or are they all like this ? Anneli
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