Here are a few. There's another great ball, but
for life of me can't recall the name of it - very
big, with holes the dog can grab on and there's
another ball in it that they CANNOT get to. Now,
I've had some Boxers that have been great with
soft toys, but most are pretty tough on those,
chewing them up, getting the squeakers out and eating those even.
Nylabone toys - size appropriate
Kong toys - the hard rubber types, size appropriate, or larger even
Kong squeaky tennis balls - larger than regular
tennis balls that humans play tennis with
large knotted rope toys
Jolly Balls - on or off knotted ropes
Hol-ee Roller toys - various shape balls, amazingly strong for their looks
At 09:01 PM 4/18/2013, Heather Jones wrote:
>
>
>Hi Val,
>
>Can you share what you think are appropriate
>chew toys? In some ways I could very much relate
>to Aneli. I hope she doesn’t mind, but I was
>laughing reading her post. We had boxers when I
>was growing up, but they were all adults when we
>got them. My dream of having a boxer came true a
>little over 4 ½ years ago when I got a senior
>at the shelter and she has just been a dream,
>has never done a single thing wrong, ever. We
>fostered a couple of 11 week old puppies last
>March and ended up adopting one of them. OMG, I
>will never do another puppy as long as I live.
>
>We did take her to puppy school and she’s
>quite smart, but man was she destructive. My
>prescription eye glasses AND my prescription
>sunglasses were two of the more expensive
>she’s destroyed. I do have a harness for her
>and have been working with her on her leash
>manners. She’s getting much better. House
>training was not a problem. My Maggie taught her
>and it only took a few days. We rarely leave her
>alone and when we do she goes in her crate for
>her safety and for the sake of the house.
>Keeping her from jumping on us or guests is
>difficult, but as long as we stay on her for
>several minutes with her calm command and hand
>motion, she’s somewhat controlled. The one
>thing that I cannot seem to break her of though
>is eating my underwear. I try really hard to
>keep the closet door with the hamper closed, but
>if it’s not, she is destroying my panties and
>she KNOWS that this is bad, but can’t seem to control herself.
>
>She really likes the antlers and I have given
>her the marrow bones, but I’m afraid of her
>breaking a tooth on the latter. Those yak cheese
>things are not cost effective at all. Can you
>share what other appropriate chew toys are
>helpful and any tips on how I get her to not eat
>my underwear? I can’t wait until she turns two
>years old because I’ve convinced myself from
>all that I’ve heard that she will finally be a REALLY good dog then J
>
>
>
>
>Boxer hugs and kisses,
>
>Heather, mom to
>Maggie/boxer/65 lbs/11 +yrs/ CKD, chronic
>pancreatitis, hypothyroidism, arthritis,
>arrhythmia controlled by sotalol, adult onset
>epilepsy, likely IBD and now a heart condition suspected to be ARVC or DCM
>&
>Gabby/boxer/70 lbs/15 mos/Major dietary indiscretions crazy puppy syndrome :)
>Orange County, CA
>
>
>
>
>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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