Animal And Company: Re: [boxer lovers] integrating my dog with other dogs

Jeanne you are so right. She's definitely not mean and I think she might be afraid somewhat. She gets overly excited when she goes near another dog and she goes straight into boxer play mode. When she see's' a dog outside her window she will lightly growl, bark, and whimper. I'm just so scared to try this. I wish I could find someone with a dog that would be willing to muzzle their dog and I would muzzle Layla for the first meeting. I'd put both of them in my fenced backyard and let them get to know each other, with supervision of course. I know she would do great, and be so happy!! I'm just afraid if something went wrong 1 of them might get bit. I feel so sorry for her. She really needs a friend. Where are you located? I should have mentioned a few years ago we adopted a 3 month old male puppy. Layla stood over the top of him and wouldn't let him take even a step. If he tried to walk she would block him. Thanks so much for the info and the compliment about caring. I adore boxers and can't stand the thought of one being put to sleep because I couldn't rescue it. You are so right about adopting just 1 right now. Thanks again, Gail

From: Jeanne <purrfectlyexotic@gmail.com>
To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: [boxer lovers] integrating my dog with other dogs

Boxers tend to Box when they are nervous - sometimes you can actually see a little self-conscious grin on their face, As long as she is not mean OR terrified of other dogs, she will be accepting of the '2 more' that you adopt although really 2 total would be a wiser choice - for Layla's sake, at least until she is totally secure with new Boxer #1.

We have been breeders of Boxers exclusively for 15 years and they are very clone-like. Her 'boxing' is a sign of wanting to play, but from your description it can as well be nervousness - but not exteme.

I love your concern for her well-being!!

Regards

Jeanne

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On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 10:39 AM, Devon J <devonevalena@gmail.com> wrote:

I could make a lot of suggestions, but not sure any would work as I'm not a trainer and have a male afraid of noise and have been unable to get him over it. So hoping others will pop in.

The one thing you could try since she is timid and unlikely to attack another dog, is walk her w dogs, far enough away they can't hurt each other, but close enough there is some companionship. Remember dogs sense your feelings so you must be very calm and unafraid. Do it until she settles down and is comfortable, then move them a bit closer together, (if other dog is still friendly). She may have to learn some manners w dogs, except boxer to boxer, most dogs take offense at being pawed. They don't think it is play.

On Jan 10, 2014 8:37 AM, "Gail" <eeyorelover1@att.net> wrote:

Can anyone teach me how to integrate my 7 yr. old female boxer, Layla with other dogs?I rescued her at 10 months. She was living in an unheated, unairconditioned garage, 24 hours a day. I've let her go up to other dogs, but she does the boxer punching paws play thing and every dog I've tried to introduce her to starts growling. Layla, I think is very nervous around other dogs or even when she sees one while she looking outside. Her hair goes up, she whimpers, barks,is fidgety, and I swear she shakes a little. I've tried helping her through these episodes by petting her, hugging her, speaking calmly,telling her it's ok. I've also tried scolding her, removing her from the window, covering her eyes, LOL, tell her no bark, all to no avail. Can someone help me? Oh, also she is afraid of water!