Start slowly and take your time. Put the dog in the crate, with the peanut butter kong, for a few minutes, gradually, over weeks, building up to a few hours. Always make the dog wait to leave the crate until you give them permission. Dogs can be hurt if they are trying to force their way out before the door is completely open. Not to mention 50-100 pounds of boxer can knock you RIGHT off your feet. Be careful of that.
Patience, treats and positive reinforcement will win the day.
Anyone who has not crate trained their dogs, of ANY breed. the day will come, always, to every dog, that they need to be in a crate at the Vet, if nothing else. For that reason, every dog needs to be acclimated. The last thing you want I a dog who is sick or injured, in a strange place (the vet’s office) and stressed by a new situation (being in a crate)
Good luck! Boxers are smart, you’ll win the day!
Karon Adams
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From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 4:43 PM
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Subject: RE: [boxer lovers] Re: Crate Size for Adult Boxer
Thank you all.. For your helpful tips. They will certainly come in handy when I start this weekend. Wish me luck!
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