Boxer Dog Training - How A Dogs Nature Can Affect Training

by Adrian Fletcher

The Boxer breed makes a great family pet but is often mistakenly thought to be slightly fussy and skittish at times. The reality is that they are a breed that needs lots of attention and only when they do not receive this do they become shy and skittish. Indeed, if you have a busy job and think you will not be home much then a boxer dog is not the right breed for you.

Having said that, if you do decide to get a Boxer then here are some facts about Boxer dogs. It will start by helping you select the best boxer puppy for your family.

It pays to do a bit of research before you select a puppy. It is often suggested that you view the puppies parents before selecting one from a litter. This will give you an idea on the temperament of the animals and what you can expect the puppy to turn out like.

Another point to consider is to get a puppy from a non commercial breeder who does not see the process as a way to make money but has a respect and love for the breed. These types of breeders will care for the litter and parents with love and ensure that the puppies are social and well balanced animals.

The American Kennel Club has the Boxer breed as the 6th most popular breed. They are a large to medium sized dog that are naturally inquisitive, intelligent and full of energy. It will cost more to own a Boxer dog and you will need more space so that it can get expend some of the energy that it has.

You should factor in greater expenses for food, dog treats and toys. However they are short haired dogs so grooming will be straightforward and simple. They seem to have an aversion to water too so bath time will be fun.

Boxers are very sociable dogs. They are better off living in a family and crave the attention that many people will give to them. You should make sure that your boxer has plenty to do. Without attention they will soon get bored and lonely. The result of this kind of treatment will be bad behavioral habits and potentially destructive activities like tearing up plants and dig holes.

A Boxer needs room to move. It is not wise to keep such a breed in an apartment. It should have a back yard where it can move around and keep itself busy. You can also hide treats in the yard so that it will hunt around and keep busy. Plenty of toys will also keep it busy. They love to play and toys appeal to that part of their nature.

The Excessive energy levels of your boxer may make it harder to obedience train. They will lose focus quickly, consequently positive reinforcement training where you are catching the dogs attention is the best training method.

Begin obedience training early, when they are puppies. This also includes socializing them with other animals in the home like cats and other dogs. A well adjusted dog is better behaved and easier to train.

Given their exuberant nature you may want to limit the distractions when obedience training your pet. This means they may not be best suited to group obedience training classes where distractions abound. Whilst it might seem like a big task obedience training your Boxer dog, it is certainly worth the effort. They are an intelligent animal that will respond well to the proper obedience training and develop a stronger bond with their owner throughout the training.

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