Boxer Dog Behavior Characteristics And Training
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Loading ...The Boxer breed is a wonderful animal that sometimes gets labeled as being a fussy and slightly fidgety dog. The truth is that they need plenty of affection and tend to become skittish if they do not get this. Indeed, if your lifestyle is one that keeps you away from home a lot then getting a boxer dog as your pet is not really advisable.
With that out of the way, here are some details on the Boxer dog breed, their characteristics and best training methods. It will cover selecting a puppy and some things to look out for.
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 claims that the Boxer is one of the most popular breeds to own currently in America. They are a large to medium sized dog that have an endless supply of energy and are naturally curious of the world around them and intelligent. They will be more costly than a smaller dog and require more space to keep happy.
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.
On the plus side, they are very social creatures. Ideally, they need to have the energy and stimulation that comes with living in a family unit. Work at keeping them active and with things to do. Without this stimulation they will get easily bored and lonely. Like most breeds of dog this can lead to bad behavior and antisocial tendencies.
Space is important to a Boxer dog. It is not practical to keep a dog such a this in an apartment. It needs a home with an ample backyard where it can run around and tire itself out. You can plant dog treats in areas of the yard so that your pet will rummage around and be kept active. Get it lots of toys to keep it busy too. Boxers will spend many hours ragging toys and this fits their nature perfectly.
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.
Start the training early, when they are puppies. This includes socializing them with other family members and animals. A well adjusted dog is generally happier and more open to training methods.
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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