My boxer is 2 years old now. Ive had him since he was probably 8 weeks old. (pet store not a breeder) He's ALWAYS been shy/nervous exspeshally with MEN, and loud noises.
Ive tryed everything. I walk him all the time in busy areas, took him to dog parks (which he LOVED), if he would get nervous and try and run cause a motorbike went by for example i would correct his behavour make him sit and stay there till he calmed down.
Ive bought a boxer magazine and they said that this is known to happen to this breed when not socialzed enough as a puppy. The thing is he's been like this since i had him. ALWAYS nervous with men.
So what can i do now? It's annoying and i would love for anyone just to be able to pat my dog. My concern is that he's going to try and defend himself one day when ppl dont listen to me when i say he's nervous.
I was told a PERSONAL one on one trainer would help but they should specialize in my breed. Where boxers have different behavours in general.
2007-08-12
04:39:24
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