2006-07-10 05:03:56 · 17 answers · asked by 4815162342 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, I hope you're getting him from a good breeder who really cares about health and temperament. They are usually happy, sweet dogs, but a nasty Boxer can be very dangerous.
Dogs, especially high-energy dogs like Boxers, often steal things and chew them up to get your attention. They love to play and sometimes think that being bad is very funny. He'll hang his head when you yell at him because he knows you are angry, NOT because he understands what he did wrong.
First, keep him in a dog crate anytime you can't supervise him. This also helps with housebreaking. Keep him on a leash at all times and tie the end to your belt so you can supervise and train him. Keep only two dog toys out at any one time. If a dog has too many toys, he will think that everything loose in the house belongs to him. You need to teach him that everything loose in the house belongs to YOU.
They need a lot of attention and exercise. By the time he's six months old, make sure he's getting at least a thirty minute walk every day. When he's full grown, it will have to be a thirty minute strenuous run - but not in the heat of the day! With their pushed-in faces, Boxers can have trouble breathing and cooling themselves. A lot of bad behavior is pent up energy and boredom. They are powerful dogs that need early training before they get too strong for you.
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-07-10 05:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have 2 Boxers - both unneutered. The 6-year old has always been very mellow and mild-tempered; and the 4-year old is a bulldozer! Both of my boys are wonderful with young children and elderly folks - somehow the boys just seem to sense that they cannot jump and frolic around them! Folks have mentioned neutering to calm Mack; but I'm not sure that's the solution - I think he's just a rambunctios dog and my older fella (Duke) is a calm dog.
2006-07-10 13:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to get a boxer checked for both hip problems and for tumors. A vet I know says that Boxers have the most tumors of any breed that they deal with. Be sure to get it from a good breeder as well, as a good breeder's boxers shoudl have less health issues
2006-07-10 12:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very smart and loyal companions. We have 3 dogs and our youngest is a boxer. She is great. She is also really good with kids.
2006-07-10 12:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by tellmeimspecial 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There cute and loyal but when it gets to other people they might be mean,if they bite they cant let go......once my uncle had a dog and his naibor had a boxer so the boxer bit my uncles dog and the boxer couldent let go it wanted but couldent they tried every way they could!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!so then my uncle got a bucket of water and splash!and the og let go it just scared the boxer so he let go!
2006-07-10 12:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two!! "Notnot" (Nadia) and "Ali." they are the best dogs I have ever had. Mine are NOT hyper. They are so sweet and laid back, but they are playful upon request. I can take them anywhere They don't shed. They are low maintenance dogs. They get along with people and other dogs. God, I could go on and on...!!! They make me very happy. Cute and funny too.
2006-07-10 12:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Notnadia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one. Her name is Madison. Boxer's are great dogs. Very intelligent and great with kids. They act like puppy's even as adults and very playful.
Here is a good link
http://www.boxerworld.com/
Here is my dog!
http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=madisongrass3zk.jpg
2006-07-10 12:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boxer are wonderful dogs very good with kids i have one and my kids climb all over him and he never has minded he loves it they r house dogs and it is the best dog u could have
2006-07-10 12:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by alabamagirl2230 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my bf wears boxers and i love them, especially the silk ones.
they are the best
2006-07-10 12:07:36 · answer #9 · answered by Shamus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very sweet,loving, and protective dogs.They are very active and require a lot of exercise..if you live in a small apartment I don't recommend them.They are great with children also!
2006-07-10 12:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by Courtney L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋