2006-07-13 06:54:23 · 10 answers · asked by Afrika P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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. They can even collapse and die if you're not careful! A lot of chewing and bad behavior is from pent up enery and boredom.
Dogs, especially high-energy dogs like Boxers, often steal things and chew them up to get your attention. He'll hang his head when you yell at him because he knows you are angry, NOT because he understands what he did wrong.
Show him one item that he usually chews up - if he tries to take it, tell him "NO!" and give him a jerk on the leash. Then take him to his dog toy, get him all excited and tell him "GOOD BOY!" when he takes his toy. Practice this every day with items that he is and isn't supposed to have. When he is perfect, you can drop the leash and let him drag it around - but keep him confined to the room that you are in, so you can keep an eye on him and correct him if he makes a mistake.
Boxers may destroy all their toys and swallow pieces which can cause an obstruction in their intestines. Get sturdy dog bones like Nylabones and PRESSED rawhdies; and tough toys like the X-treme Kongs and hard rubber balls too big for them to swallow should last a long time. There's a new thing called the Hurley toy & the Huck ball that are supposed to be tough, but I haven't used one personally.
They are powerful dogs that need early training before they get too strong for you. When he's a puppy, keep him in a dog crate anytime you can't supervise him. 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 can be stubborn about obeying you - 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/
2006-07-13 11:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're definately going to want to childproof your house. Your dog will get into anything an infant could, and more. They're curious, just like people.
Additionally, I can guarantee he'll chew things. But, if you pick things up (i.e., shoes,) and give him something acceptabel to chew on, it will be less of a problem.
Potty training is another issue. The best way to handle that is by giving him as much "outside time" as possible. Once he gets used to doing his business in the grass, he'll learn to look for grass. Then, stay on a regular bathroom break schedule, so he never has to hold it for an extended period of time.
Also remember that dogs and puppies usually get in trouble when they're bored. So, play with him as often as possible! Keep him active and his brain in gear, or kiss your slippers goodbye!
2006-07-13 14:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as a child! Only children wear diapers.
Potty train, demanding attention, getting into everything, chewing (teething). Just about anything!
2006-07-13 14:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never EXPECT bad behavior.dogs only know what we teach them.start from the beginning and let your dog know what is good behavior and REWARD that.be calm and assertive leader.ever watch caesar milan's show the dog whisperer?find it.it is AWESOME
2006-07-13 16:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by tinaluvsglass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu need to have a big back yard make sure you walk enough so he has no energy to tear up what is in your house because everything they find they shred a papkin,plant,logs,stuffed toys you name it they shred
2006-07-13 14:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by cynthgzmn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they are such good dogs but it is a puppy and it will do what puppys do, go to the bathroom on your floor, chew up your stuff, be hiper, want to play, exetra....
2006-07-13 14:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by niki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A big pile of poop. If your dog could speak it would say something like, "Hey pal, leave me alone! I'm looking for something for me to poop on!"
2006-07-13 13:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by djprall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh lord...It will ACT LIKE A PUPPY!!!! Until *YOU* teach it manners!
2006-07-13 18:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will get into a lot of things you need to watch it and it will tear things up at first
2006-07-13 13:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by tjeter# 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots. If you think of it, it will probably happen. Or am I thinking of my dog?
2006-07-13 14:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋