Is this a good idea?? I have a 7 yr old daughter and I'm not sure how this dog is going to behave.
2007-12-18 03:40:38 · 9 answers · asked by Metrallo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
was he temperment tested? did you and your daughter meet him first? Does she know how to always be gentle with dogs?
2007-12-18 03:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take the dog on trial only. Read up on boxers and their personalities. What do you know about this dogs history? Age 7 is a good age to have a first dog and boxers are great family dogs. Your daughter is old enough to go to obedience school with this dog and even tho the dog is no longer a puppy both of them will benefit from the experience.
If this one has no big problems you should enjoy having it for a pet. Expect there to be adjustment issues for the first few months. Be sure you have a crate, it can be a metal barred folding one or the enclosed kind that comes apart in the middle and can be nested and used as a dog bed when you don't need to confine the dog.
2007-12-18 11:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by Pal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boxers are wonderful family pets. They are also high energy. make sure your new family member gets planty of exercise either on leash or in a fenced yard. Also,make sure your child knows how to behave around a dog. No face to face contact,no playing in the dogs food,no poking or prodding or riding the dog until they both have grown to know each others personality. Good luck and thank you for giving this Boxer a new home.
2007-12-18 11:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any time you bring a new dog into the house you must walk him first. Before he even sets foot inside your home you need to take him on a long walk (45 min at least) with your daughter. This will help put you in the leader role. While walking he needs to be right next to you at a heal. This is sooooo important because if he is roaming around at the end of the leash then he thinks that HE is in charge. After you've tired him out a little let your daughter walk him also, he needs to see her as a pack leader also, this will discourage any aggression towards either of. A pack member DOESNT attack their leader. After the walk then you may take him inside, but keep him on the leash and walk him around the house... again free roam makes him think hes in charge. Also walk him around tha backyard... he needs to know that the whole property is YOURS and NOT HIS. Good luck boxers to tend to be sweet and loving dogs, but they need to be walked every day. Good luck with your new baby.
2007-12-18 11:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a meet and greet with the dog and your daughter before you bring him home... Has he been tested for social issues??? Is he food or toy aggressive that might get your daughter in a tough situation????
I would do some homework before you do this with any dog.
I own a boxer and they love kids and are great family dogs , but I would do some checking before I would bring any dog into a new family
2007-12-18 12:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by str8putter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where are you getting the dog from? Do you know about its background? Boxers are usually very sweet and gentle dogs. I would have a talk with your daughter about what having a dog means (what she can and cannot do to the dog, etc.) and maybe even dedicated one responsibility to her so she feel ownership of the dog (and helps her establish dominance over it - every member of the house must be dominant over the dog including babies and children)
2007-12-18 11:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
introduce the dog to the child a couple of times before bringing home. and when you get home before coming in walk the dog with you daughter for a while so the dog can get a feel for you both and the environment around the home. also teach your daughter that around a new dog she should be quiet and gentle and not touch before dog smells her.
2007-12-18 11:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by Gre N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My niece learned to walk holding a boxers collar for balance. They are typically gentile dogs (though high energy). The one thing that scares me is the trend of thinking of them as the new pit bull and trying to encourage meaness... IF h'e not been abused in that way there should be no problem and if he's comming from a reputable rescue he should have been screened for signs of that.
2007-12-18 12:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want the dog then the best way to bond with the dog is to take it on a walk. Walking is a strong instinct in dogs. Walking with the dog and having your daughter walk him (with your supervision) can create a bond with the dog. My experience with dogs is that the best way to bond with the dog is to walk him/her. Also hire a dog trainer to help you with any troubles that you have. And stay Calm and assertive no matter what!
2007-12-18 11:54:51 · answer #9 · answered by adrmets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋