The first and most often the most frequent problem people have when training their dog is inconsistency. People often overlook the fact that it can take a dog some time to understand even simple ideas. The truth is that they are first looking to find where they fit in. Because dogs have a pack mentality, they will try to first establish who is the pack leader. If you don't demonstrate that the leader is you, then they will assume that position. You first need to demonstrate that you are in charge with firm and gentle consistency. They have to know their place in the family. Once that is established teaching them becomes much easier. If you remain consistent in your efforts then you will be successful. Some dogs will pick things up quicker than others but you need to stick with it.. This ties in to the next issue which is being too impatient. In this society, we want instant gratification. If is not done right this second, then it is not worth the time. It does not work like that when it comes to to train your dog. Otherwise, you will get discouraged and probably give up after you finish potty training them. You cannot have an "I'm going to quit, this is too troublesome" attitude. In essence, once you have established that you are the boss they will want to obey your commands. It is just a matter of communicating your intentions to them in the right way. It is always a great idea to have some dog treats with you during the training as well. Dogs tend to think with their tummy. It may take a little time to get your dog to obey you correctly, but the results are always worth it. The last thing you have to do is treat your dog as a companion. Only by working together, can you get things to work the way they need to be in your home. When you get irritated your dog will sense it and won't respond the way they should. This always makes it more difficult to teach them. You need to remember to show them love. If you establish a healthy relationship in the beginning it will bless you for their whole life. You have to see this as a mutual benefit for the both of you. Even though you are teaching them to fit into your environment, they will be more than ready to do what you want them to. All that is necessary is to do the basics such as potty training, no begging, proper behavior around people, and so forth. Anything other than that is for fun. If you desire to teach them some fun tricks then you have already started with a strong foundation of love and trust. When it is done, you will both be better off
The Boxer breed makes a great family pet but is often mistakenly thought to be slightly fussy and skittish at times. The reality is that they are a breed that needs lots of attention and only when they do not receive this do they become shy and skittish. Indeed, if you have a busy job and think you will not be home much then a boxer dog is not the right breed for you.
With that said, here are some facts and figures about the Boxer breed and how you may go about obedience training one. First it will cover picking the right puppy.
Do your research before selecting an individual puppy or a litter to select from. Some common wisdom before making a selection is to view the parents of the litter first. This will give you an some pointers on the temperament and behavior of the parents and an indication of how the puppies may grow up to behave.
It is also makes sense to find a puppy from a non commercial breeder who loves the animal rather than seeing it as a commercial venture. This means the dogs will be well cared for and likely to grow up to be more socially adjusted.
According to the American Kennel Club the Boxer breed is in the top ten of purebred dogs in terms of popularity. They are a medium sized dog that are energetic and very inquisitive. Consequently they will require more attention and cost more than a small toy breed of dog.
Food costs and other expenses like treats and toys will be more for a Boxer than many other breeds. Although being a short haired dog you will not need to do much grooming. For some strange reason they are not keen on water either so that will make bathing a lot of 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.
A Boxer dog needs lots of space. It's not a good idea to keep a boxer in an apartment for example. It needs a backyard so that it can run about and expend energy. You can even set treats throughout the garden to keep it active. You should also provide toys to keep it occupied. Like most dogs, Boxers love toys to play with.
Excesses of energy may make a boxer dog hard to obedience train. They have a tendency to get easily distracted by the slightest thing so positive reinforcement training is thought to be the best method because you are attracting the dogs attention after each command.
You should begin the training as soon as possible, preferably when they are puppies. This includes socializing them with other family members so that they know their status within the family. A well adjusted dog is more content and will respond better to obedience training.
Given their exuberant nature you may want to make the environment where the dog is trained quiet and distraction free. Thus your pet may not be the best pupil in a group obedience training class with lots of other pooches to distract it. Obedience training is a big task when it comes to any dog, let alone a Boxer but it is certainly worth making this commitment. They are an intelligent animal and love the close relationship with their owner that obedience training requires.
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