Characteristics and training of boxer dog behavior

The Boxer breed is a fantastic dog that often has a misperception of being a fussy and slightly skittish animal. In fact this is far from the truth, by nature they need a great deal of attention and love and without this they get nervous. In fact, if you lead a very active lifestyle, which means that you will have to spend a lot of time away from home, it is probably wise not to have a Boxer dog.

With that said, if you decide to buy a Boxer, here are some facts about Boxer dogs. It will start by helping you select the best boxer puppy for your family.

Do your research before selecting an individual puppy or litter to choose from. Some common wisdom before making a selection is to see the parents of the litter first. This will give you some advice on the temperament and behavior of the parents and an indication of how the puppies can grow to behave.

It is also a good idea to find a boxer from a non-commercial breeder who does it for love rather than to make money. This means that the dogs are likely to be well cared for and more sociable.

According to the American Kennel Club, the Boxer breed is in the top ten purebred dogs in terms of popularity. It is a medium-sized, energetic and very curious dog. Consequently, they will require more attention and cost more than a small breed of toy dog.

Food costs and other expenses like treats and toys will be more for a Boxer than for many other breeds. Even if it is a short-haired dog, it will not need much grooming. For some strange reason, they don’t like water either, so that will make bathing a lot of fun!

Boxers are characterized by being very social animals. They love living in a family unit and crave attention and affection. You should strive to keep them active and busy. If left alone, they will get bored and lonely. This can lead to bad behavior habits and quite destructive tendencies.

Space is important for a Boxer dog. It is not practical to have such a dog in an apartment. You need a home with a large backyard where you can run and tire. You can plant dog treats in areas of the garden for your pet to rummage through and stay active. Get him lots of toys to keep him busy too. Boxers will spend many hours playing with toys and this fits perfectly with their nature.

Your boxer’s excessive energy levels can make obedience training difficult. They will lose focus quickly, therefore the best training method is positive reinforcement training in which you are capturing the dog’s attention.

Start training early, when they are puppies. This includes socializing them with other family members and animals. A well-adjusted dog is generally happier and more open to training methods.

Given its exuberant nature, you may want to make the environment where the dog is trained to be calm and distraction-free. Therefore, your pet may not be the best student in a group obedience training class with many other dogs to distract him. 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 requires obedience training.

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