Boxer Dog Obedience Training

by Adrian Fletcher

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 out of the way, here are some details on the Boxer dog breed, their characteristics and best Training methods. It will cover selecting a puppy and some things to look out for.

It’s prudent to do a bit of research before you go for a puppy. Good advice is to view the puppies parents if this is possible or at least get some information on them. You will gain an insight into their temperament and how the puppies may turn out in the future.

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

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.

You should consider that food bills, dog toys and treats will be greater than many other breeds of dog. They are short haired dogs so grooming is minimal. They don’t seem to like water either so bathing may be interesting.

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 needs room to move. It is not wise to keep such a breed in an apartment. It should have a back yard where it can move around and keep itself busy. You can also hide treats in the yard so that it will hunt around and keep busy. Plenty of toys will also keep it busy. They love to play and toys appeal to that part of their nature.

Over exuberance may make your pet hard to train for obedience. It is hard to keep the Boxer focused so positive reinforcement Training is seen as the best method for obedience Training because you demand the dog’s attention each time and keep it focused.

Start the 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 their exuberant nature you may want to limit the distractions when obedience training your pet. This means they may not be best suited to group obedience training classes where distractions abound. Whilst it might seem like a big task obedience training your Boxer dog, it is certainly worth the effort. They are an intelligent animal that will respond well to the proper obedience training and develop a stronger bond with their owner throughout the training.

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