Can You Handle a Pet Boxer Dog?

Written by Amy Howells


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Experts suggest that, when adopting a Boxer, you should at least checkrepparttar parent dogs for these undesirable traits before even looking atrepparttar 105734 puppies.

Aggression One owner said: "I love my Boxer girl, but she can be a terror sometimes and could get really hyper to where she´d attack us. I'd hate to think what all she'd get into without any training at all!" Byrepparttar 105735 way, there are more accounts, from owners, of aggression among their female Boxers, especially towards other female.

Hyperactive Boxers have high play drive and they need their exercise or they´d get excitable and destructive.

Play, play and play with them. Give them extra space especially when you have to leave them alone for long period. Tire them out with long walks and play sessions but within a fenced area or on a leash. When going for their walks, opt for body harness if you have a Boxer that pulls or strays.

Harness isrepparttar 105736 answer torepparttar 105737 Boxer slipping out ofrepparttar 105738 collar. The chain-harness combo looks good as well as trainsrepparttar 105739 Boxer to walk without pulling or straying.

Extreme shyness (not to be mistaken with independence) It's critical to socialize your Boxers. When they are still puppies, take them to public places like a pet store so they won´t be so shy. Begin training in an area that is familiar to your Boxer, where there is minimum distraction. Once both of you are skilled at several obedience commands, take him to practice at different areas with increasing amount of distractions present.

This may seems like starting all over again, but it's worthrepparttar 105740 effort. One family took theirs torepparttar 105741 local mini-mart and practiced obedience training right outside, where there were distractions from people.

"Strangers came over and petted him and gave him treats. He met all kinds of people and learned to follow commands despiterepparttar 105742 distractions, and is a better dog today."

For more information about boxer dogs visit: http://www.dog-owner.net


3 Simple Steps For A Healthier Dog

Written by Jim De Fazio


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studies have shown that your dog will in almost all cases eat more ofrepparttar “bargain brand” thanrepparttar 105733 all natural, nutritious dog food. The “bargain brands” will pass through your dog more quickly because they do not contain as much ofrepparttar 105734 daily nutrients your dog requires. This leads to your dog being hungrier more often and thereby eating more. Your dog will retain more ofrepparttar 105735 nutrients contained inrepparttar 105736 all natural food which means they will be less hungry, have healthier coats, more energy and better overall health.

Give your dog plenty of fresh water. Change it as often as you can. A good rule to follow is that every time you get yourself something to drink, add new water to your dog’s bowl.

Exercise your dog daily. This is good for you also. Take long walks, throw a ball or stick aroundrepparttar 105737 backyard or park. Remember your dog’s cardiovascular system, heart and muscles need exercise just like yours.

Jim De Fazio is the successful webmaster of http://www.natural-pet-supplies.com. A site that offers all natural food and supplies for your dog or cat.


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