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Boxer Dog Training - How A Dogs Nature Can Affect Training

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

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

It pays to do a bit of research before you select a puppy. It is often suggested that you view the puppies parents before selecting one from a litter. This will give you an idea on the temperament of the animals and what you can expect the puppy to turn out like.

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.

The American Kennel Club claims that the Boxer is one of the most popular breeds to own currently in America. They are a large to medium sized dog that have an endless supply of energy and are naturally curious of the world around them and intelligent. They will be more costly than a smaller dog and require more space to keep happy.

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.

Space is important to a Boxer dog. It is not practical to keep a dog such a this in an apartment. It needs a home with an ample backyard where it can run around and tire itself out. You can plant dog treats in areas of the yard so that your pet will rummage around and be kept active. Get it lots of toys to keep it busy too. Boxers will spend many hours ragging toys and this fits their nature perfectly.

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.

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 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.