| Many people want to have a pet and they usually go | | | | she is still a pup. Those lessons you are teaching it will |
| with the pet when it is only a baby. The same holds | | | | help you further along in forming an attachment with |
| true for any boxer dog. You can find these puppies | | | | your canine friend. It is also good for discipline |
| at a local pet store and a trustworthy breeder. You | | | | because of those familiarities. If you can, do not |
| may be able to find one through backyard breeders, | | | | confuse your animal by saying one thing but doing |
| too. If you want to know the kind of boxer you are | | | | something completely different. Be sure to use the |
| getting is genuine, then your best bet is to find a | | | | same rules and guidelines for each thing training |
| highly known and quite knowledge breeder. They | | | | exercise...whether it is good or bad. Like a young |
| have the homework down when it comes to the | | | | child, punishment should be immediate, not five |
| different boxer pedigrees and all their loving and not | | | | minutes later when they are bound to have |
| so loving traits. Boxer dogs are quite popular to own. | | | | forgotten the mistake. |
| For that reason, there are many people getting into | | | | You don't always have to formally train for them to |
| the breeding process who lack the necessary | | | | remember the fun times you both have together. |
| knowledge. These people have no inkling the dangers | | | | However, you should spend time with them outside |
| of insufficient knowledge as on the breeding process. | | | | of training times too. Do not forget that your boxer |
| For this reason, stick with those who know about | | | | is still a puppy and he is bound to forget the "rules" |
| the boxer breed. They can tell you all about the | | | | especially when it comes to obeying a master's |
| problems of the puppies and can help you through | | | | command. You shouldn't resort to punishments. |
| any of the situations that may crop up. The Kennel | | | | Instead when your canine pet remembers and |
| Club has plenty of boxer puppy breeders; but not all | | | | follows the command, give him/her praise or reward |
| of them are trustworthy. The chances of you | | | | them with treats. Using insensitive methods makes |
| getting a non-reputable dealer though are slim; | | | | any situation uncomfortable for your pet. By doing |
| however, the possibility is still there. If you choose to | | | | this, he/she can distance him/herself away from you. |
| deal with a pet store or backyard breeder, you will | | | | As you boxer matures, add time to trainings. |
| get no guarantees about the puppy's health. | | | | Canines have a natural response mechanism that |
| In the beginning, puppies are like babies. They don't | | | | makes them follow the leader. If you want your |
| do much else except for eat, sleep and maybe play. | | | | boxer to listen to you, then you need to take over |
| After a puppy turns three weeks old, they become | | | | this leadership role. In no time, the puppy you love |
| a bit more active. Did you know that the boxer is | | | | with follow you anywhere you wish it to go. Be sure |
| popular because of their affectionate nature? While | | | | to stay tolerant of your puppy friend. He is still |
| this may be, they still need a consistent obedience | | | | growing and learning. It is imperative for boxer |
| training that will enhance these wonderful qualities and | | | | owners to inspire a sense of assurance that resonate |
| turn it into a dog that is outwardly gracious and quite | | | | through the boxer's demeanor. Never do a long |
| respectful. It is wise to introduce the obedience | | | | explanation when you are giving commands...short and |
| concept when your boxer is still a puppy. | | | | simple. Plus, try to use the same tone of voice each |
| Boxer can easily follow the commands "sit" and | | | | time. |
| "come" especially when you begin teaching when he | | | | |