A Guide to Raising Boxer Puppies

Raising boxer puppies isn't as hard as you may think.avoid frightening them. You should avoid painful or
First you must have already made up your mind thattraumatic experiences like being left outside, away
the boxer dog breed is the prefect companion forfrom everyone and for a long time and even falling off
your family and so you might be looking for differentfrom the basement steps can have a much profound
sources where you can purchase a cute boxer puppy.effect on the boxer puppy.
However before you buy your boxer puppy that isMost of the people call the boxer dogs as the age of
some important information about the boxer dogs thatcutting when the puppy becomes 13 to 16 weeks old.
you should know. Make sure you are familiar with thisBoxer puppies start cutting their teeth and cutting their
information before purchasing your boxer puppy as itapron strings at this particular time and try to be
will help you make the right decision as to weather itindependent. At this stage it is important to remember
will be suitable to you and your family.that their biting is a sign of supremacy and so you
Important Stages of Boxer Puppiesshould not allow a boxer puppy to bite even though
You will surely want your boxer puppy to grow up in athey are very playful. At this time it is recommended
well adjusted, protective, affectionate and in a welland appropriate that the boxer puppies attend boxer
disciplined environment. Therefore in order totraining classes as it would help in establishing
accomplish this you should be aware of the certainsocialization skills and also establish leadership skills.
key stages in the boxer dog's growth and shouldWhen the boxer puppy reaches 4 to 8 months old, it
adjust accordingly.would be the time when the boxer puppy will be more
4 week old boxer puppy: This would be the time ofinstinct to run, chew and play around with you. At this
canine socialization and awareness. It is important thatstage make sure that you have either nylabones or
the boxer puppies stay with their littermates andreal raw bones handy for chewing. You should also try
parents during this particular period as they would learnkeeping puppies leashes during this time so that you
a great deal of basic training from their parents. Theycan properly handle the puppy.
would also learn and become more disciplined fromHowever when the boxer puppy reaches 6 months to
their mothers.14 months of age they would be a bit fearful to new
When the boxer puppy reaches nearly 8 to 10 weekspeople and situations. Remember not to force your
of age it would be the fear imprint period of their life.boxer into new situations. When you follow these
Although most of the boxer dog puppies do moveguidelines and change according to the age stages of
away from their parents or mothers to start a life at athe boxer puppy it would be better and easier for
home at this time, it is actually important to try andraising boxer puppies.