| There's nothing cuter than a Boxer puppy, is there? | | | | new "toy" to chew on. |
| But when it comes time to train her, well, there's | | | | 4. Even though your Boxer puppy may be a bit |
| nothing so cute about that. Although dog personalities | | | | "hyperactive", she is smart and trainable. Again, don't |
| may vary, here are a few things to keep in mind with | | | | be fooled by her constant activity. Try exercising her |
| your Boxer puppy training: | | | | to wear her out a little before your training sessions. |
| 1. Don't let that cute face trick you into letting her do | | | | 5. Boxer pups can grow up to be stubborn Boxer |
| anything she wants whenever she wants. She really | | | | dogs if they've not had training. You have to establish |
| does need to be trained for her own good and the | | | | yourself as the alpha dog early on to overcome their |
| very best time is when she is a puppy. | | | | tendency to be stubborn. Think "firm but friendly" with |
| 2. Boxer puppies and very young children don't go | | | | your training and always remember who's in charge. |
| together. Boxers make great companions for kids, but | | | | Sometimes your clever Boxer can make you forget! |
| not when both are really young. Keep small children | | | | 6. Socialize your puppy from an early age and don't |
| away from your puppy if you are not able to directly | | | | stop. You should keep her around other dogs and with |
| supervise the encounter. Again, Boxers are known for | | | | people so that her needs for socialization are met. This |
| being family dogs so keep this in mind. | | | | can head off shyness or aggressiveness. Boxers do |
| 3. Boxer pups are full of energy and very playful. It | | | | make good guard dogs though, and can be trained to |
| might wear you out to play with her and keep her | | | | protect you and your property. |
| exercised, but it's good for both of you. Not only is it | | | | 7. Your Boxer puppy is sensitive to the heat and cold |
| good for your health, you will keep her from getting | | | | so make sure her needs are met. Don't even think |
| bored. A bored puppy can get into all sorts of trouble. | | | | about trying to train your pup while she is shivering in |
| She might start pulling on that string at the edge of | | | | the snow and cold, or when she's overheated and |
| your rug, test taste the door trim, or find an unsuitable | | | | won't come out from under the shade tree. |