| But it is definitely not impossible! Boxers are wonderful, | | | | you start agility training too soon, it may cause some |
| family dogs. What makes boxers such good dogs is | | | | early deterioration of their frame. This is primarily |
| that they want to be the "class clowns" so to speak. | | | | because their muscles are not fully developed. |
| That being said, they will do things that will absolutely | | | | The last bit of advice that I can give you is to do the |
| aggravate you to death! | | | | same things you would think to do with other puppies. |
| While they think they are just having fun, they are | | | | Exercise is SO important with training a boxer puppy. |
| actually make your life miserable! Do not worry though, | | | | They are very energetic puppies so lots of walks are |
| it will pass! | | | | a must. I try and spend at least 45 minutes a day with |
| We found fantastic results with with our boxer puppy | | | | a nice walk with my boxer. It is usually in the morning |
| when we socialized her at a very young age. I took | | | | when we first wake up. It sort of sets the tone for the |
| our boxer to puppy training classes at the local pet | | | | rest of the day. Plenty of exercise will help your boxer |
| store and it did wonders for her. Boxers are very | | | | focus on your training. Think about it - they are not |
| much like people in that they need to have a social life. | | | | going to have as much pent up energy that would |
| If you want a happy boxer, make sure that your dog | | | | cause them to be distracted. It will make everyone's |
| has a life! | | | | life easier! |
| One other thing that I found out with training a boxer | | | | Boxers are wonderful dogs. If I had to chose one |
| puppy is to lay off any agility drills until they are at least | | | | breed, it would be a boxer. They are fun-loving and |
| a year old. Boxers have been prone to have hip | | | | caring dogs. Remember though, they are going to |
| problems because of their body frame and stance. If | | | | make you angry sometime. |