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Who has ever had a boxer dog knows your great character and your enthusiasm when it comes to acting, for this reason raise a boxer puppy and even educating an adult dog that we adopt is a fundamental task if we want to have a faithful friend for life.
In this article by PeritoAnimal we offer you some very useful tips and tricks so that your Boxer puppy's learning process is the best, the most positive and that you get a healthy and mentally happy dog as a result.
Keep reading to find out how to train a boxer dog, one of the most affectionate, dedicated and faithful you will find.
Boxer Features
The Boxer is one of the best breeds that exist, although it is worth mentioning that each one has its own personality that makes it more sociable, friendly or playful, so it will depend on each case.
These are, in general, dogs very sociable, active and smart, without a doubt that it is one of the most complete dogs regarding the character and behavior that exist. He is very skillful and curious with his owners, as well as enjoying following him around the house to find out what he is doing.
Very affectionate, although a little rough, he lets himself be touched by children and adults (even strangers). It is a very nice dog that likes to play and be excited in many moments.
Very loyal to his family, he will not hesitate to respond with barks if he senses that he is being threatened, in addition to being an excellent guard dog that will warn you in advance before someone rings his bell.
Although he is friendly and sociable with other dogs, the Boxer never backs down from a fight, for this reason it is important to socialize him since he was a puppy. It is not considered a potentially dangerous dog in most countries.
Boxer's socialization
If you want to know how to train a Boxer puppy, you should know that you should start as soon as possible, the Boxer is a puppy that needs to be socialized since a puppy, in addition to being a very energetic and active dog.
THE socialization is a gradual process which consists of introducing the little puppy to the activities and living beings that he will meet in the future. For this, it is essential to go for a walk and interact with calm dogs, friendly people and good children. Anything you can give your little Boxer puppy will be great for as an adult. Try to avoid situations in which you might feel sick or fearful.
This process must include bicycles, cars and even food of all kinds. Boxer is a curious dog that will follow you wherever you go to discover the world next to you.
It is important to define with the whole family the rules that the new pet must comply with and try to respect them as much as possible. Thus, it is important not to punish our Boxer in any way, but instead use positive reinforcement, rewarding the attitudes we like him to have.
fix bad behavior
All dogs misbehave at some time, breaking a jar, biting a shoe or even climbing onto our favorite couch. It's normal for some behaviors to get upset, but it's important have some things clear:
- The dog doesn't realize why you're scolding when it's been a while since you've done something wrong.
- If so, you should not scold or hit the dog, this will only cause discomfort and serious stress to the animal.
- Using inappropriate methods will generate a negative and aggressive attitude in your pet.
- If your puppy has behaved in a way that is not correct, it is preferable to say "No" and change place or activity radically. You must not punish him.
If the Boxer dog try to attack or be aggressive with another animal, it's best to get out of this place as soon as possible, don't scold him, remember that being subjected to aggression increases the dog's stress levels, and you don't want the anger to be directed at you.
If your dog urinate at home take him elsewhere and clean the ground, before you get bored, think about whether you've been walking your Boxer dog long enough. Remember that this is a dog with a lot of energy that must walk for at least 30 minutes each time you go outside with him. Discover 7 exercises you can practice with an adult dog in our article.
Finally, when you discover that your beloved Boxer has bitten the sofa, don't get upset, take a deep breath, leaving him alone for a long period of time is quite harmful for him, as it is a dog with a lot of need for affection. For this, we recommend that you leave several toys within reach (with and without sound) and even think about adopting another dog for company.
O positive reinforcement it is, without a doubt, the best technique for correcting behaviors that we don't like. This consists of pressing the attitudes and actions that we consider appropriate with treats, caresses and affectionate words.
While many people believe that positive reinforcement only applies with food, the truth is that a dog with its owner will appreciate a kind gesture and kiss more than a piece of ham.
Boxer Puppy Learning
How to train a Boxer dog and how to teach him certain orders will be a whole process for you and him as you discover the best ways to communicate. Accept physical signs as well as words well, learn to communicate with him.
The first thing your Boxer puppy should learn is to do the necessities outside the home, this is a process that needs dedication, but it is essential to learn it as soon as possible. But remember that before going out into the street you should have your first vaccinations up to date.
Once your puppy learns to do his needs in the right place, we can already start teaching him the basic dressage orders: sit down, be quiet, lie down, come here and walk with you.
We shouldn't think that learning these orders are simple whims, on the contrary, teaching your Boxer puppy the basic orders will allow him to go out into the field and get him to respond, and they are also a good way to make the puppy feel useful, since when performing certain actions you receive a prize.
Everything you can teach your puppy is a challenge for him and a necessary stimulation for his intelligence. In general, it is necessary to do an average of between 10 and 20 repetitions for Boxers to be able to carry out an order. Practice every day for about 5-10 minutes, too much time can stress them out.
advanced orders
the boxer can learn all kinds of tricks as an adult and, food is a great way to reward your pet. Be sure to practice and stimulate your puppy constantly so that it is fulfilled, among the advanced tricks we find more complex orders or another type such as giving the paw, rolling around, starting agility or others.
Dedicating time to your pet to improve orders and obedience strengthens your relationship and makes your puppy an obedient and happy pet, the best way to find out how to educate a Boxer puppy is with care and constancy.
Remember that you must always comply with the basic requirements of dog care so that the learning process is positive. A sad or stressed dog will not respond correctly.
