Boxer Dog

BOXER DOG TRAINING TIPS

Below is a brief overview of some general Boxer Dog training tips. If you’re serious about your dog we always recommend Kingdom of Pets as a  great place for all the information you need to raise a healthy and happy dog.

This tip is really for the Boxer dog that has forgotten it’s house training, which does sometimes happen under certain circumstance. It could be sex related urine marking, sudden activity in the house, like a party, changes in the primary leader in the household, say for instance after a split in a relationship, the arrival of another pet,fear, stress ,anxiety, excitement or a medical problem.

Firstly you will have to find the cause before you deal with it and as this may be difficult, it would be best to seek a vet’s advice.

Choke chains are unnecessary when training your dog. Use a half choke which is part fabric, part choke if you really feel the need to use a choke at all.. I personally think you can benefit hugely when training your Boxer from using a harness, these are much kinder all round for the dog and gives the dog the feeling that he is leading you rather than you leading him so with the help of some training treats you will find that your Boxer will be quite happy to partake in his training.

Although training treats are great for training your Boxer, nutritional and ready available in many outlets, you may wish to use a squeaky toy that triggers interest in your Boxer dog or puppy and use that as a reward.

For Boxer puppies, puppy classes are a bonus. They are like pre-school for pups, an ideal environment for learning, socialising and moulding your Boxer pups behaviour. There is a restricted puppy age group, preferably under 16 weeks. Free play for your Boxer puppy takes place amongst selected groups of puppies. The classes usually last about an hour and run for about 6 weeks. Your own vet practise will be able to recommend a class for your puppy.

When you have chosen a puppy class, you should look out for the following when you first attend. Classes should be closely supervised, including free play. Confident puppies should not be allowed to intimidate shyer puppies, in-fact bolder puppies should be selected to their own play group. You and your Boxer puppy should be sent home with homework to do before the next class.

When your Boxer puppy has completed the 6 week course, you and your pup will be well on the way to having a good trusting relationship and understanding. Most of all, love your Boxer, puppy or dog and the reward you get back is simply nothing but love, loyalty and friendship all absolutely unconditional.

BOXER DOG HEALTH
Health Problems that your Boxer might be prone to.

Is it wise to get pet insurance for your Boxer dog, in my opinion, yes. Not only will you be covered for accidents and injury along with peace of mind if your dog should need emergency medical treatment and also it comes into it’s own when your dog becomes elderly because that is generally when they will visit the vet’s most.

Another good reason to get your Boxer dog insured is because like all other breeds
of dog, Boxer’s have their own set of health problems that they may be prone to, however that does not mean to say
that your Boxer will ever suffer from any of them.
According to actual statistics from Britain’s largest pet insurer, the Boxer is one of the breeds of dog that is most at risk from dying from cancer including mast cell tumours at around the age of eight years old, it occurs on the dog’s skin. Boxer’s are also prone to bone tumours.

IMMUNE-MEDIATED MENINGITIS IN THE BOXER DOG.
This is a rare condition, inflammation of arteries in the membranes that line the brain. It has been seen in young Boxer dog’s. Affected Boxer’s suffer from intermittent apparent neck pain, rigitity and a reluctance to move.

BOXER DOG’S PREDISPOSITION TO HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Boxer dog’s are prone to skin problems and just as breeds vary in their susceptibility to different disorders and diseases, they also vary in their response to drugs used to treat them. With the Boxer, greater care must be taken when sedating is in order.
Dog’s such as Boxer’s have smooth, thin coats and they need brushing about once a week. Use a hound-glove, which you can buy at most pet shop’s, or alternatively a rubber brush is good, again you can buy this from a pet shop who will also have a huge range of dog grooming brushes available.
Brush gently with the lie of the coat This action removes loose hair and stimulates the skin’s oil glands to make the coat healthy and sleek. Stubborn debris may be removed by applying cooking oil to soften it. Boxer’s are prone to hair problems that alters the quantity and quality of it’s hair.
Skin dermatitis maybe another problem for the white Boxer dog, as the coat is predisposed to produce excessive amounts of antibodies and have higher incidence of skin allergies.

FOOD AND FEEDING YOUR BOXER DOG.

A well balanced diet is vital for the good health of your Boxer dog. The easiest way to provide a balanced diet is to use a premium food, containing high quality nutrients, from a reputable manufacturer.

Good nutrition for your dog is not the same as it is for us, remember your Boxer dog is really a scavenging carnivore, preferring meat, humans are omnivores, able to digest almost any food. Did you know that chocolate may lift our spirits but excessive amounts fed to your Boxer can poison it!

DRY AND MOIST FOOD FOR YOUR BOXER.

The convenience of all in one dry food has made this form of canine nourishment the most popular type of dog food. These dry foods are cooked under high pressure and then dried, the food has to go through a long chemical change before it reaches your dog’s mouth. Wherever possible, use dry food within six months months of the manufacture label date. You can feed your Boxer hard bones,which will not splinter when bitten.

Canned (moist) food, mixed with dry food, remains the most popular form of feeding dog’s in Britain, the way it is produced means no preservative is needed. These foods are highly palatable to your Boxer dog or puppy, most are nutritionally complete, however it provides no exercise for your Boxer’s teeth, so you must provide an alternative “chew” to maintain the health of your Boxer’s teeth and gums.

Canned food tends to go off quickly if not eaten straight away. Alternatively you can home cook for your Boxer dog! Remember not to feed muscle meat alone because it is low in vitamins and calcium. Boxer’s are not solely meat eaters, their natural diet includes meat and plant matter from prey animals intestines. Mix meat with other foods, such as rice. Avoid tofu and other bean sources as they can cause your Boxer dog to have stomach bloat, which can be life threatning. Take care with dairy products because an adult Boxer is liable to be lactose intolerant and will suffer diarrhoea. Here is a simple home made meal for your dog, with every thing it needs in it.

Chicken 70g or 2 ½ oz

Liver 30g or 1 oz

Uncooked rice 140g or 5 0z

Sterilised bone meal 10g or 3/8 oz

Iodised salt A pinch

Sunflower or corn oil 2g or ½ tsp

METHOD

Cook the rice, bonemeal, salt and sunflower oil in twice the volume of water. Bring to boil and simmer for approx 20 mins. Add the chicken and liver and simmer for a further 10 mins.

Cool and then serve to your Boxer dog, who will really enjoy and benefit from it. For your Boxer this will produce about 800kal of energy, enough to feed an active Boxer dog for the day!

Introducing your Boxer Puppy to your Home.

The Boxer Dog-Your Family Pet?

Here is a guide based on a scale ranging from 1 to 5 to help you decide whether you get a Boxer Dog Puppy.

SCALE SIZE 1 BEING THE SMALLEST. 5 BEING THE  LARGEST.

QUESTION SCALE 1 BEING THE LOWEST. 5 BEING THE HIGHEST.

Boxer Dog Puppies should always stay with their mum until they are 8 weeks old. If you have decided on getting a Boxer pup then you can obtain one from many potential sources. Breeders, neighbours, pet shops, your local vetinary surgery, dog shelters and advertisments. Boxer dog puppies are extraordinarily inquisitive so remove breakable and chewable items from your chosen puppy’s territory.

Keep outside doors closed. Your Boxer dog puppy will not be past it’s major
chewing stage until it is about 10 months old! When you get your new Boxer puppy home, keep it in a quiet, calm room, until the pup settles in. Minutes for some pups, days for others. If you allready have other pets, you may find that they resent the puppy for a while, introduce them at intervals, when the Boxer puppy is asleep. Make sure you move your puppy’s feeding bowl away from your other pet’s bowls. As soon as possible introduce your Boxer dog puppy to an area you have chosen for the pup to go to the toilet. Puppies generally need to go to the loo when they have just woken or have just had a meal. Always reward your Boxer puppy for performing this act. This teaches the puppy that when it goes in the right place, it will get a tasty snack and will quickly pick this up.