But bully dogs always end up on top during wrestling, and instead of play bites at the legs, the bites target the head or neck. Veterinarian. The Boxer enjoys regular play and outdoor exercise. Boxers are not quiet dogs. Puppies that indulge in extremes of tail-chasing or habitually target “invisible” objects—snapping at nonexistent bugs—should be checked by the vet. When puppies play with people, they often bite, chew and mouth on people’s hands, limbs and clothing. Dr. Smith is a small animal veterinarian with 11 years practicing veterinary medicine. Puppies spend a great deal of time playing, chewing and investigating objects. 20 December 2019. It's important to note as well that although Boxer dogs as a breed may share some general characteristics, just as people have different personalities, so too do Boxer dogs. A good time to choose to train a dog is just before a meal, so the dog will be very keen to work to earn those tasty treats. My 9-month-old boxer often bed wets. Dogs may "pretend" to be aggressive to invite play and indicate it's a game by using exaggerated behaviors, called meta signals. Inappropriate play can develop when pups get too wound up or one of the playmates becomes a bully. The play bow—butt end up, front down— is the classic invitation for a canine romp and is used by older pups and adults, along with barking, leaping forward to nose-poke and then withdrawing, face pawing or licking. In general, if the puppies are taking turns chasing, tackling, and biting, the play is probably OK. Pop the pup outside every 30 minutes during the day, stay with him and give lots of praise when he toilets in the right spot. The boxer is an active dog who requires vigorous exercise and excels at agility and other dog sports. This will also give the Boxer mom time to rest without her puppies jumping all over her. ", neighbor. Puppies at these early ages practice being both the top dog and the bottom-of-the-heap, so they learn how to communicate with each other. It will be a coincidence at first, but it's never too young to tell him "Toilet time" when he happens to squat. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker. There are behaviors you need to look at in order to know that says it is all good fun. This is especially important during the puppy stage. For instance, the play-bow is a butt-in-the-air with a front-end-down position where the pup's forelegs dance back and forth to invite play. Part of the American Kennel Club's working group, a full-grown boxer weighs between 50 and 70 pounds and stands 21.5 to 25 inches at the shoulder. Puppies usually need to relieve themselves after eating, so give him another potty break. Pippa Mattinson. Never beat your dog. They sometimes do it for fun, but mostly it’s to send you a message like “feed me” or “play with me!” Boxers also love to carry things around the house. Gassiness (flatulence). Hide a few treats in a room, and then ask your boxer to find them. • You can also add notes, to-do list and play free games. One side of the box can be removed, with newspapers placed right outside. Boxer dogs are very excitable and love to play and get attention. Though the breed tends to be energetic and hyper, it's also possible that your puppy may be shy or more relaxed. When boxers mature, their chest widens, fills out and become a focal point. If you live with other people, make sure that everyone in the house is on board with the training program. Publisher: Penguin, {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Train-a-Boxer-Puppy-Step-14.jpg\/v4-460px-Train-a-Boxer-Puppy-Step-14.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Train-a-Boxer-Puppy-Step-14.jpg\/aid1455813-v4-728px-Train-a-Boxer-Puppy-Step-14.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"
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