Puppy training - Always use a rewards and praise-based method of training

Always use a rewards and praise-based method of training. Your puppy is eager to please you, and knowing that he has done something right will make him eager to do it again.

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Owner guide - Consider getting a crate for a new boxer puppy

Consider getting a crate for a new boxer puppy. It is helpful in house training and serves as a quiet place for the puppy. Crates are also good tools when you are training your puppy not to chew, and they help remedy separation anxiety.

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DOG FAQ - Which is better, male or female dog?

Usually male Boxer dogs have a greater tendency to run away than Boxer dogs. They could be, also, less sensible to training. Therefore, usually, blind people prefer female dogs as guides.

However, the major troubles with a female Boxer dogs are the reproduction activities that take place twice a year, and the risk of an accidental mating during these periods, and of course, pregnancy.

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TRAINING

Because of their intelligence, Boxers can be very stubborn but when it comes to training a boxer, it can be very helpful. Owners must remember that there will be times when you ask boxer to do something and he's going to look you in the face and basically tell you where to go, he knows he is supposed to do what you are telling him but he decides he can't be bothered and doesn't. The main thing you have to remember in these circumstances is to be patient. From as early as 6 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training as this will help him when he grows up, socialize him, play with him and teach him, but do it in an exciting way and he is more likely to listen.

When your boxer reaches 13-16 weeks old it's time for some serious boxer dog training, this is the stage where he is going to test for dominance, he will nip and try to show you that he is the more dominant one, mainly by not listening to you. You have to be a strong leader at this time; you must show boxer that bad behaviors will not be tolerated no matter what!

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