subject: Caring For A Boxer Puppy [print this page] Is a lovely thought, to own a puppy, but it's also a lot of work and you have to know if you're ready for one. It's great to have a boxer puppy as part of your family, and you will receive a lot of love from the puppy, as much as you give. A boxer puppy is a great breed to own, because boxer puppies are great around children, playful and loving, and very protective of those they love, too.
Before you buy a boxer puppy, though, do some research and find out if this is the right breed for you. Boxer puppies are pretty pricey when you buy from the right breeder, so you need to invest "for life" if you do decide to buy a boxer puppy. Breeders are pretty defensive, necessarily so if done right, and they'll guarantee that the boxer puppy you get from them is a purebred. And they'll also guarantee as much as is possible that the puppy won't have illnesses or genetic defects. By spending a little bit more on your boxer puppy, you have some peace of mind knowing that the dog you buy is healthy and a purebred. Before you buy, ask the breeder about the boxer puppy you want. Who are its parents? Ask to see the boxer puppy's mother, and in best circumstances, you should see the puppy and its mother together. Take a look at the other puppies, too, because if all puppies are healthy, it's a good guarantee that yours will be, too.
There are some key stages in your boxer puppy's life, knowing these beforehand will ensure you raise your boxer puppy well. You will properly collect your boxer puppy when it is 8-10 weeks old; this is an important time in its little life. They would have just been removed from their mother, so it is essential to try not to frighten the boxer puppy. Traumatic or distressing experiences at an early age can cause problems in the future with your training program. At 16 weeks your boxer puppy will be testing you, it will try to become more independent and testing where in the pack it is situated. Biting is a sign of dominance, so never let your boxer puppy bite, even if it is in a playful way. Your boxer puppy will love to bite and chew, so try to teach it that there are items that they are allowed to such as toys and balls, and items such as furniture and shoes that it is not.
Once your dog begins to exert his or her independence, it's time to put your puppy obedience classes. This'll help socialize your boxer puppy, so that he or she learns how to behave properly around other people and other dogs. This will also teach you how to control your boxer puppy, so that good boundaries are set for a proper relationship. You can teach your boxer puppy simple tasks and commands, because your puppy is very intelligent. Make sure as well when you're training your puppy that you reward rather than punish your boxer puppy. This is in fact the best way to teach your puppy. Your boxer puppy is fun loving and has endless energy, so make sure you get a lot of exercise, too. Your boxer puppy will love to play with other dogs, so if possible, make sure you get out and exercise your boxer puppy with another canine friend, so that they can wear each other out.
If you need more information on how to train your boxer puppy, you can look on the Internet for sites and books that will help you do this. Invest some time in training your boxer puppy, too, so that you get great results and your puppy grows up to be a friendly dog that's well adjusted. Your boxer puppy will grow into a trusted friend and companion for your entire family, for many, many years.
