Boxer dogs make wonderful pets for individuals and families. They can be made to be indoor or outdoor pets. Future owners do need to know that at times, they can be stubborn. Don’t let that discourage you, they are very trainable and can be years of fun.
To do boxer dog training is not much different than other dogs. The first thing you need to do is get a collar on your pet to get it used to a collar. There are many collars, and different trainers use different collars. Prong collars, choke collars, spike collars and others of this nature do more to frighten and anger the dog than train them. A traditional collar and a tradition leash seems to work the best. Before any other training is attempted, just place a collar on the dog for a day or so and let it get used to it. Then let it get used to the leash for a little bit before trying to teach any commands.
The next step in boxer dog training is getting the pet used to his/her name. The first attempts at this, the owner should be fairly close, and when the pet looks in the direction of the owner, the pet gets a reward. Gradually, move further away, and say the pets name. Say the pets name while petting or romping with the dog. The pet will soon make the connection and be ready for the next step, which is come. Say the pets name, and tap the ground, smiling and say (name) come! The dog will look your way. Say Good Boy (Girl) and give a reward. Eventually, do the process and give no reward until the dog comes to you. Important: Do not punish the dog for not coming, or it never will come to you. Only reward for coming.
Your next commands should be no, which should be said with a firm voice, with your hand up flat in front of the dogs face. Then your dog will be ready for “sit”. If you are training your dog for AKC showing, there are specific rules, but if your dog is a family dog, a gentle nudge on the backside will train it to sit when accompanied by rewards.
When doing boxer dog training or any other pet training, always remember to use positive reinforcements, never yell or hit. Reinforcements include treats, verbal rewards, and physical rewards like lots of petting hugging and so on.
-By: Cindy Surette
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