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		<title>Comment on Are there any specific dos or dont&#039;s in leash training a boxer? by Alexander4</title>
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		<title>Comment on What&#039;s the best way to train a boxer? by romance_german_shepherds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Basics
                 SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.




        SIT

Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup&#039;s nose, gently rest your right hand on pup&#039;s rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone &quot;GOOD SIT&quot; and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.


       COME

walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup&#039;s name and &quot;COME&quot; in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.



                 DOWN

Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup&#039;s front paws on the ground. 
Say &quot;DOWN&quot; in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs. 
praise in happy voice &quot;GOOD DOWN&quot;
repeat 7x


                STAY

Start pup in down possition. say &quot;STAY&quot; in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only &quot;AP&quot; in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat &quot;STAY&quot; walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
 after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.

  
              HEEL

 Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles. 
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say &quot;HEEL&quot; if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand &quot;HEEL&quot; the second your dog complies peaise with &quot;GOOD HEEL&quot; in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes. 


Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
 NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.
 REMEMBER: you can allways call me for problems, you and your pup are allways welcome here to train with us free of charge for the dog&#039;s life time.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Basics<br />
                 SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.</p>
<p>        SIT</p>
<p>Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup&#8217;s nose, gently rest your right hand on pup&#8217;s rump.<br />
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)<br />
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone &quot;GOOD SIT&quot; and give the treat.<br />
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.<br />
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day<br />
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.<br />
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.</p>
<p>       COME</p>
<p>walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup&#8217;s name and &quot;COME&quot; in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.<br />
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.<br />
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.</p>
<p>                 DOWN</p>
<p>Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup&#8217;s front paws on the ground.<br />
Say &quot;DOWN&quot; in firm but not loud voice.<br />
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.<br />
praise in happy voice &quot;GOOD DOWN&quot;<br />
repeat 7x</p>
<p>                STAY</p>
<p>Start pup in down possition. say &quot;STAY&quot; in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only &quot;AP&quot; in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat &quot;STAY&quot; walk backwards to end of leash.<br />
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.<br />
 after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.<br />
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.</p>
<p>              HEEL</p>
<p> Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.<br />
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say &quot;HEEL&quot; if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand &quot;HEEL&quot; the second your dog complies peaise with &quot;GOOD HEEL&quot; in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes. </p>
<p>Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.<br />
 NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.<br />
 REMEMBER: you can allways call me for problems, you and your pup are allways welcome here to train with us free of charge for the dog&#8217;s life time.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Any suggestions on training my Boxer around my two other dogs please? by StoneCold</title>
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		<dc:creator>StoneCold</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>While at the park with them all - continue with him the training he has been getting.  The more it&#039;s repeated, and followed through the better he&#039;ll become.  It just takes time for him to get into the routine.

Good luck Fox</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While at the park with them all &#8211; continue with him the training he has been getting.  The more it&#8217;s repeated, and followed through the better he&#8217;ll become.  It just takes time for him to get into the routine.</p>
<p>Good luck Fox</p>
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		<title>Comment on How Can I Get Over My Fear Of Boxer Dogs? by MavistheMaven</title>
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		<dc:creator>MavistheMaven</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sounds like the fear is also of unknown, uncontrolled dogs, not just boxers. 

Suggestions:

1. Read up on handling animals, how to treat them when you first enounter or meet them, what to do when an animal is scared, how to defend yourself when an animal attacks. You&#039;re safe, no risk, with reading. Then see if you can get any animal training videos to watch how it&#039;s done. 

2. Read a bit on boxers. They&#039;re just dogs. Each breed has its own characteristics, so knowing more about boxers will help you understand them better and should ease your fear.

3. Get to know some dogs. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Also, find some boxer owners who will introduce you to their pets in a way that&#039;s comfortable for you.

Almost all dogs are very friendly. Loose dogs and even dogs in packs will rarely harm someone. If one approaches you, as long as it&#039;s not leaping for your throat, stay still and allow it to sniff. You can talk softly to it. 

After time, you&#039;ll develop a sense of when to reach out and pet a strange dog. You&#039;ll also learn how to show a dog that you&#039;re the one in control. Once you know what to expect from a dog and how to handle that, you&#039;ll lose your fear.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sounds like the fear is also of unknown, uncontrolled dogs, not just boxers. </p>
<p>Suggestions:</p>
<p>1. Read up on handling animals, how to treat them when you first enounter or meet them, what to do when an animal is scared, how to defend yourself when an animal attacks. You&#8217;re safe, no risk, with reading. Then see if you can get any animal training videos to watch how it&#8217;s done. </p>
<p>2. Read a bit on boxers. They&#8217;re just dogs. Each breed has its own characteristics, so knowing more about boxers will help you understand them better and should ease your fear.</p>
<p>3. Get to know some dogs. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Also, find some boxer owners who will introduce you to their pets in a way that&#8217;s comfortable for you.</p>
<p>Almost all dogs are very friendly. Loose dogs and even dogs in packs will rarely harm someone. If one approaches you, as long as it&#8217;s not leaping for your throat, stay still and allow it to sniff. You can talk softly to it. </p>
<p>After time, you&#8217;ll develop a sense of when to reach out and pet a strange dog. You&#8217;ll also learn how to show a dog that you&#8217;re the one in control. Once you know what to expect from a dog and how to handle that, you&#8217;ll lose your fear.</p>
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		<title>Comment on I&#039;m looking for a good website on dog(Boxer) information??? by Stainless_Star_x</title>
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		<dc:creator>Stainless_Star_x</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here&#039;s the basics for you ; 

Breed Group:  Working 
Weight:  male: 65-80, female: 50-65 lbs 
Height:  male: 22.5-25, female: 21-23.5 inches 

Color(s):  fawn and brindle, both with or without white flashing and black mask 

Coat:  The Boxer has a shorthaired coat, which is shiny, smooth, and fits tightly to the body. The coat comes in such colors as fawn, red, and brindle, with &quot;flashings&quot; of white on their underbelly, chest, and all four feet. In some cases the &quot;flashing&quot; will appear on their face. The Boxer is an average shedder that sheds year round. 

Overview:  The Boxer originated in Germany in the late 19th century. This breed&#039;s name was supposedly derived from the &quot;boxing&quot; motion they made with their front paws. Boxers are stocky and medium in size with strong jaws and a powerful bite. They are widely used in search and rescue, police work, and military work. 

Character:  Boxers are lively, strong, and extremely loyal. They have an exceedingly high energy level. They carry themselves with pride, but are never arrogant. They have a stoic stance, and are intelligent, loving, delightful companions. 

Temperament:  The Boxer is patient, dignified, and self-assured. They exhibit curiosity, but are wary of strangers. This breed is fearless and courageous if threatened. They are keenly alert and have a heightened sense of hearing, which make them excellent guard dogs. The Boxer adores children and other pets they have been raised with. They have an inordinate need for human companionship and do not like to be alone for extended periods of time. They are not well suited for a two career family. Insufficient attention may lead them into &quot;bad&quot; behavior in an attempt to be noticed. 

Care:  The Boxers tight, short coat requires minimal grooming. Occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush is recommended. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary to ensure the essential oils are not stripped from their skin. The Boxer is typically clean and will groom themselves. This breed has some major health concerns such as cardiomyopathy, sub-aortic stenosis, and hip dysplasia. They may also be prone to tumors, epilepsy, allergies, and skin problems. A proper diet is absolutely essential due to their sensitive stomach and tendency toward excessive flatulence. The Boxer is an indoor pet as their short coat cannot protect them from cold climates. 

Training:  The Boxer is clever and quick to learn. Obedience training is essential. They require a dominant owner capable of controlling them. They do not respond well to harsh treatment. Training must consist of fairness, firmness, and consistency. Boxers do well in competitive obedience and love to learn and perform tricks. 

Activity:  The Boxer enjoys regular play and outdoor exercise. They thrive on playing with their family and do best with a medium sized fenced yard. It is important to keep them stimulated and occupied indoors to prevent destruction brought about by boredom. The Boxer will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently and regularly exercised. 

Ownership: If you are looking for Boxer puppies for sale from reputable Boxer breeders or to adopt a  Boxer from a Boxer rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Boxer puppy above.

And can i just say its very responsible of you to do some research first. Well done!
Good luck with your new companion 

:]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s the basics for you ; </p>
<p>Breed Group:  Working<br />
Weight:  male: 65-80, female: 50-65 lbs<br />
Height:  male: 22.5-25, female: 21-23.5 inches </p>
<p>Color(s):  fawn and brindle, both with or without white flashing and black mask </p>
<p>Coat:  The Boxer has a shorthaired coat, which is shiny, smooth, and fits tightly to the body. The coat comes in such colors as fawn, red, and brindle, with &quot;flashings&quot; of white on their underbelly, chest, and all four feet. In some cases the &quot;flashing&quot; will appear on their face. The Boxer is an average shedder that sheds year round. </p>
<p>Overview:  The Boxer originated in Germany in the late 19th century. This breed&#8217;s name was supposedly derived from the &quot;boxing&quot; motion they made with their front paws. Boxers are stocky and medium in size with strong jaws and a powerful bite. They are widely used in search and rescue, police work, and military work. </p>
<p>Character:  Boxers are lively, strong, and extremely loyal. They have an exceedingly high energy level. They carry themselves with pride, but are never arrogant. They have a stoic stance, and are intelligent, loving, delightful companions. </p>
<p>Temperament:  The Boxer is patient, dignified, and self-assured. They exhibit curiosity, but are wary of strangers. This breed is fearless and courageous if threatened. They are keenly alert and have a heightened sense of hearing, which make them excellent guard dogs. The Boxer adores children and other pets they have been raised with. They have an inordinate need for human companionship and do not like to be alone for extended periods of time. They are not well suited for a two career family. Insufficient attention may lead them into &quot;bad&quot; behavior in an attempt to be noticed. </p>
<p>Care:  The Boxers tight, short coat requires minimal grooming. Occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush is recommended. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary to ensure the essential oils are not stripped from their skin. The Boxer is typically clean and will groom themselves. This breed has some major health concerns such as cardiomyopathy, sub-aortic stenosis, and hip dysplasia. They may also be prone to tumors, epilepsy, allergies, and skin problems. A proper diet is absolutely essential due to their sensitive stomach and tendency toward excessive flatulence. The Boxer is an indoor pet as their short coat cannot protect them from cold climates. </p>
<p>Training:  The Boxer is clever and quick to learn. Obedience training is essential. They require a dominant owner capable of controlling them. They do not respond well to harsh treatment. Training must consist of fairness, firmness, and consistency. Boxers do well in competitive obedience and love to learn and perform tricks. </p>
<p>Activity:  The Boxer enjoys regular play and outdoor exercise. They thrive on playing with their family and do best with a medium sized fenced yard. It is important to keep them stimulated and occupied indoors to prevent destruction brought about by boredom. The Boxer will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently and regularly exercised. </p>
<p>Ownership: If you are looking for Boxer puppies for sale from reputable Boxer breeders or to adopt a  Boxer from a Boxer rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Boxer puppy above.</p>
<p>And can i just say its very responsible of you to do some research first. Well done!<br />
Good luck with your new companion </p>
<p>:]</p>
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