Dog Health Questions: Buying my first dog, boxer dog ?

Hello everyone,
me and my mom are alone (dad left us) and after lots of begging and persuading, she said we can buy a dog.
I've spent countless hours researching dog breeds and I really like the boxer.
However this is my first dog ever, so I want to ask some people if it would be a disaster, as Im willing to love and train my dog, even pay for the dog training (thats a must).
We also live in an apartment, but Ive read its not a problem, as long as the dog gets his daily walks.

I really like the breed, the only issue is that Its my first dog and I dont have dog experience and Ive read they are sometimes really 'ignorant'.

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I had a boxer female and she was a wonderful dog.Very loving, sweet, and an all around fantastic dog, Unfortunately.she passed away and I miss her so much sometimes I get very emotional and cry for her. Anyway, I would highly recommend getting a boxer for a pet. I live in a no pets apartment and I can't get a dog. But if I move somewhere else I am going to get an apartment that allows pets.

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• The boxer dog breed attitude, or temperament, is really what it is prized for. Loyal, loving, and energetic, these dogs will follow their masters anywhere. Fearless and fright-less, they make wonderful guard dogs. However, members of the boxer dog breed do need obedience training, which should start in infancy as the boxer dog breed is not considered to reach maturity until it is three years old. Fence jumping can also be an issue with these dogs as jumping in general seems to be a favorite past time. The boxer dog breed's athleticism is almost unrivalled.
  
  Boxer Traits - http://www.dog-pound.net/boxer/boxer-dog…


• If you're prepared to put the time and effort into the dog then go for it!
  If you start training early and consistently than professional dog training probably won't even be necessary.
  A boxer is a fine choice of dog as long as the landlord doesn't have a problem with large dogs - make sure you ask before you purchase a puppy!
  Good Luck!


• boxers are very smart and you could probably train it yourself. they have lots of energy though and would require at least an hr of a brisk walk every day. i had one and had to rehome her. she chewed up my yard dug etc. i didn't have time with new baby and husband didn't walk his dog. as long as they get that energy out of them daily it should be a great dog. just make sure you see both parents when buying. maybe find one at local shelter and start with an older dog. potty training sucks.


• The Boxer gets big for a med. size breed. Puppies are VERY energetic, bouncy and loud. However, with exercise and training by adulthood they are calmer.


• Get a labrador. I have had two and the first one saved my life. They are extremely intelligent and are capable of learning things rapidly. I strongly reccommend them. In addition they are very loving and caring dogs. I have had much experiance and a lab is the way to go though they do shed a bit.


• my family have fostered dogs for years and we have seen many breeds come and go.
  a while back we had a mother boxer with her male pup. they were adorable.
  family dogs for definite.
  as long as you are stern at training them you should be fine. do not back down to those puppy eyes be the master.
  take tips off the breeder
  if you like the breed do not be put off by training, train them well and you will get an amazing dog who will want cuddles and kisses but will be ready to take a bullet for you.
  don't let anyone change your idea of dog either saying they are the best. no it will be they like them dogs best ;)
  i myself prefer rotties, but they are not for the first time owner


• boxers are known for being difficult dogs, but at the same time they are known for being amazingly loving and great family dogs. it will take A LOT of patience and CONSISTENCY. you have to make it clear early on that YOU are the boss and not the dog. It is important to remember that it isn't the dog, it is the way you handle the dog, and this will be the case regardless of what breed you get. if you can keep up with training, it will definitely pay off because they are cuddly, playful and loving. However, there is another downside to boxers besides their stubbornness, which is cancer. boxers have a very high predominance for getting cancer, which can be costly and emotionally draining. i think this is also something to consider in getting a dog. they do not have the longest lifespan, as i lost my boxer at only 7 years old due to lymphoma :[ even though boxers are very rewarding once you put in the work, they do have this predominance for cancer :/ something to consider...

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Dog Health Questions: My dog threw up early and he ate most of his puke is he going to be okay BLAHHH?

please help im going to clean it
blahhh
and btw i just discovered if you get a mini pool for your dog and let him swim in there every day then he can have no fleas because fleas from animals die if there soaked in water
and i have some dog tips for you all :)
name your cutie thats not as cute as mine one of these names :DD cosmo,wanda,cupcake,sprinkles,muffins,mi…
honey, puddles,pebbles,fluffy,whiskers,mittens,… and missy when your home take him out of the cage
when you leave put him in the cage
feed him or her only puppy food including lamb,rice,beef, and chicken ONLY
NO CORN! its bad and dont feed wet food because it most likely makes there breath stink
to freshen there breath buy a dog bone at your local pet store
give your dogs 3 biscuits a day for dog training
to train your dog type in youtube and type in the box dog training tips
if your dog is bad spray them with water twice in there face
if good then give some treats not too many
if they throw up sometimes then get grass and clean it and feed it to them to calm there tummy
if they throw up more there feed plane yogurt or organic pumpkin
only feed your dog there dog food and treats NOTHING ELES
make sure to give plenty of attention every day or they will try to commid suicide (it happens)
feed them puppy food twice a day, once in morning and night
and feed sliced raw carrots in between meals
half of a carrot though
Make sure they have plenty of excersice before they turn into a adult because then they will turn lazy and fat
and you can't help it then
wait some months before having heavy excercise
but from now on have so normal excerisie and training
hope this helps :)
BATHE ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH

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make'em easyer
i...i... i don't know

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• Ok im sorry but this isn't really a question.Maybe you shouldn't have posted this......No offense it's very helpful for dog owners but not a question....


• What?


• so... what is the question???


• For the puking, he is going to be just fine, it's totally normal for them to eat it.
  
  As for the rest, what?A lot of dog food is SO bad, just like eating Mc.Donald's every day. Dogs don;t eat rice, where on earth do you think they find it and cook it in the wild, I mean honestly?? They also eat rabbits, Guinea pigs, sometimes a rat or mouse, birds, not so limited!
  
  "only feed your dog dog food and nothing else". Wow, that is SO sad! Do you know what dog food is? It's cooked, dried crap food that they have to eat every single day for the rest of their lives! Is that what they eat i the wild? NO!!!! They eat from fresh killed food to rotten carcass of a diff kill, so NO, variety is good for them! It;s good for us!
  
  So, I hope I helped!
  
  Oh, and as for the bathing, if you have a short haired dog, if you bath so many times the color of the fur can actually wash out, like in Dobermans. Plus, it dries out their skin. If you have a long haired dog then yes, once a month.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with hunting dog training?

I have a young black lab who we call buddy. He is a major spazz out and i need some advice. I have no use for him to be a bird dog so i decided that my dog should learn how to elk hunt. I know it is unusual and i realize it is gonna be an *** buster but i would like to take a crack at it. I need him to be quiet and not chase the elk. Can anyboy give me some good starter tips on how i can do this? And when i can do this (if i need to wait til he is older) . Any and every opinion is welcome.

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I think you have ruined the dog already with lots of playing and encouraging him to spazz out and bounce off the walls. Hunting dogs are not pets. Its serious business with them...in the field and back to the kennel.

You will scare away all the elk when he takes off chasing them and will not listen. Leave the couch pet at home. I have seen this so many times I lost count........

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• Since most labs are retrievers, you need to get him on some kind of fitness program. Make sure the it involves dragging heavy weights. You man need to supplement his diet with high protein and excess calories. You also need him to heal without a leash and to sit quietly by you without moving. You might be better off with an Australian Heeler. You could turn him loose from the back of the truck, sit down in a chair and wait until he rounds up a herd and brings them to you.


• When you hunt elk, do you want him to be a pointer or a retriever?

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Dog Health Questions: How can i become a dog trainer?

I'm currently at uni studying animal behaviour and welfare and wondered if anyone can tell me how to get into dog training as a career? Either police dog training, guide dog training or general training. Also if anyone knows of any jobs that are avaliable in this area??? Thanks for your help!

Is Dog Training Necessary? Part 1

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Go to an obedience school and start out as a kennel tech (glorified kennel cleaner) and ask your employer if there is any room for advancement. Perhaps they will train you to train dogs I know that you have already some expertise in this field. Perhaps you could go to a center where they train helper animals. Or a deaf and blind school or other place where such disabilities are dealt with. That is all I can suggest to you good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training...she sits before I give the command (she must read my body language???). Good or bad?

Casey is two. I adopted her from the Humane Society. She had no training so we're working on stuff. She anticipates a treat and sits before I tell her to. Should I do something else? Also, she has a gazillion toys yet chooses to dig my underwear out of the hamper to play with. Do I just shut the door to the laundry or can I train her it's bad and how?

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Hi there,
First thing first keep her from your laundry basket and if she steals your panties like my Champ scold her with a firm voice shaking your panties and say "No Panties...No Panties" I am being serious but LMAO at the same time :) My sister in law's dog had 3 surgeries (2 for eating her panties and once for eating a bamboo skewer) . To say the least after $5,000 in surgeries she keeps her panties locked away - either that or she stopped wearing them... ewwweeee
Also, As for the sitting tell her she is a good girl for sitting and reward her with affection only. Then ask her to lay down or ask her to give you her paw and reward her with a treat.

Funny story - my friend's old dog would sit - lay down -and roll over the second she saw my friend grab a treat & she would continue to do it until she was given her treat. It was hysterical :)
Sometimes our dogs are well mannered and enjoy sitting at attention. She maybe asking for another job to do ;)
Good luck.

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• good, because she doesn't have to be told what to do


• I use my voice as a last resort so it is very good that she can read your body language.
  Continue doing what your doing, its working!
  But don't over use treats.
  
  She likes the smell of you!
  The smell in your underwear is stronger than other clothes because it is much closer to the skin.
  
  Shut the door so she can't get to it.
  The only way to stop her getting to the underwear I can think of is to put something that does not smell very nice on your underwear to musk out your smell.
  
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  Don't use a treat every time she does what you want but don't stop using treats all together.
  If she doesn't know when the treat will come but knows there might be one she will do carry out the command.


• Good and bad.
  
  Good, because she is obviously learning good manners.
  
  Bad, she is anticipating the treat. Now you need to throw in another command. When she sits, reward her verbally, redirect on another command (down, heel) and reward with treat with accomplishment (and even near accomplishment).
  
  Don't know what to tell you about the underwear other than put the hamper where she can't get to it.


• i think its amazing how she understands u and sits before u give the command,ive been trying to teach my dog that for a year now and its not working. and about the underwear deal i think its better if u shut the door to where ur laundry is ,they love to go through anything that smells bad. my dog used to get in my cats litter box instead of playing with her toys ,its more of an adventure to them.


• OOoo the hamper issue is something you deal with too? I love coming home and having our undies all over the living room floor. Makes it feel like home! We have a walk in closet, so I usually shut the door so she can't get in and drag them out. I just think it's easier to work with that right now while we're training on other things.
  
  Wean her off the treats. Have you tried clicker training? I absolutely love it (after Zoey stopped running away from the clicker!). Then you can associate a good thing with praise and petting instead of a treat. However, if you want to do traditional methods, they work just as well also. I just enjoy clicker training because it seems to mentally stimulate my dog more. Work on things associated with Sit. Our dog will automatically sit when she's around us (maybe because she wants a treat?) and we have several tricks that she's learned from the Sit position. These include "bang," shake left, shake right, high five, high ten, bear and down.
  
  Just some suggestions, not an expert..just a fellow owner!


• This is called stimulus control. If the dog is reacting to body language and you want her to only react to voice cues then you don't reward the dog for doing something you haven't asked for. Once a dog knows a command you don't want to reward every time anyway, you go to a random reward schedule, this actually cements the response better than a treat every time. Why not take a training class or read some books. This is a dog that wants to work for treats which means you can teach it lots of behaviors if you understand how to do it. There are some good books here
  www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html
  
  Regarding the hamper action, you first need to stop her from doing it by making it impossible for her to get at them. Don't go the punishment route with this dog, if it's a rescue it probably does not have a solid understanding of what people want from it, and you don't want to damage your relationship. If shutting the door works, then shut the door. A trainer can give you ideas about how to work with this behavior, but don't start yelling or hitting the dog, in case anyone recommends it.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.co


• OMG!!! Your dog has the telepathic, telekinetic, mind-reading powers of a magical and powerful genie mind-reader circus performer!
  * faints *
  
  *cries *


• Lol, I know just what you're going 'thru, PK! Frankie will go 'thru his entire "repertoire" in anticipation of a treat! If I tell him to "sit" he's already sitting by the time I finish saying the word. If I say "noooooo..." by the time I finish saying "sit" again, he's already sat, laid down, rolled over, & tried to shake hands/paws! I'm not exaggerating at all! Here's what I do:
  If I tell him to "sit" & he's already done it before I finish telling him to & has already gone on to "down," I tell him, "Nooooo, SIT Frankie" & I move away from him a bit so that he has to get up & sit again. As soon as he sits, I tell him "Good boy, Frankie, GOOD "sit!" He's such a little smarty-pants, I've been teaching him hand signals along with the words, & we've been working on a "dance" together, lol! Have you seen the video of the Golden retriever "dancing" to the song in the movie "Grease?" You probably have, but it's one of my all time favorites. (Goldens are my favorite breed) Anyway, so far he weaves in & out of my legs like the Golden does, lol. As for the knickers in the hamper, I'd just close the door for now, until she has a little more obedience training under her belt. Good luck & have fun!
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbJa8793z…


• I think she likes your scent. Maybe she is a mindreading dog! I think you should enter her in that national TV show coming soon. She must be a special girl! Enjoy her.


• Try working with her on new things like shake, speak, dance, stuff like that. she is understanding now if she sits that she gets a treat so that is why she does it almost automatically. Good luck.


• Well, it seems to me that she's a smart dog. U spoil all ur animals mom.... that's y she does that. I'd shut the door and tell her that's it's bad to do that. Ur the animal whisperer anywayz.... so, yeah. lol. Well, i guess I'll cya. Hope that helped.


• Very good and honestly dogs seem to love stuff that smells worse than they do, so how could she resist your underwear?

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