Boxer Puppy Training Tips and Much Much More

by Lizzy Lund

You have decided to take the plunge and get a puppy. What you do not know is that puppies are like children. They have to be taught what they can and cannot do. Yes, they are all cute and cuddly, but they will grow up and what is cute for a puppy is not necessarily cute for a full-grown dog.

Since you have your heart set on a boxer, let’s take a few minutes to learn about boxer puppy training. One of the main things that you will want to teach your puppy is to listen to you. This is where a lot of trouble starts. When a dog does what he pleases no matter what you say, he needs help and so do you.

If you want to establish a good relationship between you and your puppy, you will want it to be the best. In order to establish that kind of relationship, you will need to start early. It is essential that a puppy listen, and he will if he is rewarded for good behavior. As time passes, he will continue to listen sometimes because he thinks he’ll be getting a treat.

It is fine to start out with treats, but as your puppy learns more, you won’t want to give him a treat each time. When you take your puppy outside and walk around the neighborhood, give him a chance to explore and learn. Take him to meet the neighbors, their children and others so that the puppy gets used to being around people.

One way to go about boxer puppy training, is to establish the rules he will have to follow and stick to them. Straying from his normal routine is quite exciting for him but just as children tend to forget things that are expected of them, puppies will forget too.

One idea is to establish an area in your home that only belongs to your puppy. It will be the spot he’s sent to for time outs when he misbehaves. It will need to be some place that is quiet and private where you keep his toys and bed. It will also be a haven where he can retreat if need be. Keep his toys in a container that you can put away when he is in time out.

One of the main problems people have when training a puppy is teaching them what they can and cannot chew. Puppies, as everyone well knows, love to chew and chew they will. On anything they find handy. This is another reason for having an area that is totally his. It is free of anything that belongs to you and if he chews on anything it will belong to him.

If the puppy inadvertently starts chewing on your favorite shoes or sweater, stop him immediately and scold him for the behavior. Replace the inappropriate object with something that he is allowed to chew on like his toys or a bone. Follow this up with praise to let your puppy know that you were displeased when he was chewing on your shoes or sweater, but that his chewing on his own stuff is perfectly fine. Establishing boundaries for your puppy will build a special bond and give you a relationship that will last a lifetime.

About the Author:

Your Dog Training Diva Lizzy Lund is the creator of educational articles on dog training. Click Boxer Puppy Training to find more about this topic and other dog behaviors.