House
Training A Boxer
Boxers are enormous, muscular,
square-headed dogs who look imposing also known to be mischievous and full of joy
of life reflected. Due to their free spirited nature and infinite energy, they
are sometimes called the "Peter Pan" of the dog breeds.
Boxers are
considered fully mature when they are three years old; the typical Boxer is intellectual,
alert, and courageous, yet approachable and friendlier. He's loyal to his
family and loves to play with them, but he's also impulsive, especially if you
try to use harsh training methods with him.
Boxers are very intelligent,
playful, and loving dogs, but they are also very headstrong and energetic,
which can sometimes make them hard to handle. If you don't learn how to control
your dog when it is a puppy, the problems will only grow worse as it gets
bigger. Housebreaking is the most important training your dog will go through
as a pup, as problems within this area are the number one reason animals are
surrendered to shelters. Below are some tips for Boxer pup training when it
comes time to housebreak your new dog.
The best way to initiate house
training your boxer pup is to start when they are young like about 8 weeks old
is the best. If you start potty training early in the dog's life, they are less
likely to pick up bad habits that could take weeks to get rid of and you don't
want that.
Endurance is key when house training
so if your puppy doesn't do something right the first time, keep trying and
don't give up. This may be easier said than done but is very important. Setting
up a plan to follow is also important to do and is something you should do.
Crate Training to Housebreak Your
Boxer
If you were only to train your dog
to do one thing, it would be not to pee in the house. Having a pet that is not
housebroken can be pain in the neck, so most owners want to get their dog potty
trained as soon as possible.
If you want your puppy to be tamed
quickly, it is imperative that you work hard on this element of Boxer pup
training and do not get exasperated. Boxers are very intelligent and can be
trained fairly easily, but accidents do happen and you need to be patient with
your pup if you are to have any success.
Crate training your boxer is
generally the most effective way to teach them to go to the bathroom outside
instead of in your house. In this method of Boxer pup training, the dog is kept
inside a small crate that is just big enough for him to stand up and stretch
out in. Make sure that the crate is comfy so your dog feels safe and secure in
it, and not like he or she is being reproved. Your puppy will think of this
crate as it's little den and instinctually will not want to pee where it
sleeps.
When you are ready to take your
Boxer to go to the bathroom, take him out of the crate and immediately bring
him outside. Use a key phrase, such as "go pee," which ideally the
dog will eventually associate with going to the bathroom.
Using Positive Reinforcement
If your pup does go pee when you
tell him to, pamper him with praise. You might even want to recompense him with
a treat. This positive reinforcement will sooner or later teach your pup that
it has done the right thing by going potty outside. Be very patient with your
puppy because he cannot
habitually know what is expected of him, and accidents
are sure to happen in the beginning.
Common Faults in Crate Training
If your puppy constantly pees in his
crate, the most likely account for this is that you are leaving him in it too
long. Even though Boxers are very well-mannered and don't like to soil the area
they sleep in, at some point they just can't hold it anymore. Puppies usually
need to go every two to three hours, so make sure you are taking your dog
outside often enough.
It may seem like a nuisance to take
your puppy outside six or so times a day, but it's without doubt better than
cleaning up pee all the time, and necessary for teaching him where is bathroom
is. Once the dog is fully potty trained you will be able to leave them out of
the crate so they can use the doggy door to go out on their own.
Another reason your puppy may be
wetting his crate is if it is too big. If the crate is big enough for him to walk
around in, he may designate one corner as his bathroom and the rest as his
sleeping area. If this seems to be the problems with your Boxer pup training,
you can easily section the crate off with a piece of cardboard rather than buy
a new one.
Keep in mind that since your puppy
cannot move around in their crate, they will get bored if they are left in it
too long. Monotony of staying in the crate is the main source of most puppy
misbehavior, and this includes having accidents. The Boxer breed is robust and
needs plenty of exercise, so make sure you take your pup out regularly.
If you follow these instructions for house-training, your Boxer pup training should go smoothly. Nothing happens
overnight of course, but this advice will have your pooch potty trained as
quickly as possible.
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