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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. In order to make the relationship between you and your puppy the best it can be, you are going to have to start early. A puppy will listen if he is rewarded and as time gradually passes, he will keep listening even if it is because he thinks he will be receiving a treat. When you start out, treats are good, but you'll want to cut back on giving it to your puppy every time. Socialization should continue by getting your puppy used to people. Introduce him to the neighbors and their children, so that he can interact positively. 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 good idea is to establish a spot in your house where the puppy has all of his stuff, toys and the like. He will need a haven, a retreat and a place where you can send him when he misbehaves. Time outs work just as well with puppies as they do with children. Keep a container where you can put his toys during the 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. Should the unmentionable happen and you catch him chewing your shoes or your favorite sweater, immediately take it from him and scold him. Replace it with something of his. A bone or a toy will do and when he takes it, praise him. This tells him that you are not pleased with him when he has your shoe in his mouth but you are pleased when he chews his toys. You and your new puppy can have a special relationship that lasts a lifetime if you establish the rules at the beginning and stick to them.
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Your Dog Training Diva Lizzy Lund is the author of educational articles on dog training. Click Boxer Puppy Training to learn more about this subject and other dog behaviors.
