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Boxers are pretty amazing - playful, energetic and definitely a handful (in a good way of course :)). Known to be extremely loyal, after a friendship is built with a boxer it truly lasts forever.
If you are a new boxer owner, you should be aware that they require considerable attention and training. The boxer's high intelligence can work to your advantage when it comes to training, but it can also be disadvantageous - especially if they use their smarts to get what they want.
Training a boxer usually begins with teaching them to be guard dogs, as this is what they are bred to do. However, people who don't know boxers assume that they are naturally aggressive when they are in fact quite the opposite, and tend to play as hard as any other dog!
Because of their intelligence Boxers can be very stubborn. There will be times when you tell him to do something and he's going to look you in the face and basically tell you where to go. He knows he is supposed to do it, but he decides he can't be bothered and doesn't. Just be patient and he'll eventually get it.
From as early as 6 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training. This will help him when he grows up. Socialize him, play with him and teach him, and do it in an exciting way - that way he will be more likely to listen.
Socialization is very important. Boxers can be very friendly dogs if they are trained with that in mind. They need to get accustomed to other dogs and people. The best way to do this is with training classes so your boxer will be trained alongside other dogs.
When your boxer reaches 13-16 weeks old it's time for some serious boxer dog training. This is when he will try to show his dominance. He will nip and stubbornly avoid listening to you. You have to be a strong leader at this time, you must show him that him acting like that will not be tolerated no matter what!
Boxers are genuinely a lovable family dog and would make a proud pet for anyone. They are dogs that prefer to sit on you lap for a cuddle than anything else. Train your boxer early with some serious boxer dog training and you can be assured you will have a stunning, loyal family friend!
