Do Boxer Dogs Make Good Pets?

The Boxer is an amazing dog and is extremely playful, energetic and definitely a handful (in a good way of course. This breed if dog is extremely loyal and when a friendship is built it lasts forever. The boxer is unique and not for everyone, if you are a new owner of a boxer you have to be aware that they need a lot of attention and training. The boxer is a very intelligent animal and this is a good thing when it comes to training them but it can also work against you as they are known to use this intelligence to get their own way. Boxer Dog are lovely pets and if you want more information about them then visit the Boxer dogs forum.



Boxer dog training consists of training them up to become guard dogs. This is their main profession if you like. It is a common assumption from people that know nothing about these dogs that they are aggressive by nature when the opposite is true and they are really playful! The assumption probably comes from the way they look as they are solid muscle and can look aggressive. This is not to say that your boxer will never be aggressive and if you do not train them then this could happen.



Because of their intelligence, Boxers can be very stubborn but when it comes to training a boxer, it can be very helpful . Owners must remember that there will be times when you ask the dog to do something and they are going to look you in the face and basically tell you where to go, knowing they are supposed to do what you are telling them but decides they can't be bothered and doesn’t. The main thing you have to remember in these circumstances is to be patient. From as early as 6 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training as this will help them when they grow up, socialize them, play with them and teach them, but do it in an exciting way and they are more likely to listen.



The primary training function should be to make your dog sociable. Boxers can be very friendly dogs but they need to be trained to become one. This training should include social skills with people and other dogs. The best way to do this is training classes. That way your boxer will be trained alongside other dogs.



As your Boxer gets older and particularly at the 16 weeks old stage it will be more confident and will really test your training abilities and your patience and a dominance power struggle may take place with the dog doing everything that they can not to take your instructions. This is the time to be really strong and show the dog that you will not tolerate bad behavior under any circumstances and will really crack down if this happens!



Boxers are genuinely a lovable family dog and would make a proud pet for anyone, they are dogs that prefer to sit on your 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.