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Location: Lino Lakes, MN | We've been wanting to get a puppy for quite some time now but hadn't been able to find a boxer at any of the local shelters. The Humane Society finally recommended a reputable breeder and thats where I met and fell in love with the new puppy. I bought her as a birthday present to my GF with hopes that she will turn into a future fishing partner. She'll be starting puppy kindergarten in a few weeks with more formal training to follow. If anyone has any experience or advice with boxers I would love to hear it. Any good training tips that will prepare her for the boat next summer? Here's Lucy...
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| Tip# 1 Hide all your shoes.
Tip# 2 Buy a shovel.
Tip# 3 Buy a carpet cleaner.
Tip# 4 Buy chew toys.
Tip#5 Shock Collar's get their attention when they dart! And they will dart!
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Location: Twin Cities | Start her off in the boat early. Get her to sleep out there as a puppy and just give lots of exposure to it. I have a jack russell who is an absolute spaz in the boat, he will not sleep/rest/calm down out there when lures are getting chucked. He never came along till he was a couple years old. We just got a new puppy and I take her with all the time so she know's it's not such a HUGE deal to be on the boat. The JRT see's it as the most exciting thing EVER. No amount of time has ever calmed that little bastard down. I've fished 12 hours straight and he's there running around chasing EVERY cast and watching every lure come in. Now I know some of you will say that's just how JRT's are, but i've had several and the boat is the only place he's a "typical" jack which kinda caught me off guard the first few times we went out.
Some of my favorite memories fishing are with the pup's when you get a fish in the net! They are very entertaining to say the least. |
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Location: Brookfield, WI | Hey, Eric, she's really cute.
The puppy's okay, too. 
Did you go to the Packer game last week?
Kevin
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| Lazer, nice pup... reminds me of a past dog of mine. Boxers are cool for sure. Whats its name? |
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| Nice looking puppy....Get a book on boxers is what i would recommend...The book that I read before my girlfriend got hers(a white one) said that if you do not keep them entertained and keep them busy that they have been know to get destructive...Definitely not the case with the one my girlfriend has but just something to keep in mind....If most boxers are like the one my g/f has then they are very eager to learn and very curious...Extremely trainable and intelligent...
Start the puppy in the boat early...Maybe even bring a kennel along and put it in the back of the boat for the dog to stay in until it gets use to the boat.... |
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| My 10 yr old boxer has been fantastic over the years with family additions. Great with kids and awesome for security. My boxer seems programmed to protect and serve with outstanding tempermant, unless your univited and cross the lines he is a 85lb push over. Lucky thinks he's a lab when it comes to water. Late fall fishing will require a fleece because of short hair. Lot's of energy the first 4 yrs, 7yrs they start to mellow, 10yrs dream dog.
Boston Terriers are great companions for them but alot easier to mange because of pint size; and they look like a mini boxer in a White Soxs uniform. Underated outdoor dogs! |
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| The World of the Boxer is an excellent book. It isn't cheap but it is very descriptive. It is a must have book if you own a boxer. They are very loving and loyal dogs. Mine is 4.5 years old and still energetic as he was at the age of 1.
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| I never knew a boxer could be so personable and fun. Mine is pretty hyper but does well on the boat, moves around alot - two things i've learned -
- He doesn't avoid stepping on stuff like other dogs I've had, so any baits/rods/equipment that is laying around might get stepped on.
- If there's a hook laying around, your boxer will find it. Labs will sniff an leave it alone but a boxer will end up with it in his leg.
Just stow your stuff and you'll really enjoy having him on the boat - loves to watch the Humper come in. |
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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | Gotta share a tidbit about my new dog, Dacshund, Tanner, who loves the boat and taught himself an awesome trick. He walks to the back of the boat, climbs down over the transome to stand on the swim ladder/platform and pees right in to the lake. SELF TAUGHT...AWESOME!!!! Now If I can only get my fishing partners to pee IN THE LAKE. |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Eric- I really love dogs, and have had a dog or multiple dogs for most of my life. Most important is the command "no!". It's never to early to start them learning this little one word command. When you say it, you need to sound as if you really mean it. Voice inflection is very important in training a dog- just like when the pup does something wrong that mom doesn't like, it's a quick snap at the offender and it's over. They learn very quickly what that snap means.
Another reinforcing tool to the "no" command is a piece of rolled up newspaper (much cheaper than a shock collar). It's very effective with puppies and it does'nt really inflict pain- just a little wake up call. A quick whack & a sharp "no" will reinforce the behavior was bad, and prevent future problems. Quickly she will learn that "no" means stop doing whatever you're doing or about to do. She should really freeze when you say "no!". For example, if she's about to investigate a musky lure.
Keep all commands short & simple- one/two word commands is it! No! Sit! Stay! Here! or "come here" (as you point where you want her). "Load" is a good command for getting into the truck or boat-meaning it's OK to get in. It's better to have them get in when you're ready versus them just pilling in whenever they want too!
Don't wait for puppy kindergarten, the time to start is now. They have the ability to learn at a very early age. Waiting to correct bad behavior just will make the future more difficult. Of course lots of love & praise are equally important when she does something right. Treats for good behavior responses are always good- eventually the only treat she'll really want is your praise and affection.
Another really good trick is to preceed the voice command with a snap of your fingers. Quickly she will learn to just stop & look at you when you snap your fingers & wait for the voice command. Some folks use clickers- but the problem with clickers is you may not have one in your hand all the time, especially when you really need it....
Good luck- she looks like sweet dog.
Karl- I've got news for you! He's not peeing, he's just marking the lake as his!
Have fun!
Al
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| Congrats! Total cutie!
NO NEGATIVES UNTIL AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OLD!!!!
IMO, your puppy should not be hit with anything especially in the first stage of his life. Positive reinforcement should be the first priority. If you hit your dog early it will show in how much they trust you later on. The newspaper idea is an ok one, but not for a puppy. Your puppy is like a newborn child right now, it has no clue what it's doing or why it's doing it. If you do this, as stated, it's ONE quick whack then END IT. Changing the situation then rewarding when the behavior stops is a much better idea right now. It's a lot less cut and dry then just that, but positive should be first on the list. And I'm not saying there's anything wrong with saying NO!
Hit some of the boxer forums out there, talk to some of the pro's, and do some research on stages of your puppies development (if you haven't already). You'll be amazed at how much of a change in behavior there will be from week to week and how YOU can change your dog in these stages.
Behavioral stage info:
http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/DevelopmentalStages.html
I own Presa Canario's and had A LOT to learn before handling a dogs like these, a boxer is quite different, but if you want some info from the Presa people, who deal with the extreme end of things, go here:
http://www.elpresa.com/forums/
Hope some of this rant helps! ...lol.
Darcy Cox
Edited by 50inchGrinch 8/30/2008 11:11 AM
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| My first love is dogs and dog training...I raise/train Border Collies and have been doing so for 30 plus years. My dogs currently hold over 75 performance titles combined. I leave them home when I fish tho!
I guess "settle" commands or teaching them to be still while in the boat would be in order. Boxers are "movers and shakers" and also higly intellegent so I don't think you'll have much problem. Just do all your initial work with boat out of the water and teach your puppy to swim early so water is comfortable to him. Good Luck! Any questions you can contact me at [email protected] |
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