Free Training Tips for Boxers

Boxers are great dogs that need a lot of physical and mental stimulation. They require constant attention and love to be babied. The Boxer is low maintenance, very strong and muscular. Being strong-willed and extremely intelligent, they require a lot of obedience training, a great amount of patience and love.

  1. Start Training Young

    • Begin training your Boxer as soon as you bring it home as a puppy. Immediately get it on a regular feeding schedule which also helps with regular bathroom breaks. Take the puppy out right after each meal time, nap time, after drinking and when it appears restless. Use specific words such as "go potty" while taking it out and when it is relieving itself, so the relationship with the words and the action are implicit in your puppy's mind. Speak to your puppy in simple words as you would your child. When inappropriate behavior is done, say "no" while directing your puppy to correct behavior. Always use simple one word commands such as sit, stay, come, fetch and down as you motion to your dog a specific behavior. The Boxer puppy learns who is in charge through early obedience training, consistency and discipline. The result is a more confident and wonderful companion.

    Training Tools

    • Professional trainers use clicker training, which is a way to get the dog's attention. Say a command and when the dog performs the requested command, click and give a small treat or reward at the same time. Other "tools" may include a nice fitted collar and a 4- to 6-foot lead. This will keep you in complete control of your puppy at all times. When training your dog, it is important to first choose a quiet area without distractions. The Boxer can be a happy, enthusiastic learner with a problem focusing.

    Positive Reinforcement &Rewards

    • Consistency, constant repetition and lots of praise will get the best results in training your boxer. When your Boxer disobeys a command, never yell in a harsh tone or strike the dog. You will get better results from training your Boxer by using positive reinforcement and small treats. In due time, the dog will do what is expected with simple one word commands in a normal tone of voice. The Boxer thinks it is human with a mind of its own, so training will take a lot of patience. You will be rewarded with a very loyal companion with unconditional love.