Socializing Your Boxer
When it comes to training your boxer, a lot of people
completely forget about socializing part of the training.
It seems like the only focus is the tricks that you
can impress your friends with, like fetch for instance
. What doesn't get noted however is the fact that a
socialized boxer that knows how to behave around others
decently is by far more impressive. Because people sometimes
skip this part of training, their boxer becomes socially
awkward in public situations and becomes an embarrassment
for the owner. As you might have guessed, this leads
to them locking up their boxer in some room whenever
guests come by for a visit.
So what exactly does it mean to socialize your dog?
Well if you ask around you will likely get different
answers to your question. That is mainly because there
are different approaches to it, but the end goal is
basically the same. Your boxer pup is like a child when
first born and everything around him is completely new
to him. Some of those new things can be rather scary
to him and if not positively reinforced can scare the
boxer pup. Socializing your boxer is getting him used
to such things so your boxer feels more comfortable
with his surroundings.
You would begin by making your boxer comfortable in
your home when he is a small pup. Being taken away from
his liter mates and his mommy and brought into an unknown
home can be a bit stressful so it's essential you are
gentle with your new boxer pup. If you have other pets
in the family, like other dogs or cats, it is a good
idea to not introduce them right away. Instead, first
get your boxer to be more comfortable in your house
by letting him explore bit. When you feel like he's
ready you may introduce other household pets, but be
careful because some dogs or cats could react unexpectedly
and frighten the little pup.
Getting your new boxer puppy easy is only the first
step. There is a lot more to it than your household
that your boxer needs to get used to. You would have
to familiarize your boxer puppy to new people, new places
and other things he might encounter throughout his lifetime.
It's extremely important to take out your boxer puppy
on walks around the blocks so he can get used to all
the cars driving by and all the people on the streets.
You can start by just giving him a ride in your car
whenever you go somewhere so he still feels safe inside
the car but gets to discover all the new things out
the window. A travel to to the veterinarian is a great
idea as well because you can get your boxer examined
and he gets to meet new people and dogs in the waiting
room.
It might seem scary to your boxer to come in contact
to all the new things in begining but it will help him
in developing into a healthy and a brilliant boxer dog.
If the dog grows up shut away from the world without
coming in contact with unfamiliar people or going to
any new places like the park all the way into adulthood,
he will likely experience fear or stress when he comes
in contact with those things later on. That's why socializing
your boxer to help him understand the matters around
him is extremely important if you want your boxer to
be happy and healthy. If you socialize your boxer than
you won't have to hide your boxer away from your guests
whenever they come over, but instead you will be happy
to take him out because he will know how to behave around
people.
About the Author
Roxane R. Evans is an experienced dog trainer and enjoys
helping other people with their dogs. You can read more
information about boxers by reading boxers
and cats getting along or boxer dog breed articles.
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