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I posted my thoughts then came up on this one right after. This has got me thinking even more! I think you're right in regards to the importance of socializing the pup. I will probably leave him with my family more often than not but also want to have him alone at home so that he can get used to...

Thank you all for your input. I'm still thinking and deciding but am leaning towards a mixture of #1 and #3. I want the pup socialized well and not just used to me and my gf. So I plan on bringing him to my parents house (5-10 minutes away) on way to work on certain days and leave at home in...

Luvfritz - Not taken in a bad way :) . Everyone has their particular schedules towork around. Mine just happens to be work but I don't think it's all that demanding. M-F 8-5, just like your average "Joe" + commute time. I had a puppy at a young age before with the same schedule and did not...

Although I haven't taken home my future Boxer pup yet, I know I will be getting a few remarks from people, both good and bad. I used to get it all the time with my Rottie so I know how all of you feel. Huge beautiful male he was. Things like, "man, those are viscous dogs" or " are you gonna...

I did some searches and found info on what people do while they are at work but I still have a dilemma with what to do with my future boxer pup when he arrives. I am at work M-F 8-5 which mean I’m gone from about 7-5:30 or 6. I have 3 choices but would like your input. 1. I could drop him off...

Andrea - What's the reason you feel about feeding your pup Nutro? I was looking at a few threads myself on this and couldn't figure out what was so bad about Nutro and did find others using it and happy about it as well. Can you share your reasons for feeling bad about the brand? Just...

Hello all - I'm new to the board and will be a new Boxer daddy as well (very soon). I've been snooping around this board picking up tidbits of info so I'm pretty much headed in the right direction to become a new Boxer daddy. I'm very excited. I have had dogs in the past, mainly Rottweilers...