Recent content by bobomom

just to let you know I live in FL and we (my husband) have worked with a safe shelter- when they get Boxers (young or old) the boxers don't even get put on the website because they are adopted so soon. I don't know if this is an option for you, but you could put up an adoption add on the board...

what? what is nilf?

water I have a 9 mo old boxer who is crated. I admit we have kept him in his crate to much but are in the process of finding a trainer to come help us work with him. As far as the water goes- I tried the self feeder ( bunny- water ) it was a mess. After paying 15.00 for the waterer- it was...

Thank you for your replys- I am going to sign up for a local training class!

Bo was born Feb 24 2005 and was approx 3 mos old when we got him home. I have three young children and two cats at this time. Bo doesn't have a mean bone in his body, however his weight has gone up++++. Training him has been put off and off just because of his energy (not aggression) with...

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all of the information. I will start feeding him some by hand. He has shown no aggresion so far- so I guess I'm not doing so bad. I'm sure this won't be the last time ya'll hear from me ( I have a feeling I'm going to need some help here to keep myself sane)-...

Just wanted some info as far as crate training. Bo is 3 mos old doing well in his crate- but how long should I keep him in the crate during the day? I stay at home so he is in and out during the day, but because of the kids (feline & skin) I end up keeping him in the crate more than I would...

Hi! My name is Jen and we have just added a boxer boy named BO born 022405 to our family. He resides with myself, my husband, three people kids (2,4 & 6) and three feline kids (14,12 & 10). Not sure my feline boys are at all impressed with this bundle of energy!! The information I have...