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Puppy Training Try doggiedoor.com Remember, Hera's just a puppy. Everything is small except her energy level and curiosity of a brave new world. Sometimes it's hard to be a new "mom".

My boxer was just tested for allergies. They drew blood to diagnos the problem, which turned out to be storage mites and household (dust)mites. Benadryl works fine for the hives and itchy skin, he starts shots next month. We also took his latex toys away (cotton only now) and put him on fish...

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Don't be hesitant to adopt a rescue. I did. He was adopted at 14 months and I've never regretted it yet. Yes, some retraining needed to be done, however, he is a quick learner and has the greatest temperment. I too have had two previous dogs - Weinmariners from pups - but this boxer is...

Eros & Zeko Thanks Tulsa Dan -- I've never had the opportunity to use the "on leash" method of introduction. I, like Marina, had to keep the dogs seperate for one anothers safety. Be good. Budmanappicon

Eros and Zeke It has been from personal experience handling dogs, along with reading about the Boxer breed, that it is very dangerous to get into the middle of two dogs that are trying to establish dominance. In my humble opinion, I would leave Eros home he will never know he's missing a party...

Kidney beaning Thank you one and all for the warm welcome to BW. I appreciate everyone's help with my question of kidney beaning. Can't wait to download some pictures and talk to all of you again. The Budman came into my life 40 lbs underweight, suffers from allergies and hives, but that has...

As a new owner of a rescued boxer, "The Budman", I am unfamilar with some of the terminology. What is "kidney beaning"? I must say, as a former Weimarner owner, Budman has a distinct personality -- fun! He does the flying dog when you come home, loves to be held and follows me everywhere. He's...