Recent content by chipnjo

just back from the vet. allie is 18 weeks, 21 inches, and 30 lbs. built like a supermodel with long, thin legs. yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaah, baby! (austin powers imitation.)

I dont know what I can add to the OP. But, I will say that I didn't think the light at the end of the tunnel would EVER come. But, it did. Took weeks, but it DID come. And, I mean weeks. We brought Allie home at 10 weeks, and I didn't see but one or two signs, hard to interpret signs mind...

To 2nd that... Kongs and beef bones from a butcher are fabulous for stimulating them mentally. Also, if she is only chewing sticks in the backyard, she is still occupying her mind. My dog chews sticks, too, and at least that's something in addition to everything else we do. Her favorite is...

I would definitely defer to the others on this one, but I know what you are saying, OP. My girl would rather run than walk on a leash. It appears that even though I am in decent shape, I am still too slow for her pleasure. We are just up to a half hour walk, and that is not nearly enough for...

We expect setbacks, but O.....M........G this is a relief. She just woke up this morning. I opened the door to her kennel, started turning on the tv in the kitchen, fixing my boys some breakfast, and out she came.....stretched.....walked around me and right to the door. She definitely has...

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has been reminding me to stay patient in spite of my endless whining about my 14 week old Allie. The past two days, the tethering has really helped. I caught her in the middle of ONE accident, and hopefully that was all we needed to associate...

You know, another thing to add that dawned on me. I think this is why you boxer owners seem to have two dogs?! The best thing to tire a dog out.......is another dog.

Boy, I keep hearing the "many months" when it comes to housebreaking. Is this a boxer thing? I have never had things go more than a few weeks before I could just tell when the others needed to go....or they would tell me. This little boxer is funny. She gives me very subtle signals every...

I have done a lot of reading about vaginitis since my doctor informed me about it. I am trying to watch closely because it is getting a little worse as of late, but am still convinced there is nothing to worry about since my puppy (14 weeks) is unaffected by it except.... She pees in small...

Our first vet visit, a few weeks ago, went well, but the doc told me Allie looked a little light. I thought nothing of it before the visit because I, too, had read that boxers are a lean breed. Of course, since, we have done what we can to put weight on her by upping her food about 25%...

Allie was 10 weeks and 16lbs at her first vet visit. She is now 13 weeks and 23lbs.

my dog went through the same phase. i kept thinking "my they are finicky....just like the forums say." but, she wasn't that hungry as it turned out. a week later, after a nice 15 minute walk, she turbo-chowed a meal and looked up at me for more. i thought, "now, we are on to something," only...

I suppose that makes my boxer a total freak! She prefers to poo in the snow. She doesn't like mud, and will search for a patch of snow to put her feet in when she has to go. It's pretty funny. I actually will miss winter this year because of that. But, stay the course. I am struggling...

Thanks again for all the patience talk. It's what I need to hear periodically to remain sane. The bells are something the wife wants to look into asap. I love the idea that she may associate being near me with going outside.....because that "could" be a sign.....and, I will have to pay...

Another couple things I would add: - Backpacks with some weight and/or your water bottles. Pack him down with an additional 15 lbs+ and you will get more out of your walk if you are short on time. Check with the vet, as I am not there yet with our puppy. But it IS something we are...