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Update Thanks again for all of your suggestions and support. The bathroom time outs have really had a positive effect. I feel much more empowered and less frustrated when she challenges me... as a smart, independant little boxer pup should! That helps with my energy toward her when I am...

Thanks Thanks for the replies! I really appreciate some feedback. I am afraid to do the tie off with a leash right now becuaes she is still scared of the leash...we are working on that by giving lots of praise and treats when I put the collar on and stop the treats as soon as I take it off...

Fiona at 7 weeks old with her soccer ball

Thanks for all the welcomes! Thanks for all the welcomes! What a great site. I have already learned SO much by reading others' posts. I think you guys will be my tether to sanity during puppy-dom! ;)

Fiona is an 8 week old puppy who is incredibly smart and sweet. She already knows many commands and not to go in certain rooms. We practice corrections with Fiona by snapping and using a "psst" noise to distract her and let her know to change her behavior. Most of the time, she responds...

Hi. My husband and I took home our little girl Fiona a week and a half ago. She is a gorgeous fawn boxer and we love her!!... but miss sleeping. She will be 8 weeks old tomorrow. She is SO smart and we know we got the pick of the litter of 8 beautiful puppies. We are happy to be a part of...