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Weight update Great call, it is fun to compare. Our pup, Boom, is 6 months and 30 pounds. We are still a bit dubious about whether or not she is just a slow grower or will be a runt. Either is fine with us!

Don't walk. While this takes time and is NOT a quick fix, our trainer suggested that whenever your pup pulls you simply stop walking and call the dog back to you. Give treat/praise for returning to you then continue walking. For our pup it didn't take long to learn that lunging forward...

Nothing? Still looking for referral.

Hi All, our own training of our six month old pup has been going well, however we feel that we would benefit from a few professional training sessions, but would prefer to steer clear of group classes at your local big box pet store. Does anybody have a trainer they would recommend? We live...

Hello Everybody, I go by Murdoc - my wife's name is Marta. After moving being married for several years we brought home our new boxer pup and named her "Boom!" She is a boxer through and through. From batting everything within paws reach, being silent and sulky, curious, and above all...