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The most successful British kennel ever, Wardrobes Boxers, owned by Constance and Wilson Wiley, followed a program of very close line-breeding and in-breeding. Brother-sister, father-daughter matings gave them many great champions. Of course, the Wileys knew the the faults and virtues of their...

Just a thought. You say you take him out frequently, which is excellent. But does he have a specific place to toilet, or does he simply go wherever he wants to in the yard? My thought is that when you say he goes out, has a run around, and is given plenty of time to do what he needs to do, is he...

Lion1993 - You protest too much! Obviously I have touched a nerve here. I was not questioning, or casting aspersions, on your concern for the overall welfare of your dog. However, I stand by my original post, and my worry that forcing a dog to confront its fears "cold turkey", even if done...

My immediate thought is - is she coming into season? Some bitches do become grumpy and temperamental at these times. How is she with the lab.? The other thought is that Sam might smell different after his visit to the vet and this is confusing her a bit. I would keep on with the separate...

I use one but adjust the pitch so that I can also hear it. I think it is a psychological thing - you think that if you cannot hear it then it cannot be working. I have two dogs and they will both come to the same sound, so two whistles or altering pitch is not necessary. Alternatively, you...

Yes, your little 'experiment' with Crown does sound cruel and grossly insensitive. Why would you wish to subject your pup to such stress? How do you think you would feel if you were cornered and surrounded by spiders/snakes/whatever your phobia or fear may be? If you wish to desensitize him...

Hello, I have had Boxers for many years. Currently I have a lovely bitch and a super male. I do not breed or show. I have been a visitor to this site for some time and thought I should now join and introduce myself.