Thats an issue for another forum....but it is very difficult. Being with someone who is not a dog lover is very confusing...they just don't "get it". They think animals in general are dirty, nasty creatures that have no place inside of a home. Tyson is not going anywhere thats for sure. In my apartment he is definitely my shadow.
Boxers and Hot/Cold Weather
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IMO, the summers are much too hot/humid - and the winters too chilly in the ATL to leave a boxer exposed to the elements for an extended length of time. I know you said you wouldn't leave him out 24hrs a day... Just something to think about! Good luck with your decision!
IMO, the summers are much too hot/humid - and the winters too chilly in the ATL to leave a boxer exposed to the elements for an extended length of time. I know you said you wouldn't leave him out 24hrs a day... Just something to think about! Good luck with your decision!
Murp.mm
Boxer Insane
Boxers - hot cold weather
I agree with everyone. I can't imagine not having both my dogs having the run of the house. I have a boxer and a poodle. Both are such people dogs. Actually, my son bought our boxer (against his parents wishes - as he worked all day and lives in the city and she would be alone all day). After a few days he came to me and asked if I could take her for awhile. Needless to say she is our baby now but still loves to see our son when he comes on the weekend. Over the years I have worked reg. hours but my husband worked shift work and our dogs never were alone very much. Now I am retired and this is our first boxer. We just managed to get her out of our bed. But she is quite happy to sleep on the sofa next to a lovely burning stove in our rec. room. I know you want what is best for your boxer and I think once your girlfriend realizes what a friend she will have she will want that too.
Good Luck
Mom to Ali (10 month old fawn & white boxer, tail docked) Bailey, 2 1/2 yr. old mini poodle & Sook , 11 yr. old grey & white big boy cat) asleep on my computer desk (safe from Ali & Bailey).
I agree with everyone. I can't imagine not having both my dogs having the run of the house. I have a boxer and a poodle. Both are such people dogs. Actually, my son bought our boxer (against his parents wishes - as he worked all day and lives in the city and she would be alone all day). After a few days he came to me and asked if I could take her for awhile. Needless to say she is our baby now but still loves to see our son when he comes on the weekend. Over the years I have worked reg. hours but my husband worked shift work and our dogs never were alone very much. Now I am retired and this is our first boxer. We just managed to get her out of our bed. But she is quite happy to sleep on the sofa next to a lovely burning stove in our rec. room. I know you want what is best for your boxer and I think once your girlfriend realizes what a friend she will have she will want that too.
Good Luck
Mom to Ali (10 month old fawn & white boxer, tail docked) Bailey, 2 1/2 yr. old mini poodle & Sook , 11 yr. old grey & white big boy cat) asleep on my computer desk (safe from Ali & Bailey).
hausterbaby
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I agree, I live in atlanta, and my dog DIES when he plays out there in the summer. And he only likes to be out about 20-30 minutes (RUNNING in a fenced in yard) in the winter.
I really think the best thing for you to do is put your foot down, and just do it! I know it sounds crazy (believe me, i was terrified!) but if she really loves you, she will learn to accept having the dog around. *dont take this personally!* And if she doesnt really love you, then youre better off not wasting your time.
Like I said, my husband hated animals in the house... well really didnt like them anywhere. When I came home w/ deuce he just about died, but he loved me... so he didnt go anywhere. Yeah, he was pissed off for a little while.... the dog annoyed him fora few weeks, but now they LOVE each other!!! And now he helps with rescuing and fostering other dogs also.
Just put your foot down. Dogs have a way of growing on people. Make sure you keep the place clean... vacumn lots and try to keep the dog off furniture... and you'll be fine!
I really think the best thing for you to do is put your foot down, and just do it! I know it sounds crazy (believe me, i was terrified!) but if she really loves you, she will learn to accept having the dog around. *dont take this personally!* And if she doesnt really love you, then youre better off not wasting your time.
Like I said, my husband hated animals in the house... well really didnt like them anywhere. When I came home w/ deuce he just about died, but he loved me... so he didnt go anywhere. Yeah, he was pissed off for a little while.... the dog annoyed him fora few weeks, but now they LOVE each other!!! And now he helps with rescuing and fostering other dogs also.
Just put your foot down. Dogs have a way of growing on people. Make sure you keep the place clean... vacumn lots and try to keep the dog off furniture... and you'll be fine!
JacobsMom
Boxer Booster
Put your foot down!
Ask yourself a couple questions -
1. Who is ALWAYS there for you?
2. Who depends TOTALLY on you for EVERYTHING?
3. Who loves you unconditionally, and will continue to do so no matter what?
4. Who would give their life to protect you?
As much as your girlfriend has to offer, your dog NEEDS you to stand up for him, as he can't for himself. Your boxer would NEVER settle for anything but the best for you, should you not do the same for him?
I'm a firm believer of "love me, love my boxer"!!!!
Ask yourself a couple questions -
1. Who is ALWAYS there for you?
2. Who depends TOTALLY on you for EVERYTHING?
3. Who loves you unconditionally, and will continue to do so no matter what?
4. Who would give their life to protect you?
As much as your girlfriend has to offer, your dog NEEDS you to stand up for him, as he can't for himself. Your boxer would NEVER settle for anything but the best for you, should you not do the same for him?
I'm a firm believer of "love me, love my boxer"!!!!
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BasilStreets
Boxer Booster
I agree with what everyone has already posted, but something that has not been mentionned is the damage a bored and/or ignored dog can do. You may end up with a really destructive, badly behaved dog, by no fault of his own. On the other had, you may just end up with a very depressed lethergic dog. Neither seems like an option you would want.
Finding my two dogs coincided exactly with moving in with my boyfriend, who at the time really didn't like dogs at all. To make things worse, the dogs had sever seperation anxiety and destroyed a bunch of his stuff, and on top of it all were really hyper, they couldn't sit still for more than a minute. Needless to say this caused huge fights between my boyfriend and myself, but within a month or so you could tell he was getting sucked in and now, three years later, I don't for a minute doubt that he would throw himself in front of a car for them.
Try getting your girlfriend to go for walks with you and your dog, involve her in your dog's world, she might start to warm up to the idea if she gets to know your dog as something other than just a hassle.
Finding my two dogs coincided exactly with moving in with my boyfriend, who at the time really didn't like dogs at all. To make things worse, the dogs had sever seperation anxiety and destroyed a bunch of his stuff, and on top of it all were really hyper, they couldn't sit still for more than a minute. Needless to say this caused huge fights between my boyfriend and myself, but within a month or so you could tell he was getting sucked in and now, three years later, I don't for a minute doubt that he would throw himself in front of a car for them.
Try getting your girlfriend to go for walks with you and your dog, involve her in your dog's world, she might start to warm up to the idea if she gets to know your dog as something other than just a hassle.
oremug
Boxer Buddy
Boxers are very socialable animals, they need to be around people. They also don't do well in the heat or cold. We have a neighbor that has a Boxer and she doesn't want him on her couch so he stays outside all day long bored out of his mind while they are inside. I really don't think thats fair to the dog, why have a Boxer? They also leave him out there without food or water so I'm am always giving him food and water. I guess I really don't understand this behavier, our 2 Boxers are like our kids and they are truly special dogs.
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