Hey Boxer Lovers

[allover]

I just received my boxer Tyson back I have not seen him in almost two years. He is now almost 3 and he seems to remember me. I had a question, well he is a great dog who listens very well when I am in the house or in the yard. Than the other day he got out of the yard and he would not listen for nothing. He just thought it was time to play. He really scared me because he ran into the middle of a very busy street in rush hour. He was running from me for almost two hours. I finally got him when I saw a friend of mine. My friend let me in the house and I told tyson lets go inside and he went right in. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to get him to listen if he ever gets out again.

 

[Vali585]

I have this same problem....

We live on 12 acres, but when I let Victor out of the fenced yard, (we had to put one in just for him) he heads for the barn to visit the cats, and horses. But the barn is much closer to the highway, and he runs all around and will not come to me. Boxers can be stubborn and so intent and focused on what "they" are doing it is hard to get something out of their head. We have had to install a backyard fence for Victor, because I am afraid he would just run right out into the road (and it's equal to about 2 blocks away from our house). He will not come to me when he is running. But it is obvious to us that he knows what he is doing, and after we have caught him, he sits there fully expecting a mean, bad dog talk, and takes it with an air of, "I know, yeah, I get it, okay, okay, I know, and I am sorry...But....."
He is the funniest dog I have ever known. Also the smartest. So now he only goes outside the fence on the leash, or after dark. For some reason he stays close to the house in the dark. One good benefit is that on the lead he heels extremely well, instead of "walking me". I know other Boxers who don't leave their person's side. My first Boxer was that way. But not Victor. He is very social. I am hoping that as he matures that will change. At least for now, I just can't let him go free. Hey, I am open to suggestions, too. He comes very well otherwise, in the house, or yard. He knows all the basic commands, and shakes hands. He will be a year old in September. Meanwhile I just keep working with him until maybe the "come" will become more of a habit with him.

 

[Vali585]

I almost forgot...

Tyson probably DOES remember you. They have very keen memories, even meeting someone one time, they will remember them I have found. If you had him for his first year, he would remember you. Also, they are a very accurate judge of people as a rule.

 

[lorishields]

I'd suggest to enroll him (and you) in obedience training. And no outside without being on a leash.

He may be well mannered inside and this may lead you to believe that he doesn't need training, but he will push his limits with you until you prove you are the 'boss' and that he needs to listen to you. Starting with obedience will help you learn what his bad habits are how you can handle them. A lot of boxers are one track minded and seem to go deaf when they're having a good time. To him, running around and away from you was too fun to have to stop!

Where was he that last 2 years?

Lori

 

[allover]

Thanks For The Advice

Tyson has had obedience training. He knows all his commands very well, but I was not around when he went through the training. Maybe I should take him again.I was thinking that she is not a very motivated person and she might not have worked with him after he finished his obedience classes. I try to work with him every free chance I get. I am just so worried that he is going to get out again and something bad might happen.

Tyson was in Tampa Fl. with my ex-wife. I moved back to Chicago. She would not let me take him with me when I moved back. She could not handle him anymore, so she brought him to me.


Mark