How smart is your boxer?

[My Boxer]

When Cy was a puppy he would potty outside, we would give him a treat when he came inside. He very quickly figured out if he went outside and "pretend potty" by taking a loop around the yard, that if we weren't paying attention he would get a treat. His loops started becoming smaller and smaller until he was just going outside and right back in for his treat!! We had to change our training technique, but it was so cute he could outsmart us for a treat at such a young age.

Scooter does the same thing. If I don't get the hint-him staring at the treat box, he will nudge it with his nose!

 

[fayebay1969]

Buddy has taught me that when my bf says "just waitin' on her as usual" that means I better hurry or I can't go to the park! Because that's all takes and he's sitting at the front door waiting patiently.
He has taught me that fire wood is for more than just the fire. He trained me on what he wants when he buries his head next to me. (scratch under the collar) He's also taught me that the harder he hits that bell, the faster I better get to the door to let him in. :eek:
I wouldn't trade any of it!

 

[Tagsmom]

Tag has also taught me to get her balls out from under the buffet. I tried getting a bigger ball, but she figured out how to smoosh it down and make it fit.

Jimseabee, I had to laugh at your post because at the Cleveland dog show (which was Tag's first show) I bought a bumper sticker that says "My Boxer is smarter than your honor student." Now I just have to get a big piece of magnet to put it on so I can put it on my car. (don't believe in putting actual stickers on my car, only static stickers or magnets)

 

[rfdfirewife]

Lets see Addie and Clay have taught me...
~ when the house gets silent someones getting into mischeif.
~that they somehow the peanut butter/cherrios are dog food, not people food....whenever you eat them they get offended and semi- upset that you are eating "their" food.
~whoever talked about the balls! how if mine paw at the couch they want a toy. bought a bigger ball, and is somehow managed to get crammed underneith anyway.
~lastly....how if their dads not hom they get to sleep in the bed with momma. always interesting when he just stays out late....

 

[taryndanae]

Aasha has taught me how to :

Retrieve his toys from under the couch.

Hold his bone very still so he can chew it without it moving.

Chase him around outside to fetch HIS ball!

And lots more.

Cassius has done the exact same thing!! LOL!!

 

[DiverDiva]

Oscar taught me I'd better not leave food near the edge of the counter
Mali taught me I'd better not leave anything anywhere on the counter

Oscar taught me to pick up my clothes off the floor
Mali taught me to put my used clothes (especially underwear) in the hamper or she'll chew them

Oscar taught me to keep my purse off the floor or he may rummage through it
Mali taught me to keep my purse completely out of reach or she WILL take something out (usually my hairbrush) and chew it

Oscar taught me to take him out when he whines
Mali taught me to take her out first when she whines of she may leave a wet spot on the rug

I'm sure I'll think of some more

 

[AdamsBunch]

My two have taught me:

to spell walk, go, outside and hot dog or be prepared to do whatever i said

to sleep with an inch of space and be thankful for it

to jump up at a moments notice when the bell rings (we have the boys bell-trained when they want to go outside)

that sloppy boxer kisses are the best kind of kisses

that when daddy comes home, I'm third in line to greet him

 

[Shane72]

Hold his bone very still so he can chew it without it moving.

I'm glad I'm not the only sucker that falls for that!

 

[HurricaneBox]

Hurricane has taught me:

-that dirt doesn't matter nearly as much as I thought it did

-that I can move a lot faster than I thought I could when I have too

-to retrieve his toys from under the couch, whether they actually fit under there or not, he manages to get them there

-to make sure he actually potties all the way, because he will only go a little and "save the rest" so he can go out again 15 minutes later, then 15 minutes after that... (he likes outside!)

-that he can see things on a high shelf and somehow devise a way to get to them, even if it means knocking down all the shelves along the way

-to hang up the clean laundry right away, cuz if its on the couch he will snuggle right in

-that if he wants to play fetch, even if we don't, all he has to do is drop the slobber covered toy in our lap, then we HAVE to throw it to get it off of our laps, so he gets his fetch game after all

 

[punchinella]

Punchinella has taught me:

Apparently mornings aren't as bad as I have always thought - her enthusiasm for getting out of bed still amazes me

Walks are for walking....slowly and leisurely with lots of stops along the way

There is no love like doggy love lovicon

If it smells good and I'm eating it, I had better be prepared to share

Privacy is not required for toilet use or showering

Vacuum cleaners are scary and should be avoided (I'm inclined to agree )

A king size bed is still not big enough

It is my job to fetch any toys that may roll under hard to reach areas

A plate isn't really clean until it has been swabbed by her tongue

And I'm sure I could go on and on and on and on.....