Hyper!

[boxerchick12]

TIME, TIME, TIME. Things will get better eventually. I think the leash is a good idea, it gives him some boundaries. I would also suggest a lot more individual time with Einstein, while of course, not ignoring Stonewall! Stonewall had you since day 1, so he knows what is expected. But, I've noticed with my fosters that if one of them is going nuts, Roxy is less likely to listen to me. So, I try to separate them when this happens and they will calm down. 2 boxers just feed off each other's hyperness, it's like a big dare to see who can be worse.

 

[deesboxers]

Abussed/Ignored boxer 101

Boxerchick12 is on the right path, TIME WITH HIM ONLY, while maintaining a same as always time with the other. Sounds like alot of your time will be spent with the dogs. Boxers naturally have a spirited, proud, and hyper attitude about them. BUT once that has been broken, it is hard to impossible to get it back. 1) Always be/show pride in him, walk tall when he is with you. 2) Nomatter what he does, never scold or raise your voice, let him stay near but stop communication with him. 3)Go through basics, sit, lay down, etc... until he masters them for you and others.4) Walking your boxer is very rewarding to him, but don't let him walk you! Placing the collar high on the neck is usually the trick to keep him from pulling. Holding the leash straight above the head, use treats/toys to hold his attn. (My exp. has shown that toys are more successful with an abuse case). 5) Let him be himself, enjoy play time, with training, like a game. If he looses control end game, go inside with him and sit for a while. 6) Remember he has not had what your other boxer was given from the start, and needs so desperately to get that love. Find what he likes and use it to his advantage, so he will be proud again.
7) You said he will have a happy loving home the rest of his life. Make sure you mean this in full, anything less is continueing the trend in which he was started. He would be better off with someone else. Sorry if this hurts in any way, I don't mean to offend, just being honestly sincere for Einstien. He deserves every advantage Stonewall has had to be happy & healthy. I gauranty you that if you dedicate yourself to Einstien he will return double or more. I truely hope you can take this challenge, starting over with all the emotion of a schoolgirls first love. 2 boxers = 200+% of your attention, and devotion. I am going down the same path as you are begining to take, so far, I am PROUD to have them both, Justice from birth, Lt. from 2.5 yrs old, ignored, starved, teased, and beaten. Every day a challenge, evry day a reward, I love them both, and after one year they are beginning to really share me, not acting out for jealous reasons,but acting as one. I say sit and both of them do so! Such a great feeling to give them a life!
Best wishes to all.

 

[An-D]

Thanks for all great advice. I'll disregard "deesboxers" comments with concern to whether or not I truly meant what I said about providing a loving and caring home for my pups. If I did not intend on doing that than I wouldn't have taken on the responsibility. I love both my boys to death. I was merely asking for advice/tips on ways to help me and my pups interact a little more comfortably. I think people should try to refrain from questioning people’s intent and devotion to their pets and try to stick more to offering advice and sharing knowledge and information. I see this happen on these Forums rather frequently. It's sad because many people don't post responses or questions because they fear being judged. I myself often refrain from topics because I have no desire to become apart of a "Holier than Thou" conversation.

With regards to the more constructive ideas.. I'll try the leash idea next time we have guests and I'll also try to work with Einstein by himself I think that's a great idea I've never really tired. He is often very jealous of Stonewall and vice versa. They also tend to feed off each other and rev each other up. I think the reason I never tried this before was because they tend to become sad or lost when they are not near each other. Can't wait to go home and try it. Of course keeping in mind that everything takes time!