Hi I have a beautiful 16 month old boxer girl called Kiri. She is a wonderful dog in every way but i am having a problem with other dogs.Whenever we are walking and see another dog Kiri gets hyper, lunging and barking (her behaviour appears aggressive) but she just wants to play. Whenever a friend brings round their dog she will go bonkers jumping and boxing and trying desperately to get the dog to play unfortunaltely this puts the potential playmate off and Kiri either gets bitten or hidden from. Kiri calms down and within about half an hour she is fine and acting like a normal dog again and the dogs trot around together reasonably happily. I am considering buying another dog has anybody any experience of this and would this help Kiri with her dog mania!
Jumping and barking at dogs
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matrok
Completely Boxer Crazy
We are having the same problem. Leila is the sweetest, loving boxer. She loves people and other dogs. Leila is almost 11 months now and when she sees other dogs, she patiently sniffs them and then starts barking and lunging. If she is in an "off-leash" play situation, she won't bark too much...only when the other dog won't pay attention to her. It's all about her ya know. We know she just wants to play but others do not understand this. She has had A LOT of socialization and this has just started the last 4-6 weeks. Is this just a stage or is it a problem? I ask this because some behavios that we were challenged with in the past like counter surfing, etc. she just grew out of on her own. Any advice would be great.
Thanks.
Thanks.
dharmadoodle
Boxer Pal
Rogue is 17mths now & still does this - She is slightly better though - We turn her away from the other dog/s & walk her in the opposite direction while trying to regain her attention.
It's a slow-go one for us, but I've seen some improvement lately.
It's a slow-go one for us, but I've seen some improvement lately.
Lola's mum
Boxer Insane
Change the age & name and you're talking about Zeb only he doesn't calm down at all and it's hyper time all the way. I'm sure my friends dog hates coming around really 
He's missed quite a few play moments on our walks as the other dogs are mostly petrified, he also has a habit of boxing them.
Simmons99
Boxer Booster
You could try walking her A LOT before setting up a meeting with another dog - so she is really tired. It sounds like she doesn't have very good "pack manners".
If your major issue is the walk - have you tried walking her faster - so she really needs to pay attention to you and not be looking for other dogs?
Also - Chloe has started doing the same thing (she is only 4 months) and I make her sit with her back facing the other dog if she starts lunging towards them - it has been helpful - she actually paid no attention to a German Shepard we passed this morning (although this only happens 1/2 the time - the other half she still behaves badly :()
If your major issue is the walk - have you tried walking her faster - so she really needs to pay attention to you and not be looking for other dogs?
Also - Chloe has started doing the same thing (she is only 4 months) and I make her sit with her back facing the other dog if she starts lunging towards them - it has been helpful - she actually paid no attention to a German Shepard we passed this morning (although this only happens 1/2 the time - the other half she still behaves badly :()
my buddy
Boxer Booster
I have had the same problem with Buddy since I got him. I thought getting his cookies cut it might settle him down. Nope. Twice he went so nutso he snapped his leash. Hoped a fence once, I thought the poor lady was going to have a heart attack. Me too:eek: But as soon as he got there he stopped for a minute sniffed and started to play boxer style
. That didn't go over well with the Pikinese. He wasn't being vicious but it sure looked like it. Another time in the part I was letting him run, it was late and dark, I didn't see a guy and his dog at the other end. Buddy did:o He made a MAD dash to the dog, again he got up to it and just started the doggy sniff thing again, and after the other dog got over the initial shock they were even playing together for a whileappicon. Till the guy had to go and when I went over to leash Buddy the other dog just looked at me and Buddy did a Dr.J and Hyde and started boxing this poor dog like a soccer ball. (he has one for a toy) When I went to grab him by the leash he even went to snap at me. I've been trying some of the techniques on this sight, it's getting better because it doesn't happen all the time now so my advice is read read read, there are alot of experienced owners here and they are true angels and will give good advice but I'm learning it takes time and patience and there is no better breed of dog for me because for every one agrivation he returns a thousand laughs and loves.
. That didn't go over well with the Pikinese. He wasn't being vicious but it sure looked like it. Another time in the part I was letting him run, it was late and dark, I didn't see a guy and his dog at the other end. Buddy did:o He made a MAD dash to the dog, again he got up to it and just started the doggy sniff thing again, and after the other dog got over the initial shock they were even playing together for a whileappicon. Till the guy had to go and when I went over to leash Buddy the other dog just looked at me and Buddy did a Dr.J and Hyde and started boxing this poor dog like a soccer ball. (he has one for a toy) When I went to grab him by the leash he even went to snap at me. I've been trying some of the techniques on this sight, it's getting better because it doesn't happen all the time now so my advice is read read read, there are alot of experienced owners here and they are true angels and will give good advice but I'm learning it takes time and patience and there is no better breed of dog for me because for every one agrivation he returns a thousand laughs and loves.
SnowPaw09
Boxer Buddy
Thats funny b/c I was going to post the exact same thing in regards to Cassius. He's a completely different dog whenever there are other dogs around. I can't keep him still waiting in the Vets office if there are other dogs in the room. I call him my little "punk" since he bullies every dog we meet on our walks. I thought that he had missed out on socialization due to the 3 month cage rest from 6-9months of age, but at a training class we were once told that he has a very confident attitude and that older dogs will teach him and out him in his place. I've started taking him to a small dog park with a close watchful eye and allow some of the other dogs to teach him some manners!
ELubas
Boxer Insane
Pushy Kids
It makes me feel better to read these posts as I am going through this with my five month old boxer right now. She wants to play but really does not seem to get "dog" language. Like some of you say, once they are off and running she is fine but the intial greetings on leash are awful. I know on lead is always more tense but she is something. I have found doing obedience with her has really helped as she is learning I control when she gets to meet and greet and she needs to mind her own business sometimes. Also, she is very high energy-even for a boxer, so I am giving her lots of exercise to work that off-3-4 hours of hard running a day. I also am very careful to not let these greetings escalate. Like someone said, quick sniff and on our way. If she is good she gets treats and praise, if not she is reprimanded and made to sit or even down depending on her intensity. Boxers can fool us as they are generally sweet with people but all my boxers have been pushy in play, especially the girls. I have found as they mature they calm down-thank god! An older dog I would do a thyriod on if the behavior presented suddenly-otherwise discipline and exercise!!
It makes me feel better to read these posts as I am going through this with my five month old boxer right now. She wants to play but really does not seem to get "dog" language. Like some of you say, once they are off and running she is fine but the intial greetings on leash are awful. I know on lead is always more tense but she is something. I have found doing obedience with her has really helped as she is learning I control when she gets to meet and greet and she needs to mind her own business sometimes. Also, she is very high energy-even for a boxer, so I am giving her lots of exercise to work that off-3-4 hours of hard running a day. I also am very careful to not let these greetings escalate. Like someone said, quick sniff and on our way. If she is good she gets treats and praise, if not she is reprimanded and made to sit or even down depending on her intensity. Boxers can fool us as they are generally sweet with people but all my boxers have been pushy in play, especially the girls. I have found as they mature they calm down-thank god! An older dog I would do a thyriod on if the behavior presented suddenly-otherwise discipline and exercise!!
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