Please help, I love him so much

[Elyse]

I am no expert but Nestle acted out in a very similar way especially with jumping on children and the talking back. She is now 15 months and AMAZING with children. She plays differently with children depending on their age and sex. She just knows now.

As for wanting a family, my husband and I are expecting our first skin baby in
about 10days and I am so excited for Nestle to be a big sister. I have so much
confidence in her. She has come such a long way!!

We put in a lot of time and spent weekends home ALL the time when we first got her and she has become a wonderful spoiled little princess (haha). give it time and just put in the time...

Good Luck with the house!!
good luck with Tucker... In time I am sure he will be a wonderful big brother.

 

[gordsan]

I agree with everyone and especially Tulsa-Dan - my Mason is coming up on two and he is worth every ripped shirt, scratched hand and nose, all the hours of frustration and sleepless nights. The puppy stage really does pass very fast and during the first couple of years, it's amazing to see how they grow up. Mason was my first puppy and my first boxer - and I wisely found BoxerWorld very early on - everyone here has been through everything you will go through and everyone here adores there boxer and wouldn't trade them for the world! Mason still has moments of regression and sasses me - but because we have been through extensive training, over and over, he doesn't rip shirts and when he barks at me, all it takes is a firm no and he calms right down.

I made mistakes along the way. I had one trainer who I thought would be good with this headstrong breed, but he was too rough with this also sensitive breed. You assume that trainers know what they are doing - but truly some of them don't!

Once I found a trainer who was into positive reinforcement, Mason quickly responded and we made huge progress.

You have a lot of work ahead of you, but with the help of everyone here, you WILL get through it and it will be so worth while, so hang in there!

Good luck,

Sandra and the adorable and almost perfectly well-behaved Mason!

 

[WYearta]

Of course, I don't have anything any better than Tulsa-Dan (he's the best!) to say other than this-Boomer was the exact same way . One week, he was barking, growling, and nipping at everyone and everything. Then, after some diligent training measures, he just quit. He still forgets from time to time, but that's just a puppy. Please give Tucker and yourselves more time to work this out. I just can't believe that a trainer would give such a dire diagnosis after one training session. That's like saying a little boy is going to kill someone one day b/c he enjoys drawing guns, or something.

Please keep us posted.

Whitney and Boomer

 

[Carol]

I think your first step should be to see your vet and make sure the puppy is in good health. If your baby checks out fine then i would search out the best animal behaviorist in your area and make an appt. He is to young to give up on and maybe just needs a different training approach.

 

[jray]

Hang in there it will get better! He's a baby and is acting like a typical boxer baby. Take the great advise everyone have given you. Also I would look for another trainer. I can't believe she said you shouldn't have kids and should train this pup for the rest of your life!?! First no breeder will put down a pup with the behavior you are describing. My goodness all pups chew and talk back! Their pups! Every baby learns how to vocalize by yelling and putting things in their mouth that's how they learn! Don't worry and be patient!

Jenny & Oskar

 

[luvmypup]

Thank you all so much. I was honestly so surprised at what the trainer said. I thought Tucker was a little dominering, but I also thought it was typical puppy behavior. I only called a trainer because I wanted tips, I wasn't overly frustrated with him, I just thought she might have some suggestions. So, after I posted this, I cried for a while, then found a trainer that was an animal behaviorist through my cocker breeder friend. I called him, and he had me come right over. He played with Tucker for a while, and used a leash to "correct" some of his behaviors. He gave him tons of praise, and told me not to fight with my puppy. Only give a command once, utilize the leash, crate, and praise, praise, praise. Most of it is stuff I'm already trying to do. He offered to set up some training sections - for me, not the pup , so I can have a better understanding. The trainer I spoke to, doesn't know the first trainer I spoke to, but his theory was if she gave up on a dog so quickly, she shouldn't be training. After I calmed down and thought about it, the first trainer said "It's always hard telling people this, but your dog is too aggressive, and you need to get rid of him" I guess the more I thought about it, the more I thought - How many people has she said this too?

I love Tucker so much. He is literally my favorite part of everyday. It was just so hard to have someone that's supose to be an "expert" tell me my baby will grow up to be a monster. After speaking to the second trainer, I am now more determined than ever to make this work! Tucker is my baby, and I love him, and I'm dedicated to him, and we will get through this.

I have been reading the posts on this board for 4-5 mths, and it's such a helpful tool to have you all available for your advice and a shoulder to cry on. I don't think my puppy is crazy, I think the trainer is. I'm sorry if I sounded so dramatic, I just can't believe how much I love him afer only 3wks. Thank you all so much.

 

[matilda8255]

The second trainer sounds much better than the first. No one in their right mind would suggest you stop working with a Boxer pup that young! That's absurd!! I'm so sorry that trainer upset you. I'm sure things will work for you and Tucker.

STephanie

 

[curb_pks]

luvmypup,

Listen to Tulsa Dan and the other folks on this board. They have given me a couple pieces of advice and all of it has been gold.

Good luck!

 

[ljnash]

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I'm so glad you found another trainer! I know it will work out well--it just takes lots of time and patience to train!

When I first got Beau (rescue), I cried the whole first weekend I had him because I was so afraid I would have to give him back. He and Samantha didn't get along at first, and I thought she was going to attack him! Anyway, almost 7 months later, my boy and girl are getting along soooo much better, and he has progressed very nicely with his training and manners! Thanks to BW and Sandie (a rescue angel) for getting me through the tough spot!

Good luck!!!

Lenore

 

[curb_pks]

I called some obedience trainers and asked about Gracie. I told one she gets wound up around other dogs when on her leash. The guy said she would probably disrupt class too much and that if she can't behave herself they may not allow her.

Now... if the dog behaves itself perfectly why do I need beginner training?

I can't imagine how many people probably assume there dog is a lost cause after hearing something like this.

Thank god for BW, I would think my dog is the only nut on a leash