Tell me your best training tip...
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larrygs
Super Boxer
LOL, The first thing I thought of when I saw the title of the thread was "patience"!
Ok another: take many photos and videos. Puppyhood passes only seems like a long time.
We did much to socialize Jack and Layla, However in hindsight, we would do much much more.
Finally and most importantly, have fun!
Ok another: take many photos and videos. Puppyhood passes only seems like a long time.
We did much to socialize Jack and Layla, However in hindsight, we would do much much more.
Finally and most importantly, have fun!
jblackjr
Boxer Booster
Be patient, there will be time you wish you could pick them up walk to your back door open it, and punt them like a football!! But don't. As far as clicker training goes Brody has done very well with it and really seems to be catching on. We can now sit, lay, off, up, wait, stay, shake and high five (still working hard on these two) walk on a leash pretty good and we have started catching treats (prerequisite for frisky catching) all with a clicker. Also I would recommend putting him in training class, he gets doggy and people socialization and the trainer really helps to teach you the best methods for training.
jskeith
Boxer Pal
Training Romeo
Romeo is my second boxer after my friend Roscoe passed I was determined to do a better job of training and socializing Romeo. Boxers are amazingly smart as are many breeds but boxers are now my pet friend of choice.
Romeo always gets time in a daycare especially when we travel since it has a very calming effect on him and he loves all the friends he meets and I can go on with my business and be assured he is in a safe place having fun. Socialization is very important.
The most successful training techniques came from Don Sullivans "The Perfect Dog". The most important commands are the down command which you can train within 15 to 30 minutes after you watch the videos. The training collar used simulates a mother dog correcting her pups. The end result of this training is to teach you boxer to behave perfectly off-leash in a human world full of distractions. No clickers required only simple voice commands.
If I run into the street, Romeo stops at the curb and will stay. I can walk down the street and Romeo will follow on the sidewalk. I can leave him unattended off-leash when I go into a busy store and he will wait where I leave him for me to return. Unfortunately most of the time passers by want to stop and visit with him but he won't leave his spot. The technique is more about teaching your pet to respect you as the alpha and I've been very pleased with the results.
Romeo is my second boxer after my friend Roscoe passed I was determined to do a better job of training and socializing Romeo. Boxers are amazingly smart as are many breeds but boxers are now my pet friend of choice.
Romeo always gets time in a daycare especially when we travel since it has a very calming effect on him and he loves all the friends he meets and I can go on with my business and be assured he is in a safe place having fun. Socialization is very important.
The most successful training techniques came from Don Sullivans "The Perfect Dog". The most important commands are the down command which you can train within 15 to 30 minutes after you watch the videos. The training collar used simulates a mother dog correcting her pups. The end result of this training is to teach you boxer to behave perfectly off-leash in a human world full of distractions. No clickers required only simple voice commands.
If I run into the street, Romeo stops at the curb and will stay. I can walk down the street and Romeo will follow on the sidewalk. I can leave him unattended off-leash when I go into a busy store and he will wait where I leave him for me to return. Unfortunately most of the time passers by want to stop and visit with him but he won't leave his spot. The technique is more about teaching your pet to respect you as the alpha and I've been very pleased with the results.
SnowDove
Super Boxer
I don't know who posted this link on another thread, but it has been my best training advice so far!!! 
ClickerSolutions Training Treasures -- Nine Easy Behaviors to Teach Your New Puppy
ClickerSolutions Training Treasures -- Nine Easy Behaviors to Teach Your New Puppy
+1 for Clicker Training and Obedience classes.
We've just graduated from Intermediate Puppy Manners which is clicker based and it's been invaluable for training ME on how to train Sadie. Sadie knows, and reliably performs, sit, down, stay, wait, leave-it, loose-leash walking, take-it, shake, go-to-your-mat, and we're working on settle (which she's finding difficult!). Clicker training seems to help her to learn new skills faster than more traditional methods. My big boy (and superstar) Luther the Looter picks up new tricks instantly with the clicker.
I found some great articles on ClickerSolutions Training Articles Contents.
And bully sticks!! Bully sticks have been a savior against chewing inappropriate things, especially this last month while Sadies molars are coming in.
And... keep your sense of humor! Boxer pups are hysterically funny even when they're getting into mischief :D
We've just graduated from Intermediate Puppy Manners which is clicker based and it's been invaluable for training ME on how to train Sadie. Sadie knows, and reliably performs, sit, down, stay, wait, leave-it, loose-leash walking, take-it, shake, go-to-your-mat, and we're working on settle (which she's finding difficult!). Clicker training seems to help her to learn new skills faster than more traditional methods. My big boy (and superstar) Luther the Looter picks up new tricks instantly with the clicker.
I found some great articles on ClickerSolutions Training Articles Contents.
And bully sticks!! Bully sticks have been a savior against chewing inappropriate things, especially this last month while Sadies molars are coming in.
And... keep your sense of humor! Boxer pups are hysterically funny even when they're getting into mischief :D
Kikopup's training videos on Youtube are an excellent intro to clicker training. She has more than 150 videos on YouTube.
What is clicker training:
YouTube - What is clicker training?- dog training‏
Tab289's videos are also great:
Sample video: learning name/eye contact attention
YouTube - Dog Training Tutorial: Building Eye Contact & Attention!‏
Tab's main site:
Clicker Training Dog Tutorials (Free)
What is clicker training:
YouTube - What is clicker training?- dog training‏
Tab289's videos are also great:
Sample video: learning name/eye contact attention
YouTube - Dog Training Tutorial: Building Eye Contact & Attention!‏
Tab's main site:
Clicker Training Dog Tutorials (Free)
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