1st one eh?
Hello there! Now that you have a boxer you will never turn back, they are so lovable and such individual characters. I have had two boxers so my advice is: Do's: they respond very well to praise and lots of it, when they do the right thing, treat it like its the very best thing in the whole world and then they can't do enough for you after that. My boxer does not respond to food treats. He is un-bribeable. you could put a sirloin steak in front of him and he would still want to do whatever he wanted. ie: go after the mailman or paper boy. Another tip: the dog NEVER forgets. If he appears not to like someone, BELIEVE HIM. He has his reasons and just because he can't tell you, doesn't mean they're not valid. If he has been traumatized by something or someone, don't expect him to forget about it. My 2nd boxer was sick one time (had the runs and was dehydrated) and the vet took his temp you-know-where. His poor little bum was sore from being sick and I imagine that thermometer hurt. He hates the vet to this day, even though we have changed vets. Have fun with your boxer, and show him lots of love, he's worth it.