When should I start boxer puppy obedience training?
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I’ve just picked up our new puppy, gotten him home and setup his little play pen. Maybe someone can tell me when and how to start early obedience puppy training? As I know sometimes others wait too long and are faced with a stubborn, messy adolescent dog. I’d like to avoid it because i guess boxer dogs has strong character.
Training starts the second you bring your dog home.
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Training starts the second you bring your dog home.
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You start housetraining, teaching basic obedience and manners right from the day you bring the puppy home. You need to keep all lessons short, fun and use lots of praise (and treats if you use them).
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You can and should sign him up for puppy classes . The usual age is 4 months. But start now by yourself. The way you handle him now is good pre training. You can teach him sit and come, and to respond to his name. I would pick up My Smart Puppy by Brian Kilcommons, or Puppy Traiing for Dummies…good resources. My Smart Puppy comes w a dvd. And use the pen…but get a crate too..and crate train your boy. Good luck.
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You begin training him immediately.
Until he’s fully vaccinated, you are going to be training him in your house and yard ONLY to protect him from diseases and parasites.
Very young pups have a shorter attention span than an older dog would, so you train in multiple very short sessions throughout the day. Don’t think you’re going to set aside a half hour and do all your training then.
You’re just going to work with him for brief intervals throughout the day.
If you are a first-time dog owner, you’ll probably want to sign up for a basic puppy class once you’re cleared by your vet to do so. The class is mainly teaching you how to be a good trainer.
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as soon as he is up to date on shots that are required for his age then you can start him training classes for puppies immediately. or even just start calling around and get an idea of where you want to take him for training and ask what the earliest age is and when you need to sign up. best of luck and enjoy your lil pup.
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You start training now, get him on a collar and lead, use to walking on it, housebreaking and teaching him NO to bad behavior. You can register him once the shots are UTD
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You can and should start teaching him basic manners right away! Things like not jumping up, not begging for food at the table, waiting for his meals, leash-walking etc should start straight as he walks into your home (Remember that he shouldn’t be on the streets until your vet gives you the thumbs up for jabs).
As for puppy classes well different clubs have different rules but generally they’re welcoming to all aged pups. You can start as soon as he’s been vaccinated to keep him safe from disease. The earlier the better and many puppy classes have classes for older experienced dogs so you can go there when you finish. Puppy training doesn’t end at 6 months, you know!
Socialization plays a huge role in puppy training so make sure he gets out and about with other people and dogs as soon as he’s vaccinated. Although the 5 min per month rule is a good one remember that you can take him out for 2 or three times this during the day! 10 minutes of play isn’t enough to tire out an energetic boxer puppy. 10 minutes two or three times a day is better and he gets to interact more with other dogs. If he’s been properly bred then it’s fine if he’s 11 weeks old before he’s ready to go out - this was the case with my pup and I thought I’d missed the ’socialization gap’ but this wasn’t the case. She’s calm and confident everywhere she goes now.
You can also teach him basic things like "sit" and "come" at home but don’t over-train in the early stages - 2 minute sessions twice a day is plenty for a young pup, he’ll learn really quick and he will enjoy learning. That way in the future he’ll still be keen to work with you.
Also don’t expect your dog to be perfectly behaved after puppy classes. 99% of dogs go through a stubborn adolescent stage, trained or not. Of course, however, it’ll be easier if you’ve taught your dog not to jump up/pull on the lead before it. It’s tough but keep going like you would if he was a pup and by the end of it you’ll have a great dog!
Good luck
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As early as possible before their own bad habits begin to develop
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Sirius Dog Training is a method pioneered by Ian Dunbar and is suitable for puppies as soon as you bring them home.
Start now by paying attention to him whenever he chews a toy, doesn’t jump on you, brings you anything. Most people end up with problem adolescents because they mostly pay attention when the puppy eats something valuable, pees in the house, or jumps up and runs away with important stuff. Otherwise they are busy. So the dog learns to do all those things.
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Well, technically you should start right away. The puppy may not be learning to sit, but as it learns to at the very least use puppy pads while you’re working on house breaking, you’re teaching obedience. You can also do little things like waiting for it to sit (no words, just let the puppy figure out what you want) before giving it food is good. You didn’t say how old the puppy is, but you should research obedience classes or "puppy kindergarten" in your area and call to ask how old the puppy needs to be before enrolling in classes. You will also have to have the puppy up to date with all the shots before going to puppy kindergarten. Sometimes "puppy kindergarten" and obedience classes are used as synonyms, but I don’t think they are the same thing. Puppy kindergarten may start the basic obedience, but focus more on socialization, where an older dog may go to obedience classes to learn "sit", "down" and how to heel. You should call and ask to see if there is a difference between the two.
Good luck
But you’re right, a Boxer is a very energetic breed and you do need to teach it self control so you don’t have an out of control dog. Remember to use patience and positive reinforcement as that really is the best way to teach your dog what you want and to develop a good relationship between the two of you.
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start today. Don’t wait . Leash him from day one and walk him outdoors - you can do a world of good just taking your dog for a stroll.
Use positive reinforcement ie toys, treats, praise or all three - use what works for your dog. Be kind! Teach recall using a ball, and always praise your dog for coming to you no matter how long it takes him.
The idea that training starts at 4 months or 6 months is outdated - training begins at 8 weeks with the new owner, the puppy should have had some socializiation to sounds, noises, and distractions by the breeder beginning at 6 weeks of age.
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With any breed of puppy the training begins the moment the pup comes into the home.
Boxer do very well with positive reinforced training. Never yell or physically punish the pup. Boxers are well known for depression and becoming introverted if negative training is involved. Thus training would be difficult if at all obtainable.
Start with simple manner commands, such as "his name, no bite, sit, down, and come" You should also start his leash training. Start by putting a collar on for a few days and let him get used to it..then you can attached a leash and let him drag that around (always under supervision so no accidents happen) then start by you holding the leash and taking him for a walk. When starting leash training, have a tasty treat in your pocket, such as string cheese or dried liver, when he walks at your side (you choose which side you want him to walk on) you reward him with a treat while still walking. If he strays from your side, stop walking. When he comes back to your side, treat him and begin walking again.
Walking and running should be limited as too much exercise will result in damage to his hip and elbow joints resulting in major health issues and uneven growth.
I suggest enrolling in a puppy manners class and then obedience classes at your local canine training facility (not petco or petsmart) as they will teach you how to train the pup. You can also contact your local boxer club as the members would be happy to suggest training facilities as well as work with you in training your pup.
The breeder, if reputable should be available to you throughout the life of your pup to help in all situations from training to health. give them a call also.
A well trained pup is only as well trained as the owner has been taught to teach
FYI .. All boxers are stubborn and hard headed but due to their eagerness to please their owners they are easily trainable.
Crate training the pup should start today .. hopefully the breeder already started this for you.
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Boxer show breeder 25+ years
Start training as soon as possible but don’t overdo.
Most dog owners start training at the wrong time. Some
might start too early when a puppy isn’t quite ready to
hold their pee or sit and stay. Others wait too long and
are faced with a stubborn, messy adolescent dog. So, I
want to go over the when and how of your early obedience
training.
Basic Obedience
Basic obedience training can occur between 3 and 6
months of age. This can be done at home or in a class and
should include basics like sit, stay, lay down, roll over,
or whatever else you want your dog to know. The basics are
all very simple and with the right approach can be taught
in a few days.
By teaching them young, you not only teach your dog to
understand the role you play as their pack leader, but you
put those tricks deep down into their heads as specific
actions they should remember at all times.
Here it is website dedicated to boxer dog training, you can go and check it: http://www.boxerproblems.com
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Hi, I’ve been breeding and training dogs, mostly dobermanns and german shepherds, for more than 20 years. There is not a problem I have not come across. I always recommend getting to class, and if this is not possible use a good guide - that means use it, follow it and stick to it !!
Many of my clients and friends have been using Dog Training Academy with fantastic results. Remember - its usually the owner needs more training than the dog. Follow the guides and you will have a happy dog/friend for life.
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