Introduction

We love our dogs, but they aren’t always the most easy-going of pets. Some breeds are more aggressive than others, but each dog has its own personality and preferences. Boxers are a particularly energetic breed, so if you’re looking to bring one into your home or apartment—and have young children under 6 years old—you must be sure that everyone in your family is ready for this type of commitment.

Do not allow your Boxer puppy on the furniture.

It may be tempting to allow your Boxer puppy on the furniture, but this creates an unfair situation for everyone involved. It’s not fair to your puppy, because it becomes an expectation that they can always get what they want by being cute and cuddly. It’s not fair to the furniture either, as they are more likely to chew up whatever is within reach (which in this case would be your couch).

And it’s certainly not fair to anyone else who has their own opinions about how things should be done in the house! You can teach your Boxer pup that certain behaviours are unacceptable—and one of these is jumping up onto the couch without permission. Instead of allowing them on furniture or beds at all until you feel confident with their training skills, put them in a crate or use a leash when you need some quiet time away from them!

Do not allow your Boxer puppy to see a show of dominance.

As a parent, you want your boxer puppy to grow up with a healthy respect for you as the leader of your home. If he learns that he can get away with inappropriate behavior because Mommy and Daddy are scared of him, then he won’t develop good manners or learn how to behave.

You shouldn’t ever show aggression towards your boxer puppy (e.g., yelling at him when he does something wrong), and it’s also important that you don’t allow others in the family to do so either. Your boxer will quickly pick up on any signs of fearfulness from an adult figure who is supposed to be in charge, even if they’re trying not to show it — which can lead him to believe that this behavior is acceptable.

Do not give in to your Boxer puppy’s whimpering and begging for attention.

Do not give in to your Boxer puppy’s whimpering and begging for attention.

When you have a Boxer puppy, it is very easy to give in to his or her pleading eyes and whining. However, this will only make things harder on both of you later down the line when he or she becomes an adult who does not know how to control their own behavior. When your boxer puppy whines for attention, say “no” firmly and walk away from him/her until he stops whining (or if he cries like a baby then take some time off). Then when he has calmed down go back over again with a better attitude but don’t give in!

When you bring a boxer puppy into your home, you have to be sure that every member of your family has the commitment to making it work successfully.

When you bring a boxer puppy into your home, you have to be sure that every member of your family has the commitment to making it work successfully. If you don’t think everyone in the household can give this level of dedication and effort, then perhaps another type of pet would better suit your needs.

In general, boxers are very easy going and friendly dogs who get along well with most other animals or people. However, there are some exceptions:

• They do not like being left alone for long periods of time without human companionship (like many breeds).
• They will fight if challenged by another dog over food or toys (again—most dogs do this).
• And they may bite when they feel threatened by strangers (this is normal).

Conclusion

We hope this blog post has given you some insight into how to raise your boxer puppy. We know that raising a puppy is not always easy, but we are confident that with the tips above and lots of love from everyone in your family, your dog will have lots of fun times on the way to being a happy adult dog!