boxagirl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I would ask Max to sit every time a visitor arrives, and then treat him for sitting. He will soon learn that if he sits down when visitors arrive he will get a treat- so will automatically start sitting when visitors arrive in hope of being praised. Also, you could train him to go to a certain place (eg. his bed) when visitors are around, and reward him for laying calmly.If he jumps up, turn your back and walk away calmly, as pushing him off/yelling, can be seen as fun to him,only encouraging it

Onlycanluvu1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Also I was wondering what ways can you teach your boxer how not to bounce on your guest and you. Max has a promblem with jumping on my friends and guests. Any ideas on how to handle this situation?

boxagirl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'd recommend chaneling his "nibling" onto suitable toys.if he nips you while you are playing with him,say "ouch"then leave the room,So that he learns that if he nips while playing- the fun will end.Keep training short and FUN! Boxers are very smart dogs, and get bored of repetitive exercises quickly. I recommend clicker training (read up on it)and positive reinforcement:)socialise him whilst young, and puppy pre-schools or local obedience clubs are a good place to start.Goodluck with Max.

Onlycanluvu1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hey I have a boxer and he is 4 months old we purchased him at a dog store and his name is max how can i train him to stop nibblin since he teething and train him at all he is very hard headed at times and gets distracted quick is their any tips you can give?

boxagirl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I started training Bondi as soon as I got her home, 8 weeks. I trained her using clicker training. Chicken bones are fine as long as they are raw. I often give Bondi raw chicken frames, necks and wings- she loves them! Also alot of raw feeders (BARF) feed raw chicken, so as long as it it raw, it is fine.

rlanpheare (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have a 3 month old boxer and I am wondering 2 things. At what age did you start training your boxer and what method or how did you train your boxer. Also, raw chicken wing? I was always told dogs were not supposed to have chicken due to the small bones??

boxagirl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks :) She gets distracted very easy, all she wants is fun and games- typical Boxer :)

OMGZLUCY (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

she is very quick to your commands! great training!

Nutyboxer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hi, Good Job !!! Very nice dog

boxagirl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Clicker training is when you use a device called a clicker to mark your dogs good behavior (pretty much use it instead of saying yes or good dog, as it is more clear to the dog, and the timing can be more acurate) Try searching "clicker training dogs" on youtube, there are afew good videos ;)