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General Tips for Boxer Dog Training
If you're a boxer dog owner who wants an obedient and healthy pet (who wouldn't want that anyway?), there isn't any better way for you to attain it than through effective boxer dog training. This training enables a dog to learn several commands he needed to become a well-mannered pet everyone loves to be around.

Opinions regarding training and this breed's intelligence in general differ from one person to another. One expert says that boxer dogs have average working/obedience intelligence but many boxer enthusiasts believe that this breed's intelligence and working potential is far above average and they would certainly do well when handled by the right person using the right training approach. Whether you are a dog expert or not, you could be the right person to provide boxer dog training so long as you know about these facts:

• The boxer breed is reported to be stubborn thus training them can be hard. Whether you find it true or otherwise, one way to remedy this problem should you find it true is through correct dog obedience training. Teaching him how to respond to important commands like come, stay, sit and down is among the steps towards successful training.
• The boxer is a strong breed but they hardly ever become aggressive. However, proper socialization is essential to avoid aggression and other behavior concerns such as chasing (ducks, chickens and other farm birds), jumping, barking and dominance.
• A boxer needs confident and dominant owner because without it, he is more likely to take over the pack leader position that can further lead to more behavior problems. Set rules and limitations and be sure to implement them strictly. If you don't wish him to dominate the living room couch, remain consistent with it. Giving in because he seems adorable with his pleading eyes or pitiful whimper should be avoided for it can only confuse him of what is allowed and not allowed.
• Gastric dilation volvulus (GDV), typically known as, bloat, torsion or gastric torsion, may be seen in this breed. Hence it is important to avoid exercise and various boxer dog training activities right before and after meals. Meals should be provided in small amounts several times each day rather than one big meal.
• Boxers cannot tolerate high temperature or humidity, same with other dog breeds with brachycephalic head. It is just wise to set aside activities during these conditions.