What are some behaviors that I can anticipate when adopting my new Boxer?
Jumping up on people, counters, etc. – Boxers love to “box”, therefore they spend quite a bit of time on their hind legs. This is great for playtime but can become annoying quite quickly when it occurs when it is not acceptable. This is a behavior that can be remedied easily with training. Front door bolting – It is common for a newly adopted dog to bolt out the font door when it opens. Once a dog gets out the front door, they can be hit by a car, can cause a long “chase”, and even be lost forever. Even though you know that your home is your dog’s new home, they are unaware of this yet due to all the activity in their past. Emphasize this to your dog by telling him he’s home. It can take several months for a dog to settle in and realize that he is indeed home. The safest thing is to have a crate available so when friends and family come in and out the door, the dog is safe in the crate. If a crate is not readily available, be sure to keep a collar on your boxer so you can grab the coll
