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OT Boxerpups--Can you Please answer boxer puppy questions? :)
Comments (31)When we were researching breeds, we seriously considered Boxers, but we went with Great Danes (and later English Mastiffs, as well). Boxers and Danes are very similar in temperament, as they are both "working" breeds of German origin, but we went with the lazier, less active Dane. I'm sure we would have loved having Boxers, too, given how wonderful the many we've known have been. Boxerpups gives you some wonderful advice, and I'd suggest you follow it carefully. Finding the right breeder is the hardest part. Good breeders do thorough genetic testing (not just vet checks), so find out which genetic problems are common in your breed and expect that your pup's parents would both be tested for those issues and certified by the appropriate organization. When you contact a good breeder, expect to be grilled. Don't be offended, be glad. In fact, if they don't ask you more questions than you ask them, walk away. Good breeders care deeply about where every pup they produce ends up and what happens to it for its entire life. They would rather keep an entire litter for life than let one pup go to an irresponsible owner. The breeders who don't know what they're doing are the ones who will be anxious to make the sale. Don't respond to newspaper or Craigslist ads for puppies. Those tend to be the worst breeders, who will sell their pups to anyone who has the cash in hand. You can find responsible breeders through breed clubs, but don't assume all breeders registered with their club are good. Do your homework and find someone you can really trust. I'd like to echo ae2ga's recommendation of books and DVDs by Dr. Ian Dunbar. He is the originator of the trend of puppy training and the founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Trainers used to insist that it was important to wait until a puppy was at least six months old before initiating training. Dunbar recognized how ludicrous this was and began his Sirius Puppy Training program. He has both a DVM and a PhD in Animal Behavior. His methods are consistently positive, and I've found them much more effective than the punishing "corrections" advocated by some trainers--even for controlling very large, powerful, and stubborn dogs. We've had 11 very large dogs over the past 25 years, each well over 100 pounds, and we've never had to do an "alpha roll" or use any other harsh techniques because we started early and consistent training with Dunbar methods. Back when I was competing in obedience in the late 80s, I attended a Dunbar seminar and have been a huge fan ever since. When we were breeding (we only have rescues now), we would send each puppy home with a copy of his Sirius Puppy Training video. Check his web site for upcoming seminars--they are well worth it! Since you are doing your homework now, I especially recommend his book called Before You Get Your Puppy. His site has a bunch of other free advice books and pamphlets for download, too. Here is a link that might be useful: Sirius Puppy Training...See MoreOh, you puppy lovers are gonna love this! (1 pic)
Comments (32)That puppy is adorable! And Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very special. They do retain that 'puppy' look to a large extent, and they are the sweetest, most loving dogs, overall, that you will ever find. Here is a photo of my Sophie when she was somewhere around 2-3 years old. She doesn't live with me any more. I let her 'dad' keep her when we divorced because her Boston Terrier sister, Ellie, is blind and Sophie just literally brought joy back into Ellie's life when I brought her home as a puppy. I miss her so much, but Ellie needed her more then I did and I just couldn't take her away....See MoreCan you use flea drops on a dog that is having puppies
Comments (3)I would use half a dose. You might also go get some diatomaceous earth, not the stuff for a pool - that has added checmicals, just plain ol DE from the garden center or on line, it is very inexpensive. Place some down in a twel or some bedding (under the towel or bedding) and around the area where the dog has made her nest, this will help kill any fleas that jump off of her in order to lay eggs. Reapply if it gets wet. Be careful not to breathe too much of the stuff...good luck...See MorePuppies - have you seen this?
Comments (9)I'm not usually a puppy-video fan, but that was heart-warming, 3katz. And because I've had time off work to view such videos, this one caught my eye. I've watched it so many times and now wished I had asked Santa for a puppy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3kbYqmSOIo...See More- 5 years ago
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