How to Keep Your Boxer Dog Active

Boxers are an intelligent breed of dog however; they have a short attention span. If they are neglected and thus allowed to get bored, your home and yard will pay the price. A boxer will chew on anything in sight. Your favorite shoes, sofa, chair and if left outside they may do some landscaping such as digging up your favorite flowers or transplanting your shrubs. Boxers love to dig; in fact, they are renowned for their rather deep and wide trenches. These behavior issues will cease when your boxer has a busy routine. Here are some tips on how to keep your boxer active.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dog toys
• Hire a dog walker
• Strong relationship
• Patience
• Television
• Activity classes American Kennel Club

1. Take your boxer for a long walk before you go to work and after you come home from work.

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   Bored boxer contemplating next move

   Avoid leaving your dog inside all day. Install a doggie door so that your boxer can romp in the yard and bark at the mail carrier. A boxer will be less destructive when he can go outside to play and inside for a drink or a nap on the sofa.

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   Keep boxers active with toys

   Give your dog adequate toys to play with throughout the day. This will prevent him from chewing on your shoes or furniture.

4. Arrange for a dog walker to visit your boxer while you are at work or away for the day. Many dog walkers will interact with your dog by playing a game as well as taking them for a walk. Human interaction will prevent your boxer from becoming destructive.

5. Hire a trainer and register your dog up for relay races or fly ball sports at your local kennel club.

Tips & Warnings

• Interact with your boxer daily.
• Never leave them alone for an extended period.
• Talk to your boxer, encourage your dog by telling them, “good dog.”
• Play with your dog daily.
• Leave the television on while you are away. Animal Planet is a preferred station. Adjust the volume so that it is soothing to your dog. Your boxer will assume that they are not home alone and will be content to play with their toys.

[evgnspaces]

on 6/28/2009 I remember a boxer we had 50 years ago and what I remember most was his energy and digging. They definitely need to be kept active.

[georgelarson]

on 6/28/2009 Good tips that others may not have thought about. Keeping your dog active and healthy is important and your tips seem like they will be beneficial for dogs. Thanks.

[LNAngel]

on 6/27/2009 Great tips on keeping your boxer active - I can only imagine what would happen to the furniture if you didn't!

[Upon-Request]

on 6/27/2009 Good tips - I agree, they have ADD and will chew furniture if left alone (or maybe that's just the two I know!)

[karileighk]

on 6/27/2009 Great tips. *5