How Play Is Part of Boxer Puppy Training
How Play Is Part of Boxer Puppy Training
Your Boxer needs to be trained in everything, if your not careful creating wrong play habits can lead to an aggressive and challenging dog. You should be able to train your boxer and at the same time create more trust and respect for between you during play time.
Your main task during play time is to control any aggressive behavior and to properly channel your young boxer’s energy. You should never try to assert your authority over your dog during play time. You should never play competitive games with your boxer, instead get your dogs attention and create the view that you are a leader that creates and instigates fun games to play. Also make sure you reward your dog for appropriate play.
The games you play when training your boxer should be constructive and give your dog plenty of chances to earn your praise. Games like fetch and hide and go seek with toys are good. Practicing tricks is also a good way to play with your boxer, this showcases their intelligence and gives them plenty of ways to earn a treat for doing it well.
Never allow your boxer to play with clothes or hands or feet. Even when they are young this is a bad habit to get them into. Your training needs to do the exact opposite of this because of the boxers competitive nature they invite them to challenge your authority. Avoid encouraging the puppy to jump on you and avoid wrestling games and tug of war.
