Keeping your yourself and your boxer healthy can be challenging, particularly when your overweight. Not only can being overweight cause health problems and risks for you, but if your boxer is overweight – it can shorten their lifespan. Unfortunately, as most of us know- boxers lifespans are too short to begin with! Having an over weight or obese boxer leads to […]
We all know how curious our boxers are on a regular basis. Most of the time we find this to be funny. But the bottom line is that boxers are pretty amazing. They are great problem solvers and always very curious. Below are some great videos that feature boxers climbing ladders and trees, escaping cages and […]
In this video, Ceasar Milan addresses some of our boxers most challenging behavior (jumping fences, excitement, etc.). He reviews how to divert your boxers energy in a more positive way. The episode is the 2nd of the two dogs that are featured. Skip about half way into the show, if you only want to see […]
Pet owners should always call a vet immediately in an emergency. Thanks to Vetsnow, for providing this important information!
The following is a recap of a conversation about Average Weight and Style Differences in Boxers. Dennis’s 1st Question about Weight: “My Sammy is 90lbs. and what I’d like to know is just how big do they [boxers] get? Most sites say 70lbs.” Sammy is 6 years old and was rescued by Dennis when he […]
Lindsey’s Question: “I was just wondering if boxers have any back or hip issues? My girl Lucy will be a year next month and she always seems so slow and stiff when she gets up from laying down. Any suggestions or knowledge? … She loves running and has seemed really healthy. She doesn’t […]
Yes, boxers need to be groomed. There are important benefits to grooming your boxer. Grooming helps keep your pup cleaner but it also let you check for any health problems. It also helps to minimize housework by removing loose hair and trimming nails so they don’t scratch floors or furniture. Here are 6 areas to focus on when […]
Most boxers don’t need a bath very often, unless they are like mine and roll in stinky stuff as a pastime. But occasionally you will bathe your boxer so here are a few helpful tips. 1. Begin bath training early. Make the experience pleasant. Massage and talk to your boxer calmly throughout. 2. Reward while your […]
There are so many articles on how to prepare families for evacuations . It rarely includes ALL of our family. Just because we consider our boxers family, doesn’t mean the rest of the world does. Below are several websites that offer good information on what to do with our boxers during an evacuation and/or disaster. The ASPCA offers […]
With the kids going back to school. Your life gets a bit more hectic, but your boxer’s life gets a bit more lonely. And as we already know, Lonely and Bored boxers become Destructive Boxers. Below are 4 ways to help your Boxer during the Back to School Season. ROUTINE – be consistent about feeding schedules and exercise. Make sure […]
