another boxer question
another boxer question2007-11-25 2:58:09
I don't think the pig ear is a good idea, he'll probably just run to the door with the ear in his mouth and poke somebody with the other end.
i think before you are expecting visitors,
get a big ham bone from your local butchers and put him in a seperate room to where you are.
try it!!
good luck!
It sounds like you are doing everything right. I have a boxer as well and they are very hyper dogs, so I completely understand your dilema. What works best for me is a stearn voice and as soon as he listens rewarding him. Similar to your pig ear plan. He has a doggie bed in the living room where everyone visit so when they come in the front door, he comes with me and checks the visitors out for a moment, then I tell him to go lay down and give him a treat. Seems to satisfy his curiosity to check out the "new people" and then he is distracted by his treat, and being on his bed he is still able to be around everyone, prevents the whining from the kennel. Good luck!
boxers ,i have hear have lots of energy! i agree with you about your kid!! do you have a fenced yard? if so, when he gets wired up, put him out!! he'll run off the energy!! if not get him a long chain and he can do the same! i also agree with the person who sad not reward this bad behavior!! it will only make it worse!! I'm not one to smack a dog, but rather then getting raid of it if nothing else work, smack his bottom! not to hard, just like you'd do a kid!!
If you know someone is coming to visit, put a leash on him and when he starts to get hyper, correct him and make him sit. Continue this til he learns. Also, have the people ignore him until he becomes calm and submissive. Check out the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic TV. He is awesome and knows how to change the behavior by teaching the pack leader (no, it isn't the dog) how to have calm energy when working with the dog. I am including his link for you to look at. I have 2 Boxers and his methods DO work. It all depends on you.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/.
Good luck. It sounds as if you are being responsible by trying to get help for this problem.