Ouch

[dab_20]

I was playing with my cousin's boxer, Motor, and he was jumping all over me. I hit my hand on a brick wall and broke my middle knuckle and popped a blood vessel. Her boxer is huge, he's not even a year and almost 100 lbs. I know it's not his fault. I told her I'd help her to train him, but I don't know if I can handle such a big guy. Any training/handling tips?

[timlewis]

Does the boxer have any training? Mine is so hyper its hard but taking a treat and putting to his nose and slowly move it back over their head, they will naturally sit when they do tell them SIT. After that start with the NILF it is also working pretty good for Daisy but it seems to take a little more time than i thought. Although i cant work with her as much as i would like because i work so much.

[Husky15]

Ouch! That would hurt! Wishes for a fast recovery of your hand. And as for the Boxer tips, I wouldn't know - I've never been around a Boxer once in my life [although I want to]. Tim gave some pretty good tips and I bet there would be some great ones online. Good luck with Motor!

[dab_20]

Thanks. Motor has no training at all. He's not house trained, doesn't know how to sit or stay, doesn't know how to walk on a leash, etc. She doesn't take the time to train him so he has to stay outside all the time. I offered to train him so he could be able to come inside and be happier. Thanks for the tips.

[Husky15]

Thanks. Motor has no training at all. He's not house trained, doesn't know how to sit or stay, doesn't know how to walk on a leash, etc. She doesn't take the time to train him so he has to stay outside all the time. I offered to train him so he could be able to come inside and be happier. Thanks for the tips.

That's too bad that she won't even train him, but it's good that you're there to help! Just keep trying. As for the house training, it would probably just be like training any other breed not to do its "business" in the house. Once again, good luck!

[lizbud]

If you are physically able to handle the dog, you might be able to teach
a few basic obedience behaviors, but can't teach someone else's dog to be
house trained. It would require the owners working with the dog.

[dab_20]

I can tell her how to house train him, I've done that many-a-time. I'm just not sure if I am physically able to handle him. He's a very big dog, and I'm just an average sized girl. I was thinking about getting one of those leashes that Ceasar Mallan (dog whisperer) uses. Anyone know where I can find one, or should they only be used for pros?

[Ceph]

You can use a normal collar the way he uses that one...you just have to hike it around the top of his neck towards his head and keep the leash upright the whole time....worked like a charm with my pup....he wont walk in front of me (my dad spoiled him though.... ;p)

you might want to start training him with some kind of head collar on him...or on a leash, what I did with my puppy was step on the leash with enough leeway to sit and lay down comfortable but not enough to jump....you might also want to enlist the help of a big strong guy.

Another thing that is very important to remember when you are working with the big dogs is that you remain calm and in control....and its alot easier to control a big dog when you have taken them outside for a good hour of running or so until they are pooped out (if that doesnt do it add a weighted backpack)....if they dont have the energy to jump they are much more lilley to listen and less likley to do anything that may hurt you.

Also, find out what drives him...he may or may not be food driven...often times dogs with that much energy are people driven rather than food driven...meaning they would rather have attention than a treat....in these cases you need to ignore the dog when they are being silly....generally keeping your back turned to them will work....he should get the idea that when he jumps he looses your attention, and he prolly wont like it much (he may display an extinction burst before hand though...the jumping will get worse for a short bit before he realizes it doesnt work....but give it time it will prolly work.)

I am working on a dog training cert., so if you have any other questions lemme know and I'll go digging through my books and see what I can find.

hope that helps

- Ceph

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks. Motor has no training at all. He's not house trained, doesn't know how to sit or stay, doesn't know how to walk on a leash, etc. She doesn't take the time to train him so he has to stay outside all the time. I offered to train him so he could be able to come inside and be happier. Thanks for the tips.

Why on earth did your cousin get Motor in the first place if she hasn't got any time for him??? Poor dog

Oh, and P.S. hope you feel better soon

[Vela]

Oh that's too bad! I'm sorry you got hurt. I hope it heals up soon.

It's really hard to start training a boxers later on in life but it can be done. Cracker used to jump on people, but he doesn't now. There is so much to cover but he really shouldn't be an outside dog with winter coming, they don't have enough hair! If you need some help training him, maybe speak to your mom and I'd be willing to come over and help or something. Anway, PM me if you need some help with him and maybe we can work something out to where I could help you out.

[dab_20]

Thank you very much for the advice, Ceph. Very good info.

Brody's mum, I have no clue why she did... but I know that I may be the only one who can help him at the moment.

Vela, I'll have to ask my mom, and my cousin if she's comfortable with that. Another Boxer owner such as yourself I known could really help. It's nice that you live close. My cousin really wants to bring him in, but her boyfriend won't let her. I'm going to teach him some manners before winter so her BF will let him in.