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.

[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.