Thinking Of Selling Daisy

[shais_mom]

On the training thing.. you may have a busy schedule, but if a 14 year old (me) can house train and teach a dog manners, I think you could, too.

very good point Bri - but I think he's using it as a cop out -
b/c he said "I just don't think I have time I work 3rd shift."
I raised a GOLDEN RETRIEVER who was JUST as hyper as a boxer if not more at times BY MYSELF - living alone and working all 3 shifts on an erratic basis. Patience, tears, and a CRATE training her as a puppy and 5 years later she is almost the perfect dog. (tho she does have her moments just like a kid)

[Roxyluvsme13]

I think he just wants to throw poor Daisy away. She's not fit for his standards anymore, so time to get a new replacement.

[shais_mom]

yup
I've NEVER been around a boxer that was quiet and sedate and calm. NEVER. Unless it didn't feel good. My friend was talking about her dog the other nite and she said the only reason her 3 year old boxer/lab mix was so smart was b/c of the boxer. And I cackled I laughed so hard. I said what are you smoking? There are way more guide dogs that are retrievers-labs than boxers. While they are smart and can be trained to do anything I would never say that they were soooo smart. My aunt and uncle used to raise boxers (ok as much as I love them they WERE BYB) and they had indoor manners the whole nine yards. One day they left the dogs (2) out to do as dogs do and run the farm and when my uncle went out to the barn they had KILLED a 600 pound steer and were attempting to bring down the other one. That was the end of those dogs and the end of boxers at their house.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Roxy's only half Boxer, but she's still reaaaaalllly hyper. When she first comes inside she goes into the living room and runs around the coffee table.. and when I say her name, she runs cuz she thinks I'm playing .

[shais_mom]

Roxy's only half Boxer, but she's still reaaaaalllly hyper. When she first comes inside she goes into the living room and runs around the coffee table.. and when I say her name, she runs cuz she thinks I'm playing .

and please don't think I'm calling boxers dumb or stupid. I know they aren't. I LOVE boxers myself. They just need proper training and supervision.
my sister's dog is part LAB part SPRINGER but we swear when God was passing out the brains he must have been off chasing his tail or something. But other then not being the brightest bulb in the bunch - he's a GOOD dog and adores my sister's boys.

[sasvermont]

Tim, I would rehome the dog for sure. If you wanted a security system, and ended up thinking the dog would do the job, then you were probably "barking up the wrong tree". This pupster deserves a loving inside home, with lots of training and exercise. You should have spent your dough on a security alarm system.

We have all made mistakes in life and I can think back to my decision to get a Bengal cat that was close to $1000 dollars, only to find out that it clashed with my one cat. The Bengal was rehomed, to a wonderful home out of state, for free. I owed it to the kitty to find just the perfect home. I think you owe it to Daisy. A real home, not just to recoop your money. You made the wrong decision, not Daisy.

Have a little heart and let this pupster go to an organization that handles Boxers and finds them good homes.

A lesson learned?

SAS

[Rachel]

We have all made mistakes in life and I can think back to my decision to get a Bengal cat that was close to $1000 dollars, only to find out that it clashed with my one cat. The Bengal was rehomed, to a wonderful home out of state, for free. I owed it to the kitty to find just the perfect home. I think you owe it to Daisy. A real home, not just to recoop your money. You made the wrong decision, not Daisy.

Have a little heart and let this pupster go to an organization that handles Boxers and finds them good homes.

A lesson learned?

SAS

I'm quoting this because I feel it gets to the most important point to be dealt with now. If you are still reading, Tim, I implore you to take this to heart. There are good people here. I've made some mistakes in the past which haunt me to this day. Let the people here be a barometer for what to do now. Over and over this suggestion has been made. I'm not going to quibble over the choices you've made in the past, it's too late for that to make any difference. What you do here on out can make a huge difference for Daisy. Please give this idea the consideration it deserves.

[animal_rescue]

All I'm going to say is I think the dog is better off in a rescue...

[luvofallhorses]

All I'm going to say is I think the dog is better off in a rescue...

same here. poor Daisy.

[Zippy]

*sigh*
Why did you come to PT? You known what we were going to say.
No dog should be bought for protection only.Poor Daisy another innocent suffering because you needed protection and should have gotten a security system.

[Twisterdog]

Tim,

Yes, please, rehome this dog. As soon as possible. You are absolutely right ... you are not the right home for this dog. If you PM me, I will make the arrangements with a boxer rescue for you, and they will come pick the dog up. I only need your permission.

That is the very best thing you could do for this dog ... let her go to people who know, love and understand the breed. They are very devoted to the breed, and probably have a waiting list of pre-approved homes. Please do the right thing, you became responsible for this innocent life when you bought her. Please do what's best for her now, without regard to money.

And PLEASE think very long and hard before getting another dog at this stage in your and your children's lives.

[Lori Jordan]

This upsets me,My thinking is when you get an animal,You are with that animal until they pass.

Hyper,I have a 100 pound Newf that runs through my home,And have small children all the time,But it is almost like she knows when it comes to children.

You say Daisy is Hyper,Well whether not there is training classes,You look and find one!

You would not think a Newfoundland would need obedience Training,But every Newf Breeder will tell you "THEY NEED TRAING"

I am so mad right now i could spit,This little Girl does not deserve this,And Frankly you do not deserve her,She is Beautiful.Please take others advice,And get her to a rescue.

This way she will be rehomed with someone who will lover her like she should be.

Best Of Luck Daisy!!!

[Sevaede]

I agree that rehoming Daisy would be in her interest.

Keeping your children and your pup seperated aren't going to do anything about their "fears" (so to speak?), though.

[Vela]

yup
I've NEVER been around a boxer that was quiet and sedate and calm. NEVER. Unless it didn't feel good. My friend was talking about her dog the other nite and she said the only reason her 3 year old boxer/lab mix was so smart was b/c of the boxer. And I cackled I laughed so hard. I said what are you smoking? There are way more guide dogs that are retrievers-labs than boxers. While they are smart and can be trained to do anything I would never say that they were soooo smart. My aunt and uncle used to raise boxers (ok as much as I love them they WERE BYB) and they had indoor manners the whole nine yards. One day they left the dogs (2) out to do as dogs do and run the farm and when my uncle went out to the barn they had KILLED a 600 pound steer and were attempting to bring down the other one. That was the end of those dogs and the end of boxers at their house.

Well, I realize you weren't calling them all stupid, just giving evidence that they aren't all spazzes LOL. I have two, and am about to have three come tomorrow morning, but my male boxer is one of the smartest dogs I have ever met. He also is very quiet and sedate in stores like Home Depot and Petco. He is pretty quiet around the house to, but if I say let's go play or let's go outside he turns into a different dog, SO happy to play and run and jump. He is 4 and I have trained him from 8 weeks old. Many are "crazy" because poeple don't spend proper time with them, like you said, to socialize and teach them manners. He can open doors in the house, he can carry on a conversation, he actually even tries to say words. I have watched him intentionally reason out how to trick Ginger out of something she has and carry it out to perfection. That's not to say they are all brilliant, but like any breed, there are some that are indeed highly intelligent, and some who are like my beloved Ginger, who are all heart and not a lot of brains LOL. Just wanted to shed some light on the other side of the coin, as I am very close to the breed myself.

I can't say much about Tim and the Daisy situation except I saw it coming, I feel absolutely horrible for that dog, she deserves so much more. Her behavior is entirely his and the family's fault, as a boxer is not a breed that can tolerate that type of lifestyle. I would not say any dog deserves it, but many can tolerate it much better than boxers. They have a desprate need to be with their people, it's even in the breed description. If you truly love this dog, spay her before you sell or give her to your BIL. She is not breed standard to be having puppies and being used as a brood bitch is a crappy life for a dog!