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I hate my boxer.....

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#1 ·
Well, sometimes I do. Darn dog! Seems everyday he does something that annoys me, or is a PITA, and I contemplate getting rid of him.

Then next thing I know he is climbing up on the sofa and cuddling up, or nesting his head into my side and licking me and all is forgiven.

Hard to stay angry at him for long.

I almost think he is waging psychological warfare on me and knows how to pull my strings.

Darn dog!


:chair::cheers:



I just hope he will forgive me for what I am having done to him on Friday. :crazyeye:
 
#2 ·
This is the joy of owning a Boxer. As a Military man like yourself, I like to be in control of my life and have subordinates if you will (Dog, children etc) behave in a manner that is in-line with what i expect of my family group. Boxers can be hard headed and try to deviate from the plan but with good training and patience the incidents that frustrate will become less frequent. Keep at it! A well behaved Boxer is without a doubt the best a dog can get.
 
#3 ·
Welcome to the wonderful world of owning a boxer!!! The other day Wyatt got the beta's food, didn't eat any, just knocked it on the floor. When I saw it his head went down and wiggle butted his way over to me and licked me... Hard to stay mad at them for long when they are so damn cute!
 
#4 ·
When Amor is getting scolded for doing something that she isn't supposed to do, even though she knows she had gotten scolded for the exact same thing just 20 minutes before, how can you stay mad when she looks you in the face and licks you. Darn dog, why does she have to be so cute.
 
#5 ·
He can't wage psychological warfare on you. He is just a dog after all. ;)

You have been sucked into the world of the Boxer. Rocco does things that make me crazy and then gives me the "face" and the next thing you know I am smooching and hugging him. Guess he's got me trained!
 
#6 ·
Oh have I been there and feel your pain. I posted something similar last week or so on my baby boy. I love him more than anything but he royally peeved me off and behaved badly on a walk. But it is so hard to stay made at those big eyes and wiggly butt. Just last night, when my boy was having another bad episode of acid reflux that causes him to have hard swallowing, lip smacking, retching, coughing, hacking, on and off for 12-16 hours all night - and causes me to get no sleep since I am up with him as he struggles through it, I wonder how I could love something so much that has caused me so much stress and worry. But loving them is unconditional and sometimes having the responsibility of taking care of another life involves sacrifice and patience. My point is, these thoughts are natural and they sometimes come with loving someone so much.
 
#7 ·
Not a day goes by that I don't contemplate putting my dog in a shelter, I swear. I would NEVER actually do it.... never in a million years. I would give both my legs before I gave my dog away. But he makes me SO mad that I swear I hate him regularly lol. He makes me mad, he gets punished, then my heart ACHES for him thinking I hurt his feelings or made him sad and immediately he gets a hug a kiss a cuddle a treat.. you name it he gets it and THAT is why he is so bad. I am the reason he's so poorly behaved because I cant say no to his beautiful face.
 
#8 ·
It is good to hear that everyone sometimes goes through these tough times. Don't get me wrong, it stinks that we go through them, but it is good to know you are not alone. Because sometimes it feels like you are all alone in your stress and all alone in having these thoughts but knowing someone out there feels the same way makes it a little easier to face. I never knew I could love someone as much as I love my baby boy and I never knew such stress and have never cried so many tears of worry over anything before he came into my life. But he has been the best thing that has ever happened to me despite the sleepless nights and everything I have had to give up to take care of him.

They are the best parts of us and make this world a better place with their love and pure hearts.
 
#9 ·
Duke today knocked out a little kid, and than started to peel his shoes off the poor kids feet.. He was playing, needless to say I think the child is now terrified of dogs!! I heard the sister of the little boy say "he just attacked my brother," The men were laughing their butts off, and I was horrified. And this was one moment where I could have shipped him out to the next person who wanted him. Lol

But than he gives you those I'm sorry, big shoe button eyes and a wiggle and all is forgiven. We're working on our approach with people and kids especially.
 
#10 ·
I guess I should count myself lucky. I've never had that thought with Duke! He is such a good boy and he's great with most people and he loves kids. He's very well behaved at home and is very laid back (for the most part). The only thing he likes to chew on are my high heels (if I leave them out for him). He has destroyed 3-4 pairs of my shoes, but that was my fault for leaving them out!
 
#12 ·
my boys can do no wrong...lol I thought I was crazy but no my hubby proved he is just as crazy,,,, Mackie ate our couch not just a little bit a LOT! hubby redid the whole thing and he ate it again...urgggg:crazy:
2 weeks ago he brought new furniture, and he doesn't even bat a eye when they jump on it, drool on it or chew their bones..... guess you can say the boxers rule this house....
 
#13 ·
I wish I had the money to not care if my boxer ate my furniture :/ ....some day... Right now I'm trying to pay off $50,000 in student loans....some day.. Back to the thread- When Tyson was younger I contemplated the thought of rescues or shelter quite a bit. I went to bed so many nights in tears- over his training or behavior or his extreme stubbornness. He is our first boxer and he is our last. I love him to death, but I have to admit, if it wasn't for hubby, I truly may have caved and given him up. My personality is not one that can handle a boxer's very well. Yes- he can be a clown & make me laugh, but I have a more serious personality- and a lot of time his antics just annoy me- or did in the past. I definitely will NOT ever be owning another boxer, but he's taught me a lot about patience & perseverance & I think because of him I will be a better mother when I have human babies. I also pride him with helping me get off my *ss and not be lazy. We exercise so much and when I'm not doing cardio with him, I am at the gym lifting. I have taken my health and my diet much more seriously because of him- and what we have gone through with him. I love him absolutely to death and I don't think I could ever give him up, I couldn't imagine life in this house without him at this point, but I know what Hell I went through, and I'm not dumb enough to do it again. Lol
 
#15 ·
So this morning we were all snuggled in bed and Wyatt went to get up and scratched my armpit.... Oooooh how badly I wanted to yell but knew it was an accident! Rubbed some coconut oil on it and it's feeling better... It was one of those raised brush burn type marks too! View attachment 105210
Could you enlarge the photo, please? :chair::clap:
 
#16 ·
I've had these moments as well for sure with little ol Wrangler. Just this morning, one of my two days off I took vacation with no plans besides rolling rolling around in bed. Well of course that's the perfect time to take a crap on the floor at 5:30 am. Earlier than I would had woken up for work. And then my room smelt horridly of dog crap while I tried to fall back Asleep after cleaning it up. I could had shipped her off easily at that exact moment. But then I went outside with her and she was ripping around and playing with her rope toy swinging it side to side smacking herself she was swinging so hard I couldn't help but laugh. And the little bum scoot with the ears back and big ol button eyes looking up at you, tongue just barely peeking out of her mouth, begging you just to give her a pet and make up. Gets me everytime. We had a solid love session outside this morning... I felt guilty for even scolding her for pooing on the floor, she must had been quite Ill to have done that.
 
#17 ·
Reading all these replies makes me laugh. Then I think of all the times when Laila tries to get my attention or wants something on my nightstand...like the night I had a glass full of strawberry smoothie. She decided she wanted the smoothie by nudging the glass with her nose, knocking it down all over the table and all on my white bedroom carpet. Of course this is nothing new. Any time she sees something on the table that she wants, shes always trying to push it with her nose. She knows shes done wrong by my tone and scurries off leaving the crime scene. She also knows it doesnt last..maybe 20 min and shes back on my bed cuddled next to me and im giving her kissies and hugs. Boxers are the best. So every now and then I clean up after her. She gives me so much joy and happines that its all good.
 
#18 · (Edited)
"Not a day goes by that I don't contemplate putting my dog in a shelter, I swear. I would NEVER actually do it.... never in a million years. I would give both my legs before I gave my dog away. But he makes me SO mad that I swear I hate him regularly lol. He makes me mad, he gets punished, then my heart ACHES for him thinking I hurt his feelings or made him sad and immediately he gets a hug a kiss a cuddle a treat.. you name it he gets it and THAT is why he is so bad. I am the reason he's so poorly behaved because I cant say no to his beautiful face."



Have you tried dog training? Or more exercise? Maybe that will help keep him from pissing you off so frequently... just a thought.
 
#19 ·
Oh yes we have taken him to training classes before and all he got out of that was "sit" lol. He's not a bad dog he's just the most hyper animal I have ever witnessed and it's stressful. He doesn't get tired. We can go for a 5 mile walk, spend an hour at the dog park, and he'll still come home wanting to play. He's getting neutered next week tho so we're hoping that helps. Honestly, he never stressed me out before as much as he has in the past two weeks but it's only bc we added a second dog and sometimes his play style is a tad rough. We're all learned day by day ans he's my baby and my whole world ????
 

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