[alyss333]

Hello. I've joined as I am very serious about adopting a specific 2yr old female Boxer. It would just be the two of us in the home. My main concern is snoring. I sleep with earplugs, as I am a light sleeper. Some white noise, such as a fan, could drown out the snoring sound, I guess. I do want to sleep with my dog. Any opinions? I'm open to any advice.

 

[chip18]

OK well first Welcome Aboard ... if it happens? yAnd second find out all you can about this dog's history? Mainly is she is she "Foster?" And is she "currently "Sleeping in the Fosters Bed, or is she Sleeping in a "Crate" now?

There is actually, a "Protocol," for adopting a Rescue ... "The Two Week Shutdown." It is a thing and, another topic. It depends on the dog and the circumstances ... I suppose? But one on one just you and the dog? Well you do have a lot of flexibility?

Find out where the dog sleep's now and let that be your guide! And as far as "Snoring and Drooling," goes? Well it does of course depend on the dog? But "I," have not noticed to be "Snorers," but hey that is me and well "Struddell."

 

[alyss333]

Thank you! The boxer I have my eye on was found as a stray, and I would be adopting her from domestic animal control, which is a loud, scary place, where she sleeps in a kennel. I'm told she is rather timid. Her history is unknown. I realize there would be some risk involved, but I feel like she could be the companion that I need. I want an affectionate dog, rather than a more aloof, independent dog. I had a Miniature Pincher for 12 years, and the bond was intense. I plan to sleep with the dog, for example. I'm an active, athletic woman. I'm 47 and in good shape. I also work from home, so the dog would not be left alone for long periods of time. I do not have a back yard. I've read they do OK in apartments, as long as they get a couple, or a few walks per day. In the future, running around the dog park would be a possibility. I won't know the "vibe" until I meet her, which I plan to do tomorrow. I do not have children or a partner. I wonder if having just me as her family would fulfill her social needs. I recently fostered a Yorkshire terrier, and we were not a match. She always wanted to play in a very combative manner, had no desire to take naps with me (slept in a kennel, otherwise she would attack me all night). I do have a lot of flexibility, but have not heard of the "two-week shutdown." I'll research that. I do have a large kennel, which I've read that I should put her in when I do leave to shop, etc. Maybe I'm on the wrong track, or maybe it's meant to be. I want to do the right thing for the dog, of course. That's why I'm here. Thanks again!

 

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Welcome aboard! I think a two year old female Boxer would do great with you! At that age she should have settled down but that doesn’t mean she won’t need to activity in her life, I have always had a male and a female at the same time my females have always been more laid back and willing for a cuddle or nap. I have always let my dogs on my bed or furniture this is thier house too and they are my best friends in the whole word. One of my friends is a single lady whose female Boxer is also her very best friend. Alot is going to depend on the level of abuse and neglect this poor girl has suffered so give her a chance but I have a feeling when she realizes that she has her own person she will bind tightly to you

 

[Lindar51]

Welcome to the forum. I also think this may just be a good fit but again it will depend not he dog as just like people we are all different. You will need to take her for daily walks, likely two nice walks per day. Our boxer was a cuddle bug, he loved to lie next to whomever...he also wasn't an overly active guy. He could be but generally he was pretty laid back, indoors. Excellent watch dog but still friendly to anyone. So he was more of an alert type guy. After being told all ok he would settle back down. Taking in a rescue is a great deed but realize it likely won't be all peachy in the beginning. You will need to develop eating times, potty times, walking time, and the general house behavior. Sort of like having a puppy but training will likely go faster, just because the dog is more mature. Take it slow but make your rules from day 1 and be consistent. Snoring, well I really don't think it will be that much of an issue, while they do at times snore, its not as bad as most people who snore. At least it wasn't in our case. Good luck and I hope you stick around and let us know how it is working out and of course we do love photos.

 

[alyss333]

Welcome aboard! I think a two year old female Boxer would do great with you! At that age she should have settled down but that doesn’t mean she won’t need to activity in her life, I have always had a male and a female at the same time my females have always been more laid back and willing for a cuddle or nap. I have always let my dogs on my bed or furniture this is thier house too and they are my best friends in the whole word. One of my friends is a single lady whose female Boxer is also her very best friend. Alot is going to depend on the level of abuse and neglect this poor girl has suffered so give her a chance but I have a feeling when she realizes that she has her own person she will bind tightly to you

Thank you! The more I learn about boxers, the more fascinated I am. They sound amazing.

 

[alyss333]

Welcome to the forum. I also think this may just be a good fit but again it will depend not he dog as just like people we are all different. You will need to take her for daily walks, likely two nice walks per day. Our boxer was a cuddle bug, he loved to lie next to whomever...he also wasn't an overly active guy. He could be but generally he was pretty laid back, indoors. Excellent watch dog but still friendly to anyone. So he was more of an alert type guy. After being told all ok he would settle back down. Taking in a rescue is a great deed but realize it likely won't be all peachy in the beginning. You will need to develop eating times, potty times, walking time, and the general house behavior. Sort of like having a puppy but training will likely go faster, just because the dog is more mature. Take it slow but make your rules from day 1 and be consistent. Snoring, well I really don't think it will be that much of an issue, while they do at times snore, its not as bad as most people who snore. At least it wasn't in our case. Good luck and I hope you stick around and let us know how it is working out and of course we do love photos.

Thank you! I certainly will keep in touch. Daily consistency would/will be really important for her, and I am ready for that. On my end, I miss the comforting daily routine that having a dog gives me.

 

[chip18]

OK, I am gonna throw a flag on the field! You do not, want to use the "Crate," only when you leave? That "unless the dog has been "Crate Trained," tells the dog that if "I go in here (The Crate?) I'm going to be left alone??" If your going to use a "Crate (at all, in the beginning, it depends on the Dog?" )

In the beginning "Feeding the Dog in the Crate," would be a good idea. If the dog has no "Crate Experience?" You don't want her to feel "abandoned at the start?"

I have never followed the "Da Rulz," exactly myself? And yes ... on occasion sometimes with some dog's ... "There is a Price to be paid, Cough, Cough ... "My first Working line GSD!" But it worked out fine in the long run! Yeah that was a dog, that should have been (uh continued to be Crated ... live and learn.

But here are a couple of links on "Two Week Shutdown."

https://www.marshmallowfoundation.org/info/file?file=20866.pdf

This first one is the "Real Deal." Just straight up flat out ... that is how it is done. But ... on "Germanshepard.Com," we had someone that was "Highly Opposed," to keeping the dog separated from family in another room?

So there is that. I would prefer to just have the Dog out where I am for a bit time, uh if I did that? But I tend make "adjustments as I go ... so I view "Rulz's, as guidelines?"

And here is another 2 Week shutdown deal.

And generally speaking, Boxer's are not an "Aloof," kinda Dog? I have had "Boxer's and Boxer/Pit's and all of them, just by there "nature luv'd," people. It was nothing I did .... if company came over ... I'd be forgotten for a "Weekend," if they were dog people ... my Stru (White Boxer) slept with them!

I kinda thought every dog was like that? But "note," a Wl GSD, is not .... " That is a Dog that was devoted to me and my wife ... everyone else could just uh ... "Go Away ,,, Now, if you please." Getting him to be "Aloof," with "Strangers, was a mayor accomplishment! And he hated "Toddler's!" But he learned if I was not around ... to "Break Command," if one came near him ... and "Walk Away!" Daddy say's ... "Don't Bite People and Stuff." Another story.

But your girl should be fine, and the "Crate, need not be forever?" My current girl "Bella," was a "Rescue," but I know her history. Her current owner's number three in her first year. Just did not have time for her. She lived in an apartment and was "Crated for 8 to 12 hours a day?

They worked long hours and felt it was not fair to her? So we took her. I did use her "Crate," for about ... Three Day's. And that was because I had "Cat's and she did not live with Cat's. That took me about three day's to "fix." And she slept in her "Crate at night with out issue in the living room."

And the came day "Four," I brought her into the bedroom (with her Crate) and she goes in and goes to sleep. She did fine ... me not so much?? I could not "Sleep," knowing she was in a "Crate??" It was too much for me? So on day "Five," she slept with me and has been there every since (it's been five year's now) and yep she free roams, the house and gets on the furniture at will! She also does not bark like a lunatic or destroy the house.

So yeah ... but you have to do stuff, right in the beginning, to be able to do that. But I tend to think that is most owner's goal? A dog that is easy to live with.

 

[owlsnest]

Hello. I've joined as I am very serious about adopting a specific 2yr old female Boxer. It would just be the two of us in the home. My main concern is snoring. I sleep with earplugs, as I am a light sleeper. Some white noise, such as a fan, could drown out the snoring sound, I guess. I do want to sleep with my dog. Any opinions? I'm open to any advice.

I'd need to find out if

Hello. I've joined as I am very serious about adopting a specific 2yr old female Boxer. It would just be the two of us in the home. My main concern is snoring. I sleep with earplugs, as I am a light sleeper. Some white noise, such as a fan, could drown out the snoring sound, I guess. I do want to sleep with my dog. Any opinions? I'm open to any advice.
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Hello. I've joined as I am very serious about adopting a specific 2yr old female Boxer. It would just be the two of us in the home. My main concern is snoring. I sleep with earplugs, as I am a light sleeper. Some white noise, such as a fan, could drown out the snoring sound, I guess. I do want to sleep with my dog. Any opinions? I'm open to any advice.

I'd need to find out, in detail, whether she may have had problems going to the bathroom in the house. Is there any history of destructive behavior? Would you be able to hire a pet sitter to walk her a couple times a day if you can't? I know some rescues let you do sleep overs. If she does have any problems, your vet should be able to give you the name of an animal behaviorist. It be great if she can be your forever dog. They are so amazing.

 

[Hope5]

Welcome aboard! I think a two year old female Boxer would do great with you! At that age she should have settled down but that doesn’t mean she won’t need to activity in her life, I have always had a male and a female at the same time my females have always been more laid back and willing for a cuddle or nap. I have always let my dogs on my bed or furniture this is thier house too and they are my best friends in the whole word. One of my friends is a single lady whose female Boxer is also her very best friend. Alot is going to depend on the level of abuse and neglect this poor girl has suffered so give her a chance but I have a feeling when she realizes that she has her own person she will bind tightly to you

I'd need to find out if

Congratulations. Thank you for giving her a home. I have had 6 Boxers and only one Boxer now . All from a breeder. I also have a rescue a mix not a Boxers. Some how they know you saved them . I see a very special bond about to form.
Also, just by joining and doing research I know she will be in a great home.
jen

 

[alyss333]

Thank you, Jen, and everyone. As you may have seen from my recent posts, I did not adopt that particular dog, but adopted and 8 month old female Boxer mix yesterday. She is lovely, named Claudia. I am posting a lot, as I have some questions. Check out my recent posts if you're interested. I am super grateful to have the support of this site right now.

 

[alyss333]

Thank you, Jen, and everyone. As you may have seen from my recent posts, I did not adopt that particular dog, but adopted and 8 month old female Boxer mix yesterday. She is lovely, named Claudia. I am posting a lot, as I have some questions. Check out my recent posts if you're interested. I am super grateful to have the support of this site right now.

Oh, yes, regarding my original question about snoring...Claudia does snore softly, but not a problem at all. I do sleep with her, and she is allowed on the bed as she pleases. She is a wonderful cuddler and sleep mate, which is one of the main qualities I was looking for in a dog