here's some advise from a professional trainer:
1) If the bug is on your dog, don't swat at it. Shoo it away. Swatting at it can cause fear in your dog. If swatting at a bug with a paper or flyswatter freaks your dog out, try not to do it. It can increase fear in your dog.
2) Never yell at a dog!! If you discapline your dog, do it at the time of the transgression. Never after. If you do it after the transgression they connect the discipline not with the bad behavior, but with themselves. They think you are mad at them.
3) Humping other dogs, regardless of sex, is dominant behavior. They are showing the other dog who is boss. Try to nip this in the bud. You are the boss.
4) You should try to socialize him in a more controled manner. If you only socialze him with other Boxer's he may have "issues" or be timid with other breeds of dogs. Vary his socailzation more.
5) Again this is dominant behavior, but may be progressing to agressive behavior. Nip it in the bud. You are the boss. He should see you as his leader and ALWAYS looks to you for guidance before he acts.
6)You could be. Seek out a behavioral consultant for a review of his behavior.
7) A shy or timid dog does not always equal a vicious dog. Vary his socialization more and get more obedience training under his belt.
8) Rough play in an uncontrolled manner can cause some agression. I recommend you don't play games like this if you can't control your dogs behavior and ESPECIALLY if you are playing a game you may not be able to win.
9) MORE OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Your dog should be good for you on and off leash!!
10) You could take him to the vet to make sure he isn't ill, but keep in mind that your pup is coming into the adolescent stage and is quite like a teenager. Incresing his training and making training fun will help. It will also re-establish you as the alpha in the pack.
Boxer's (ask any breeder) NEED STRICT, BUT FUN TRAINING!!!! They are a HIGHLY intelligent breed and free thinkers! Training focus' they're drive to work, builds a stronger bond with their owner, and more trust in the relationship.
Good luck with your Boxer boy!!!
Liz and Lilly
1) If the bug is on your dog, don't swat at it. Shoo it away. Swatting at it can cause fear in your dog. If swatting at a bug with a paper or flyswatter freaks your dog out, try not to do it. It can increase fear in your dog.
2) Never yell at a dog!! If you discapline your dog, do it at the time of the transgression. Never after. If you do it after the transgression they connect the discipline not with the bad behavior, but with themselves. They think you are mad at them.
3) Humping other dogs, regardless of sex, is dominant behavior. They are showing the other dog who is boss. Try to nip this in the bud. You are the boss.
4) You should try to socialize him in a more controled manner. If you only socialze him with other Boxer's he may have "issues" or be timid with other breeds of dogs. Vary his socailzation more.
5) Again this is dominant behavior, but may be progressing to agressive behavior. Nip it in the bud. You are the boss. He should see you as his leader and ALWAYS looks to you for guidance before he acts.
6)You could be. Seek out a behavioral consultant for a review of his behavior.
7) A shy or timid dog does not always equal a vicious dog. Vary his socialization more and get more obedience training under his belt.
8) Rough play in an uncontrolled manner can cause some agression. I recommend you don't play games like this if you can't control your dogs behavior and ESPECIALLY if you are playing a game you may not be able to win.
9) MORE OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Your dog should be good for you on and off leash!!
10) You could take him to the vet to make sure he isn't ill, but keep in mind that your pup is coming into the adolescent stage and is quite like a teenager. Incresing his training and making training fun will help. It will also re-establish you as the alpha in the pack.
Boxer's (ask any breeder) NEED STRICT, BUT FUN TRAINING!!!! They are a HIGHLY intelligent breed and free thinkers! Training focus' they're drive to work, builds a stronger bond with their owner, and more trust in the relationship.
Good luck with your Boxer boy!!!
Liz and Lilly