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Hi all. I'm a new member and a new boxer owner. My history: 2 Labs for 16yrs. (now deceased) We adopted "Ruby" approx. 2 yr. old brindle in May 2006. Took Ruby out into the public on leash right away. She had no real training, but mingled amidst crowds fine. Anxious to mingle with other dogs as to be expected too. At a party in June, had her tied out at a Pavillion, and she tolerated guests' attention fine. In July, we took her on vacation with our family of 6 plus the pug, our other dog with whom Ruby gets along wonderfully. While on vacation, Ruby became aggressive, she started several dog fights with other dogs while leashed and passing them along walkways. she began growling at houseguests on vacation. Upon our return home in August, Ruby became even more aggressive--lunging at people (children too)
. I have worked with Ruby, and find her to be sensitive, eager to please, and very intelligent. She is heeling fairly well, she is coming when called, not down/stay too well yet, but we're working on it. I grade her a solid "B" average, and that's mostly because of her instructor(me) not being the best.
Yet the aggressive behavior has worsened! To date she has bitten an aunt of mine as she fed a treat to the pug (after feeding Ruby first). She bit the corresponding uncle weeks later after being in his company for 10 minutes without any aggressive behavior. Last night while on a walk(always with choke collar) a neighbor wished me Happy Holidays. He came toward me to shake my hand. I told him to be careful of the boxer..."she's not always nice"....he didn't hear me and extended his hand. I restrained Ruby with my left hand on the leash and shook his with my right. Somehow Ruby managed to lunge just enough to get him in the pant leg--leaving a blood blister on the outside of his knee. My wife(the one who adopted the dog) has said it's time to find Ruby another home. Everything I've read online indicates to me that you CAN train a dog not to bite. I would really like to hear from the Boxer forum with some advice. Somehow this boxer has me wrapped around her paw. Thanks so much. Happy New Year to you all.
Yet the aggressive behavior has worsened! To date she has bitten an aunt of mine as she fed a treat to the pug (after feeding Ruby first). She bit the corresponding uncle weeks later after being in his company for 10 minutes without any aggressive behavior. Last night while on a walk(always with choke collar) a neighbor wished me Happy Holidays. He came toward me to shake my hand. I told him to be careful of the boxer..."she's not always nice"....he didn't hear me and extended his hand. I restrained Ruby with my left hand on the leash and shook his with my right. Somehow Ruby managed to lunge just enough to get him in the pant leg--leaving a blood blister on the outside of his knee. My wife(the one who adopted the dog) has said it's time to find Ruby another home. Everything I've read online indicates to me that you CAN train a dog not to bite. I would really like to hear from the Boxer forum with some advice. Somehow this boxer has me wrapped around her paw. Thanks so much. Happy New Year to you all.