Well just an update for all the other boxer buddies out there:
Tugboat had his second vet visit yesterday. He has doubled in weight from 6.2lbs to 11.75lbs. We had our first booster shot, and kennel cough treatment. We get our second sential treatment on the 28 of this month. He was not sure about the visit, but once they gave him a treat he was their buddy. 3 weeks and we get our next booster and then we can go to the Boxer Roundup!!!!!
Potty training is going well. He sleeps all night (10pm to 6am) no accidents. He can go up and down stairs too. He no longer has to be carried to outside to potty in the morning (he can hold it till outside). His pottying in the house has slowed down as well. If he has to go and we don't get him he does it in front of the door. (Never barks to go outside).
We have been using positive re-enforcement along with a treat for training. It seamed like he was not getting until one day the light went of in his little boxer head. Potty outside - yummy chicken flavour treat. potty inside = nothing we ignore him.
Tugboat found the stream in the back yard as well. The fish are just toys to try and catch.
I do have a question. How can I get Tugboat to signal (Bark, ring a bell, anything) to go outside? My last dog would bark without and training. Tugboat hardly ever barks (It is a breed thing). Help please.
Thanks
Cameron and Tugboat.
P.S. We are going shopping for a costume this week, so keep a lookout!
Tugboat had his second vet visit yesterday. He has doubled in weight from 6.2lbs to 11.75lbs. We had our first booster shot, and kennel cough treatment. We get our second sential treatment on the 28 of this month. He was not sure about the visit, but once they gave him a treat he was their buddy. 3 weeks and we get our next booster and then we can go to the Boxer Roundup!!!!!
Potty training is going well. He sleeps all night (10pm to 6am) no accidents. He can go up and down stairs too. He no longer has to be carried to outside to potty in the morning (he can hold it till outside). His pottying in the house has slowed down as well. If he has to go and we don't get him he does it in front of the door. (Never barks to go outside).
We have been using positive re-enforcement along with a treat for training. It seamed like he was not getting until one day the light went of in his little boxer head. Potty outside - yummy chicken flavour treat. potty inside = nothing we ignore him.
Tugboat found the stream in the back yard as well. The fish are just toys to try and catch.
I do have a question. How can I get Tugboat to signal (Bark, ring a bell, anything) to go outside? My last dog would bark without and training. Tugboat hardly ever barks (It is a breed thing). Help please.
Thanks
Cameron and Tugboat.
P.S. We are going shopping for a costume this week, so keep a lookout!