The Complete Guide to Boxer Dogs

A revolutionary new look into everything "Boxer"; a MUST-READ that includes practical tips, tricks, and insights to help a new (or seasoned) Boxer owner.Using interviews with 5 top Boxer breeders, authors Ruth Shirk and Erin Hotovy have created an in-depth look at what it REALLY takes to successfully live with, raise, and train a Boxer.Covering all the Boxer-specific topics you NEED TO KNOW, such as:The unique characteristics and quirks of the Boxer breedEarly training (including housebreaking) strategies for BoxersChoosing the proper supplies and food for a Boxer puppyHelpful strategies for socializing a Boxer with other dogsHealth care advice for each stage of your Boxers lifeGrooming tips that a Boxer owner needs to know!Come along on this journey as you master being a great Boxer owner. Inside the pages of this book, you will gain insight that only a lifetime of owning dogs can provide.If you have never been around a Boxer, you will be amazed at the number of noises that they make. In fact, once you master Boxer language, chances are that you will have many conversations with your new best friend.They have a fun-filled personality that is easily controllable once you master the training keys in this book. Reading through it before you get a Boxer will help you learn if this is the right breed for you.Boxers tend to be a little leery around strangers, so it is important to train them properly as puppies. They are extremely brilliant, so you need to know how to be the pack leader from day one.Chapter topics include:Boxer HistoryChoosing a BoxerPreparing your Home for your BoxerBringing Home your BoxerBeing a Boxer ParentTeaching the Boxer to BehaveSocializing with People and AnimalsBoxers and Your Other PetsPhysical and Mental ExerciseTraining your BoxerBasic CommandsTraveling with Your BoxerNutritionGrooming your BoxerBasic Health CareAdvanced Boxer Health and Aging Dog CareIf you are considering bringing a Boxer into your home (or already have!) then you need to read this book as soon as possible!