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05-29-2012, 05:08 AM | #1 |
My furkids Donating Member | need sugguestions PLEASE!! I know some of you here own Boxers, My daughter and son in law got a puppy 2 yrs ago....he is now an adult...GORGEOUS Brindle! he is neutered, and exercised at LEAST twice a day...they take him everywhere with them. Hike with him, bring him swimming, for walks constantly...he has TONS of toys...he is EXTREMELY hyper...He has chewed money (big bills!) my daughters and son in laws shoes,her 300.00 coach sunglasses, pillows, pulls mail off the table and shreds it....they bought him a new tempurpedic bed yesterday and within 10 mins he had the thing in shredded into threads.....they are beside themselves...to say the least! They love Taison to pieces and will NOT get rid of him because of this but, they are at their wits end with his behavior...anyone every have this happen? will he EVER grow out of this?...all suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you! Oh! and he has just about every chew thing out there to keep him occupied.
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05-29-2012, 06:08 AM | #2 |
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| Oh boy no advice here except that it's probably time for a professional trainer. I feel badly for them, especially Taison because he just doesn't know what to do with himself apparently. Good luck to them!!!
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05-29-2012, 07:37 AM | #3 |
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| I was raised around Boxers, and I would say that most of them were very active and liked to chew. They do grow out of it somewhat but it does take time and training. They might want to have his teeth checked. I know some teeth aggrivations cause them to want to chew because it soothes the pain. Also, if this dog is as aggressive at chewing as you say, maybe they need to keep a leash on him at all times and do some behavior modification when he tries to chew on something that is inappropriate. Chewing can also be a sign of boredom. Maybe he needs a job to keep his attention focused on. Boxers are one of my favorite breeds. I love them to pieces but they do take a lot of time and patience.
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05-30-2012, 08:20 AM | #4 | |
My furkids Donating Member | Quote:
My daughter and son in law are CONSTANTLY walking,running, playing and giving him toys to chew....unfortunately he like to chew everything else as well...I also told my daughter he sounds bored but, she doesn't know what to do anymore...they love him to pieces but are at their wits ends with this...which I can't say I blame them...They had put him in doggie day care to see if this would help...He didn't get a very good report card!!LOL..He didn't last there very long...He is only 2 yrs old too...maybe he will calm down in another year.......or 2?...
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05-30-2012, 09:01 AM | #5 | |
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At 2, he should be calming down unless he has developed a habit he likes. In that case, he will need behavior modification. If they keep him as active as you say by spending that kind of time with him, he should be well acclimated to basic training commands. Failing doggy daycare should be a "professional's" opinion (or outside source) on his behavior and thier opinion should not be taken lightly in my opinion. A dog that is walked as much as you say he is should also be pretty well socialized, so a behaviorist may be needed in his case.
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05-30-2012, 09:18 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I'll agree with ChaCha, a trainer/behaviourist is probably necessary. It is one of the reasons we set aside Boxers. How-ever what when I was doing research it indicated at least 3yrs old before they settle down, and then sometimes even longer. Until then that boy needs to be crated when not supervised. By the sounds of it, he is getting a whole lot of exercise and stimulation. They could also try some Bach Flower remedies, or even Rescue Remedy. As a stopgap solution until the trainer comes.
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06-01-2012, 07:55 PM | #7 |
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| I agree with Gemy- crating him when unsupervised. It was the ONLY way we could trust our lab in the house. He would chew EVERYTHING (and still does when we hop in the shower and he wants some fun-- bathroom garbage, books, CDs, glasses, coffee grounds, bottle of booze, containers with anything in them...etc... the list is a mile long haha) but when we are home and with him he is very well behaved. He gets bored and misses us, so he eats our stuff... makes sense?? hahahaha Best of luck with the Boxer. My BF used to have a Boxer and he swears they are one of the smartest and best dogs in world. :-)
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06-01-2012, 09:37 PM | #8 |
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| I would definitely consult a dog behavorist. Is is possible he is overstimulated? Too much activity and he doesn't know how to relax? Does he have interactive dog toys to make his brain work? (Dog Toys - The Newest and Best Interactive Dog Toys Available From ActiveDogToys.com). He should work for his food/treats- A tired mind can often do more than a tired body. Have they ever done training with him. He may benefit from structured activity like rally or agility- Works the mind and the body. Could it be separation anxiety? Some people swear by Thundershirts. Does he destroy things right in front of them or as soon as they turn there backs? I know a few people that have used basket type muzzle to break the chewing cycle when they are home and can watch the dog. Never leave a muzzled dog unsupervised. The muzzle is slowly phased out. If they can't watch him he needs to be confined/crated to stay out of trouble. He could accidentally ingest something poisonous if he is chewing everything up.
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06-02-2012, 05:50 AM | #9 | |
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We've had 2 Boxers - and had the same problems with both (and they were both females, so it's not a gender thing ). What I believe is true, is that they can be over-stimulated. He needs to get to learn how to relax instead of keep going and going and going. They may look like they need loads of exercise - but quite often the reality is quite the opposite. We never really did get to the bottom of it - but just to add, everything seemed to change and mellow at the age of 3....I'm sorry if this really wasn't any help. Sally x | |
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