Saturday, February 19, 2011

Boxer Training and the Games You Can Play with Your Furry Friend

By Sue Chapple


Boxer training is an important part of every dog and dog owner's life. While it's major goal is to create a well-behaved furry friend, it's supposed to be an exciting experience for the the two of you as well. Nevertheless, accomplishing the same command again and again can be boring particularly to a dog with excellent level of intelligence. Therefore it helps to add a few games to your dog's activities so as to prevent boredom and make him truly happy and excited.

Here are a few games your pet will certainly love:

Fetch. This is one of the most popular activities many dogs and dog owners are enjoying. Stick is often utilized however a tennis ball or his favorite toy can also be used to boost your dog's motivation. Moreover, using toys or balls is less dangerous as opposed to utilizing stick. When teaching your dog to play fetch, make certain that he is already well-versed with boxer training commands such as sit and release or drop it.

Catch. Also known as Frisbee, catch is another common activity a dog and his owner can play. While most dogs find this activity very easy, this is simply not appropriate to old dogs or those with health concerns as this can be extremely physically challenging. Just like fetch, Frisbee also calls for the use of release or drop it command.

Swimming. Even though the boxer dog does not love the water as much as labradors do, it is not unusual if you will see a boxer dog paddling and having fun in the swimming pool. Just like catch, swimming is an excellent exercise for your dog too. Just take into account the temperature before allowing your dog to jump in the water to prevent him from catching a chill.

Hide and Seek. Hide and seek is a great indoor activity which requires your dog to find you or his favorite toy. Command him to stay and then conceal yourself or the toy. In order for him to start looking, use the commands such as find me or get it. Be aware that training your pet to play hide and seek can be frustrating particularly if you are expecting positive results too early so it is best to begin with the basic boxer training such as teaching him the come or get it command.




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