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Puppy, kids,CF
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The monks book is fabulous, I highly reccommend it!. Our first dog we bough a big gate to keep it only in a certain area, like a play pen. Well she didn't like that at all and pooped all over the place. So the second dog we crate trained and found that the smaller the crate the more she likes it. she would be out while we were home but whenever we left we put her in the crate. When she become housebroken we let her have the run of the downstairs.
She loves her crate and would rather be in it that out of it so it was a great thing. We use the baby gates to block off the upstairs for her.
Honestly that monks book was a lifesaver. I think it was something like "A Monk's guide to Housetraining or something like that".
She loves her crate and would rather be in it that out of it so it was a great thing. We use the baby gates to block off the upstairs for her.
Honestly that monks book was a lifesaver. I think it was something like "A Monk's guide to Housetraining or something like that".
The monks book is fabulous, I highly reccommend it!. Our first dog we bough a big gate to keep it only in a certain area, like a play pen. Well she didn't like that at all and pooped all over the place. So the second dog we crate trained and found that the smaller the crate the more she likes it. she would be out while we were home but whenever we left we put her in the crate. When she become housebroken we let her have the run of the downstairs.
She loves her crate and would rather be in it that out of it so it was a great thing. We use the baby gates to block off the upstairs for her.
Honestly that monks book was a lifesaver. I think it was something like "A Monk's guide to Housetraining or something like that".
She loves her crate and would rather be in it that out of it so it was a great thing. We use the baby gates to block off the upstairs for her.
Honestly that monks book was a lifesaver. I think it was something like "A Monk's guide to Housetraining or something like that".
The monks book is fabulous, I highly reccommend it!. Our first dog we bough a big gate to keep it only in a certain area, like a play pen. Well she didn't like that at all and pooped all over the place. So the second dog we crate trained and found that the smaller the crate the more she likes it. she would be out while we were home but whenever we left we put her in the crate. When she become housebroken we let her have the run of the downstairs.
She loves her crate and would rather be in it that out of it so it was a great thing. We use the baby gates to block off the upstairs for her.
Honestly that monks book was a lifesaver. I think it was something like "A Monk's guide to Housetraining or something like that".
She loves her crate and would rather be in it that out of it so it was a great thing. We use the baby gates to block off the upstairs for her.
Honestly that monks book was a lifesaver. I think it was something like "A Monk's guide to Housetraining or something like that".
I own a Boxer, and if you have your heart set on one, I would seriously look at getting an adult from a rescue (I can supply you with a list if you would like). When we got ready to get a new dog, we decided on either a Boxer or a Cardigan Corgi(lots of hair on those) like our previous dog. However, I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy to deal with a puppy and a 2 year old toddler, so we adopted a 1 year old female named Mattie (from an out of town humane society). She has a heart condition and low thryroid, and that's the only reason we can think of that she would have been there! She's wonderful with my now 3 year old, and Mattie is now 2, and very calm for a Boxer. Young Boxers can be a <i>big </i>handful- chewing, pottytraining, etc. and a smart, independant minded puppy (who isn't fully mature until at least age 2) can make you pull your hair out!
We did apply at a fairly large local rescue and were approved the day the humane society called us back and said that the first person on Mattie's application dropped out! (Long but good story <img src=""> ). The rescue was very helpful to us about Mattie, even though we weren't adopting from them!<img src="">
I hadn't been really sure about a rescued adult, until I found out that many, many of them simply need a new home due to the passing of the owner, owner moving and can't take the dog, owner being deployed, divorce, etc. And they are all evalutated, housebroken, and basic obedience trained before they are put up for adoption.
If you want more info- LOL- I think I have talked your ear off already <img src=""> - please feel free to ask<img src="">. Here's a couple of Boxer dog forums if you want to read around.
boxerdogplanet.com (I am active on this one)
boxerworld.com
Do find out if the puppies have been heart scored and been checked for hipdisplaysia- very common problems with Boxers and other breeds that a responsible breeder will check for before breeding. It will save you alot of $ and heartbreak in the long run if you invest in a well bred puppy from a reputable breeder upfront. Our Mattie is most likely the result of a backyard breeder, as her conditions are inherited.
Good Luck!
Forgot to mention, they are also indoor dogs, as they can't handle heat or cold as well as other breeds because of their short noses. However, the short hair is wonderful, and bath time is a breeze! And with proper obedience training, they are a wonderful housedog too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
We did apply at a fairly large local rescue and were approved the day the humane society called us back and said that the first person on Mattie's application dropped out! (Long but good story <img src=""> ). The rescue was very helpful to us about Mattie, even though we weren't adopting from them!<img src="">
I hadn't been really sure about a rescued adult, until I found out that many, many of them simply need a new home due to the passing of the owner, owner moving and can't take the dog, owner being deployed, divorce, etc. And they are all evalutated, housebroken, and basic obedience trained before they are put up for adoption.
If you want more info- LOL- I think I have talked your ear off already <img src=""> - please feel free to ask<img src="">. Here's a couple of Boxer dog forums if you want to read around.
boxerdogplanet.com (I am active on this one)
boxerworld.com
Do find out if the puppies have been heart scored and been checked for hipdisplaysia- very common problems with Boxers and other breeds that a responsible breeder will check for before breeding. It will save you alot of $ and heartbreak in the long run if you invest in a well bred puppy from a reputable breeder upfront. Our Mattie is most likely the result of a backyard breeder, as her conditions are inherited.
Good Luck!
Forgot to mention, they are also indoor dogs, as they can't handle heat or cold as well as other breeds because of their short noses. However, the short hair is wonderful, and bath time is a breeze! And with proper obedience training, they are a wonderful housedog too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
I own a Boxer, and if you have your heart set on one, I would seriously look at getting an adult from a rescue (I can supply you with a list if you would like). When we got ready to get a new dog, we decided on either a Boxer or a Cardigan Corgi(lots of hair on those) like our previous dog. However, I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy to deal with a puppy and a 2 year old toddler, so we adopted a 1 year old female named Mattie (from an out of town humane society). She has a heart condition and low thryroid, and that's the only reason we can think of that she would have been there! She's wonderful with my now 3 year old, and Mattie is now 2, and very calm for a Boxer. Young Boxers can be a <i>big </i>handful- chewing, pottytraining, etc. and a smart, independant minded puppy (who isn't fully mature until at least age 2) can make you pull your hair out!
We did apply at a fairly large local rescue and were approved the day the humane society called us back and said that the first person on Mattie's application dropped out! (Long but good story <img src=""> ). The rescue was very helpful to us about Mattie, even though we weren't adopting from them!<img src="">
I hadn't been really sure about a rescued adult, until I found out that many, many of them simply need a new home due to the passing of the owner, owner moving and can't take the dog, owner being deployed, divorce, etc. And they are all evalutated, housebroken, and basic obedience trained before they are put up for adoption.
If you want more info- LOL- I think I have talked your ear off already <img src=""> - please feel free to ask<img src="">. Here's a couple of Boxer dog forums if you want to read around.
boxerdogplanet.com (I am active on this one)
boxerworld.com
Do find out if the puppies have been heart scored and been checked for hipdisplaysia- very common problems with Boxers and other breeds that a responsible breeder will check for before breeding. It will save you alot of $ and heartbreak in the long run if you invest in a well bred puppy from a reputable breeder upfront. Our Mattie is most likely the result of a backyard breeder, as her conditions are inherited.
Good Luck!
Forgot to mention, they are also indoor dogs, as they can't handle heat or cold as well as other breeds because of their short noses. However, the short hair is wonderful, and bath time is a breeze! And with proper obedience training, they are a wonderful housedog too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
We did apply at a fairly large local rescue and were approved the day the humane society called us back and said that the first person on Mattie's application dropped out! (Long but good story <img src=""> ). The rescue was very helpful to us about Mattie, even though we weren't adopting from them!<img src="">
I hadn't been really sure about a rescued adult, until I found out that many, many of them simply need a new home due to the passing of the owner, owner moving and can't take the dog, owner being deployed, divorce, etc. And they are all evalutated, housebroken, and basic obedience trained before they are put up for adoption.
If you want more info- LOL- I think I have talked your ear off already <img src=""> - please feel free to ask<img src="">. Here's a couple of Boxer dog forums if you want to read around.
boxerdogplanet.com (I am active on this one)
boxerworld.com
Do find out if the puppies have been heart scored and been checked for hipdisplaysia- very common problems with Boxers and other breeds that a responsible breeder will check for before breeding. It will save you alot of $ and heartbreak in the long run if you invest in a well bred puppy from a reputable breeder upfront. Our Mattie is most likely the result of a backyard breeder, as her conditions are inherited.
Good Luck!
Forgot to mention, they are also indoor dogs, as they can't handle heat or cold as well as other breeds because of their short noses. However, the short hair is wonderful, and bath time is a breeze! And with proper obedience training, they are a wonderful housedog too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
I own a Boxer, and if you have your heart set on one, I would seriously look at getting an adult from a rescue (I can supply you with a list if you would like). When we got ready to get a new dog, we decided on either a Boxer or a Cardigan Corgi(lots of hair on those) like our previous dog. However, I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy to deal with a puppy and a 2 year old toddler, so we adopted a 1 year old female named Mattie (from an out of town humane society). She has a heart condition and low thryroid, and that's the only reason we can think of that she would have been there! She's wonderful with my now 3 year old, and Mattie is now 2, and very calm for a Boxer. Young Boxers can be a <i>big </i>handful- chewing, pottytraining, etc. and a smart, independant minded puppy (who isn't fully mature until at least age 2) can make you pull your hair out!
We did apply at a fairly large local rescue and were approved the day the humane society called us back and said that the first person on Mattie's application dropped out! (Long but good story <img src=""> ). The rescue was very helpful to us about Mattie, even though we weren't adopting from them!<img src="">
I hadn't been really sure about a rescued adult, until I found out that many, many of them simply need a new home due to the passing of the owner, owner moving and can't take the dog, owner being deployed, divorce, etc. And they are all evalutated, housebroken, and basic obedience trained before they are put up for adoption.
If you want more info- LOL- I think I have talked your ear off already <img src=""> - please feel free to ask<img src="">. Here's a couple of Boxer dog forums if you want to read around.
boxerdogplanet.com (I am active on this one)
boxerworld.com
Do find out if the puppies have been heart scored and been checked for hipdisplaysia- very common problems with Boxers and other breeds that a responsible breeder will check for before breeding. It will save you alot of $ and heartbreak in the long run if you invest in a well bred puppy from a reputable breeder upfront. Our Mattie is most likely the result of a backyard breeder, as her conditions are inherited.
Good Luck!
Forgot to mention, they are also indoor dogs, as they can't handle heat or cold as well as other breeds because of their short noses. However, the short hair is wonderful, and bath time is a breeze! And with proper obedience training, they are a wonderful housedog too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
We did apply at a fairly large local rescue and were approved the day the humane society called us back and said that the first person on Mattie's application dropped out! (Long but good story <img src=""> ). The rescue was very helpful to us about Mattie, even though we weren't adopting from them!<img src="">
I hadn't been really sure about a rescued adult, until I found out that many, many of them simply need a new home due to the passing of the owner, owner moving and can't take the dog, owner being deployed, divorce, etc. And they are all evalutated, housebroken, and basic obedience trained before they are put up for adoption.
If you want more info- LOL- I think I have talked your ear off already <img src=""> - please feel free to ask<img src="">. Here's a couple of Boxer dog forums if you want to read around.
boxerdogplanet.com (I am active on this one)
boxerworld.com
Do find out if the puppies have been heart scored and been checked for hipdisplaysia- very common problems with Boxers and other breeds that a responsible breeder will check for before breeding. It will save you alot of $ and heartbreak in the long run if you invest in a well bred puppy from a reputable breeder upfront. Our Mattie is most likely the result of a backyard breeder, as her conditions are inherited.
Good Luck!
Forgot to mention, they are also indoor dogs, as they can't handle heat or cold as well as other breeds because of their short noses. However, the short hair is wonderful, and bath time is a breeze! And with proper obedience training, they are a wonderful housedog too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
Scarlett81
New member
I have a boxer now, and I've had boxers my whole life, long before I was married. Wonderful family dog, very entertaining and loving. Very gentle with children. My little 3 yr old neice grabs her whiskers, pinches her nose, tugs her ears, and she just sits there and takes it.
The joy of getting a puppy and training it to your lifestyle is wonderful and a huge thing in life-esp for your kids. Adopting an older dog is wonderful too. But I just wanted to say that I completely understand why people don't go that route. It is wonderful to train it according to your lifestyle and see it grow up and its personality form.
With only 4-5 hours of work a day, that is no problem. The puppy will learn that its job is to stay at home calmy waiting for its master to come home. Crate training is the best way. The monks book is written by the monks of new skeet. I have it tucked away somewhere. Its very good.
The joy of getting a puppy and training it to your lifestyle is wonderful and a huge thing in life-esp for your kids. Adopting an older dog is wonderful too. But I just wanted to say that I completely understand why people don't go that route. It is wonderful to train it according to your lifestyle and see it grow up and its personality form.
With only 4-5 hours of work a day, that is no problem. The puppy will learn that its job is to stay at home calmy waiting for its master to come home. Crate training is the best way. The monks book is written by the monks of new skeet. I have it tucked away somewhere. Its very good.
Scarlett81
New member
I have a boxer now, and I've had boxers my whole life, long before I was married. Wonderful family dog, very entertaining and loving. Very gentle with children. My little 3 yr old neice grabs her whiskers, pinches her nose, tugs her ears, and she just sits there and takes it.
The joy of getting a puppy and training it to your lifestyle is wonderful and a huge thing in life-esp for your kids. Adopting an older dog is wonderful too. But I just wanted to say that I completely understand why people don't go that route. It is wonderful to train it according to your lifestyle and see it grow up and its personality form.
With only 4-5 hours of work a day, that is no problem. The puppy will learn that its job is to stay at home calmy waiting for its master to come home. Crate training is the best way. The monks book is written by the monks of new skeet. I have it tucked away somewhere. Its very good.
The joy of getting a puppy and training it to your lifestyle is wonderful and a huge thing in life-esp for your kids. Adopting an older dog is wonderful too. But I just wanted to say that I completely understand why people don't go that route. It is wonderful to train it according to your lifestyle and see it grow up and its personality form.
With only 4-5 hours of work a day, that is no problem. The puppy will learn that its job is to stay at home calmy waiting for its master to come home. Crate training is the best way. The monks book is written by the monks of new skeet. I have it tucked away somewhere. Its very good.
Scarlett81
New member
I have a boxer now, and I've had boxers my whole life, long before I was married. Wonderful family dog, very entertaining and loving. Very gentle with children. My little 3 yr old neice grabs her whiskers, pinches her nose, tugs her ears, and she just sits there and takes it.
The joy of getting a puppy and training it to your lifestyle is wonderful and a huge thing in life-esp for your kids. Adopting an older dog is wonderful too. But I just wanted to say that I completely understand why people don't go that route. It is wonderful to train it according to your lifestyle and see it grow up and its personality form.
With only 4-5 hours of work a day, that is no problem. The puppy will learn that its job is to stay at home calmy waiting for its master to come home. Crate training is the best way. The monks book is written by the monks of new skeet. I have it tucked away somewhere. Its very good.
The joy of getting a puppy and training it to your lifestyle is wonderful and a huge thing in life-esp for your kids. Adopting an older dog is wonderful too. But I just wanted to say that I completely understand why people don't go that route. It is wonderful to train it according to your lifestyle and see it grow up and its personality form.
With only 4-5 hours of work a day, that is no problem. The puppy will learn that its job is to stay at home calmy waiting for its master to come home. Crate training is the best way. The monks book is written by the monks of new skeet. I have it tucked away somewhere. Its very good.
Scarlett81
New member
wanted to add, since you asked about training-
yes, get a good book and read it thoroughly. And invest in puppy school. its a fun thing to do, it teaches you, it socializes your dog to help it get along with other dogs. they usually last 6-10 weeks, one evening per week.
yes, get a good book and read it thoroughly. And invest in puppy school. its a fun thing to do, it teaches you, it socializes your dog to help it get along with other dogs. they usually last 6-10 weeks, one evening per week.
Scarlett81
New member
wanted to add, since you asked about training-
yes, get a good book and read it thoroughly. And invest in puppy school. its a fun thing to do, it teaches you, it socializes your dog to help it get along with other dogs. they usually last 6-10 weeks, one evening per week.
yes, get a good book and read it thoroughly. And invest in puppy school. its a fun thing to do, it teaches you, it socializes your dog to help it get along with other dogs. they usually last 6-10 weeks, one evening per week.
Scarlett81
New member
wanted to add, since you asked about training-
yes, get a good book and read it thoroughly. And invest in puppy school. its a fun thing to do, it teaches you, it socializes your dog to help it get along with other dogs. they usually last 6-10 weeks, one evening per week.
yes, get a good book and read it thoroughly. And invest in puppy school. its a fun thing to do, it teaches you, it socializes your dog to help it get along with other dogs. they usually last 6-10 weeks, one evening per week.
hopefullmom
New member
Hi we have 2 dogs, and mmself and my kids love them. I suggest getting small dogs they are so much easier to take care of . We have a Yorkie and a new puppy that is called a pappillion, at night we put her in a crate to sleep. She is extremely easy to take care of but I am a stay at home mom since the diagnosis of my daughter with CF. I let her out about every hour, and she has not been a problem yet. To get a new puppy trained I would say you need to be home with it , from previous experience it is hard to work and get a new dog housebroke. That is just an oppinion though. Mom to Maci 4wcf W1282X and DF508
hopefullmom
New member
Hi we have 2 dogs, and mmself and my kids love them. I suggest getting small dogs they are so much easier to take care of . We have a Yorkie and a new puppy that is called a pappillion, at night we put her in a crate to sleep. She is extremely easy to take care of but I am a stay at home mom since the diagnosis of my daughter with CF. I let her out about every hour, and she has not been a problem yet. To get a new puppy trained I would say you need to be home with it , from previous experience it is hard to work and get a new dog housebroke. That is just an oppinion though. Mom to Maci 4wcf W1282X and DF508
hopefullmom
New member
Hi we have 2 dogs, and mmself and my kids love them. I suggest getting small dogs they are so much easier to take care of . We have a Yorkie and a new puppy that is called a pappillion, at night we put her in a crate to sleep. She is extremely easy to take care of but I am a stay at home mom since the diagnosis of my daughter with CF. I let her out about every hour, and she has not been a problem yet. To get a new puppy trained I would say you need to be home with it , from previous experience it is hard to work and get a new dog housebroke. That is just an oppinion though. Mom to Maci 4wcf W1282X and DF508
xstefani3x
New member
Hi, ok i just had to get my opinion on in this one!!
I am 24 ( just turned on feb. 17), and i have raised.. i don't know how many puppies since i was always hte "kids who "found it" and brought it home".. though i just wanted a dog.. i am such an animal lover... raising a dog is nerve racking and hard work.. but keep to a schedule.. and yes, they WILL poop where they eat!!! depending on the size of the kennel if you use one.. (the bigger they are the more room they have)
me personally i have never used one, i always put them on the bed... they hop down if they gotta go.. and thats when you know (of course you odn't get much sleep out of this)
Also.. before Miss Lily came around (she will be 3 on May 28 and has cf, G542X and Delta F508)i got a Siberian Husky and raised him. He sheds terrbile. So after a year and a half of having him i had her, and that was my first question with the doctor when they got her results. I couldn't live wihtout either one, but the amazing thing is how good they are together.
Just be sure to have a very firm hand and don't give in. House breaking is hard but once they get the point it's set. You just gotta give them about 6 to 8 months to get it in their head. and even after that you have to still have doggy duty.. no one can hold it more than 10 hours!
I am 24 ( just turned on feb. 17), and i have raised.. i don't know how many puppies since i was always hte "kids who "found it" and brought it home".. though i just wanted a dog.. i am such an animal lover... raising a dog is nerve racking and hard work.. but keep to a schedule.. and yes, they WILL poop where they eat!!! depending on the size of the kennel if you use one.. (the bigger they are the more room they have)
me personally i have never used one, i always put them on the bed... they hop down if they gotta go.. and thats when you know (of course you odn't get much sleep out of this)
Also.. before Miss Lily came around (she will be 3 on May 28 and has cf, G542X and Delta F508)i got a Siberian Husky and raised him. He sheds terrbile. So after a year and a half of having him i had her, and that was my first question with the doctor when they got her results. I couldn't live wihtout either one, but the amazing thing is how good they are together.
Just be sure to have a very firm hand and don't give in. House breaking is hard but once they get the point it's set. You just gotta give them about 6 to 8 months to get it in their head. and even after that you have to still have doggy duty.. no one can hold it more than 10 hours!