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Boxer Housebreaking
Overview
Housebreaking your Boxer does not need to be a struggle of wits or will power between you and your dog. How do you properly house train a Boxer? By following 2 main rules:
1. Use a method that prevents your Boxer from eliminating inside the home
2. Provide and offer an area to relieve themselves that is both easily accessible and available when they need it.
Keeping these 2 training rules in mind, housebreaking your Boxer can be done without stress or frustration.
Housebreaking your Boxer does not need to be a struggle of wits or will power between you and your dog. How do you properly house train a Boxer? By following 2 main rules:
1. Use a method that prevents your Boxer from eliminating inside the home
2. Provide and offer an area to relieve themselves that is both easily accessible and available when they need it.
Keeping these 2 training rules in mind, housebreaking your Boxer can be done without stress or frustration.
A Boxer may be a bit stubborn; but with training your dog will be pleased to make you happy!
Rule # 1
Your Boxer cannot be allowed to eliminate inside the house. How do you accomplish this? It is really easier than you might think. There are 2 basic methods.
Watch them like a hawk! If you are lucky enough to be able to stay home with your Boxer until he or she is house trained, you can use the Umbilical Cord Training Method. You will simply put a leash on your Boxer and tie the other end to you. You may connect it to your belt loop or around your wrist. The important element is that your Boxer will never be more than 6 feet away from you.
Rule # 2
You must clearly show your Boxer where you expect them to go to the bathroom. If there are any doubts in your dog's mind about where they are supposed to eliminate this will make for 1 confused dog! And, it will most likely lead to that dog just giving up and going inside the home.
How to Begin
Using the above Umbilical Cord Training Method Each time your puppy makes a motion that implies that they are about to eliminate, you must bring your dog outside to a designated area. In some cases, you may need to pick up your puppy and run to that spot.
The most important key is that your dog is stopped and taken to his or her outside area. The location that you choose as the main spot for your Boxer to use as a bathroom is vital. A dog will become very confused if you show them a new area each time you bring them outside. One area and only one should be chosen. Within that area, you should allow your Boxer the length of the leash to walk around. It must be the dog's final decision as to where exactly to eliminate. Some dogs are very choosy; they will take up to 15 minutes to find just the right spot. If an owner wants to be successful, they must be willing to be patient and wait as long as it takes. Bring a book if you have to! Just allow your dog to feel as if they have chosen the perfect spot.
As soon as your Boxer is done with their business major amounts of praise must be given. You do not need to give your dog a treat each time they "perform" good; but you should shower your Boxer with hugs, kisses, pats and tons of happy and excited words. Act as if your dog just did the best possible action in the world! A dog aims to please their owner; if you make your Boxer feel as if he did something extraordinarily wonderful, he or she will be prone to do it again.
If You Can Not Always be Home
This is where crate training a dog comes into play. Crate training is a temporary method in which the puppy is placed into a dog crate. This is not always the best method, but will work if an owner is not away for a very long time. A puppy cannot hold their needs very long. Crating should not be done for longer than a puppy can hold on.
Leaving Your Boxer Outside
The Boxer is among the top dog breeds that are stolen. Where are they taken from? Their own yards! A Boxer puppy should only be kept outside if there are no other alternatives, the yard is 100% safe and for a very short amount of time. A fence may keep other dogs out, but it will not keep out a thief intent on jumping over the fence to take your helpless puppy. Until a Boxer is old enough to scare off a thief, do not leave your puppy outside. In addition, outside elements such as the hot sun can quickly overheat a dog causing heat exhaustion, which ultimately leads to death if treatment is not given in enough time.
How Often Does a Puppy Need to Go Outside?
Your Boxer puppy should be taken out many times during the day, given that he or she sleeps through the night:
How Long Does it Take for a Dog to be Housetrained?
The secret to easy house training your dog will be your effort in consistency. If you take your Boxer outside through the day and also each time that they make a motion to eliminate, training can be accomplished within 2 months. For some dogs, even earlier.
Your Boxer cannot be allowed to eliminate inside the house. How do you accomplish this? It is really easier than you might think. There are 2 basic methods.
Watch them like a hawk! If you are lucky enough to be able to stay home with your Boxer until he or she is house trained, you can use the Umbilical Cord Training Method. You will simply put a leash on your Boxer and tie the other end to you. You may connect it to your belt loop or around your wrist. The important element is that your Boxer will never be more than 6 feet away from you.
Rule # 2
You must clearly show your Boxer where you expect them to go to the bathroom. If there are any doubts in your dog's mind about where they are supposed to eliminate this will make for 1 confused dog! And, it will most likely lead to that dog just giving up and going inside the home.
How to Begin
Using the above Umbilical Cord Training Method Each time your puppy makes a motion that implies that they are about to eliminate, you must bring your dog outside to a designated area. In some cases, you may need to pick up your puppy and run to that spot.
The most important key is that your dog is stopped and taken to his or her outside area. The location that you choose as the main spot for your Boxer to use as a bathroom is vital. A dog will become very confused if you show them a new area each time you bring them outside. One area and only one should be chosen. Within that area, you should allow your Boxer the length of the leash to walk around. It must be the dog's final decision as to where exactly to eliminate. Some dogs are very choosy; they will take up to 15 minutes to find just the right spot. If an owner wants to be successful, they must be willing to be patient and wait as long as it takes. Bring a book if you have to! Just allow your dog to feel as if they have chosen the perfect spot.
As soon as your Boxer is done with their business major amounts of praise must be given. You do not need to give your dog a treat each time they "perform" good; but you should shower your Boxer with hugs, kisses, pats and tons of happy and excited words. Act as if your dog just did the best possible action in the world! A dog aims to please their owner; if you make your Boxer feel as if he did something extraordinarily wonderful, he or she will be prone to do it again.
If You Can Not Always be Home
This is where crate training a dog comes into play. Crate training is a temporary method in which the puppy is placed into a dog crate. This is not always the best method, but will work if an owner is not away for a very long time. A puppy cannot hold their needs very long. Crating should not be done for longer than a puppy can hold on.
Leaving Your Boxer Outside
The Boxer is among the top dog breeds that are stolen. Where are they taken from? Their own yards! A Boxer puppy should only be kept outside if there are no other alternatives, the yard is 100% safe and for a very short amount of time. A fence may keep other dogs out, but it will not keep out a thief intent on jumping over the fence to take your helpless puppy. Until a Boxer is old enough to scare off a thief, do not leave your puppy outside. In addition, outside elements such as the hot sun can quickly overheat a dog causing heat exhaustion, which ultimately leads to death if treatment is not given in enough time.
How Often Does a Puppy Need to Go Outside?
Your Boxer puppy should be taken out many times during the day, given that he or she sleeps through the night:
- When the first wake up
- After each meal (3-4 times a day)
- Before bedtime
How Long Does it Take for a Dog to be Housetrained?
The secret to easy house training your dog will be your effort in consistency. If you take your Boxer outside through the day and also each time that they make a motion to eliminate, training can be accomplished within 2 months. For some dogs, even earlier.
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