How NOT to lose your boxer....

[KDENISE977]

I am looking to find some sort of way to contain or maybe their is a way to train a young boxer boy how to NOT run off? This a.m. did the normal let Chloe (8 yr old boxer gal) out, and then Remi(2 yr old boxer dude), Remi gets tied to a 50 ft line and it BROKE... I came down from the shower and hit pannic mode instantaniously !! HE WAS GONE... and we have a house which is down a half mile private drive and is on 200 acres of state preserved game lands??? So essentially, we have 200 acres in which we can lose a boxer(or any other dog, i know) any ideas...sorry for the long story

 

[cattitude]

No fence I take it?

They aren't recall trained?

How did the tie out break? How often are they tied out? Are you always there with them with they are tied out?

I would never tie out any of my dogs unless I was there with them, i.e. visiting friends, etc. Before we fenced our yard, I always leash walked my dogs. They are recall trained but I still am extremely careful because accidents can always happen.

You need to work with the youngster every day on his recall training. You can use a long lead/rope for this...you don't want to set him up to fail. Has he had any training? Does he know the wait command? Stay command?

 

[KDENISE977]

No fence I take it?

They aren't recall trained?

How did the tie out break? How often are they tied out? Are you always there with them with they are tied out?

I would never tie out any of my dogs unless I was there with them, i.e. visiting friends, etc. Before we fenced our yard, I always leash walked my dogs. They are recall trained but I still am extremely careful because accidents can always happen.

My female who USED to be a runner, but is older now and she would not leave the property. I don't leave Remi unattended like as in to LEAVE the house, not ever. But he's so young and full of EVERY thing curious and a good boy, but he hasn't had any formal training, my husband is terrified at the thought of leaving him off his 50 ft line even just to see how he would react. Basically the property is too large to try and fence in.

 

[cattitude]

My female who USED to be a runner, but is older now and she would not leave the property. I don't leave Remi unattended like as in to LEAVE the house, not ever. But he's so young and full of EVERY thing curious and a good boy, but he hasn't had any formal training, my husband is terrified at the thought of leaving him off his 50 ft line even just to see how he would react. Basically the property is too large to try and fence in.

Is he neutered?

Any way to fence a small area? He REALLY needs to be trained. Boxers love to run and are headstrong..you must have control over him for his safety.

I understand your husband's feeling...I wouldn't trust the dog either.

 

[KDENISE977]

Is he neutered?

Any way to fence a small area? He REALLY needs to be trained. Boxers love to run and are headstrong..you must have control over him for his safety.

I understand your husband's feeling...I wouldn't trust the dog either.

I honestly don't see a way to fence in a small area, I was hoping to have such a large area for them to be able to run,play, etc in and get all that energy out. Is he too old (at 2) to be trained maybe by a professional?

 

[jp2854]

My female who USED to be a runner, but is older now and she would not leave the property. I don't leave Remi unattended like as in to LEAVE the house, not ever. But he's so young and full of EVERY thing curious and a good boy, but he hasn't had any formal training, my husband is terrified at the thought of leaving him off his 50 ft line even just to see how he would react. Basically the property is too large to try and fence in.

you don't have to fence in your whole property you could fence in a small area that way your dog has some space to run and you don't have to worry about him disapearing off your property like he did today. We did that at my moms house we fenced in a little less than half of her backyard. Plenty of space for bruno to run and we don't have to worry about her taking off and if one of the gates is left open by my stepfather and she does takke off its across the street to the ladies house that has 2 small dogs that are yappers.

 

[jp2854]

I honestly don't see a way to fence in a small area, I was hoping to have such a large area for them to be able to run,play, etc in and get all that energy out. Is he too old (at 2) to be trained maybe by a professional?

NO he isn't too old. Bruno is 2 and shes getting some more training for recall outside the store. I use training by julie and she is really good with the dog. She does positive reinforcement training and the dog takes really well to it too.

 

[cattitude]

I honestly don't see a way to fence in a small area, I was hoping to have such a large area for them to be able to run,play, etc in and get all that energy out. Is he too old (at 2) to be trained maybe by a professional?

No, he's not. But recall is something that takes practice and you will need to work with him.

You can start with a long training lead/rope and start with a small distance between you. Sit him...tell him to wait...start to back up..if he moves, repeat sit and wait...and so on. Once he waits, you call him by his name and "COME!" Keep it very happy and positive, have treats in your pocket, he needs to sit in front of you and then he gets a treat. You gradually increase the distance of the recall.

Be careful not to repeat the commands..no sit..sit..sit. He needs to learn the command is sit...wait or whatever.

And NEVER punish him for running off.

 

[KDENISE977]

NO he isn't too old. Bruno is 2 and shes getting some more training for recall outside the store. I use training by julie and she is really good with the dog. She does positive reinforcement training and the dog takes really well to it too.

I had training for my female, and it seemed likes she has selective hearing ...just last evening, I let her out (didn't see the 4 large deer in my back yard) and she CHECKED OUT....that is my only fear, I have no problems and would LOVE to get Remi trained... I honestly think he's such a slim boxer he would be GREAT for agility, but I had such a poor experience with Chloe's training so I wasn't really looking down that avenue??

 

[cattitude]

I had training for my female, and it seemed likes she has selective hearing ...just last evening, I let her out (didn't see the 4 large deer in my back yard) and she CHECKED OUT....that is my only fear, I have no problems and would LOVE to get Remi trained... I honestly think he's such a slim boxer he would be GREAT for agility, but I had such a poor experience with Chloe's training so I wasn't really looking down that avenue??

You don't "get" your dog trained. You need to learn how to work with your dog(s) so it's sort of a training for both of you.

I used Canine Mind (Brett) but she had to move out of the area in the last year. She recommends About Kahuna's K9s
Maybe you could try them or any other trainer that offers the positive training method. I'm not a big fan of The Dog Whisperer method.

Consistency is the key and 15 minutes a day will make a huge difference.

Good luck.

 

[KDENISE977]

No, he's not. But recall is something that takes practice and you will need to work with him.

You can start with a long training lead/rope and start with a small distance between you. Sit him...tell him to wait...start to back up..if he moves, repeat sit and wait...and so on. Once he waits, you call him by his name and "COME!" Keep it very happy and positive, have treats in your pocket, he needs to sit in front of you and then he gets a treat. You gradually increase the distance of the recall.

Be careful not to repeat the commands..no sit..sit..sit. He needs to learn the command is sit...wait or whatever.

And NEVER punish him for running off.

You know, you are RIGHT, I forgot what I had watched the trainer do w/Chloe, and he had put like a 30 ft. line on her and started with abEout 4 ft and when she would get distracted and try to run and play he would step on in etc... I just wasn't so sure b/c w/ EVERYTHING he had done... she would still chase after every squirrel and every ANYTHING without care or concern for what i was saying :-( So, you obviously have had boxers and this has worked? Off leash and around other animals??

 

[cattitude]

You know, you are RIGHT, I forgot what I had watched the trainer do w/Chloe, and he had put like a 30 ft. line on her and started with abEout 4 ft and when she would get distracted and try to run and play he would step on in etc... I just wasn't so sure b/c w/ EVERYTHING he had done... she would still chase after every squirrel and every ANYTHING without care or concern for what i was saying :-( So, you obviously have had boxers and this has worked? Off leash and around other animals??

I have three boxers. My males are good, listen very well.

My female.. she was a fence jumper...BUT was reliably recalled every time..even if playing with another dog. She's very smart and very well trained for her sits and waits, leave it, etc...all which helps with the recall. You need to make sure they know to "watch me" at all times. She is still a stinker if she's in her yard or house. She's bossy....and we need to remind her she's not in charge with a timeout here and there.

 

[struggler44]

What about one of the buried invisible fences, worked on my lab and boxers have really short hair, wouldn't take but a little bit of training to teach him not to cross

 

[cattitude]

What about one of the buried invisible fences, worked on my lab and boxers have really short hair, wouldn't take but a little bit of training to teach him not to cross

We have a physical fence and when the female sailed over that, we installed 2.5 acres of invisible fence...look ma, no hands. We had to train her NOT to jump, that it was not acceptable. The invisible fence is disabled now and she's a good girl.

I don't like the invisible fences because dogs, etc. can still come into your yard and distract your dog. The idea is to have control over your dog. I've known too many dogs that will leave the yard with an invisible fence and not be willing to cross the "line" to return home.

Boxers are stubborn dogs, they like to be told they can't do something..much like a two year old kid.

 

[KDENISE977]

We have a physical fence and when the female sailed over that, we installed 2.5 acres of invisible fence...look ma, no hands. We had to train her NOT to jump, that it was not acceptable. The invisible fence is disabled now and she's a good girl.

I don't like the invisible fences because dogs, etc. can still come into your yard and distract your dog. The idea is to have control over your dog. I've known too many dogs that will leave the yard with an invisible fence and not be willing to cross the "line" to return home.

Boxers are stubborn dogs, they like to be told they can't do something..much like a two year old kid.

I agree w/ the idea of having "control" over the dogs. The idea of a physical fence is not plausable at this point in time b/c we are still building a 4 car garage and having a pool installed out their. I guess what is ultimatly needed is a good trainer who knows how to work his silly little head

 

[cattitude]

I guess what is ultimatly needed is a good trainer who knows how to work his silly little head

It's actually easy. At any rate, you are still going to need to work with him to reinforce the training. You see how your female was trained but has forgotten her recall.

 

[jp2854]

I agree w/ the idea of having "control" over the dogs. The idea of a physical fence is not plausable at this point in time b/c we are still building a 4 car garage and having a pool installed out their. I guess what is ultimatly needed is a good trainer who knows how to work his silly little head

I recommended a trainer in my last post which i see you ignored. I said training by Julie is good. She has worked with may different breeds and boxers was one of them. She is very good with the dogs. If you need her number let me know and I can get it for you

 

[cattitude]

I recommended a trainer in my last post which i see you ignored. I said training by Julie is good. She has worked with may different breeds and boxers was one of them. She is very good with the dogs. If you need her number let me know and I can get it for you

Isn't it annoying when you take the time to try to help and they ignore your advice.

 

[TurboK9]

Since everyone already knows that I'll justa dd to the 'train the darn dog' end of things and my views on keeping the dog contained, in the interest of not being abrasive or condescending or repeating what's already being said I'm gonna say three words...

Quality Cable Run.

Beats a line or tie out hands down. and way cheaper than a fence (though fences are the best way).

 

[Nucklesack]

We have a physical fence and when the female sailed over that, we installed 2.5 acres of invisible fence...look ma, no hands. We had to train her NOT to jump, that it was not acceptable. The invisible fence is disabled now and she's a good girl.

I don't like the invisible fences because dogs, etc. can still come into your yard and distract your dog. The idea is to have control over your dog. I've known too many dogs that will leave the yard with an invisible fence and not be willing to cross the "line" to return home.

Boxers are stubborn dogs, they like to be told they can't do something..much like a two year old kid.

Not that we agree on much but on this we do. Your much better off havign some level of control (call it whatever, we arent debating the term) with your dog than relying on an invisible fence.

The biggest probelm with the Invisible Fences is when they do get out, and they will, the Dog will get trained REALLY FAST that its a bad idea to return home.