When it comes to training your boxer, many people completely skip the socializing part of the training. It seems like the only focus is the tricks that you can impress your friends with, like roll-over for instance . What doesn't get mentioned however is the fact that a socialized boxer dog that knows how to behave around others properly is by far more impressive. Because a lot of people sometimes ignore this part of training, their boxer grows socially awkward in public situations and becomes an embarrassment for the owner. Of course, this leads to them locking up their boxer in some room whenever guests come by for a visit.

What I get asked a lot is, what exactly does it mean to socialize your dog? Asking around will most likely lead to a lot of different answers. That is mainly because there are various approaches to it, but the goal is essentially the same. Your boxer pup is like a baby when first born and everything around him is entirely new to him. Some of those new things can be quite scary to him and if not positively reinforced can panic the boxer pup. Socializing your boxer is getting him used to such things so your boxer feels easy with his surroundings.

You would begin by making your boxer comfortable in your home when he is a small puppy. Being removed away from his liter mates and his mommy and brought into a strange home can be a bit stressful so it's essential you are gentle with your new boxer pup. If you have other pets in the home, like other dogs or cats, it is a good idea to not introduce them right away. Instead, first get your boxer to be more comfortable in your house by letting him explore your home a bit. When you feel like he's ready you may introduce other house pets, but be careful because some dogs or cats could react unexpectedly and scare the little pup.

Getting your new boxer puppy easy is only the start. There is a lot more to it than your home that your boxer needs to get used to. You would have to familiarize your pup to new people, new places and other things he might encounter in his lifetime. It's extremely essential to take out your boxer puppy on walks around the blocks so he can get used to all the automobiles driving by and all the people on the streets. You can start by just giving him a ride in your auto whenever you go someplace so he still feels safe inside and at the same time gets to discover all the new things out the window. A travel to to the veterinarian is a good idea as well because you can get your boxer examined and he gets to meet new people and dogs in the waiting room.

Having your boxer see all these things that might seem frightening to him in begining but it will aid him develop into a healthy and a brilliant dog. If the dog grows up in a locked up room without coming in contact with unfamiliar people or going to any new places like the park all the way into adulthood, he will likely experience fear or stress when he comes in contact with those things later on. That's why socializing your boxer to help him understand the things around him is extremely important if you want your boxer to be happy and healthy. If you socialize your boxer than you won't have to hide your boxer away from your guests whenever they come over, but instead you will be proud to take him out because he will know how to behave around people.