Boxers for Dummies (Paperback)
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Strong, smart, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is great with kids and makes a wonderful family pet. A typical boxer has boundless energy and curiosity and is a natural clown. Although it’s rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxer’s extroverted, comic personality can drive your neighbors’ cats and dogs up a tree–literally and figuratively. Luckily, those characteristics are balanced by the Boxer’s intelligence and strong desire to please. Boxers excel at obedience training, hospital therapy volunteer work, and rescue work, and they make excellent watchdogs as well.
Is this frolicsome clown the right dog for you and your family? Boxers For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this loveable breed. Life-long Boxer owner and long-time Boxer breeder and trainer, Richard Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
- Fin d and communicate with reputable breeders
- Choose the right Boxer for you
- Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
- Educate yourself and your dog
- Handle behavioral problems
- Participate in competitions
In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Boxer temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Boxer owner should know–along with fun facts and Boxer trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your Boxer. Discover how to:
- Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
- Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
- Understand how to communicate with your Boxer
- Train your Boxer
- Find a good trainer and attend classes
- Deal with emotional conflicts
- Feed and exercise your Boxer
- Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
- Have loyal friend for life
The indispensable guide for you and your Boxer, Boxers For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this irrepressibly curious and fun-loving breed of dog.
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Find out about your Boxer’s special needs
Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content Strong, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is an energetic dog and a wonderful family pet. This fun and friendly book provides insights into the Boxer temperament, expert advice on taking care of and training your dog, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.
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Product was delivered in a timely manner and the condition was pretty much how I expected. Overall, a good experience.
This is an excellent book for new Boxer owners as well as the seasoned owner. There is so much information on acquiring and owning a Boxer for the first time. Being a Boxer owner I can say that the author has cover all there is to know about bring a Boxer into your home and raising it as a companion and a friend. Boxer are definately not for everyone and if you are thinking a getting one of these wonderful babies then this is a must read book.
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Great way to start learning about the breed
This books helps you to really know if this is the perfect breed for you, how to pick a breeder, adopting the puppy and adopting it to your lifestyle.
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Great Info
The book about Boxers has lots of information about the breed. Those of us who are unfamiliar with the breed, gathered lots of things that will help us in the care and nuturing…
There is a lot of information here. From the breed history, to training, to behavior tips, to choosing a Boxer, this is the book. There are few books that contain this much Boxer information. You can’t go wrong with this title. The author has written this well, as it is an easy, enjoyable read.
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Very helpful book
We’ve just become the owners of a boxer pup, and used this book before and after he joined our family.
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nothing special
I agree with one of the preceding reviews. Substitute beagle or French poodle for boxer and you have 90% the same book. I was looking for a little more insight.
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Enjoyable
I really enjoyed reading this book on Boxers. I am researching dog breeds before I commit to a new family member.