Should Boxer training be any different than training any other breed? Does the specific nature of Boxer dogs mean that one needs to take them to specialised Boxer dog training classes, or are any of the normal dog training schools sufficient? To answer this question, one must look in detail at the specific characteristics of the breed.
Boxers tend to be very good with children as they are bright, playful and energetic. They require lots of exercise in order to prevent chewing, digging or licking. The afore mentioned behaviors are typically related to boredom. Some think of Boxers as headstrong. This is however often as a result of inappropriate obedience training. Training based on corrections often has limited or no usefulness due to the Boxer's working breed characteristics and intelligence and. Boxers typically respond better to positive reinforcement techniques. This is actually true for most animals. Giving your Boxer the opportunity to problem-solve and think independently will go a long way to creating a better bond and the resultant obedience. Many who have actually worked with Boxers disagree quite strongly that they have a low obedience intelligence. These trainers maintain that anybody that uses reward-based methods with Boxers will find that they have above-average working ability and intelligence.
Boxers are by nature neither vicious nor aggressive, but, like all puppies, require socialization. Boxers are usually patient with puppies as well as smaller dogs. Issues with larger adult dogs may however occur, especially those of the same sex. Severe fighting can occur among female boxers. Boxers are generally very comfortable with companionship, in either canine or human form.
From the description above there is nothing to indicate that the ‘normal’ dog training won’t work for a Boxer, whether it is house training a puppy or dog obedience training. The one possible exception would focussing more strongly on rewarding good behaviour and avoiding too much repetitive training. The boxer dog is popular choice for specialised working dog training such as canine (K9) training or guard dog training.
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I thought this was about a different type of boxer, not a dog!. Didn’t even know Boxer dogs existed. Ah well, learn something new every day I suppose.