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We have had our Boxer for just over 2 years. He was such a great dog until I had a baby last October. I had visioned going on walks and it being wonderful.
Now, when we go on walks, Duke, our Boxer will bark, growl, bite at his collar, bite at the stroller, bite at my other dog Soffe (Weim), and just go nuts. He is even starting to do this when it's just people and no dogs. I am to the point where I cannot control him.
I have tried to walk past quickly to divert his attention. I have tried a spray bark collar. I have tried a clicker. I feel like I cannot control him.
You should know that when i take just the Weim out, there is no problem. It seems to be only a problem when it is just me, the baby in stoller, Duke, and Soffe. PLEASE HELP!!
Hi Sarah,
If you are in the tri-states area of MS, AR and TN I will be glad to come out and help you, if not then my best advice is you need to get a trainer or behaviorist locally to come to your home to help you. Please let me know if your in my area. Stop taking Duke out until you can get the behaviorist or trainer to come to your home, its best to be safe than sorry. I believe your boxer is trying to protect you and the baby from the stroller, dogs and people. It isn't that unusual for boxers/dogs to have this type of behavior when a baby is introduced to the household or unfamiliar objects that move like the stroller. You can rehabilitate this behavior with the right guidance so don't give up. Call local vets for references, look in the phonebook and Internet for someone local to help you.
Sincerely,
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com
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Angela Donald
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I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.
Experience
I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs
Organizations
American Boxer Charitable Foundation
Publications
I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.
Education/Credentials
I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.
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