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Expert: - 6/17/2009


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QUESTION: Hi...our boxer has recently taken up sleeping under my sons bed each night.  In the past, she has slept with us and I am very curious as to why the change.  Any thoughts?

ANSWER: Hi Pamela,
Sounds as though she might be denning, maybe coming into heat or just seeking a cooler place to sleep. Have you noticed any other changes in her habits, like eating or potty habits ? How old is she? Has your son been sick ? I look forward to your reply,

Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com

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QUESTION: No changes in her behavior...she is 4 and my son has not been sick, but my husband has been.  He has been in and out of the hospital for about 4 weeks.

Answer
Hi Pamela,
Your husband being sick is most likely why the change in her. Dogs are very keen to humans,they instinctively know when we are sick, sad,etc. She is giving your husband his space and a natural reaction. When he's all better you should see her gradually move back to your room at night. Good luck and thank you for your follow up and question.
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com

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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.

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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

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American Boxer Charitable Foundation

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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.

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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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