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I just got a 18 month old boxer from a friend that couldnt take care of him anymore. I was wondering how long it will take for bently to settle in? To where he isnt looking for his old owners or crying for them.
Hi Mike,
On average in about 4-6 weeks he'll settle in and it'll be as if he was always with you. Just be patient with him and give him alot of affection through play and daily walks, he'll bond quicker with you. Establish a daily routine and continue it for the rest of his life with you, it will make life much better and balanced for you both. Thank you for your question.
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
Hi-Tower Boxers
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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