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My Boxer girl also sits on my other Boxers. She's not doing this as a sign of agression, but rather as a feeling of closeness I think. She does the same to my husband and myself. She NEVER sits on anything other than us! It's weird. She will sit on whatever part of someone else she can fit on. I've never heard of this and was wondering myself wht it could be...The other dogs dont' have a bit of a problem with it and love her to death...I find it crazy though...What do you think? I've attached a pic so you can see for yourself....
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Hi Lou,
Your boxer girl is experiencing some insecurities and its common among females of the boxer breed. They just need to be close to the pack and are seeking approval. I too have had one that did the same thing. Just don't make a big deal out of it or you could make it worse. Thanks so much for your question and the picture too.
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com
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| Comment | Hi Angela...We think its sweet...She just plops down on whomever is available. We lover her so! Since she came along last and was about 15 weeks old at that point, that is entirely possible. She was the last of her litter to leave her mom and dad, so you are probably right about feeling insecure. It's just so funny....Thanks so very much for answering my question though! I'm sure I'll have more. After all, I have 4 Boxers that are always doing something crazy! It's the breed, I guess. Thanks again, Louanda | ||
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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.
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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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