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Expert: - 6/15/2010


Question

max
hi i just got a male boxer dog on saturday he is white with brown brindle patches on his eyes the problem is hes deaf how do i get him to understand me i also have a female boxer at 3 yrs old but she keeps going for him to attack him he was a rescue so i dont know his history also his lower eyelids look as if there goin into a triangle im just a bitconcerned about him its when i walk and sit down he go for my feet and barks at me and i dont know ow to deal with him if you could possibly give me some tips that would be great thanksxx

Answer
Hi Maureen,

Sorry for the delay but I haven't been getting my questions from allexperts for about five days, hopefully that problem is solved. I have a great link for you to visit which will help you and Max http://www.deafdogs.org/training/,I would advise to keep your other dog away from him until you can start this training with Max. If after starting Max's training for a couple of weeks then reintroduce them, if you can not get a handle on your female or Max by then call in a local trainer for assistance, it would be best in this situation. Please see my response to other questions here on allexperts about "adding a boxer to your family" for more tips on what to do to keep the tensions down. I don't think his eyes are a problem and this shape of eyelids can occur in boxers and usually causes no problem, do keep a watch out for any discharge that is yellow or green, which is a sign of infection and will need vet assistance. I commend you on adopting a deaf white boxer ! Thank you so much for your questions.

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

Angela Donald

Expertise

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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