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| Subject | Date Asked |
| boxer weight | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: i am wondering how much my dog should wheigh at 6 weeks old? also whats the best dry food for her t ... A: I don't normally like to answer these questions about weight with a set number. In reality there is ... | |
| Brother/Sister | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 week old male puppy. He is my 3rd boxer overall but the only one I currently have. My ... A: Your boxer is adorable, he looks like he is going to be a big boy as well! The right time to bring a ... | |
| Thinking about getting a boxer in near future | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Right now we have 3 ferrets but when they die I would like to get a dog. I live in a pretty big ... A: Boxers are wonderful animals and great family pets. They have an amazing temperament and are good ... | |
| boxer dogs. | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: and sweet natured dog you could ever want.The only problems we have with him is that he pulls ... A: So let’s first look at why dogs pull on the leash. It’s because they CAN! And it often works to get ... | |
| aggression | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old male boxer. We just had our third child and we have been having aggression ... A: Understanding and altering dog behavior revolves around understanding dog behavior and the ... | |
| my boxer hates my cat! | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: we recently adopted a 2 year old male boxer. he has settled in very well. the only problem we are ... A: You cannot force cats and dogs to get along. Sometimes the best you can hope for is a sort of ... | |
| Buddy - My Special Son.... | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7-8 year old deaf white Boxer, who is the smartest dog I have. We have trained him and ... A: My advice would really be to have this boy looked over a the vet. Because older dogs tend to have ... | |
| crooked jaw in boxer dogs | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: We just bought a rescue boxer dog that is 3 years old and he has a very crooked jaw.What would be ... A: No, crooked jaw does not run in any dog breed. A trait of the boxer breed is a large underbite, but ... | |
| White bumps around mouth | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a male Boxer that is about 3-4 years old and we rescued him about a 1 1/2 ago. Last week he ... A: This sounds like your typical 'warts'. What kind of bowl is he eating out of? If it's plastic, ... | |
| boxer puppy | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer and she is about 11 months old. She is the most loving and sweet dog, she doesnt ever ... A: It could be the eye contact, or it could be that she is nervous or something startled her. Not ... | |
| boxer mood change | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a large male boxer who I've had for several years along with three pomeranians(two male, one ... A: Well while the female being in heat could have set him off, it could have also been some other ... | |
| boxer mood change | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a large male boxer who I've had for several years along with three pomeranians(two male, one ... A: If you don't plan on neutering that i do suggest to monitor the situation when your female is in ... | |
| boxer mood change | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a large male boxer who I've had for several years along with three pomeranians(two male, one ... A: In my opinion, this occurred most definitely because your female pom was in heat. Dogs can sense a ... | |
| My Boxer eyes | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My dog got hold of one peanut last night and ate it before I could stop her. I am noticing her eyes ... A: Your boxer is most likely having an allergic reaction. If not to the peanut, then to something else ... | |
| boxer bite | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: we got our boxer as a pup we had her 5 yrs now. we have 3 small kids and the dog is very good with ... A: The fact that she has already attacked and bit you is a really big problem. This dog has already ... | |
| adoption of an abused boxer | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have just got a boxer from one of his co-workers. He is a year and a half old. I ... A: Your new boxer is quite adorable, how wonderful of you to take him in despite the problems and the ... | |
| 6 year old boxer boy | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed black spots on my boxer they look like he is getting freckles all of a sudden. But ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering. I have been very busy and just recently started back at ... | |
| 3 month old boxer mix puppy | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: She is about 14 inches tall and about 20 lbs. She appears very healthy, but eats everything in sight ... A: Overall, your puppy sounds fine. A healthy appetite is normal and very good for a growing pup. ... | |
| two boxers male and female | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: We just got a new male boxer who is 4 to be a friend to our female boxer who is 2. The new male ... A: It sounds like you are having a very big problem with dominance. Some other things to take into ... | |
| A bulldog is coming to visit | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr old female boxer. My sister is bringing a 2 yr old Bulldog to visit. How do I ... A: A walk in the nearby park is completely fine. It is not really a necessity to do the introductions ... | |
| A bulldog is coming to visit | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 yr old female boxer. My sister is bringing a 2 yr old Bulldog to visit. How do I ... A: The first step when introducing two dogs to each other is to have both of the dogs on lead. Having ... | |
| early morning barking in crate | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 month old golden retriever puppy barks incessantly in the early morning to be let out of ... A: To begin with, your first mistake is letting him out of the crate while he is barking. Letting your ... | |
| destructive boxer dog | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: We have a 15 month old White Boxer dog that cannot calm down. He is destructive and tears ... A: For the most part herbal remedies are not harmful. However, they do not always work and in some ... | |
| crate training/house training | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: How do i crate train my boxer, we have been working on this for months now. she is approximatley 6 ... A: I certainly do feel for you and your problem with your puppy. I recently fostered an 11 week old ... | |
| Fighting Brothers | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have two 18 month old male Boxers. They are from the same litter and for the most part are ... A: The good news is yes, there is hope for your two males. However, you need to take a deeper look ... | |
| abnormal aggressive behavior in a 4 year old nuterued male | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Just recently our boxer(Ali) snipped a stranger after he got loose. Ali has no problems following ... A: Right now Ali probably misses you very much. I think you should show him affection when you pick ... | |
| boxer dog behaviour | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a boxer bitch aged 17months, she is a rescue and was 8 months old when i got her, she has ... A: It would probably be a good idea to skip the park for now. While this is an excellent way to ... | |
| abnormal aggressive behavior in a 4 year old nuterued male | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Just recently our boxer(Ali) snipped a stranger after he got loose. Ali has no problems following ... A: Generally it is difficult to analyze the behavior of a domesticated dog that attacks, especially ... | |
| average weight | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: What is the average weight of a 10 month old female boxer? A: I don't normally like to give a number when asked a question about the average weight. There really ... | |
| Pups ready to leave mum | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: My boxer has had 6 very healthy lovely pups. They will having their 8 week jab in 2 weeks - they ... A: Congratulations on the puppies! I suggest not letting them go all at once. Of course it is ... | |
| grown dogs and parvo | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: can a 3 yr. old dog get parvo. my walker coonhound has diarreah and is not active. she eats very ... A: Well, my expertise is with the Boxer breed, but i believe i can help you some. It is most common ... | |
| Just got 3 year old male and female, | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: We just got a 3 year old Male and Female Boxer, to add to our 9 month old boxer female, and our 100 ... A: Okay...now you have me a tad confused. Why would you get rid of a dog that you had to begin with? ... | |
| Just got 3 year old male and female, | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: We just got a 3 year old Male and Female Boxer, to add to our 9 month old boxer female, and our 100 ... A: It sounds like you are having a very big problem with dominance. Some other things to take into ... | |
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Lindsey
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Expertise
I can answer any questions involving: behavior, training, health related. Almost anything, and if i can't help you i will direct you to where you can get the help you need. Every question normally answered within 6-24 hours. Sometimes even less.
Experience
I have owned boxers for over 15 years. I am a volunteer for NJ Boxer Rescue. I have also worked as a vet tech in multiple vet's offices for 2 years.
Education/Credentials
Purdue University
Vet Tech
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