subject: How To Stop A Boxer Dog Barking [print this page] One problem that a lot of dog owners face at one time or another is the constant barking of their dog. Boxer dogs are playful dogs and will bark readily if encouraged but sometimes, as with other dogs, they will bark so much it will become a problem that has to be addressed.
A puppy that starts to bark too frequently needs to be given the attention and the problem should be brought under control as quickly as possible so that there are no neighbor complaints.
The thing to work out is, "Why is your Boxer barking so much?"
You may have tried many tips to stop him, but it seems like your dog just wants to bark the house down. There are a number of reasons why a Boxer puppy may be barking so much.
Have a read of these 5 common barking problems and see if it could be one of these that is causing your dog to bark.
1. Boredom. Boxers are a very active breed and require lots of regular exercise. Not only that Boxer dogs are very intelligent and need constant stimulation. If they don't have this stimulation they will often bark to see if someone will come and play with them. By providing interesting toys for them to play with will help relieve the boredom.
2. Hunger. It may be that your puppy is barking simply because he is hungry. Stick to regular meal times, and 6 times a day when very young and then stretching it out to 3 times a day and by six months twice a day. Make sure he gets enough food to rule out the possibility of hunger. If you are going to be away for a very long time it is possible to get toys that will release food when the dogs play with them.
3. Separation anxiety. Many owners confuse this with attention seeking, because Boxer puppies do like to have lots of company Try not to have emotional or drawn-out goodbyes; dogs pick up on this and it can make them anxious. Make it an quick goodbye, and leave plenty of toys or leave the TV on so the dog does not feel forgotten.
4. Pain. If the above issues are not the cause of the barking but your puppy is still barking, it could be due to a health problem. It could be that your puppy is barking because of internal or external pain, so you should check their skin and body for rashes, cuts and infections. It may even be worth a trip to the vet to check for any underlying conditions.
5. Attention. A Boxer puppy is very sociable and need lots of attention. If your puppy is barking and stops when you provide attention, this is probably the cause. Whilst it may be difficult, you should leave the Boxer pup to teach him that you are the boss, and will not come running every time he "calls" you. Start by leaving him for short periods of time and lengthen the time so that it gets used to being on its own. In time he will learn that you will always come back.
Both owner and dog will be happier if there is no constant barking. A constantly barking dog is its way of telling you something is wrong so it is just a matter of finding out what it is.
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