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Bowsersmom


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Hi everyone!
I have a question about my boy Bowser's behavior. He's 14 weeks old now, and has mastered most of the commands I've tried to teach him. He's as sweet as can be, and always (and I do mean always) at my side. I understand this is a "boxer trait" and it was one of the reasons I wanted one. However, I can't convince him that it's ok to stay home alone sometimes. We have tried two different kinds of crates (an all wire one, very open, and a more solid, plastic one) and the result is always the same. If he is left alone (ESP. at night) in the crate for more than 10 minutes, he drools,(to the point that he is soaking wet) barks, howls, scratches and digs. So far no going potty, so I'm happy about that! But I really worry that he is really stressing himself out. I have tried things that I read about separation anxiety, like not making a big deal out of leaving or coming home, putting him in the crate for short periods during the day when I'm home, and stuff like that, and he seems fine with it, till it's the real thing. I also try very hard to be calm and in control and not show that I am worried about him. As long as he can see me he wont exhibit any of the bad behavior. I'm worried about him, and it's making it extremely difficult to run errands or do anything "sans dog". Any Boxer-specific remedies you can offer would be greatly appreciated! I love this guy to death, and I want him to be happy!
*I almost forgot...he gets the hiccups like 5-10 times a day!  Is that normal?
Thanks!!!

-- Edited by Bowsersmom at 15:40, 2008-01-22

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My Emma was similar. She would cry and wouldnt eat. Even now, she is always by my side. We didnt crate her for that reason. If crating is working, then you are doing great! We didnt have a problem house training and she really didnt chew. We put a bed for her next to our bed and next to the couch. That helped. Another thing that helped for leaving her at home, was walking her before we left. There was something about wearing her out. Plus it taught her that I was in control.
On the hiccups...we had that too whenever she got excited. I dont know if it is normal...but I attributed it to the way my children as infants would get the hiccups.Just be patient. He is really young still.

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Thanks so much.  I guess it just makes me feel better knowing someone else went through this with their boxer.  I know he's still very young, I just don't want him to develop bad habits that will be harder to break later.  I'm going to try not crating him tomorrow for a few minutes and see how that goes, and I will definately try the exercise advice!  Thanks again! :)

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Do keep up the crate training. Have you tried leaving the TV on so he can watch it? I have done that in the past :)

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Bowsersmom


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LOL actually I have tried that...my hubby thought I was crazy, but I swear this pup loves tv.  Especially Animal Planet, of course! :)
I keep trying...he's getting much better during the day (for short periods) but still freaks at night...even with a "night light".  Poor guy.  Oh well, patience is a virtue, right? :)

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When Stella was a puppy, and we were crate training her, we had two other dogs, Bob our other boxer was two, and didn't need to be in a crate, he had earned his freedom, Ginger was older, she's not a boxer, she never needed to be crated.

When we would leave, we kept Animal Planet on, and put her crate in front of the TV.
She hated when we would leave.

I started to give her Rescue Remedy, which is flowers of essance, completely herbal, it calmed her down.

I only used it for for maybe a week....

It didn't take long for her to end up loving her crate.....when she earned the right to be free in the house, around 6 months old... she would still go to her crate....to nap....we kept the door open.

Good luck...
nancy bobby and stella

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Good luck with Bower's training. Sometimes it does take a while for them to acclimate to their crates. I hope this improves as time goes on.

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