Ruth Shirk

Hardcover version is printed in FULL COLOR "I received The Complete Guide to Boxer Dogs. Wow, it's truly that It goes over everything you need to know about the boxer breed in detail. I can only hope some would read this book prior to owning a Boxer. The 'ups & downs', health care, nutrition, training, and safety around the home with a boxer (Important ) to grooming. It really explains everything. Thank you again for this " Linda Meeks - Owner of Mr. Max the BoxerAre you thinking about getting a new Boxer Puppy? Or have you recently rescued a dog that is part, or full Boxer? The Complete Guide to Boxer Dogs is your go-to guide for everything you need to know to prepare to successfully raise and train a happy, healthy Boxer from puppy to old-age. If you have never been around a Boxer, you will be amazed at the number of noises that they make. In fact, once you master Boxer language, chances are that you will have many conversations with your new best friend. They have a fun-filled personality that is easily controllable once you master the training keys in this book. Reading through it before you get a Boxer will help you learn if this is the right breed for you. Chapter topics include: Boxer HistoryChoosing a BoxerPreparing your Home for your BoxerBringing Home your BoxerBeing a Boxer ParentTeaching the Boxer to BehaveSocializing with People and AnimalsBoxers and Your Other PetsPhysical and Mental ExerciseTraining your BoxerBasic CommandsTraveling with Your BoxerNutritionGrooming your BoxerBasic Health CareAdvanced Boxer Health and Aging Dog CareBoxers tend to be a little leery around strangers, so it is important to train them properly as puppies. They are extremely brilliant, so you need to know how to be the pack leader from day one. Unfortunately, many Boxers end up in shelters because they are not socialized properly. Use the key training points in this book to teach your Boxer to get along with your family, your pets and others that they may meet along life's journey. Come along on this journey as you master being a great Boxer owner. Inside the pages of this book, you will gain insight that only a lifetime of owning dogs can provide.

A revolutionary new look into everything "Boxer"; a MUST-READ that includes practical tips, tricks, and insights to help a new (or seasoned) Boxer owner. Using interviews with 5 top Boxer breeders, authors Ruth Shirk and Erin Hotovy have created an in-depth look at what it REALLY takes to successfully live with, raise, and train a Boxer. Covering all the Boxer-specific topics you NEED TO KNOW, such as: The unique characteristics and quirks of the Boxer breedEarly training (including housebreaking) strategies for BoxersChoosing the proper supplies and food for a Boxer puppyHelpful strategies for socializing a Boxer with other dogsHealth care advice for each stage of your Boxers lifeGrooming tips that a Boxer owner needs to know Come along on this journey as you master being a great Boxer owner. Inside the pages of this book, you will gain insight that only a lifetime of owning dogs can provide. If you have never been around a Boxer, you will be amazed at the number of noises that they make. In fact, once you master Boxer language, chances are that you will have many conversations with your new best friend. They have a fun-filled personality that is easily controllable once you master the training keys in this book. Reading through it before you get a Boxer will help you learn if this is the right breed for you. Boxers tend to be a little leery around strangers, so it is important to train them properly as puppies. They are extremely brilliant, so you need to know how to be the pack leader from day one. Chapter topics include: Boxer HistoryChoosing a BoxerPreparing your Home for your BoxerBringing Home your BoxerBeing a Boxer ParentTeaching the Boxer to BehaveSocializing with People and AnimalsBoxers and Your Other PetsPhysical and Mental ExerciseTraining your BoxerBasic CommandsTraveling with Your BoxerNutritionGrooming your BoxerBasic Health CareAdvanced Boxer Health and Aging Dog CareIf you are considering bringing a Boxer into your home (or already have ) then you need to read this book as soon as possible