I'm worried about my sister's dog (long)

[dizzydee]

Behaviorist and training ASAP. Boxers tend to be mouthy dogs and are known for all their energy. Do they walk him and make sure he gets plenty of exercise? That has to be a priority when owning a high energy breed.

[hoobsboobs]

I have two boxers- dizzydee is correct about the exercise. I walk mine 3 miles five times a week plus they go to the dog park often. I would get a trainer asap- before the problem gets worse. Also, toys are great for them when the weather is bad to keep them entertained. A good example would be to put peanut butter in a kong. Do everything you can to keep him from getting bored! Good luck!

[hoobsboobs]

Also is he left home alone a lot? Boxers do better with a lot of interaction. Also, until he gets some further training i would limit the unfamiliar people who are brought in the house.

[mamasaurus]

Dog whisperer!

[mamasaurus]

Jan 18, 2013 18:36:15 GMT -5 letsgetweird said:

Excuse my ignorance, but it seems the issue is he's asserting dominance over his owners. One of the incidents happened when my sister tried to get him off the bed. How will exercise curb this type of behavior?

Sometimes dogs act like assholes because they have a ton of extra energy and they don't know how to use it. If there is a dominance problem and/or poor training, suddenly an outlet for the energy appears: being a dick to everybody. It's fairly predictable, sadly.

[greylady]

I'm inferring the dog didn't always live at your parents house and the behavior started after a move. If so, I'm inclined to think he's resource guarding. Think of the bed incident - he isn't necessarily trying to "dominate," he's guarding his safe place/desired space. A behaviorist (and exercise) are the way to go. Also, he needs to be neutered if he isnt already.