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 breed Early training (including housebreaking) strategies for Boxers Choosing the proper supplies and food for a Boxer puppy Helpful strategies for socializing a Boxer with other dogs Health care advice for each stage of your Boxers life Grooming 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 History Choosing a Boxer Preparing your Home for your Boxer Bringing Home your Boxer Being a Boxer Parent Teaching the Boxer to Behave Socializing with People and Animals Boxers and Your Other Pets Physical and Mental Exercise Training your Boxer Basic Commands Traveling with Your Boxer Nutrition Grooming your Boxer Basic Health Care Advanced Boxer Health and Aging Dog Care If you are considering bringing a Boxer into your home (or already have!) then you need to read this book as soon as possible!