• Chew toys
(we recommend Kongs and Nyla bones)
• Small treats (for training)
• Soft bed
• Crate (for down time/bed time)
• Baby Gates (to block dog in or out or certain areas)
• We also recommend Nature's Miracle (for pet
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Registering Your
Puppy
Your puppy’s pedigree is ordered when you send in
the AKC registration. To have him/her registered in
your name by checking the Pedigree Box on the
application form with your payment. AKC DNA
Parentage Certificate is available for puppies
through the American Kennel Club. Your registration
may be FULL (may be bred or shown) or LIMITED (may
only compete in obedience and agility, may not be
bred or shown in conformation).
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Our
Recommendations for
a Healthy, Happy and Well-Behaved Puppy
**Remember – what may be
cute when your puppy is small may not be something
you will want him/her doing as an adult**
• Hand feeding from the
beginning
• Vaccinations on time (6,8,12,14 weeks)
• Yearly shots
• Sit, Stay and down commands from as early as 8 weeks
• Puppies need boundaries
• Limit furniture play
• You are the only alpha in your pack
• Never allow a puppy to cross doorways or stairs ahead of you
• Select premium, high quality food. Beware of corn (can lead
to hyperactivity)
• Socialize!
• Pet and hold your puppy
• Introduce him/her to lots of people, dogs and experiences
• Make sure all are positive
• Get on and keep a schedule of feeding, resting, playing and
pottying
• Boxers are intelligent dogs. If they are bored- they will
find something to do, often it is not
what you would want them to do. Your job-
find ways to channel this intelligence. For some-
agility, tracking or creative ways to
play/explore
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