The Everything Boxer Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, And Caring for Your Boxer (Everything: Pets) [Paperback]

Karla Spitzer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything: Pets | Publication Date: March 27, 2006

With their lovable personalities and easy-going attitudes, it comes as no surprise that boxers are such desired pets! Sweet, caring dogs that love their families, boxers make great and loyal friends.
If you already own a boxer, or are looking into getting one, The Everything Boxer Book is your one-stop handbook for everything you need to know about owning and caring for a boxer. Written by boxer trainer, breeder, and owner Karla Spitzer, this easy-to-read book contains vital information about raising a boxer, including:

Preparing and boxer-proofing your home

Housetraining 101

Feeding your boxer the right foods

Spotting common health and behavior disorders-and fixing them

Traveling safely with your boxer

Training and socialization skills that your boxer will remember for life
So whether you need to train a puppy, or teach an older dog some new tricks, The Everything Boxer Book is your dog's ticket to a happy and healthy life!

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About the Author

Karla Spitzer is a dog trainer, breeder, and writer who has been writing for the Boxer Review since 1994. In 2000, she started the ObedcompBoxer list, now on Yahoo!, which is the biggest and longest running obedience competition list for boxers on the Web. She was the judge of the non-regular obedience classes at the American Boxer Club National Specialty in 2002 and presented an obedience training seminar entitled "Spoon Heeling and Other Fun Things You Can Do With Your Boxer" to the American Boxer Club in 2002. She bred the only Utility A qualifier ("Harpo's Certain Charm d'Jacquet, UD") at the 2004 American Boxer Club show. She currently owns three boxers and is planning a litter for 2005.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (March 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593375263
• ISBN-13: 978-1593375263
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, September 13, 2007

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Wendy (Ada, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Boxer Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, And Caring for Your Boxer (Everything: Pets) (Paperback)

I purchased this book after getting my first boxer. It is a very good book for the new boxer owner. I wish I would have had this book before getting my boxer- it would have been helpful when interviewing the breeder. It would also be very helpful for those who have not researched the boxer before. I did not give it 5 stars only because a lot of the information was basic dog information - education on training techniques and caring for a dog. But if you are new to owning a dog or haven't had a new puppy in a while, it would be very helpful. The information is all accurate and educational and is a good review for any dog owner.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The One Must-Have Guide for Boxer Owners, July 5, 2006

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Buster's mom (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Boxer Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, And Caring for Your Boxer (Everything: Pets) (Paperback)

If you are a new, or even a not-so-new family member of a boxer, you will learn a lot from this book. Karla Spitzer is experienced with this breed and does a great job explaining in clear terms how to make a good life for your boxer, whether you have acquired a pup or perhaps an older rescued boxer. How I wish I had this book when our first boxer, a rescued stray, came into our lives. Sadly there are many people who bring home a boxer but are not aware of some of the special medical issues to be on the alert for and some of the special needs of the boxer as a member of your pack. With a guide like this you will have a much better experience and your boxer will be happier and healthier.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, January 6, 2010

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This review is from: The Everything Boxer Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, And Caring for Your Boxer (Everything: Pets) (Paperback)

I do telephone interviews for a New England based Boxer Rescue. Often times I discover that folks really know nothing about our very lovable, smart and stubborn breed. They only know that they have been told that boxers are a great family dog.
Dogs frequently wind up in rescue because they are untrained and misunderstood.
When I get through these people get told about "The Everything Boxer Book"! It is a wonderful resource. No frills at all, just good information and easy to understand.
I have 4 rescue boxers of my own and also foster dogs for the rescue. I have found information in this book that I had forgotten more than 30 years ago!