Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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!

The book has a lot of information about choosing the right breeder, which puppy to choose and so on. It tells a lot about certain issues you should be aware of, but in the end it doesn't say anything how you should deal with the problem. A couple of examples our puppy relieves himself inside the house, we can stay with in in the garden for ages (severa hours) he doesn't let a drop out. Suddenly on of the children forget to close the door an we'll have a wet spot on the floor. Surely I've learnt something about how much you should clean, the book have also told me to find a potty spot, but not how we're able to make the potty spot. Regarding biting the book just tells we have serious problem if the dog is biting and that the a short term solution is to use a muzzle, and nothing more. I can't recommend this book.

I am a first time Boxer owner, and this book has EVERYTHING. From history of the breed, to training and care and characteristics that make the breed unique. It also has little tid bits here and there, and gives information about AKC standards for the breed. Probably the best dog book I have ever bought. Glad I bought it for when we got our boxer.