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Apr 24 2020 10:56am
so I have a boxer she's almost a year and a half old she's full of energy and loves being outside regardless of the weather but she refuses to go on walks she only likes the yard when we get to the sidewalk she stares at it then just wants to run around the lawn I try periodically to get her to go on the sidewalk but she just won't what id be fine with but she's starting to get a tad bit overweight so she needs a little more exercise anybody have any suggestions to what I can try?
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Apr 24 2020 03:56pm
Play fetch in the yard... let her run around the yard
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May 10 2020 02:17pm
How's them dog nails? To long for comfort on sidewalks? Maybe she burnt her paws on the sidewalk when she was younger. If that is the case I wouldn't force her onto the sidewalk. Maybe sit down or lay down on the sidewalk or next to it. Slowing bringing her to comfort with the sidewalk. Would take a lot more than just this but it would be a start in the right direction. Another thing to do is really pay attention to her expression when she does interact with the sidewalk. What do you think she's thinking? When have you seen these kinds of look on her face, in her body language. How does she respond then? How did you comfort her? Then use those experiences and memories and apply it to this sidewalk situation. Just keep in mind it will take time and trust to comfort a dog from a fear or discomfort.


If all that is to much for you, well then the extreme method is controversial but practiced by the professionals when needed . Take away her water. If she wants water, at the end she has to step on the sidewalk. Keep in mind this is a very unsafe practice and even basic Google information will have it wrong. Dehydration is very bad for dogs, especially in heat. It kills brain cells, or worst the dog. It can also mess up there mindset when they drink or want water. Etc. Like I said this is an extreme method, but I have seen it been used by professionals.

In honesty I would have some comfort in knowing my puppers doesn't want to go into the street. Always sad when one gets lost or hit. So I think a change in diet, more toys in the house to exercise with, and a clear path around the yard she can learn to do laps with... You both be good.
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Jun 11 2020 05:00pm
Boxers are usually food crazed you can probably make it happen with scrumptious snacks and patience.
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Jun 12 2020 02:58pm
Sounds like a chill dog. None of us leave our house cuz we d2jsp, why should she
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Jun 28 2020 07:06pm
yah, my boy was scared of walks too. hes just very timid. i think he used to be abused. bring treats with you and make walking speical. trail walks always makes my boy happy
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