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let's talk about boxers those lovable
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goofy musclebound bundles of joy that
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seem to have a permanent case of the
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zoom eyes owning a boxer is like having
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a toddler who never grows up full of
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energy mischief and an insatiable
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appetite for attention so here are 12
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things all boxer owners must never
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forget one they're not just dogs their
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personalities first off let's be clear
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boxers are not Just Pets they are
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full-blown personalities each one comes
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with its own quirks and charms you've
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got the clown who thinks every visitor
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is there to play and the serious one who
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pretends to be a guard dog but is really
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just a big softy you didn't just adopt a
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dog you adopted a furry comedian who
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will keep you laughing with their Antics
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two exercise is non-negotiable these
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dogs are built like tanks and have
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energy levels to match if you think a
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quick stroll around the block will
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suffice think again boxers need serious
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exercise daily walks playtime and maybe
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even some agility training if they don't
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get their daily dose of activity you
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might find your couch cushions
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mysteriously rearranged or your favorite
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shoes turned into chew toys three
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training takes time and patience
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training a boxer is like trying to teach
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a toddler to share their toys
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challenging they can be stubborn and
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often have selective hearing when it
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comes to commands start early with basic
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obedience training and use positive
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reinforcement treats work wonders just
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remember if you don't establish yourself
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as the leader of the pack your boxer
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will happily take over the role four
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socialization is key boxers are Social
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Butterflies they thrive on interaction
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with people and other dogs early
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socialization is crucial to ensure they
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grow up to be well adjusted adults
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expose them to different environments
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people and animals if you don't you
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might end up with a boxer who thinks
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every stranger is an intruder or every
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dog is a potential friend five watch
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their way boxers love food almost as
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much as they love you but be careful
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they can pack on the pounds faster than
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you can say treat monitor their diet
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closely and avoid giving in to those
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puppy dog eyes begging for snacks
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obesity can lead to serious health
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issues so keep them active and on a
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balanced diet six Health matters boxers
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are prone to certain health issues like
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hip dysplasia and heart disease regular
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vet checkups are essential for keeping
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your box are healthy don't wait until
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something goes wrong be proactive about
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their healthare remember an ounce of
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prevention is worth a pound of cure
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seven they're sensitive Souls boxers are
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sensitive dogs that thrive on love and
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attention they're not just looking for
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food they want your affection too if you
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leave them alone for too long you might
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come home to find that they've turned
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your living room into their personal
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playground or Worse destroyed something
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valuable out of boredom or separation
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anxiety eight prepare for drool and
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snoring let's talk about the realities
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of owning a boxer drool and snoring
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these dogs can produce enough slobber to
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fill a small bucket so keep those towels
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handy and when it comes time for bed
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prepare yourself for some serious
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snoring that could rival a freight train
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if you're light sleeping good luck
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getting any rest nine grooming is
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essential despite their short coat
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boxers still need grooming regular
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brushing helps manage shedding and keeps
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their coat healthy plus don't forget
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about Dental Care those pearly whites
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need attention too a little grooming
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goes a long way in keeping your boxer
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looking sharp 10 they love to jump
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boxers are enthusiastic readers they'll
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jump up on everyone like they haven't
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seen them in years while it's adorable
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when they greet you at the door it's not
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so cute when they knock over your
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grandma or Scare small children at the
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park start training them early not to
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jump up on people it'll save you from
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some awkward situations 11 mental
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stimulation is important boxers are
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smart cookies that need mental
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stimulation just as much as physical
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exercise puzzle toys training sessions
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or even teaching them new tricks can
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keep their mind sharp and prevent
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boredom induced Mischief a board boxer
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is a destructive boxer 12 cherish every
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moment finally cherish every moment with
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your boxer they may be goofy and
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rambunctious but they bring joy in ways
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only a boxer can their silly antics will
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fill your life with laughter and love so
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soak it all in while you can so there
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you have it 12 things every boxer owner
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must never forget embrace the chaos that
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comes with owning one of these lovable
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goofballs and enjoy every tail wagging
