As you know, Lady McKenzie is A.D.D. (And, No. She has not been diagnosed by the Royal Doctor--just by me, her faithful and loyal servant). So much so, that she simply can not focus on any one task at a time. She can't. She is wired to keep 20 things spinning 'round in that wee brain at the same time. Too much to focus on performing one simple task to perfection. For example, she knows very well how to sit. She also knows how to spin, run, jump, bark, wait, lay down, play dead and many other various wonderful activities. So, when asked to sit, all those other things come first and then the sit. It's just more fun to show off everything you know all at once. With all that going on in her brain, she gets really startled by unexpected noises or movements or smells or shadows. Yup. She's pretty much a scared- y cat. So I've had to really work with her to 'get over it' and 'move on'. If an airplane flies over, she's scared. If a truck goes by, she's scared. If a breeze blows a bunch of leaves by, yep, she's scared. If the teeter moves (which is what makes it a teeter), she's scared. That's why she was 'held back' in beginning agility. She got scared on the teeter and would never go back. Period. Done. Not doin' it.
Raising a Boxer Dog requires patience, a sense of humor, a lot of work, a few good tricks and a bit of luck. Raising 3 Boxers requires a weekly visit to the Therapist. This blog will take you on a sometimes wonderful, sometimes chaotic and sometimes scary journey as you follow the Royal Pooches on their wild Adventures. We will share what it's like living with Boxers from activities to food, from health issues to training tips. Add to the Adventure and join them in the Mythical Land of Hagg.
