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FIGHTING BOXERS

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Question
I ADOPTED A NEW BOXER THE OTHER DAY. I ALREADY HAD A GIRL AT HOME BUT WHEN MY NEW ONE STARTS TO PLAY SHE THINKS HE IS BEING AGGRESIVE AND HE IS NOT HOW DO I FIX THIS PROBLEM THATS THE ONLY TIME THAT ANYTHING HAPPENS SHE WILL START FIGHTING WITH HIM AND WE HAVE TO BREAK THEM UP....PLEASE HELP

Answer
There are lots of causes for this behavior. Neutered vs not, age difference, territory/affection competition.  I would need a lot more observational information in order to provide a more precise answer.  Meanwhile, a squirt bottle with water, or a lemon juice plastic lemon bottle you can squirt directly in the mouth should break up a fight, and the lemon juice is useful for other training of naughty behavior.

Regards,
Henry Ruhwiedel
Westwind Kennels LLC
www.dogkennel.org