Cross Breeds

Are boxer dogs prone to separation anxiety?

When I leave my house my 10 month old Boxer dog wines the entire time until I get back. And he never spends more than an hour by himself, when he's with you he has to be touching you, laid on you or licking you or something. And he's really cautious, he sits outside and watches the yard. Or stares at the woods for hours on end. He's half boxer & half rottweiler. I'm just wondering if they get anxiety or separation anxiety.

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1. I'm would say yes they do. I had a roomate with a boxer and when she would leave the dog would bark and wine till she got home then the dog would be fine.
2. Any dog of Any breed can get this.... its due to the poor breeding practices, and not the breed itself
3. There are a number of reasons Some breeds are genetically predisposed towards anxiety and insecurity, which is something you should consider when deciding which breed you’re going to go for (particularly if you’re going to be absent for long stretches of time). A few of these breeds include Weimaraners, Springer Spaniels, German Shepherds, and Airedales - A significant proportion of dogs from shelters develop separation anxiety. Most of these ‘shelter dogs’ have undergone significant trauma in their lives – they’ve been abandoned by their previous owners – and thus they have little trust that their new-found owner (you) isn’t going to pull the same trick. - Dogs that were separated from their mothers and siblings too early have been identified as being especially prone to separation anxiety. Puppies from pet-stores are a perfect example of this: they’re usually taken from their mothers well before the earliest possible age (which is 8 weeks), and confined to a small glass box in the petstore for anywhere between a few weeks to two months. This early weaning, coupled with the lack of exercise and affection while in the petstore, is psychologically traumatic for the dog. Exercise the heck out of him. Really wear him out: the longer you expect to be away, the more exercise he should get before you leave. For example, if you’re leaving for work in the morning, he’ll probably be by himself for at least four hours; and, if you’ve got a dog-walker to take him out mid-day instead of coming back yourself, he won’t see you – the person he really cares about – for at least nine hours. So he needs a good, vigorous walk (fifteen to twenty minutes is the absolute minimum here!) before you walk out that door. More is even better. Distract him from boredness, give him lots of toys and stuff to occupy him with while you are away. Make sure that none of the toys are anything he could choke or hurt himself on.
4. Sure they do. Isn't it nice when someone loves you that much?
5. nope just not enough training, exercise and socialization not breed