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Bruno the Boxer

A day in the life with Bruno the Boxer. 1 year, 5 months—88 pounds, 24 1/2 inches from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders (the withers).

Bruno the Boxer sitting outside at night time

1 year, 5 months old (17 months).

Bruno and Allie went for a pack walk with Darley the Beagle mix and Rusty the Golden Retriever.

Allie the Boxer, Bruno the Boxer, Rusty the Golden Retriever and Darley the Beagle Mix waiting in front of a gate.

Introducing the gang, who are being told to wait at the gate until the humans have all passed—(back left to front):

Allie, a Boxer that was formerly dog aggressive. She attacked and there was blood. I worked with her at age 6 and now look at her: she's got a pack of friends. Who says you cannot teach old dogs new tricks, or shall I say an old owner new tricks?! :)

Bruno, a Boxer. I honestly never owned such a well-mannered dog.

Rusty, a Golden Retriever that formerly owned his human, started his training the day this picture was taken. He made great improvements in his walk and the way he approached people. Rusty, there will be no more jumping, humping, pulling or protesting. Rusty is a work in progress and from what I hear, is doing very well. He is also quite happy with his newly found respect and status in life.

Darley is still a puppy, and a sweet one at that. She is doing great. She loves other dogs and does well on her walks.

Bruno's Pack Walk and Play Date

Rusty the Golden Retriever and Bruno the Boxer walk through a pond. With Darley the Beagle Mix and Allie the Boxer walking along the side Bruno the Boxer and Rusty the Golden Retriever playing in the pond. Allie the Boxer is coming out of the water Darley the Beagle Mix standing pond side in front of a red row boat Allie the Boxer, Bruno the Boxer, Rusty the Golden Retriever and Darley the Beagle mix all swimming through the pond

Darley, Rusty, Bruno and Allie going for a swim in the pond after an hour-long pack walk.

Allie the Boxer, Bruno the Boxer and Rusty the Golden Retriever are in the pond. With Darley the Beagle Mix standing in front of a red canoe

Bruno's New Friend Tia the Norwegian Elkhound

Bruno the Boxer standing in front of Tia the Norwegian Elkhound who is laying in the grass

Bruno and his new friend Tia the Norwegian Elkhound. Tia was rescued by a neighbor from the SPCA. She had spent the last two years of her life in her former owners’ garage. From the garage she ended up in the pound.

Bruno the Boxer and Tia the Norwegian Elkhound walking against a treeline

After bringing Tia home from the pound, we used Bruno to help her not bolt when she is off her leash.

Bruno the Boxer and Tia the Norwegian Elkhound walking into the woods

Tia learns to follow Bruno.

Tia the Norwegian Elkhound is running with a stick and Bruno the Boxer is trying to take the stick from her

Tia also gives Bruno a run for his money!

Bruno the Boxer, Tia the Norwegian Elkhound and Allie the Boxer are in a tub full of water together

Hey you guys, that's the goat's water. I don't think they would appreciate all of you in there like that!

Bruno the Boxer, Tia the Norwegian Elkhound and Allie the Boxer are now swimming in a pond

Good dogs—swim in the pond instead...

Bruno that was disgusting!

I walked out of the front door and spotted a pile of peacock poop on the porch. I walked out into the yard to look for a leaf or something to scrape it up. When I returned the poop was gone and Bruno was licking his lips! YUCK!

Raising a Puppy: Bruno the Boxer