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Whatever age or breed of dog you adopt. Whether the dog is all ready trained or not. TRAINING, with you, is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the adoption process. A dedicated training program, whether it be with an instructor or dedicated training on your own, will help the bonding process. Training will help the dog learn how to understand what you want and the communication process will get off to a good start. Once you and your new friend are communicating your future together will be much brighter and your prospects of working & living together will be limitless. Rescue is a wonderful way to give a deserving dog a good home. But it is also a commitment. The dog will need leadership, training, discipline and, then and only then, your affection.
Many of the boxers
that wind up in rescue are there because of lack of training. Granted some, are there because of other circumstances. It is very very
rare to see a nicely trained, well mannered boxer in rescue. For a variety of reasons the training efforts on the part of the former owner were not successful. Some times it isn't the owners fault. They may not have been prepared for the stubbornness or intelligence of the boxer. Or they may have been convinced certain "new way" training techniques would be sufficient for their boxer. The “all food” motivation way of training. The “lack of
consequences” way of training sometimes lacks the necessary leadership a boxer needs to be a well mannered pet. Please interview
the trainer you are going to train with. (Training your rescue dog should
be a requirement.) Training, preferably with a private trainer but classes for sure if nothing else.
Why not a class? Many
boxers don’t do well in public classes. The boxer gets too distracted and cannot concentrate. If you are not successful in a class, don't give up. In a classroom situation many new owners end up spending lots of time trying to keep their boxers under control, therefore making the training a huge challenge. Dog training classes are not really a fair test of the abilities of any dog or owner. Private training sessions work really well Brief summary of my training philosophy. I use treats to teach. I don't believe in force training. I do not, however, use treats to eliminate behavior problems like jumping up, biting, barking, counter
surfing, aggression. I do not use treats as a bribe for good behavior rather as a reward for good behavior.. There is a huge difference between reward based treat training and
bribery. And, even for training there may be a point where the dog must
learn the behavior is mandatory not optional... treat or no treat.
updated October 2008,
This means work
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OREGON RESCUE BOXERS
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Aplolgies if any of these dogs are no longer available.
Unfortunately people don't always let me know their status.
Jaque is our rescue coordinator. You can write to her for rescues I may not have posted on this page. jaquebennett@gmail.com
not available
Kona (Bend Oregon) my purebred female Boxer needs a new home, I am moving and I can not take her with me. She must be the only dog in the house, she likes to be right by you at all times. Ideally she would be best with a family with older children that will play with her. She likes to sleep next to you in bed, and play. My 12 yr old son plays with her all the time. I have spent some time with a professional trainer she knows sit, lay, stay, shake, and roll over. She needs someone who can continue to work with her. Please call me for more details. I will give her to the right home. Kona will come with a extra large kennel, food bowl, food, collar and leash. Please help me re-home Kona
541-604-4160
AVAILABLE Aug 2008, Central Oregon, 40 mile East of Bend Mindy was a one year
old breed dog living in filth in a box with room only to stretch and poop.
Mindy's a sweet dog but needs a family that can work with her. She chases cats,
chases cows and killed a chicken. She is going to be spayed and she weighs about
40 pounds. She was a rescue so it is unknown how she is with children but she
would be best with adults or older children and no other dogs atleast until she
has been properly trained and learned some social skills.
Contact Ole at:
fubbers@gmail.com
Placed June 10, 2008 Male, fawn, neutered. Found wondering in Bend area. (Prineville) Young probably around a year (guestimate only.) Seems good around other dogs but is protective of his food with dogs. Good around strangers...good on leash. Knows "sit."
www.trifectatraining.com/trifecta_boxers_rescue_questionn.htm
Placed June 7, 2008 Two boxers at Lane County Animal Regulation one female one male. Both fawn both uncropped. The male is neurtered and he weighs 65 pounds friendly and alert. He appears to be quiet but also independent and can be dominant toward other dogs. The female is full of life, she is a very happy dog friendly, alert and quiet. She is 50 pounds.
Placed April 2008
Duke is about four years old. His family has to move and they cannot take him where they are going. He is well mannered around other animals. Current vaccines. Ok with cats and other dogs. Loves people and is good around children. He does have a partially torn cruciate ligament that is ok but requires some meds occasionally.
Message from Duke: Let me tell you what I am looking for in my best friend. I love men that want to play ruff and sleep hard I am a boxer and that is what I live for. If you have a yard even better. I like kids but love older ones that can hold their own with me. I am cool with other animals I do love being around people more. So if you are single and need a friend I am your guy. A family would be even better. Please help me out here and make my mommy feel better about having to give me up.
Contact My People
at Carrie
503-387-5034
Dec 2007 Nine Month old
males both neutered, good with cats, kids and dogs. Current vaccines. Need
training.
PLACED
Also there are several new rescues in the Portland area both male and female.
Also a 2-3 year old fawn male. Contact Jaque see email above.
Contact Jaque at 503-628-5428
Traveler Placed
Traveler is ten months old, very active, needs training. He is crate trained. He knows sit and down but needs work on leash and manners. He is good with children but a little too much with younger children. He is good with other dogs. He is good with cats but plays too hard. He is a typical well bred, good looking boxer who was not given enough training in the beginning. Please write to trifecta_training_ctr@yahoo.com for an application.
October 11, Update....Carter is improved greatly after three visits to the PT.
October 2, 2007
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and with some of my dogs. They are very very good. The problem is we need a home
or a foster home for him in the Eugene Springfield area. The foster home or
forever home would need to be able to get him to the PT Clinic for his sessions
approx every other week or as available. They are working him in when they
have an availability. He is a happy sweet natured guy and that is why we with
boxer rescue and Greenhill and South Hills PT clinic are doing everything we can
to get him well. But we need help. Even help getting him to his sessions would
be appreciated. He does ok riding in a crate. Contact Ashlee at Greenhill
689-1503 ext 116. Or contact me Pat Russell, Trifecta Boxers & Training
Center 541-935-0112. To his forever home he comes with two free private
training sessions here at Trifecta.
October 5, Male,PLACED Forest Is between 3-5 years old. He is a friendly and very social guy. He is ok with children, cats and other dogs. He is a lean 59 pounds and although not mentioned in his bio he has probably(?) been neutered. He is currently in the Troutdale Animal Shelter. This is a Kill Shelter and hopefully Forest will have about ten days.
Contact INFO:
12:00PM-6:00PM Wednesday, 11:00AM-4:30PM Saturday & Sunday , Closed Monday and Holidays
Telephone : (503)988-7387 10:30AM-5:00PM Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,and Friday,
12:00PM-5:00PM Wednesday
Shelter Location: 1700 W Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Mailing Address: PO BOX 698, Troutdale,OR 97060
September 1, 2007
PLACED
Molly is a 10 month old flashy brindle spayed boxer, Born: 10-26-06,AKC registerable (papers available to fill out).One owner has had her since 7 weeks of age. Molly gets along exceptionally well with a 5 year old female boxer, and is submissive to two female 1.5 year old boxers.
Training:
1. She sits on command, will "stay" if not distracted. She goes into her kennel on command (likes treat once inside).
2. Understands "no" or "leave it".
3. Comes to clicker sound (in fenced back yard - not trained to open area).
4. Barks or goes to back door when needs to potty.
Issues:
1. Gets excited with newcomers and will jump up; stays off people who make it clear "no jump". 2. Chews a lot - please provide toys; must reinforce "no" or "leave it" with items you don't want touched, like shoes. 3. Walks on leash without pulling if you use a pinch collar. Anticipate with training she will not pull with regular (slip) collar.
Medical: Spayed at 6 months. Current on all puppy vaccines (x 3 doses), bordatella and rabies. Only chronic condition is mild urge incontinence which is controlled with medication [Oxybutinin 5 mg twice a day; costs $10.00/month at Costco; can probably stop it at 1.5years of age].
Personality: Energetic, playful, very intelligent and learns quickly.
Meals: Fed twice a day: Mixture of 1.25 cups dry NutroMax lamb and rice kibbles, and 1/4 can of Science Diet lamb & rice moistened with warm water at each meal.It is possible with a change in diet the urgency condition will go away faster.And she can come off the meds quicker.
Molly loves: Walks - anytime, Ride in car, Tug of war games, Tummy rubs
Molly needs more training as she can be other dog aggressive when on leash and meeting strange dogs. Molly has not been around cats. She likes children but will jump up on them without adult supervision. She comes with three free training sessions here at Trifecta Training Center. She is with her owner in Portland but the training is here in the Eugene Oregon area. Contact by email: trifecta_training_ctr@yahoo.com
Available
August 15, 2007
Katie is one year and eight months. She was born on new years. Her ears are
not cropped. She is brindle with white chest and paws. She is spayed with a
chip. She is crate trained. She chases cats but does not hurt them. We have
two cats. She tends to dominate other dominant dogs by holding them down.
She plays loud but she has never hurt another dog. She is up to date with he
shots. She has had this year's rabies shot. We did purchase her from a
breeder and we have her papered info.All of her training has been at home
basic skills sit, come, laydown, no, down, and she is house and vehicle
trained.
Amber
mailto: lizardqueeni@yahoo.com
Katie is being rehomed because she is showing aggression toward the children. She would require dedicated training to make sure this behavior is eliminated and it is suggested she not be placed with people with young children. Or be exposed to children before she has been trained and tested.
Male, older, neutered, fawn in Lane County Animal Control. This is a kill shelter. He has been there since July 20. See him at this link: http://www.co.lane.or.us/animals/impound/ViewImpound.aspx?i=4823
Available Aug 2007 Misty is one year old, shots, spayed, gets along with other dogs. She is close to completing a training course and will be able to get her
Canine Good Citizenship Cert. She is located in La Grande.
email:
rettinge@eou.edu
Phone: 541 962 3328
Fax: 541 962 3873
Placed (July) with an older lady and her son. They are coming to training here at Trifecta and have a great start on signals and other training techniques for deaf dogs. June 19 ... Darling white female in Clackamas Shelter. She is deaf 2- 3 years old. Has a very cute personality. Dog Services
Phone: (503) 655-8628
Emerg Phone: (503) 655-8211
Address: 2104 Kaen Road.
Oregon City, OR 97045
Placed...9.11.06 ... Young Male ...
BRUNO
20 months old, fawn, neutered, has had some training. Weight around 65# slightly underweight but will fill out more. Must have fenced back yard. He is going to need some training before he is trustworthy around other stange dogs. He comes with three free, hour and a half training sessions with Trifecta Training Center. He is good around school age children. Has not been exposed to younger children. He sleeps loose in the house on his bed. Contact Bill 503-398-6260.Tillamook area transport available.
Placed... 7.26.2006...Bend. Zeeba is a female fawn brindle (moderately flashy) 16 mo. old boxer, approx. 45# and has a docked tail and natural ears, spayed, vax'd She is a very sweet girl and is good with other dogs---male or female, and children, but typical of the breed, would like to chase cats.(This is common for boxers and can be eliminated with training.) Her training has been very limited, but she is a very quick learner and is quiet and good in a crate. She is very high energy and would make someone a super running partner. She is shy around new people (especially men) but soon warms up and is learning to love affection. Marnie.. 541 385-9110 in the evenings (work), or at dogtec@yahoo.com
AVAILABLE 4.26.2006
Hunter is a 6 yr old spayed female. She is great with children and is trained. She comes when called does sit, down and stay. She has good manners around home. She is a dominant girl and would not do well with another adult dominant dog. Contact Pat 541.935.0112
3.22.2006 Placed
RC is about 3 years old, fawn, neutered boxer male.
He weighs 49# of average boxer size. He is very very underweight at this time. He is a sweet affectionate boxer. He is good with other dogs and seems fine with an older child and maybe fine with yougner as well. He has had all his shots and has had regular vet visits.
RC is approximately
three years old He is gaining weight now that he
is getting good food and proper care. 
2.20.2006 Placed
Sam is a 17 month old red fawn, neutered boxer male. He weighs 71# of average boxer size. He is a sweet guy. At first assessment he does not seem to be a dog that jumps up on people. He is not a hyper dog. He knows sit and seems cooperative around the house. When walking on leash he seems to be reserved, and with out meeting other dogs he doesn't pull. He really wants a family of his own. He has had all his shots, worming and has been well taken care of. He sleeps quietly in a crate. He is the most attractive boxer I have ever rescued. He isn't aggressive around my dogs. It is unknown how he is with cats and children but he is very mild mannered. He doesn't seem aggressive at all but was allowed to run and was chasing livestock.
11.11.2005
Placed 11.22.2005
Brindle male moderately flashy, 1 year old, neutered, uncropped, 55 pounds, needs training, walks on leash but is a very active one year old. Has current shots...Contact Valjean 541.345.5059 or 541.484.0271
11.11.2005 Available Portland area, five year old white male. Nicely mannered will need to be neutered. call Karen 503.654.7661
| Name: Big Max Placed Code Number: 33269 Added: 7/30/2005 Adoption Fee: $150 |
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Email OHS
shelter location: 1067 NE
Columbia Blvd.
Max has been placed
mailing address: PO Box 11364, Portland, OR 97211-0364
voice (503) 285-7722, fax (503) 285-0838
hours for viewing: M - S 10 - 7, Sun 12 - 7
hours for adoptions: M - S 10 - 6:30, Sun 12 - 6:30
Available Unknown June 4, 2005
White female, black nose, blue eyes, two and a half years old, trained: come.. sit.. down.. walking on leash and Crate. Spayed, uncropped very friendly but does not get along with owners other female. Contact Ruth at 541-461-2843
Placed
Fawn male, neutered, uncropped, 4 years old, knows basic commands, walks on leash without pulling, well mannered, good with other dogs, good with people, maybe dominant with small children. In Medford. Contact Pat Russell 541-935-0112.
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PlacedWhite female, one year old, high energy, some training...contact Karen Churchill 503-654-7661.
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Placed
'Nuff" Five year old golden brindle male. Trained, cropped, good around children, Aggressive with cats, female dog ok. Contact Karen Churchill, 503-654-7661.
(Placement unknown)'Olive' Brindle female spayed, uncropped, three years old. Needs training. Has not been around enough children to know whether she can adapt to kids. She is aggressive with other dogs and cats. She needs a secure fenced yard. She is very sweet tempered but needs lots of attention.Contact 541-689-8703
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Older Fawn boxer girl is currently in the Salem shelter. This information was sent to us by a friend of boxers.Click on the link to go to her page.
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Placed May 18, 2004
Very sweet black face fawn male. Uncropped, unneutered 8 year old. Is in good health. Owner is in a divorce situation and having surgery and cannot continue to care for the dog. Keep in touch with your local humane societies.
for an application and more information
Mission Statement to Interested Boxer Owners
This rescue effort is a referral service for those who are interested in adopting a boxer dog who needs a home.
A service to help boxers find good permanent homes.
Until recently we had a wonderful lady who was our rescue coordinator. She has had some personal problems and cannot do rescue full time anymore. So Karen Churchill and I, with the help of others, interested in helping boxers who don’t have homes, are going to try to fill in for her. This will not be easy for us. We all have very busy lives.
We will attempt to screen potential dogs and owners as best we can by phone. The final determination of the correct dog will have to be done by the family that is considering adopting the dog.
We appreciate the cooperation and patience of those interested in adopting a boxer. This includes keeping us informed.
Please read some of the requirements for adoption.
1 A willingness to train the boxer regardless of how well the dog is all ready trained.
2 A secure fenced enclosure of at least 6 feet in height.
3 Appropriate time to devote to the dog
4 A desire & financial ability to provide a secure loving home. This includes, but is not limited to, veterinary care as needed & yearly checkups. Spay or neuter.
We will endeavor to place dogs without putting them in a foster situation. For this reason we will not be doing an evaluation of their temperament. Those who get a referral from us will have to assess, on their own, whether the dog is appropriate for their families.
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