Boxer Toys

Without sufficient exercise, a Boxer's mind can be all over the place - biting, chewing, scratching, barking, mouthing etc., and since they excel at almost every sport, there is no excuse for boredom. Boxers thrive on a minimum of three to fours hours of daily exercise, each of a different challenge level that works their brain and body in different ways, such as fetch, running, hiking, swimming, agility, flyball, herding, drafting and so on. It is also crucial to feed your Boxer's mind with productive activities like scent work, obedience training, and puzzle toys.

When it comes to training, Boxers are known to be a bit on the stubborn side, given their independent nature. However, this does not imply that Boxers cannot and should not be trained. Despite their stubbornness, Boxers are exceptionally intelligent, and all they need is a bit of time, patience, consistency, and effort into their training. In order to make training easy, it is best to start as early as two months. 

Here are some of the best types of Boxer dog toys for your pooch - 

Squeaker toys 

Squeaker toys mimic the sound of scared prey and are therefore instantaneously liked by dogs with a high prey drive, like Boxers. Squeaker toys are also an excellent way to grab a dog’s attention which makes them great for training and obedience. 

Plush toys

Plush toys, like the name suggests, are to offer comfort and security. Whilst adult Boxers enjoy plush toys, it is the puppies who care for them the most - you’d most often see puppies napping with a plush toy because it gives them the same sort of comfort that they received from their mother. As they grow into adults, it is often the same plush toys that are played with. 

Rope toys

Rope toys are for a great game of tug-of-war at the beach, park, or almost anywhere outside. They’re also great for fetching and chewing. Rope toys are often used to calm hyperactive behaviour by directing the dog’s focus and energy onto chewing and holding the toy instead of channelling energy onto destructive or negative behaviour such as destructive chewing, howling, pacing, barking etc.

Fetch toys

Ah, the good ol’ fetch! Dogs like Boxers have a very high prey drive, and enjoy chasing things on end - which is why balls are an excellent addition to their stash of go-to toys!

Puzzle toys

Beneath all that wrinkle and drool is a brain that is so smart, it’s amongst the top 10  most intelligent breeds in the world. Boxers enjoy puzzles - it gives them something positive to focus on rather than stare listlessly out of the window or at the door waiting for you to come back. Besides, puzzles toys are excellent to stop destructive behaviour, aggression and separation anxiety.

Chew toys

Like it or not, Boxers love to chew. Part of this non-stop chewing stems from the breed’s boundless energy that isn’t channelled to good use. As a result, you got yourself a dog that won’t stop until he/she has chewed the whole house. The solution? Chew toys. Chew toys re-direct negative behaviour onto positive chewing that helps with dental health, mental stimulation, and boredom-busting.