How to Train Your Boxer Dog to Not Jump

Hello Jahmad, First, for the constipation what are the symptoms? If he is dragging his bottom along the ground then that is a sign of him needing to express his anal glands. Most dogs do this naturally when they poop. Sometimes they will drag them along the ground to help the process if they are giving him issues though. If they seem to be giving him regular issues or seem swollen or uncomfortable, then I suggest visiting your vet. Your vet can express them for him...If left impacted they can get infected though, so if in doubt consult your vet. Scooting can also be a sign of intestinal parasites like worms, so your vet may want to do a fecal test as well. (I am not a vet though so consult your vet). If your dog is not scooting but acting constipated in another way, then if he is constipated, I suggest switching foods to deal with the root of the problem. You may need a different source of carbohydrates, a probiotic, or some other form of fiber suited for a dog. If you switch foods do so gradually to avoid diarrhea. The movement while outside is likely triggering the need to go potty so that is likely why you are noticing either scooting or constipation at that time. As far as Angel's behavior around Ali, the not so fun answer is she needs practice with training. When you work with a dog one on one in a calm environment it is easier for a dog to focus, listen, and be obedient without distractions present - especially if you have rewards. When you add another dog to the mix, you have to consider that a type of distraction, just like strangers and dogs outside make obedience harder and you have to work up to a dog being obedient around those types of things also. For your dog to obey around a second dog, they need an intermediate level of obedience (high level) instead of just a basic level of obedience (low, initial level). Practice her training in the presence of other dogs and people to increase her self-control and focus on you even during those times. See if you can recruit another person to work with Ali while you work with Angel and practice their commands and listening skills together (like a mini class) so that they learn to focus in the presence of the other one. You could also enroll each dog in an intermediate obedience class so that they get to practice around more distractions. Only bring one dog at a time unless you have a second person who can handle the second dog. You would need to join two separate classes unless you have a second person. Be sure to be consistent. If you give a command, enforce that command, even if that means walking across your back yard to go get the dog and bring them back to the place you called them from and have them sit every time you say "Come". If you say Come and they don't feel like coming because the other dog is around (or Off for jumping) but you don't follow through with enforcing it, then they learn that they can ignore you when something (the other dog) is more fun. When you follow through on commands they learn that you mean what you say. This is harder to do when there are two dogs but even more important. Also, work on training Ali one on one as well, so that he becomes less of a distraction and is more focused on you instead of on Angel when told to do something. Best of luck training, Caitlin Crittenden