Boxers jump because it is in their nature. They are excellent guard dog, police dogs and protectors. Boxers are a brave and noble breed that will jump on an intruder or “Bad Guy” and restrain him by putting pressure on the forearm, much like a Bulldog.

Boxers like to jump on you to give you a “Hug”. They see you hug other humans and this makes you happy, so they want to do the same thing.

What you want to do is teach him the command “Off”. When he jumps up on you, take his paws in your hand and firmly (Not too firm) and hold him up, look away and count to 5 in your head, he will try and pull away and maybe even whine, ignore this and once you have counted to five release him and say in a stern (not yelling) voice “Off”.  Continue in your normal happy voice until he tries this again, then repeat the steps.

This is only if you have a problem with the jumping, in our home we encourage the jumping and hugging. This is a great show of affection and a great way for him to play and wrestle. Boxers are a very playful breed and love touch and interaction.