dlboxerdog

Location:

Minnesota, USA

Occupation:

Surgical RN

Name:

DIANA

Your dogs name/s:

Shelly, Rocketdog

Breeds owned:

Two Boxers

Has owned dogs for:

More than 20 years!

Dogs Owned:

Getting one soon!

Number of dogs owned over the years.:

15 - 25

I have trained dogs to:

A high level (more than 20 different commands)

Believe in using positive training methods?:

Yes - but I will raise my voice if I have to

Have you ever shown any of your dogs?:

No but am considering it

Have you ever bred your dog?:

no

Other Animals I own:

• Cat/s

Marital Status:

Single

Children / Grandchildren:

• 1 Daughter
• 1 Grandchild

Drives:

Jeep Liberty

My Story:

My first Boxer was given to me in 1984. Although I have had other breeds, I fell in love with the Boxer personality and have had Boxers since then. I have been active in Boxer rescue since the early 1990's. I specialize in older Boxers or handicapped Boxers that are difficult to place. One of my Boxers, a three legged Boxer, was a therapy dog and was inducted into the MN Dog Hall of Fame for his work in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and demonstrating obedience and agility at the MN State Fair.

I have never bought a puppy, and the youngest Boxer I have rescued was about 8 months old. I currently have a blind Boxer who had both eyes enucleated because he was hit by a truck. He has just received his Therapy Dog International certification. He is a wonderful dog, and we have already started working to teach children that handicaps do not have to keep them from learning. I plan to take him to visit organizations for the blind as well.

I am a widow, just about ready to retire. I live in the country on 3 acres with a river flowing through my property. I also live on a dead end dirt road, which makes it nice as we have no leash laws and I can take my dogs for walks without worry about traffic or breaking the law. I do pick up my dogs' feces, in case you wondered, and I also have a two acres of my property fenced so the dogs are contained except when I am supervising them on walks off my property.

I have always loved dogs, all breeds, but Boxers fit my lifestyle and emotional needs. Best regards, Diana of Sunrise River Boxers, a rescuer, not a breeder