How to Train a Boxer to Roll Over

To make boxer training easier and simpler, it is best that you teach your boxer puppy to lay down on command first. If you don’t know how to train a boxer to lie down then check out an early post by clicking How to Train a Boxer to Lay Down. Once you got that part of boxer training out of the way, it’s time to proceed with training a boxer to roll over.

Just like with any other dog training trick or command, it is a good idea to have some sort of a reward to give to your boxer for doing a good job. You can use treats as a reward with boxer training or a clicker, if the boxer is trained for it. When I train my dogs I use Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Treats. Because of the small size, they are perfect for boxer puppy training.

So now we have the basics down and have the perfect reward for your boxer, let’s get him to roll over.  Begin the boxer training by telling the boxer to lie down. Once your dog is on the ground gently push him onto his side. When the boxer is lying down on his side, say begin to rolling him over to the other side and say roll over so the boxer can associate the command with rolling over.  When you get your dog halfway, he will most likely finish the roll on his own. At that point it’s safe to let the boxer to finish the roll on his own.

When your dog completes the movement, praise him and give him the reward that the boxer deserves. This will tell the boxer that the dog has done something right, but the boxer most likely won’t figure which part of the training he did correctly in order to get that treat. Keep training your boxer this way couple more times.

After a couple times, continue boxer training like previously but this time try to get your dog to roll over on his own. Be patient with your boxer because he might still not realize what exactly you want from him. If he just gives you a blank stare when you tell him to roll over, help him roll over again but instead of getting him half way only get him 1/4 of the way. Keep training the boxer this way until he completes a full roll over.

When the boxer learns that rolling over on command gets him all the treats from training then he will do it whenever you ask. So be consistent with your boxer training. To learn how to train a boxer other tricks, click on “Tricks to Teach Your Boxer Puppy” on top.

Need help training your disobedient boxer? Check out the Boxer Dog Owners Guide for training suggestions!"

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