Boxer dogs always have time for play.
If they are just allowed to play the entire time; they would.
But then, for the owners; playing with their pets the whole time can become a difficult past time.
Boxer dogs are naturally very dominant in terms of their actions.
They can also become very stubborn unless they are handled by a responsible owner who has all the time to discipline them.
One way how an owner can take control of his or her pet is to let the pet know who is the boss.
Boxer dogs may think that they can do whatever they want when they feel like doing it.
Allowing your pet to go on his own isn't the proper way to maintain a dog-master relationship.
There has to be an end to everything and implying ends yourself should be done accordingly.
Playtime can be a productive time between you and your dog as long as it's done properly.
For example, playing a game with your boxer dog that creates the idea for him to let his natural and instinctive behavior surface is not the way to do it.
You will realize that a game which allows him to wrestle, tackle or bite your body (or whichever part of your body for that manner), gives him the idea that he can do it to you anytime.
And if he can, he will also do the same thing to others.
Following issues such as socialization then becomes difficult.
But the better side of playing with your dog is that both of you can engage in different activities together.
Aside from the evident positive development of your relationship to each other; the training behind the games you impose to your pet can become really useful as he grows up.
It will certainly build his confidence, socialization and intellectual skills.
To you it can be purely training but to him; it can be all about play, games and having fun.
Similar to other breed of dogs, boxers are hungry for prizes and praises.
You can enhance the performance of your pet during playtime by giving him abundant love, praises and treats.