Is a mini Schnauzer a good first dog? and what is bad about them?

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Is a mini Schnauzer a good first dog? and what is bad about them?

Answer 1

Here are the good & bad about mini schnauzer



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Answer 2

Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/feKir



Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.



However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.



A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 3

Learning how to train your dog will improve your life and hers, enhance the bond between you, and ensure her safety and it can be a lot of fun. Dogs are usually eager to learn, and the key to success is good communication. Your dog needs to understand how you’d like her to behave and why it’s in her best interest to comply with your wishes. Check here to learn how to train your dog properly https://tr.im/47a7f

Answer 4

Ehm..

If you haven't attended a good dog traning course you shouldn't complain. You have to learn to understand better your dog, the causes of its bad behaviours and some good techniques to use to get rid of any issue you have with your furry friend.



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Answer 5

No dog's personality is set because of their breed. Some Schnauzers are mean, some are nice. All breeds have this.

Dr. Dog

Answer 6

It depends on what kind of family you have. For the most part, I do not recomment a mini Schnauzer as first dog.



They need firm handling from the beginning, and it's best to get them enrolled in basic obedience from an early age for socialization.



Ground rules need to be set early.



They require regular grooming. I also recommend regular exercise...at least a 45 minute to an hour walk a day. This will help to keep them calm and out of trouble.



If you have small children, you may want to consider another breed. These dogs do tend to be snippy with younger children. This is the number one reason that mini schnauzer owners call me for help: their dogs chase and nip/break skin on young children.

Answer 7

Nope.



Snappy, yappy, need I say more?

Size only matters if you're gonna have it stuffed.

Nope, i'm not a fan - for those reasons.

Answer 8

The miniature schnauzer is a very tenacious dog, like most terriers. If they are an alpha personality, they can be tough on a first time dog owner. However, if you take the time to go to a puppy class, and also a beginning obedience, you will be just fine. They do need extensive socialization, or they can become wary and aggressive toward strangers. I have never met a mini that didn't bark at the doorbell. If not exercised properly they can become obsessive barkers and diggers. They also require a visit to the grooming shop on a regular basis. Their skirt and leg furnishings need to be brused every other day to prevent matting.



All that said, I absolutly adore mini schnauzers. They play fetch and are tireless, but when you want to settle down and watch a movie, they are right there cuddling with you.



Trained properly (as with any dog) they make AWESOME pets!



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Answer 9

OMG! My family got a mini schnauzer when I was in 5th grade (I am now in 10th) and she has been the best dog in the whole world!! I love her to death! She does tend to bark but she isn't a yappy dog and sizewize she is perfect. She is big enough that she isn't a small irritating dog (eg chiuawa) but small enough to be able to pick up and cuddle. She has a very even temperment and is very sweet and gentle.

She requires some exercise but not much . . . but does require a decent amount of grooming...eg brushing her out maybe 2 or 3 times a week....



I would wholeheartedly suggest this breed! For a first, or any, dog!

Answer 10

When they are well trained, they are great dogs. Active, fun, and friendly. What's bad about them? If they are not trained, they can bark, bite, be very unfriendly, etc.



Also, they need regular grooming - both at home and at the groomers, unless you want to learn to groom them yourself. Even if you get your grooming done by a professional, you need to brush them at least weekly to prevent matting in between groomings.



They are included in the terrier (or working) group of most kennel clubs - they were bred to be working dogs, and need to have both mental and physical stimulation to be happy. They are also very intelligent. This combination makes them easy to train - and hard to control if not trained. If you don't give them something to tire them out, they will find their own fun, and you won't like what they come up with.



Since they are popular dogs, there are a lot of poor breeders out there. Miniature schnauzers can have a variety of inheritable conditions, and some also have poor teeth, but proper dental care can help mitigate that.



So, get a dog from a reputable, responsible breeder, train it and exercise it - and you will have a great dog!

Answer 11

I've met lots of nice mini schnauzers, but the only one that has been in my family was a terror. Super aggressive and would bite so hard he broke the skin. Hated everyone. But I don't know if this is the norm or just a wacko dog.

Answer 12

Miniature Schnauzers

What's good about 'em

What's bad about 'em



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Answer 13

NEVER buy a PUPPY younger then 8WEEK old!

They need to remain with the litter until that age to develope proper behavioural and socialiation skills. Small/toy breed don't tolerate the outdoors, so they need to be indoor companions. however dogs like a labrador can adapt and tolerate most adverse weather condition providing it doesn't SNOW during winter.



1.NEVER BUY A PUPPY just LOOKS, colour, looks, fur type alone-NO INDICATION OF DOGS TEMPERMENT!



2. Consider your lifestyle-



3.Are you out more then 8hours a day



4.Consider your energy requirements, Size, Grooming.



5. Don't just buy because someone says this is the dog for you, people particular on yahoo answer will give you there particular favourite breed& what suits them, not what actually suit you.



6. Read all you can-THERE are alot of false information on the web and in books about different dog breed.



7. DON'T TRUST THOSE DOG BREED SELECTORS-MOST OF THE RESULTS ARE INCORRECT. Ex i search large breed dogs, and the Pomeranian came up, which of cause is a toy dog breed!!



8. NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE, BACKYARD BREEDER, PUPPY MILL OR NEWSPAPER, DON'T BUY FROM NEXT DAY PETS OR DOG BREED INFO, RESCUE AN ADULT DOG OR SHELTER PUPPY!



9.Are you willing to give up holidays to care and train and socialize your pup until its old enough to stay home around 1yr old on its own, with someone coming by to check on it, feed and water and walk it and play with it?



10. Are you looking for a companion for another dog, Go to the shelter/pound and pick one that get along with other dogs



NUMBER 1 ALL PUPPIES BARK AND WHIMPER! THEY MISS THEIR FAMILY, AND NO DON'T PUT THE HEATER ON, AS HEATER LEFT ON CAN CAUSE A HOUSEFIRE! We had a heater on for our two adult rescue cats, and in less then 2hours, the house caught fire KILLING OUR ADULT CATS, our dogs survived, but she was outdoors hence the reason she did not die, we also had very little chance of survival ourself, we had 99.9% chance of death!



Puppies 8week old should be kept indoors until 9month old, so the laundry is probably the best place.



Temperament: The Miniature Schnauzer can have troubles with other dogs, however if properly trained and socialized; this breed can do all right. This breed should be supervised around small children, and does best with older children and more respectable children. The Schnauzer can be combative with other dogs, however if raised with them this breed can do well. They are not recommended for a home with smaller animals such as the cat as they have the tendency to chase them.REQUIRE MINIMUM OF 4KM DAILY WALKS

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Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. Miniature Schnauzers MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and to use their busy minds to do interesting things.



I strongly recommend that you get your Miniature Schnauzer involved in obedience classes at the intermediate or advanced level, or in agility (an obstacle course for dogs).



Suspiciousness and barking. Some Miniature Schnauzers will put on a display of excited ferociousness (i.e. they "pitch a fit") when other people or animals approach what is theirs. It's not funny, because if you don't curtail it, your Mini Schnauzer may end up suspicious of everyone in the world, which is a short step to biting.



Animal aggression. Some Miniature Schnauzers are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs. Some have strong instincts to chase and seize small fleeing creatures. This can make for conflict if you own a cat. It may be much worse than that if you own a pet rabbit or hamster!



Mind of their own. The best Miniature Schnauzers are very smart and capable of learning a great deal, but they must be taught at an early age that they are not the rulers of the world. The toughness that makes them suited to killing vermin can frustrate you when you try to teach them anything. Some Miniature Schnauzers are stubborn, manipulative, and/or dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.



Grooming. To keep their wiry coat free of mats, Miniature Schnauzers require regular brushing, and also clipping and trimming every 3-4months

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Answer 14

There is nothing inherently bad about them but there are easier breeds to start with.

Answer 15

they like 2 bite at ur ankles