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Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers | Tips for New Puppy Care

Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers knows that bringing home a new puppy is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming event.  Marian Harding from Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers offers tips for bringing a Miniature Schnauzer up in its new home.

 

Because some schnauzers can have sensitive stomachs, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers recommends that owners refrain from serving puppies anything rich, spicy, or greasy. Instead, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers suggests extra pieces of dog food or dog cookies for treats. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers reminds owners that overfeeding can cause loose stools and unnecessary weight gain, so portion sizes are important.

Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers also directs pet owners to watch that the puppy's teeth fall out properly as adult teeth come in. Sometimes, cautions Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers, large canines will need to be pulled. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers recommends brushing adult teeth with a soft, child size tooth brush.

 

Miniature schnauzers are much easier to care for when they are kept clean and neat, so Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers advises brushing well once or twice a week to prevent matting. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers recommends soft slicker brushes for the task. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers also reminds owners that the longer the coat grows, the more it tends to mat.

 

For proper holding of a puppy, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers teaches owners to pick it up with one hand under the chest, the other under the rump. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers cautions that small children should always sit on the floor to hold a puppy, and then only with adult supervision.

Owners should use only nonslip leather or nylon collars for daily wear, though Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers does sanction 'choke' collars for walk time only. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers advises against harnesses, as they encourage a dog to pull rather than learning to walk normally.

Finally, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers encourages owners to find a good obedience trainer who uses positive motivational methods and has studied current canine learning behavior. Upon request, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers can provide referrals for local owners.

 

For more information about Marian Harding's breeding services, please visit the Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers website at Hardinhaus.com

Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers on Puppy Training

 

Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers knows that puppy training can be a stressful process.  To help new owners successfully train their puppies, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers offers the following tips.

 

Puppies learn fastest between the ages of 3 and 16 weeks, teaches Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers, so owners should introduce new experiences and people during that time. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers encourages owners that consistency will yield the best results.  Therefore, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers advises making a plan, then sticking to it no matter the circumstances.

 

In general, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers teaches that it is most effective to reward the dog's positive behaviors.  Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers suggests a keeping supply of healthy treats on hand for every time the dogs acts – or responds to training – well.

 

For barking inappropriately or biting, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers recommends using a stern voice and if needed, hold the muzzle together gently.  The extreme of physical contact, according to Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers, should be a tap on the nose accompanied by a firm "No!" to communicate the message.  When the dog obeys, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers administers the treat.

 

A medium size, heavy plastic crate is an excellent investment, in Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers's experience, for house training. To ensure the safety and comfort of the dog, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers recommends a thick pad or pillow for the bottom.  Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers encourages owners to let the puppy sleep in the crate at night and whenever indoors alone. Tossing in a dog cookie or several pieces of dry dog food as the dog goes in will help as a motivator, according to Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers.  Far from viewing the crate as punishment, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers notes that the dog will view it as a resting place.

To ensure successful house training, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers advises owners to take the puppy outside every time it wakes up and finishes eating, and frequently while playing.  Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers says owners should stay with it to praise correct behavior.

For more information about Marian Harding's breeding services, please visit the Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers website at hardinhaus.com.

 

About the Author

Raised and successfully show Miniature Schnauzers for over 20 years. I have 27 home raised AKC champions. My male schnauzer Ch Hardinhaus Rhythem & Rhymes finished the year 2008 as the number 1 colored dog and the number 3 mini schnauzer in the US overall showing last year. I also am a professional animal groomer and had my own business in Calif for 20 years then working for a Veterinary practice in Tennessee for the last 20 years, specializing in all terrier grooming.

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