When can schnauzer puppies leave their mom?
Puppies should not leave their mom and littermates before eight weeks of age. The mother dog has so much to teach the new puppy; lessons that will affect him all his life, and his littermates teach important lessons as well. If the mother dog has passed away, the littermates need to remain together.
What do I need for a miniature schnauzer puppy?
Your pup will need dog food, treats, toys, food and water bowls, a collar and leash, grooming supplies, a bed, and a crate.
What you should know about mini schnauzers?
Miniature Schnauzer Temperament Miniature schnauzers have a friendly, obedient, and smart personality. One of the best parts about the breed is they do well in almost any living situation. Miniature schnauzers need some exercise, so if you live in a smaller space, make sure you go for daily walks.
What do I need to know about my Miniature Schnauzer puppy?
Schnauzers have a strong prey drive, so they should be on a leash when not in a fenced-in area. Schnauzers are quite active and require daily exercise to feel their best. Due to their small size, however, they can adapt accordingly to the city, suburbian, or country life, as long as their activity requirements are met.
When did my Schnauzer puppy start being aggressive?
Simply click here to return to My Aggressive Puppy. Ever since my puppy came home at 8 1/2 weeks she has been very vocal. Not just barking and crying, but howls and rolls her barking almost like trying to tell you something. I realize adult dogs do this, but have never seen a puppy do this so early.
Can a schnauzer play with a small dog?
Up to at least 8 fights with large breed dogs. But if he comes across a small dog he is a total jerk to them. Great with humans by the way. He can’t even play with puppy labs. He has to dominant them then when the dad comes along he turns into a pile of scarred schnauzer.
Why does my Schnauzer pick on other dogs?
When he was a puppy he was attacked by a coyote. Ever since then he either gets into fights with other dogs because he is in defense mode, or he picks on little dogs very much. I use to take him to dog parks but he doesn’t know how to play.
Why does my Schnauzer growl at my kids?
The problem is that within the last month (been with us 4 months now) she has started showing aggression toward my kids (ages 1 and 3) only when she’s tired. She will be napping on the floor and suddenly wake up growling at them if they are too noisy or too close to her.