Schnauzerlover

You must have lots more energy than me with that big family We have just got our second mini schanuzer Scarlett (had her for a week), and I am ran off my feet. I only have a husband and Humphrey our orginal mini (aged almost five). I don't work and I am sooooooooo tired from being a good doggy mummy this week ( and will continue too of course). I don't have a suggestion of breed for you but I would suggest you think about how much time you are able to give to whatever breed you decide along with training your going to offer Good luck with whatever you choose p.s mini schnauzers are cute though don't you think OP

Again thanks for that Sett. So it doesn't matter if he isn't consistent with his barking at her when he has had too much, just so long as she is at some point rolling on her back for him? Scarlett doesn't roll over all the time though only when Humphrey really lets her have it (barking and he sometimes paws at her). ALso we have been putting her back in her pen when she is getting too ruff, she generally goes to sleep with her pink rabbit. THanks for your advice

Thanks sett Humphreys 'safe place' at the moment inside is the lounge as scarlett is too little to get up there on her own. We let her on the lounge with us but she isn't allowed to hassle Humphrey. Outside however he hasn't really got anywhere thats his thats safe from her . So do you think that we should be giving a command before things get too ruff? What would you suggest? She doesn't seem to be bothered if Humphrey gets a bit cross, however she will roll over on her belly when he gets really cross. We have been using Argh argh however she carries on until she is distracted by us with toy, or more often removed from the mischief

This might sound a bit silly but I feel compelled to ask. Scarlett our new mini schnauzer pup aged almost 10 weeks seems quite bossy . Humphrey is almost 5 yrs old and is very laid back and easy going. Scarlett chases him alot (inside and outside) Sometimes Humphrey goes cross with her and sometimes he doesn't, he just runs away trying to get away from her. YEsterday She latched onto his tail and he did get a bit cranky, but not as cranky as I have seen him about other things. Can anyone let me know if this is just an adjusting stage (as we have only had her home with us a week) or is she always going to be Miss Bossy Boots? p.s Scarlett is also chasing Humphrey away from us, sometimes he tells her off, sometimes he doesn't. Should we be intervening or just let Humphrey tell her off when he feels like it? Thanks

Try to ignore, its hard I know. I have just got my little mini schnauzer girl Scarlett (she is bold ). She is almost 10 weeks. They have to learn important lessons now about living in your house. I am sure everything will work out. By the way, here's a pic of our little Miss Scarlett

We have never let Humphrey sleep overnight on our bed, that rule was made almost 5 yrs old and it has been followed. However, if we are on the bed reading, computering, resting, we let him on the bed after he has been invited. We use the word 'off' when we think thats enough. He is a bit of a 'nest maker' too so he does have to be watched. Humphrey has a bed and his own part of the lounge with blankets although he loves to lay between our legs . We will do the same rules for the pup when she arrives (8 days to go).

ohhhhhhhhh that sound dreadful . doesn't sound like your breeder cares much either, what a shame. you will get great advice here from lots of terrific DOLERS :D good luck, hope your bubba gets better

out of curiousity, why do you not advise the 12 month heartworm needle cav?

can someone tell me what the vaccination protech C4 covers please? and from ruff memory i thought the vet said this shot also covers worms? is this correct? humphrey is on monthly chew for heartworm and intestinal worms but i have heard that there is a three monthly wormer for dogs as well. could someone please clear all this up for me? clearly am a bit confused lol

hi just curious to know how a dog gets lung cancer? would it be that a dog is exposed to alot of smoke? sorry if this is a silly question

hi kaaia it took me close to six months to toilet train humphrey. it is difficult sometimes. for me it was like one morning he woke up and he just did it!!!!!!. i still praise him years down the track. keep at it

thanks ginger, and please do trawl i am everywhere asking questions because i enjoying learning and i have come across some lovely DOLERS who have been very helpful and lovely and dont worry, i am not going anywhere, i will continue to enjoy the goodness of this forum

schnauzer luv, your pup looks sooooooooooooo cute , i remember when my mini humphrey was about that little (he is 3yrs old now and still as beautiful), they are sooooooo sweet arent they, i adore schnauzers good luck with your little one.

thanks again poodle wrangler for your intelligent response, much appreciated :rolleyes: i may need to talk to you tomorrow if thats ok, let me know when your around. ur a gem

on phone with poodle breeder thanks i posted as i was having a hard time getting in touch with the breeder as she was out looking for a rescue dog that had escaped someones yard, sorry if i ticked anyone off, was just trying to get information and i have more info now so thanks to those who did post to help

on phone with poodle breeder thanks

on phone with poodle breeder thanks

does anyone know about poodle health, ear problems specifically.? a quick response would be appreciated. thanks guys