How to stop Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Barking

Learn a training method to stop excessive puppy barking outside on walks in this video. If you want more extensive help, I highly recommend using a dog trainer, as it helped us a ton to have professional guidance.
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Treats:
Please be careful when introducing new foods to your pup, as their digestive systems are sensitive.
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[@schnauzermom7133]

He is beautiful!

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

Thank you!

[@clauknowstravel]

This was so helpful! Thanks for the tips. My schnauzer is soooo vocal! Our new neighbor made a really rude and evil comment earlier today that had me in tears lol he’s such a sweet dog but loves to bark and talk a lot. Hopefully this works with him!

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

Claudia Martinez that is so frustrating. I wish people could be more understanding. Please let me know how it goes! 🥰

[@rajm3496]

You can try the “no-shock” vibration bark collar

[@ND-cc2cs]

LOL I have my dog out side and he barks a lot I just got people that moved .Next door and if they come and complain am just going to tell them why do u think the old ones move out 🤣😂🤣😂 if they don’t like it they can move right back out 🙂

[@me67226]

My dog is very vocal too tries to talk to neighbors. Some people don't understand this, especially people that don't like dogs.

[@andreaochoa9376]

I would like to know if you have any opinions regarding neutering your dog? Mine behaves exactly as you described it (once outside the house he wants to fight everyone that gets close). I have trained him, but I think that the training will be most efficient once neutered. (Just asking for opinions). Thanks ☺️

[@montanagirl4530]

You are a prayer answered! Going through this right now with my 16 week old. I’ve been socializing him like crazy but he barks at everything! Thank you!

[@BookloverFantasy92]

Leash pulling, do the same thing you're doing with the barking, walk a few steps, even just one, then click and reward for not pulling, make sure they're moving when you treat. Also as soon as they start pulling stop and wait until they stop, then go again. Or if that doesn't work, instead of stopping, turn direction. Start with low distraction environments, inside, backyard, front yard, your own street, then slowly increase distractions as they get better.

[@Drea1239232]

Omg! They look so mean, yet so cuddly and cute. I really want a schnauzer when I buy my first house.

[@marysdealssteals5209]

I love my girl Stella she is a schnauzer. They are very lovable.

[@idontcareaboutmen7324]

U should really get a schnauzer they are very cute

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

@@marysdealssteals5209 some look mean, but others have sweet, soft eyes. My schnauzer has almost human eyes. It's adorable.

[@anital5020]

He is adorable.

[@alexisvazquez3506]

Im buying a schnauzer rly need good commands that command will be usefull thank you for showing us this

[@TheHouseThatBuiltMe406]

The leash training is simple, put a leash on him while inside your home when your home. Let him drag the leash around so he steps on it, pulls on gets stuck and it allows the dog to see it’s no threat. When he gets use to that hold the leash and pull in it and ask him to come and when he’s on command give him the treat when he comes to you. Next, use this method outside in a safe area where he can’t run off or injure himself with the leash and be outside with him. Do the same method and reward him when he comes on the leash. When you feel he is not pulling or fighting the leash as much or anymore take him for a walk. If he fights the leash when walking stop at a leash distance and call him on command and when he obeys you simply reward him.

[@me67226]

My dog doesn't fight the leash she tries to go to fast and pulls me with her, schnauzers are very strong and have alot of muscle in their legs.

[@confucius2833]

I have a mini schnauzer and she has that same problem. I'm currently working with her by walking the opposite way at the moment she starts barking, I hope she eventually stops. She barks at everything and everyone. She'll even continue to look back and bark even though the person is long gone. Thanks for this tip. I will add it to the training. Mini schnauzers are great, but those mouths...woooh!

[@et1016]

Carmen Vazquez mine too! 😩

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

The struggle is real haha! Good luck with your training and let me know how it goes ❤️

[@confucius2833]

@@MeerkatsAreCool she's a tiny bit better. She has good days where she'll look at someone and keep walking. Then the next day she'll start barking from the moment we walk out the door. I'm like "girl, you were so good yesterday. Whyyyyy?"

[@kubabooba548]

@@confucius2833 Hey, I've noticed that my schnauzer will bark at people who are dog owners. She can sense it. My pup was barking at a lady and she said that my dog can probably sense her dog.

[@Hllstrstud99]

Thank you, I’m going to try this with my 7 month old mini schnauzer who has recently started barking more and more despite early socializing.

[@mark-xx1lt]

Thanks for this video. I puppy sit for a Mini Schnauzer & I'm having great difficulty with barking. I was using a verbal command to stop and it worked for a few weeks then it got bad again. I will check out some of your other videos to see how it's working. I'm getting a clicker by tomorrow.

[@robertbateman3665]

This sounds so logical! I'm going to give it a try. Our dog, Jack, has to bark at anything that moves. We did the 600 different things in 6 months, but he still feels the need to bark. He's really smart so I think this should work. Thanks. I'll let you know how it works out.

[@EarlEBird-fz6yr]

Greetings from England! Thank for your advice, Ernie looks adorable! So, I actually have two mini schnauzers, Edwin and Max. Edwin is 11 years old and rarely barks with the exception of joggers, he sees them as a threat I guess. Max, a puppy at just 20 weeks, constantly barks at anything that moves, I mean to the point where I become stressed too! I am off to our pet shop right now to buy a clicker (an E-collar is my last choice!). Thanks again, so really good advice.

[@joangillen1260]

Your Schnauzer is adorable!!!!

[@lesliesimpson5867]

He is gorgeous

[@tessjones5987]

HIgh function positive instruction. Thanks. I use a water spray bottle. I say NO BARK in strong voice. I never look at him when I spray him I aim vicariously and put my attention away from him..He just knows that for some reason when he barks he gets sprayed with water. Than I leave the spray water bottle on the table where he can see it. It takes 2 days or less to train him. I know I am a cruel Mom; but it works.

[@patrickandsharonkirby2493]

Spray bottle worked wonders with my dog #1. Not so well with dog #2. She responds way better to positive reinforcement like clicker and treats or praise when she behaves.

[@melodyjordan6052]

My Cairn Terrier barks a lot. Thank you so much.

[@christianalcaraz8462]

Thanks so much for this video! I wish the algorithm had shown me this when I was desperately looking for answers with my little guy but I’ll definitely try this next!

[@patrickandsharonkirby2493]

This was helpful. My mixed breed looks like a slightly larger chihuahua. I had her DNA tested and yes she's chihuahua but also pomeranian and miniature schnauzer. A lot of her personality is very much like a miniature schnauzer as I found when I researched the breed. I look forward to trying this to reduce her barking. Thanks for posting

[@cabralingrid4587]

this is so helpful!

[@marysdealssteals5209]

Thank you. I have a puppy as well but this breed is so loving

[@captauron4514]

My schnauzer does not bark enough. The only time he barks is when the doorbell rings. He loves people and wants to be pet by everyone.

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

Sounds like such a lovely pup 🥰

[@michaeljackson2950]

My Charlie would be asleep on the front seat of the car with me while traveling and a doorbell sounded in an ad on the radio he would immediately jump up and start barking. In the car! While driving! I sure miss him. Best dogs ever, Schnauzer

[@timquain5341]

He's adorable! We have a 1 year old mini schnauzer who is great.... apart from his barking when people walk past the house. I know he does it during the day when we aren't home. I like this idea for when we are near him. Not sure it'll help with our day time barking issue. I really don't want to resort to a shock collar.

[@daydream1066]

Lol my schnauzser Elmer, he LOVES to talk to us... to get food... to play... to pet him... to say hello... all the things. He used to be a silent puppy but ever since he has found his voice he is so demanding lol. However, if i were to try and get him to stop, it would only encourage him 😂🤣😂 I guess he is just a talkative boy 😂

[@suzannegonzalez4640]

He’s adorable! I have a white schnauzer and she’s a barker. They say they’re either a barker or not a barker . Mine barks at everything. She stops if u take off running with her to get her mind off of it.

[@susanlarson215]

Good info to know. I've been using a squirt bottle with water and it's helping too.

[@me67226]

My schnauzer does the same things pulls on leash barks at certain dogs , I got a bark control from first alert and this helps more then anything so far. Your dog is so cute ,aren't they all m. Schnauzers I mean. Good luck to you . I have a female mini schnauzer, and she's a stinker when it comes to certain dogs she's has a few dogs she doesn't bark at I think it's because she's known them since she was a puppy.

[@et1016]

Fantastic!! Thanks so much!!!

[@moname56]

So I’m assuming if they do bark you just keep going. Obviously you have to catch them really quickly. I do notice that my daughters schnauzer barks more in the territory of their apartment complex then on walks. I’m not sure you can prevent that entirely. AND she growls like your doggy, which I find adorable!

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

Yeah keep going or away from the person they’re barking at. The training works best if you can keep as much of a distance from people as possible bc when you first start, the dog will still react to anyone who is within a certain distance (this distance depends on the dog). But- after doing this training for awhile (I’d say it was a few weeks for us) Ernie doesn’t even bark at people who walk right by us (most of the time). However...he is still reactive to people in our apartment complex and our upstairs and downstairs neighbors just like your daughters dog. He is so territorial that this training didn’t completely remedy that. But he’s great on walks through our neighborhood, hikes, and the park! I don’t usually have to even use this training anymore, as he’s used to not barking during these activities. Love the growls too! So cute 🥰

[@amd781]

Ernie...I love that name! And Ernie, what a handsome little man!

[@Dudydoggo]

Hooman, now I know your tricks.

[@ashleycorle2897]

Oh my. My mini schnauz is named Brrrt. They would be best friends. Brrrt and Ernie haha

[@willgaukler8979]

....barking schnauzer...never herd of that.... lol I have found if you tell the dog he is working....he is working...that helps and when workers wear a vest there is no problem as the dog understands ...He's working ....but take note every time he barks...remember he is alerting you to decide is there a threat or no ?....He is just doing what schnauzers do....

[@kubabooba548]

lol yeah. I say 'Trust' to quiet my dog then give her a treat. I feel that I'm rewarding her behavior and she's also getting fat lol. Schnauzers are notorious for barking so I think it's going to be more challenging compared to other dogs. I take my pup to training and out of all the dogs, she's the only one that barks. I think it's time to bring out the clicker and give it another shot. She does behave but when she starts barking and really goes for it, I can't get her attention anymore.

[@casperminischnauzer6487]

wow

[@Takamine65]

Thank you. I am thinking of a puppy but am worried about the barking.

[@JamesW225]

Give that nauzer a live for me!

[@lorenzoantonio3461]

New subscriber here from the Philippines I have 2 mix schauzher KILI and maguna brolorenz of citihomes San Carlos city neg occ pH

[@thomasstaples4385]

We have a Mini Schnauzer and having a difficult time with getting the correct size harness for her. She knows exactly how to stop and back up and remove it. What is the one your Schnauzer is using?

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

The one he wears now is a size small Joyride harness. We mostly like it, but if he’s wearing it for a couple hours, the strap around his chest starts to loosen. We just make sure to tighten and check that strap before we put it on him. I’m thinking there may be a better option out there though than this brand bc he’s slipped out of it a couple times when it was loose.

[@fionac8009]

My schnauzer does exactly the same thing like hudini slipping out of it lol

[@canujita]

Try the slip rope leash. Put it as close to the ears you can, so it won't hurt the dog. It's the best to control the dog while walking. No way he can get it off. Se videos in KZbin.

[@Nevernormal790]

I find it funny that Schnauzers are very vocal . My Schnauzer never barks at all, she just howls in some ocassions. So I am lucky with my Bella

[@leemiller3452]

Usable information 👍

[@cherylwellham3786]

Thank you. Ernie is cute. My wee 8mth mini called Gidget is on alert like Ernie and needs controlling. I will try your tips.

[@EdMcF1]

'I've more or less stopped him barking' ... ** He starts to eat the couch** :-)

[@foodworld88]

He is soooo schnauzzeeee :))

[@paulmaier6305]

i LOVE that my mini "rascal" barks like crazy at everyone. BEST watch dog ever. constantly alert. i just try to make sure she is inside before 7AM and after 10PM. other than that.......just let her be the MINI SCHNAUZER she is!!!

[@jaxifilms5775]

I recently got a miniature schnauzer

[@treeahisazebra]

Hello!! Thank you for the tips! May i know how you keep his beard well groomed?

[@VictorRosario]

They are supposed to bark and let you know when people are near.

[@turtleforbird4119]

My dog is to mean to understand the method of any quietness

[@edithoh4543]

Any tips for leash pulling? My schnauzer starts pulling really hard if she sees someone or heard something. She’s trying to run away from whatever startled her.

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

Aww poor baby! We have some trouble with leash pulling too and haven’t fully resolved it yet. When Ernie sees a squirrel or a friend he just pulls so hard and doesn’t listen at all. He also pulls on walks but I usually can get it under control by saying “walk with me” and treating him when he walks with a loose leash and saying “no” and stopping when he pulls. I don’t always have to energy to stop every time he pulls though, as it can make the walk take so long. I’m hoping to hire a trainer after the holidays to work on pulling and recall. Will def share any good tips I get there! Your situation is a bit different since it sounds like your pup is pulling away from something and not towards it.

[@edithoh4543]

MeerkatsAreCool Yes. I have a lot of work ahead of me with her. She’s finally is starting to enjoy walks. She used to shake and tremble when I would put her harness on because she knew she was about to go outside. I didn’t have the opportunity to socialize her enough when she was a puppy because we adopted her as a very sick girl. Then she couldn’t get vaccinated right away which opened her up to get sick again.

[@canujita]

Try the slip rope leash 5 feet long. Put very high on the neck, close to his ears. That way it won't choke him. Keep the leash loose but close to you. Your arm relax. And control the dog beside you or behind, never on front of you.

[@leticiarollemberg]

my puppy is the daughter of a Mini Schnauzer and a Standard Schnauzer, she is 7 months old and i have a barking problem. Got her while quarantined so despite always have taken her on walks in public places she still barks and growls at anyone that interects with her and isn’t part of the household. even if she already knows the person, such as my grandparents, she still seems very scared and barks desperately. i dont know what to do, everytime someone comes over she freaks out :(

[@karienrichards8613]

We have exactly the same problem! 😢

[@rajm3496]

Did you try bark vibration collars? I heard the schnauzer cannot be trained out of barking

[@MeerkatsAreCool]

So the training worked halfway for us. It got him to stop barking at people and dogs on walks and parks away from home (yay!). But it didn’t work at home or right around the apartment...he loves barking at our upstairs and downstairs neighbors, which we can’t seem to stop. We did end up getting a ultra sonic device that makes a high pitched sound only dogs can hear that we use on demand if he’s barking at someone in our apartment complex. Thanks for the tip on the vibration collar - schnauzers certainly love barking 💕 Will make an update video soon to talk about his progress.

[@rajm3496]

@@MeerkatsAreCool great. The ultrasonic device works, but with the bark, it’s easier for them to associate the barking with the vibration so much so that, after a few months, you won’t even need the collar. This is what I read online. I have a 3 month old female

[@ZWERGSCHNAUZER-ei1uq]

We also have a Schnauzer. Look

[@nancyyates9941]

my ms won't let me or anyone brush cut or touch him can you help?

[@wiktorpoliszczuk1372]

😂😂😂

[@truthseekerKJV]

Dogs are supposed to be dogs. They bark naturally because that's what they are designed to do. To train them to not bark defeats the purpose of their existence.

[@karienrichards8613]

Do you have a miniature Schnauzer?

[@phedges6476]

I've noticed on KZbin videos that MOST Schnauzer parents do NOT crop ears. What happened?? My Schnauzer has cropped ears, tail and no dew claws. Anyone have any info? Thank you!!

[@suspendeddisbelief401]

People are learning how barbaric & cruel it is. It's illegal in UK thank goodness.