The MINIATURE SCHNAUZER | Everything You Need to Know | What's It Like To Own A Schnauzer

[@chicoflakoreact245]

Thanks for your shared knowledge! You trick to keep my dog busy as definively help reduce to almost 0 bad behaviors (Biting, destroying clothes, excessive barking, separation anxiety)

[@annechoi6428]

I have a mini schnauzer named Otto and he is the BEST dog. You hit on alll the points - he’s reactive, but smart as HECK and soo lovable!

[@Housewarmin]

@@annechoi6428 Otto is such a cute name 🥰

[@mopayne4630]

Thank you so much for this video. I just got my little boy and he is so wonderful and loving. He’s 3 months and I’m already noticing how smart and stubborn he is 😅

[@Housewarmin]

Oh yes they are too smart for their own good!! 😅😅

[@poetessunbound7691]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I just adopted a 9 week old mini Schnauzer. She is so fun!

[@braidsbytee8857]

Very informative! Thank you for sharing! I get my mini schnauzer this weekend; he’s 12 weeks, I’m so excited! ❤

[@sandrahossman2089]

Love the name Coal❤❤. I love miniatures, having them for 60 yrs. I also love standard schnauzer, total different breed.

[@jillbrowland199]

Love the info. My Bella made it with me until she was attracted. At the age of 14. She never barked only when altering you. And she loved to be around other dog.

[@hwonitojv9503]

your schnauzer videos are very informative and helpful, How much would you recommend for exercise per day?

[@Jenna-l9s]

Thank you. I get my little girl tomorrow!

[@Housewarmin]

Wonderful!

[@wonderwoman122]

I have an almost 4 month old. This video was amazing thank you

[@Housewarmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ardell804]

Great content thank you. My wife and I are playing tug of war with getting a mini Schnauzer or a small Goldendoodle, wish me luck.

[@Housewarmin]

Choose the schnauzer! Doodles are hard to train, and can have behavioral issues

[@miltonfortner6251]

Mine is named Finn he is awesome best dog ever

[@paulson9616]

Thank you so much for abundant info regarding MS. I just placed n process of waiting list from a breeder. What is the best way to potty train?

[@Housewarmin]

I normally take them out every 3-4 hours, followed by “let’s go out” or “let’s go pee”. They usually pee after every drink of water and meal as well. Accidents are natural, but as they get older they will learn to hold their bladder. Schnauzers are very intelligent and will soon alert you that they have to pee.

[@coffeecat086]

I love my Scooby:) he’s a white. He is in training to be a seizure response dog. He is one.

[@Xp3erynce]

Great video! Thank you!

[@kimalford4387]

I have a Schnauzer his name is Charlie he loves to be cuddle and it is so cute I am cuddling him now

[@spencerkogut107]

Great video! Just what I needed. Would you suggest Schnauzers for apartment living?

[@Housewarmin]

I have a friend with a schnauzer in an apartment. His dog is older though. Remember that schnauzers are quite vocal, so if you don’t get a handle on their barking. It could be an issue with your neighbors. But I think it would be perfectly fine.

[@spencerkogut107]

@@Housewarmin Awesome thank you!

[@geekvinos]

Is it possible to discern whether an 8 week old puppy is a barker or not? (excellent content 👍)

[@Housewarmin]

8 weeks is quite young. We didn’t bring Cole home until he was 12 weeks. Schnauzer bark more often, but shouldn’t be yappy.

[@DreKM243]

I’m currently not working and I think now would be a great time to get my mini schnauzer since I’ll have time to train them and be around them before I start my next role. I figured since I have a pretty good savings I could pull the trigger. Were expenses crazy for your dog? Right now I have anywhere from $1k-$2k budgeted for everything. How expensive is pet insurance for you?

[@Housewarmin]

I do not have pet insurance as schnauzers are fairly healthy. I keep a savings account for Cole if I do need to pay for anything. And yes that budget seems about right. I got Cole from a reputable breeder for $900.

[@DreKM243]

@@Housewarmin thanks for the advice

[@alexissjezierski6875]

@@DreKM243 I would always recommend pet insurance. It’s not that expensive and if something goes wrong you’ll be compensated a great amount of the vet bill depending on what options you put, just like other insurances. I pay $19/month for my cats and that’s for i believe $100K coverage a year and i get 99% compensation.

[@nickheyward2753]

I’m a new schnauzer dad. My pup is 9 weeks old. I’m having trouble with potty time. Any guidance would be appreciated

[@Housewarmin]

Potty training is quite easy. Schnauzers are very smart. For a puppy, remember that their bladders are tiny. So every 2-3 hours you should bring them out. I usually say "let's go out" or "lets go potty". After they eat or drink water, take them out. Dogs usually don't pee where they sleep. but if this is the case, make sure they pee before bed. 9 weeks is pretty young, so it will take time for them to learn to hold their bladder and not just pee whenever.

[@nickheyward2753]

@ awesome! Thank you so much!

[@kimalford4387]

I'm cuddling my Charlie now

[@jasmineh9768]

Not my Mini Schnauzer lying on my chest saying “who are talking about and to????”

[@cassiewilson7438]

How much and many times do you feed your puppy a day? Also, do you do crate training?

[@Housewarmin]

I feed him once, and yes.

[@Takamine65]

Thank you so much for your information. Can you train them to not bark so much or are they too stubborn to learn this?

[@Housewarmin]

You can train them to settle down, so they are they aren’t barking incessantly. But dogs, in general, bark. So I’m not sure if you can train a dog to not bark at all.

[@Takamine65]

Thank you that I could calm him not to incessantly bark if I had one.

[@Housewarmin]

My dog only barks when he hears something outside. But I've trained him to not bark on walks. He still struggles with areas with high stimulation though. Like a Park with a bunch of people and dogs. @@Takamine65

[@Takamine65]

Ok, thank you so much! I love the breed. So adorable.

[@keepinganonymous3631]

Im on the fence between a MS and a Wired Hair Fox Terrier. Any insights?

[@Housewarmin]

@@keepinganonymous3631 I don’t know much about Fox Terriers. I’m sorry

[@keepinganonymous3631]

@@Housewarmin I currently have a 50lb Schnauzer mix and definitely want to ratchet down.

[@Tornado_Grammy]

Can you or anyone recommend a good breeder? I’m having trouble finding a decent one

[@Housewarmin]

Where are you located? I found my breeder by searching "miniature schnauzers in Louisiana" . Usually, the older the website looks, the better the breeder lol.

[@nopenever3]

Do you have any breeder recommendations?

[@Housewarmin]

I got my schnauzer from a breeder in Mississippi called Diamond H Kennel Club. But if you search on Google for Schnauzer breeders near you, you should find a few websites. I suggest a breeder who has experience, raises the puppies in-home with the family, and doesn't over breed their dogs.

[@nopenever3]

@@Housewarmin Thank you 🙏❤️. My mini schnauzer passed 4 years ago and I miss him sooo much. He's my profile pic. Rip Max. He was a rescue. He had every type of anxiety possible. He screamed instead of barking but he was such a sweetheart ❤️. We did a lot of training to help him deal with his troubles.

[@taliashillingford1476]

I am looking to adopt a schnauzer but I live in the Caribbean and im really scared of getting scammed

[@Housewarmin]

@@taliashillingford1476 scammed how?

[@taliashillingford1476]

@Housewarmin This person contacted me about adopting a puppy but he had no Facebook page, no website and we were supposed to have a video call so I could see the puppies and last minute he canceled.

[@taliashillingford1476]

@Housewarmin he kept asking me to send him a deposit and he was just too persistent on me sending the money

[@Housewarmin]

@@taliashillingford1476 Oh yes, that sounds like a scam. Here in the US, people have websites with the puppies listed. Typically they will post prices upfront. I personally like when the puppies are raised by a family, not outside in a cage. Please don't buy a dog from a puppy mill. If you are looking for a reputable breeder near you try asking for recommendations.

[@taliashillingford1476]

@@Housewarmin okay

[@Lavenderyc]

So are they not good apartment dogs?

[@Housewarmin]

I know people who have schnauzers in apartments, but remember they are very vocal so they can bark and upset neighbors. But all dogs are going to bark at some point.

[@sherryschubbe4674]

If you want your dogs to live longer, stop giving them vaccines and big pharma drugs like heart worm drugs.

[@carmensitagonzalez851]

Hello! I just received a 2 yr old autistic midget schnauzer that my sister in law passed on to me, because I fell in love with her. She is very sweet but a handful. I don't know anything about schnauzer except for what I just learned from you, and I truly appreciate you! Would you have any other advice for me? I'm already in love with her so I will do whatever it takes to help her and make her happy. She poops A LOT ALL DAY even if she eats a little! What should I do? It's 2 years old consider still a puppy?

[@nopenever3]

You should probably take her to the vet. Changing homes can be stressful and that upsets their stomachs

[@junechristie2497]

Csn you learn to do the grooming work yourself to save on costs

[@Housewarmin]

I groom my dog at home. It's not perfect but it saves money. I also bathe, nail trim, teeth clean, and clean his ears