Training Miniature Schnauzers, Miniature Schnauzers are very cute toy dogs and are also very friendly to humans. More and more people like to raise pets like Miniature Schnauzers. Training Miniature Schnauzers should be systematic. Correct training methods can help Miniature Schnauzers obey their owners better. So how to properly train a Miniature Schnauzer?

　　How to train Miniature Schnauzers to achieve good results?

　　In fact, this kind of small toy dog is very smart and enjoys interacting with humans. They understand human commands very well and will also be alert to strangers, making sounds to alert their owner. Such a clever dog can be trained well without much effort from the owner.

　　Generally, when we raise puppies, we train them. Smart puppies perform well even without much training. In cities, most friends train their puppies on toileting issues. As long as the dog urinates and defecates regularly in designated places, that’s basically enough. Higher-level behaviors like shaking hands or admitting mistakes require a bit more effort.

　　After understanding how to train Miniature Schnauzers, friends can confidently raise these small dogs. Although called toy dogs, don’t underestimate these little pets. They are smart, sometimes mischievous, but good at pleasing their owners. If there are children at home, raising one to accompany the kids while growing up is also a great idea. They can get along well with children.

　　How to train Miniature Schnauzers to urinate and defecate

　　Train them to urinate and defecate in a fixed place. Miniature Schnauzers usually run around looking for a spot to relieve themselves. At this time, pick them up and place them in their designated toilet box or restroom. When it is certain they have finished, pat their head and say “well done,” and give a tasty treat. When they urinate or defecate anywhere else, pick them up and bring them to the designated spot to let them smell their waste, then scold them. After a few repetitions, they will develop the habit of relieving themselves in a fixed place.

　　Schnauzer training precautions

　　(1) Praise and petting are necessary—the purpose of training is to “teach,” not “scold.” The best method is frequent praise and petting to let the Schnauzer understand the owner's happy mood.

　　(2) Commands should be clear—To help the Schnauzer understand and remember, the command words during training should be short and clearly pronounced, and not repeated excessively. When giving commands, avoid loud or angry tones. Because Schnauzers are very sensitive, such behavior will make them associate training with scolding. Also, the same command should be used in different tones for Schnauzers with different temperaments. For example, for the command “sit,” issue it gently or cheerfully for a nervous Schnauzer, but loudly and decisively for a lively, active one. Owners should choose different approaches according to their Schnauzer’s personality.