Standard Schnauzer Forum:
re: message for beep4me, Training must be fun!

Training a Standard Schnauzer is a rewarding experience if done right. You need to be able to enjoy the work. You need to read your schnauzer. It is not the amount of time spent, but the way you spend the time. You need to work with the dog. Have him feel the excitment! When the dog quits, training is over. There are many ways to gain his attention, but the trick is to keep his attention!

Think of ways you can include training in your daily routine. I feel you must always train on a light weight collar/leash. When you lose control(like the pup is loose and not coming) forget the commands! Time to trick the pup and get his attention, treats, squeakie toy(if you can find any that still squeak!) Take a rolled up newspaper and hit yourself on the head and say: I didnt pay attention>/u>. A properly bred and trained Standard Schnauzer is a performing machine. And remember, to have fun!!