Standard Schnauzer Forum:
How are SS different that other dogs

This week we are going to pick up our 7 week old male S.S. I have been reading material that says a Standard is a good dog to have with a young child. I have also read that training Standards is a little more complicated that other breeds. Do those of you who have Standards agree with this and can you please give me any tips on how best to train my little guy.

Hi Ruffian:

I am an owner of a 1 year old male. He is my first SS. Training with any dog should be fun for both you and the dog. I have train other breeds and I find my Joe to pick up what Im trying to teach him very quickly. I was told by different SS breeders not to train every day because of their high intelligence,they bore quickly. I train 10-20 mins. or so, twice a day, every second or third day. I find him very responsive and fun to teach. I noticed he watches my body posture very much. If I hold my hands a certain way to do a recall and he gets use to that and if I happen to change my hands he seems to gets confused. So be consistent with what you want from him.

Good Luck. Have fun, always, and make sure your little guy is too.