Standard Schnauzer Forum:
Standaed Schnauzer

We received our standard schnauzer pup 10 days ago he is now

11 week old. We have experienced what I would describe as aggressive behavior. Im not referring to a pups natural tendency for chewing just about everything in sight, but lunge and bite behavior which has become more frequent with each day. As far as correcting this behavior we have tried the command "no bite" to withdrawing from activety. We have not used any form of physical punishment.

This is our 2nd dog, our fist was a cocker spanial which died 3 years ago. The experience with this dog was very good.

Our decision to select a SS was witnessing the behavior of our friends giant which has a great attitude and gentle manner.

Needless to say this has my wife and I very upset and are considering returning the pup to its breeder. The breeder, by the way, has an excellent repeutation in the Schnauzer breeding and show community.

Your thoughts and suggestions are appricieated. Is this expected puppy behavior or do

Ive had SS since 1971 and wouldnt even consider another breed. They are totally different than Cocker Spaniels and not the same as Giant Schnauzers either. The 3 sizes of schnauzers are completely different breeds. It is best not to even try to compare.

What you are describing sounds like a typical SS 11 week old puppy. They play with each other this way. When they are alone, tho, they treat humans like another schnauzer.

If you try physical punishment, this will increase his aggression. Be firm, use words no bite, reward and praise good behavior because they usually like to please. It does take awhile for them to understand that they are not to bite. Some SS are more mouth oriented than others. I have a puppy now that was very mouth oriented and so was most of her litter. I would say no bite and then when she stopped I immediately rewarded her. I put chew bone in her mouth, bought her many toys, etc. They love to carry furry, squeaky toys around, play ball, e

Hi

We have always owned standard schnauzers, They are really great dogs. The males are tough. Are dog use to bite and was aggressive. Look at the good qualitites. Our dog never chewed furniture, was housebroken from the start. He is 4 now and so lovable. We just gave him a lot of love never aggressive to the dog. Talk to a dog trainer about the problem. They are great dogs and I would never have anything else. Stick with it. You will be happy with the end product. You need to find a good dog trainer.