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Bringing Home Your New Miniature Schnauzer Puppy

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Nothing beats the joy of bringing home your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy.

But wait! Are you prepared?

Here’s a checklist of items you will want to get before you bring your new Miniature Schnauzer home.

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Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Supplies

Dry Puppy Kibble – Buy a small bag of the same brand your Miniature Schnauzer breeder or rescue shelter was using. If you want to use another dog food brand – you will need to get that as well, and then slowly introduce it into your Miniature Schnauzer's diet.

Food Dish & Water Bowls – I recommend you purchasing no slip, no tip dog bowls. They come in stainless steal, ceramic, & plastic. Also, don’t buy anything that’s too deep. More shallow type bowls work best for little puppies.
puppy dog tip: Get in the habit of cleaning your Miniature Schnauzer's bowls daily. This prevents bacteria from forming!

Pet Placemat – You will be glad you purchased a doggy placemat after a few spills occur. And they will - cuz puppies are a little clumsy ya know!

Toys & Chews – and lots of them! Why so many, you ask? I have found that if you offer your Miniature Schnauzer lots of mental stimulation and dog toys of different textures and sounds, they will spend more time playing and chewing with them instead of things they shouldn’t – like your shoes or couch.
So, get dog rope toys – great for playing tug-of-war; soft plush toys with squeakers inside; dental toys & chews for teething, etc.
puppy dog tip: Make sure your puppy's toys are not too small or have any parts that can easily detach and become potentially harmful to your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy.

Treats – Its best to use puppy kibble or a natural organic dog treat. This will keep the junk food’ out of your puppy’s diet. But if you decide to give your Miniature Schnauzer puppy store bought dog treats – allow your puppy to have no more than five percent of their total daily nutrient intake.

ID tag – Buy a personalized pet ID tag with your contact info – just in case the unthinkable happens.

Wire Crate – A folding dog crate works great for housing and for transporting your Miniature Schnauzer puppy. Also get a cushion or crate pad for comfort!

Collar & Leash – There are lots of choices here. My suggestion, buy an adjustable dog collar so it can be altered to properly fit your growing Miniature Schnauzer puppy.

Baby Gate - A good exercise dog pen that can be used indoors or outside to create a confined play area for your miniature schnauzer puppy is nice.
puppy dog tip: Choose a doggy pen or sectional where you can detach the panels or sections and use them as room dividers.
This totally portable dog pen is perfect! It's great indoors and out. So you can take it with you when traveling with your schnauzer. And you can detach the sections and use as room dividers, too!

Bed – Every pup needs to have a soft cozy dog bed to take a snooze.

Clean Up Supplies – You will want to get all of the following:
Pee Stain & Odor remover (accidents do happen); housebreaking piddle pads; pick-up bags, and bath wipes.

Grooming Needs – Be prepared to groom your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy by buying puppy shampoo (tearless is best), nail clippers, nail file, toothbrush, and grooming brush with soft bristles. You can also buy a dog grooming kit.

And finally – if you are purchasing your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy in the 'Spring or Summer' – go ahead a buy a plastic kiddie pool. This will offer lots of fun outdoor enjoyment for your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy.
OR
If you are bringing your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy home during the 'Fall or Winter' months – a soft acrylic dog sweater will be perfect to help keep your adorable Miniature Schnauzer warm - especially on those super cold morning walks!

And 3 more really important things to remember:

1. Set an appointment with your Vet: Your new puppy needs a thorough exam and vaccination. Have a list of questions prepared to ask your Veterinarian. Ask him any and all questions you may have about feeding your Miniature Schnauzer puppy, schnauzer health concerns, flea control, micro chip ID implants, etc.. Now’s the time to start building a good relationship with your Vet.

You might also want to pet insurance. Click here to find out why.

2. Puppy proof your home: Get on ground level – yep all fours – this way you can see all the tempting things your new puppy will want to explore. Are there houseplants that can be tipped over or worse yet, are your houseplants toxic to dogs? Exposed extension cords? Shoes or other items lying around he might want to chew on?

3. Time, Patience and a Sense of Humor: Puppies are not born knowing what to do – they have to learn. This takes time. They will also make mistakes and have accidents. So you will need patience. And take it all in stride. Have a sense of humor.

puppy dog tip: Remember, the time you invest in your new Miniature Schnauzer puppy now will pay off BIG TIME in the future.