Pet EtiquetteSo what is pet etiquette?
etiquette: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social life. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) In other words, etiquette is having good manners and behaving in a way which makes others feel comfortable. And this holds true for our pets,too. Unfortunately, many dog owners lack the social graces of good manners when it comes to pet etiquette. To make sure you’re not one of them, familiarize yourself with these common courtesies of pet etiquette and practice adhering to them with your Miniature Schnauzer.
 NOTE: The "10 Commandments of Good Dog Manners" is copyrighted material owned by © Schnauzers-Rule.com and copying or distributing it to others is prohibited without the specific written permission of Schnauzers-Rule.com Pet EtiquetteTo most of us, (me included) our Miniature Schnauzer dogs are like our children. We love to take them with us everywhere we go: to restaurants, shopping, on our vacations... But having a lack of respect for others when we're out about with our Miniature Schnauzer dogs speaks volumes. Not only is it totally inconsiderate but its not being a responsible Miniature Schnauzer dog owner. So even if your Miniature Schnauzer is perfectly voice-trained, it is important to keep your Miniature Schnauzer on his leash when you're around others, at all times. This makes everyone else feel more at ease and comfortable, seeing that your Miniature Schnauzer is physically under control, and that is being courteous to others. It's also being a responsible dog owner by having poop pick-up bags on hand during outings with your Miniature Schnauzer. Whether you are walking your Miniature Schnauzer in your neighborhood or at the dog park, please pick-up your Miniature Schnauzer's poop. There's just no excuse for not doing so. Also, when walking your Miniature Schnauzer through the neighborhood, be mindful of your neighbor's flower beds and gardens. No one wants a dog to walk all over their garden beds, or worse yet, defecate in them. Stay on the sidewalk or in as close proximity to it as you can. And make sure your Miniature Schnauzer is wearing his dog collar and I.D. tags with current rabies information. Letting others see that your Miniature Schnauzer has the proper identification and vaccinations puts them at ease.
When someone approaches your Miniature Schnauzer be sure and supervise carefully. Also make sure to give your permission before allowing anyone to interact with your Miniature Schnauzer. Only you know your Schnauzer's habits and fears. Don't leave it up to chance, supervise. So you've been invited to a cook-out. Surely your friends know you'll be bringing your Miniature Schnauzer along, right? Never assume your Miniature Schnauzer is invited to come along to any event without the host of the event inviting you to do so. Even if your Miniature Schnauzer is invited, please make sure he doesn't ruin the event for everyone else. Supervise him. Don't let him jump up on people or furniture. Don't allow him to beg for people's food. And please don't let him bark all night long just because he gets bored. It's better to leave your Miniature Schnauzer at home unless you aren't planning on staying long, or know that he will not become restless and unruly. The same holds true even if you're the one hosting the party! Putting your Miniature Schnauzer in a separate room or in his dog crate will make for a more relaxed enjoyable evening for everyone. Perhaps you can let your Miniature Schnauzer out to mingle for a little while and then confine him again. Now that's proper pet etiquette! Believe me, people will take note when you and your Miniature Schnauzer displays good manners and proper pet etiquette. In fact, they will be more apt to invite you and your Miniature Schnauzer to more places and events!
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