Responsible Dog Ownership

Responsible dog ownership means being held accountable for your dog and making a commitment to your new furry family member (in our case Miniature Schnauzers) that extends way beyond loving and adoring your new pet.

So, before bringing home a new Miniature Schnauzer puppy or any new family pet, consider the responsibilities: spending quality time with your Schnauzer, providing your Miniature Schnauzer with shelter and safety, as well as quality health care, tending to an exercise regimen and grooming schedules for your Schnauzer, etc...

Dog Ownership Responsibilities

Make time for your dog – You will need to spend quality time with your Miniature Schnauzer on a daily basis. Bonding with your new your Miniature Schnauzer dog is an ongoing process and it's especially important during the first few months of ownership. This is the first step in practicing responsible dog ownership.
Pet I.D. Tags - Always make sure your Miniature Schnauzer is wearing his collar with proper identification and current rabies tag. Also consider microchipping your Miniature Schnauzer. Most all vet clinics offer this service now and it could mean the difference of you reuniting with your lost Miniature Schnauzer one day.
Spay and Neuter - Please have your your Miniature Schnauzer spayed or neutered. Unless you are planning on being a responsible Miniature Schnauzer breeder - there’s no reason not to.
This is one of the most important decisions of responsible dog ownership. Help put an end to the millions of pets who are euthanized each year by helping control the pet population. Have your Miniature Schnauzer spayed or neutered.
Provide Adequate Health Care – Providing your Miniature Schnauzer a well-balanced diet and fresh water is only part of providing proper health care to your dog. Daily exercise for your Miniature Schnauzer and mental stimulation through learning new dog tricks, along with grooming your Miniature Schnauzer, providing your Miniature Schnauzer dental care, and routinely veterinarian checkups are all important facets of keeping your Miniature Schnauzer healthy.
Train your dog – A trained Miniature Schnauzer is a well–behaved dog and a joy to be around. Every Miniature Schnauzer should learn, at the very least, basic obedience. Reinforce basic obedience dog commands daily. (sit, stay, come, down, heel). Get the Canine Good Citizenship Certificate
Provide Safety – Don’t allow your Miniature Schnauzer to run loose. Always walk your Miniature Schnauzer on a leash. When you're outside in the backyard, make sure your Miniature Schnauzer is in a secure closed pen and has access to fresh water and shelter. (dog house) More Miniature Schnauzer dog safety precautions.
Pet Etiquette – Respect others when you're out and about with your Miniature Schnauzer. Don’t allow your Miniature Schnauzer to be a nuisance to others. Familiarize yourself with pet etiquette and socialize your Miniature Schnauzer to new people, places, and other pets.