Schnauzer dogs have to be well trained and well cared for. If they are well trained, they will be loyal, happy, obedient and great dogs to have in the family. To be well trained, good socialization is the key to getting them used to other people and other dogs. All Schnauzer dogs are wonderfully playful, happy, feisty, confident, intelligent and protective dogs. As they are protective, it can cause them to get aggressive around other people they are unsure of.

If you get your Schnauzer socialized early on you are ahead of the battle. They have to be well socialized to get along with other types of dogs. Otherwise, you may have a lot on your hands at a later date.

You should get your Schnauzer house trained as soon as possible and this should be your first priority. Keep to a regular schedule and show them where and when they should go. Do not get angry with them if they make mistakes – they will make a mistake eventually! Praise them when they do get it right and give them plenty of cuddles and treats!

Also, get them trained to go on a leash as soon as you can. This will make walking more pleasant for both of you, and much less stressful. The Schnauzer dogs are all strong in physical means and mentally. The sooner you can get them used to being on a leash the better.

You should then work on the basic commands that all dogs should learn as soon as possible. Teach them to sit, lie down, heel, come, stay, down etc. All these commands are easily learned by the majority of Schnauzers if you are patient and caring. Praise them a lot when they do get it right and never scold when they do not get it right. You can never praise them enough when you are training them, and in fact, for the rest of their lives.

Some Schnauzers also excel at obedience training. They are also great dogs for shows because they are so obedient. Schnauzers are great at agility trials, formal obedience training and many dog sports. They are truly a great dog to own and to train. You will both get so much out of training and become closer for it.

It may be worth your time to take your Schnauzer to obedience training that can be found everywhere. There are many training classes available for all types of dogs, but some may cater specifically for Schnauzer dogs.

Training doesn’t have to be a headache for either of you. With constant training and praise, your Schnauzer will be a wonderful and obedient dog. Schnauzer dogs are a delight to own and to train, so get a head start and be prepared for training your Schnauzer dog.