Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-107) index. Includes bibliographical references (page 107) and index.
Contents:
95 -- Fun and Games. 5 -- A Tale of Two Rescues -- Taking the Good With the Not So Good -- A Little Mini Schnauzer History -- General Appearance -- Temperament and Personality -- Chapter 2 Stuff of Everyday Life 15 -- Bed -- Collars -- Crate -- Exercise Pen -- Food and Water Bowls -- Gate -- Identification -- Leash -- Toys -- Chapter 3 Good Eating 25 -- Food Basics -- Reading Food Labels -- Commercial Foods -- Noncommercial Diets -- Feeding Schedules -- Obesity -- Chapter 4 Looking Good 37 -- Benefits of Grooming -- Getting Your Dog Used to Grooming -- Grooming Supplies -- Coat Care -- Dental Care -- Ear Care -- Eye Care -- Nail Care -- Chapter 5 Feeling Good 49 -- Finding a Veterinarian -- Annual Vet Visit -- Spaying or Neutering Your Schnauzer -- Vaccinations -- Breed-Specific Illnesses -- Parasites -- General Illnesses -- Alternative Therapies -- Chapter 6 Being Good 67 -- Positive Training -- Socialization -- Crate Training -- Housetraining -- Teaching Basic Commands -- Chapter 7 In the Doghouse 85 -- Aggression -- Barking -- Chewing -- Digging -- Inappropriate Elimination -- Jumping Up -- Nipping/Play Biting -- Chapter 8 Stepping Out 95 -- Traveling With Your Schnauzer -- Sports -- Fun and Games.
Summary:
Miniature Schnauzers are clever dogs whose intelligence is coupled with their energetic nature. This comprehensive guide offers helpful training tips to make the most of your dogs natural abilities.
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