Miniature Schnauzer StoriesMiniature Schnauzer StoriesThe tales of a miniature schnauzer plus dog training hints and tips Articles
Happy Birthday Lucus
2007-08-13 21:19:00 Lucus, one of Bernard’s blog buddies is celebrating his 2nd birthday today. So from Bernard and myself: “Happy Birthday , Lucus!” More About: Happy Birthday
Dog Walking in the Churchyard
2007-08-12 23:19:00 Jan mentioned in a comment about Bernard’s first walk that one of the great things about taking a dog for a walk is find all these great places that you would otherwise drive by. This is so very true with Bernard and I. We take him for walks around the Churchyard across the street from us ... More About: Walking
Bernard?s Bath - Update
2007-08-05 22:40:00 After Bernard ’s bath the other day and Jan’s suggestion that it’s easier to take your dog to the grooming shop, we’ve come up with an even easier way to give Bernard a wash: The washing machine: More About: Bath , Update
Bernard?s Sweet Tooth
2007-08-03 14:53:00 Yes, another in our series of free puppy toys. This time it’s an empty ice cream carton. It proved to be a great shape for Bernard to really get his teeth into. Sadly, the best pose Bernard did with the whole of his snout in the carton wasn’t captured for posterity this time, but I’m sure ... More About: Sweet
Bernard in the Bath
2007-07-25 18:25:00 A little doggy shampoo… A quick rinse… A quick pose for the camera… And I’m ready to get dirty again! More About: Bath , Bernard
I?ve Got Very Smelly Ears
2007-07-23 11:52:00 Yes, Miniature Schnauzer’s have very hairy ears; inside and out. Sometimes this can cause them a few problems though. As we were putting Bernard to bed the other night we noticed just how smelly his ears have become. As new dog owners, particularly as new Miniature Schnauzer owners, we weren’t sure whether this was common and ... More About: Ears , Melly
Door Mat Chewing Update
2007-07-18 15:14:00 The door mat has officially taken a battering over the past few days. When we asked him about it though, Bernard didn’t seem to know who had been chewing the mat: More About: Update , Door , Chewing
The Best Toys in Life are Free
2007-07-16 23:51:00 As a teething puppy, Bernard fills just about every waking moment looking for something to chew. He also has a very destructive nature. Our door mat is a testament to both these points. We thought that a cardboard box might be the answer to Bernard’s puppy dog urges and give the door mat a few more ... More About: Life , Toys , Free
I Do Dog Tricks
2007-07-16 23:42:00 Here’s a fun little site I Do Dog Tricks that Lucas was very kindly bought to my attention. One day Bernard will be this clever and we shall rejoice: “There are no more accidental wees!”.
Bernard Makes Some New Friends (Sort of)
2007-07-15 20:43:00 Last weekend our next door neighbour had some visitors: an Irish Wolf Hound and a German Shepherd cross. This gave Bernard a great chance to meet some other dogs and to realise that he isn’t the only doggy in the world. He did this all from the safety of our side of the gate, but ... More About: Friends , Sort , Ends , Some
Puppy Classes
2007-07-15 20:43:00 We?re thinking about taking Bernard to puppy classes. We think it will be a good way for us to learn a few more tricks about training dogs (and to show of how much Bernard already knows) and, although Bernard has met the neighbour?s dogs, we?re quite keen on him socialising with other puppies while he?s ... More About: Classes , Puppy , Adventures
Puppy Prison and Protest Pee?s
2007-07-14 19:57:00 Despite choosing to buy a puppy and deciding that we want him to be part of our lives, sometimes we have to do things about the house that don?t involve Bernard . For example, we?ve decided it?s best not to share baths with Bernard, and Bernard isn?t too keen on the Hoover (in fact, it?s fair ... More About: Puppy , Protest , Prison , Adventures
Bernard?s First Walk
2007-07-06 16:35:00 After having his 2nd inoculations 10 days ago it was finally time for Bernard to leave the restrictions of our house and garden for the first time. Yes, it was time for Bernard’s first walk! We’d read in a Kennel Club magazine that the a puppy should only go out for 5 minutes for each month ... More About: Adventures , Walk
Dog Days of Summer
2007-07-04 22:18:00 Jan over at The Poodle has published an interesting piece about the Dog Days of Summer . Little did I know that the Greeks spent so much time thinking about dogs. Jan points out that in the summer dogs need more shade and more water, which during your normal summer is very good advice indeed. Over here ...
Bernard Cam - The Down Command
2007-07-04 22:08:00 Here’s another instalment of the Bernard Cam, this time Bernard demonstrates his mastery of the “down” command (well, sort of). We were very pleased that Bernard learnt to sit on command using just one dog biscuit (though it was the size of a mini-metro). Down has taken a few more treats but he seems to be ... More About: Comm , Command , The D
Toilet Training our Puppy
2007-07-03 23:15:00 Our first goal in training Bernard is to get him toilet trained (or house trained as it’s also known). The thought that we can let Bernard wander through the house (the parts he’s aloud to wander through at least) without the fear of him leaving us little surprises would make our lives as puppy owners ... More About: Training , Puppy , Toilet , TRAI , Raining
Bernard?s First Week
2007-06-30 20:15:00 Well, it’s felt like a month but I’ve double checked the calendar and it’s definitely only been a week since we picked Bernard up. What a week though… We’ve gone through what I suspect are pretty typical emotions for new dog owners, high one day (does all his toilet business out side and sits quietly with ... More About: Week , Adventures
Someone?s Getting Cheeky
2007-06-27 23:21:00 Bernard has well and truly relaxed into life with us at home. That’s not to say that he isn’t still a little firecracker; in the mornings when I get up to give him his breakfast he wags his tail, jumps and spins like a lunatic. But he’s not so frightened. He’s not been with us for ... More About: Some
Bernard Cam - Playing in our Kitchen
2007-06-26 23:37:00 Here’s a video of Bernard playing in our kitchen. He’s just been bathed so looks a little bit damp still (we’re not giving him a wet look perm, honest). I hope you enjoy: More About: Kitchen , Chen
New Day; New Favourite Toy!
2007-06-25 23:30:00 Day 3 saw a big change for Bernard . The first day alone with my wife (why do they make me work, why?) and his life of Miniature Schnauzer pampering is over as his new regime began. Not brutal, nor cruel, but the rules of our house are now being enforced more strictly. This meant crate training ... More About: Adventures , New Day
It?s a Smell-thing!
2007-06-25 23:09:00 Life for Bernard, as with every puppy in the world, is very much experienced through his nose. But he cares not for a fine Bordeaux or a crisp Claret, at the moment he only wants 2 things: Food. Stones. Here he is trying his luck sniffing in the garden: “Hmm, no food. Let’s try for some stones…” “Is that a ... More About: Smell , Thing
Day 2 - I?m Exhausted!
2007-06-24 22:48:00 This picture pretty much sums up half of Bernard ’s day today. Flashing past like a blur: When he goes, he goes at full speed and it is exhausting! Trying to keep track of him in the garden is all but impossible - unless you give him your full attention. Although he doesn’t like to stray where he ... More About: Adventures , Haus , Exhaust
Bernard?s First Day
2007-06-23 23:21:00 Last night I barely slept a wink, I was so worried about Bernard ’s first night with us. “Will he be too frightened?” “Will he get too cold?” “Will he get too hungry?” These are the questons that can keep a new dog owner awake at night. When I opened the kitchen door this morning and saw there was still a ... More About: Adventures
Bernard around the House
2007-06-23 11:29:00 Here’s the first pictures of Bernard at home with us: Striking a pose for the camera. His favourite activity - Eating! His new favourite toy - the spiky ball. More About: House , Round , Ouse , The House
Bernard?s Adventures Begin
2007-06-22 23:31:00 Today Bernard has finally arrived home! As I stepped into the breeder’s house today I think it’s fair to say Bernard knew something was up. When I arrived, he went down on his belly, put his head between his paws and looked up suspiciously at me from under his eyebrows. But he had the time it ... More About: Adventures , Vent , Advent , Ventures
Preparing Our Home for the New Puppy
2007-06-21 22:07:00 Sometimes the excitement that you’re going to bring a puppy home can make you over look the fact that you actually have to do a bit of preparation before the big day arrives. Your home is going to become the puppy’s home too, so you need to make sure you have everything that you puppy ... More About: Home , Puppy , Prep |
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