The Dog Whisperer

And to think, I use to have a boyfriend named Dog.. ;-) You know someone had to say it.. I might as well be first

Don't even get me started. I'm *good* with dogs. "Boyfriend" is actually a good name. Two syllables, ends in a soft sound.

But beware: Schnauzers are *smart* and need constant intellectual stimulation, otherwise they can become bored and destructive. Like some men I know.

My favs are Ibizans, but I'm biased. My Bella, while tall, is *wunderbar* and is so patient and come-what-may. Not Schnauzer brilliant, but clean, obedient, loyal and a total man magnet. Seriously, think about it.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/photogalleries/westminster/photo6.html

Can't you just get Sam a leather collar and teach him to bark on command.

Waitaminute... *evil grin*

I had a miniature schnauzer for 5 years. From what I've read, the standards don't really differ that much in behavior & intelligence from the miniatures.

And I have Sam.

in other words, I know what I'm in for. ;)

Every schnauzer I have ever met was very cuddly and loved to sit in my lap. They seem to like to look at you longingly too. But they are yappy.

Of this I am certain, Jimbo: if i were sitting in your lap, i'd be cuddly and yappy, too. :)

As a veterinary technichian and instructor of a puppy class I incourage you not to watch the dog whisperer. He has no formal training and his show can be very dangerous to dog owners trying to implement his methods at home. There are many wonderful behaviorist and instructors using positive reinforcement and not simply flooding a dog into submission. It's a shame that his show is still on and I have personally seen the negative effects it has had on clients attempting to try these methods on their own pets. If anything it should be show as how not to train your dog. Here are some referrals to authors to start your pup off right: Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, Karen Pryor, and Gwen Bailey. Good luck to you and your new pup.