MB Mini Schnauzer's

03/28/2024

Puppies coming in may both Tara and Sadie should be pregnant...

02/20/2024

Sir Peppy from Zena's and Massimo's first litter ain't he handsome

01/10/2024

Mr Dually seems to be really liking his new momma.. also seems he's a very spoiled little boy already...💓💓

01/04/2024

Pups had there vet visit yesterday first set of shots and all healthy babies.. smallest weighing 2.6 lbs biggest 4.3 lbs... they almost ready to leave my home... I usually do pretty good with not getting attached but to like one everytime I have babies but this litter ive gotten attached to several...

01/01/2024

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NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
Realistic Expectations
You see the breeders pictures and videos and The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.
So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on puppy at all times when around children.
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
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12/30/2023

These 2 little girls r still looking for a family they will be ready next weekend

12/30/2023

Ms Annabelle as a baby and now her all grown up...
Crazy how much there color changes

12/28/2023

Please becareful this person is trying to scam people she stole my pictures of a puppy from a previous litter

12/17/2023

ONLY 2 BABIES LEFT LOOKING FOR HOMES...

✴️✴️ BLACK AND WHITE PARTI FEMALE WITH ✳️BLUE EYES✳️

✴️✴️ BLACK FEMALE WITH VERY LITTLE WHITE

12/16/2023

This is a pup from Sadie's last litter. This pup was my favorite as soon as he was born... and omg he did not disappoint he is a very handsome little man.. this is the first time I've seen pics of him since he went to his person... it's crazy how much some of the pups colors change as they get older...

12/13/2023

Breakfast time... excuse mommas dirty paws she come back inside..
Ckc mini schnauzers only 2 left looking for there people...

12/07/2023

These 3 beautiful babies have found there people

12/05/2023

Zena's beautiful babies ready for new homes January 6th
Get with me don't miss out

12/01/2023

11/25/2023

Zena's beautiful babies 3 days old and doing wonderful

11/23/2023

After 4 hrs of labor we got 8 beautiful healthy pups 5 girls 3 boys. Momma Zena did wonderful... very colorful litter.

11/07/2023

Ms Zena showing off her baby bump... she's do over it...

10/05/2023

Got some news for all my mini schnauzer lovers.. all my girls have been in heat this past month but we decided to give Tara and sadie a break they will not being have any pups til next yr.. but my Zena girl will be having pups around the last week of November.. it has been so hectic around my house and poor Massimo my stud does not understand y he can not have all his women...

08/27/2023

This IS Mr Bill he is a full brother to sadie and Tara... uncle to all the pups we have had..

07/23/2023

Well I was terrible this go around with taking pics of families with there new babies... this was my last baby that went to his forever home today.. all my babies have found homes... I sure enjoyed all my babies and man did I have some absolutely beautiful pups... this mini schnauzer mom is tired and will enjoy this break... thank u to everyone that purchased one of my babies and welcome to the MB MINI SCHNAUZER'S FAMILY

07/22/2023

My babies live such a rough life... can u tell?lol

07/21/2023

Momma Zena loving on her last baby

07/20/2023

Last little boy left available.. he graduated to sleeping in the bed with us tell he finds a family..

07/19/2023

This pretty little girl is leaving here shortly..

07/17/2023

Well the beautiful black female found her a family give her a haircut and she just left with them...

07/14/2023

Ain't she just beautiful this is a pup from Tara and Massimo's last litter... she is 9 months old now... her family loves her very much...

07/13/2023

This beautiful black female is 7wks old looking for a family

07/13/2023

This is Ms Lulu Mae she is the grandma to sadie and Tara's pups and the great grandma to zena's pups

07/13/2023

This is Mr Noah Taz he is the grandpa to sadie and Tara's pups and the great grandpa to Zena's pups

07/06/2023

These pups r still available