Sioux River Minature Schnauzer

25/07/2024

01/04/2024

Please read this

19/02/2024

I just saw that a Romeo Lejah posted asking people to join a site . This guy is from Australia, so I think it’s a scam to people information

14/02/2024

This Willow who is 3 years old . Happy Birthday to Willow and her brothers and sisters. She was a runt. So small the vet wouldn’t dock her tail, because she didn’t think she would live. Many vet visits, Neb treatments, lots of late night feeding. I put her in one of my doll beds right beside our bed. Jim was the holder of Willow, in fact the parents thought that they better get her soon or Jim wasn’t going to let her go. As she started to get better and stronger she became the little fighter

22/01/2024

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LITTLE DOG OWNERS BEWARE…

I had 4 Dogs out the door and heading to grab #5 when I heard Ruby screaming. Thought her and Belle were tussling so headed back out when I noticed a wing, Hawk had Ruby by the side of head and shoulder area while the other 3 Dogs were around her. I kicked the Hawk and finally he/she let go after starting to take flight. I was trembling and so upset and got Pups in the House and grab a child’s rake as I still had to get Louie out. Took Louie out less than 30 minutes later with toy rake in hand and was right out the door with him when he stepped forward, went to the bathroom and turn back towards house right behind Me. I scoped the yard and fence out and turned my head to look over my shoulder to side yard when I caught a glimpse of flapping wing coming down right behind Me. I spun around and slipped on ice with back turned, laying on ground while Hawk is now attacking Louie who is almost 3 times bigger than Ruby. Now mind you I was right there and he had no fear. I struggled to get up and hit him with plastic rake until he let Louie go, luckily he was not injured.

My huge concern and why I wanted to post this is that Hawk was so desperate it came down to take Louie with Me right there. What do we do? How do we protect them? How can we let them enjoy yard if they are not even safe 2 feet from the Door. What if Dogs are scattered in yard, how are we to be sure they are safe??? I am so upset and everytime I close my eyes, I see that Hawk attacking my Dogs.

This will be something I will never get over. Ruby was close to loosing her eye and has injury to upper right leg, puncture. Cannot get this Horror out of my head…😢

😢💔😢this did not happen to me, but it did happen to someone else

30/12/2023

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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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