Miniature Schnauzer Training

Do you have a Miniature Schnauzer that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Miniature Schnauzers are spirited, alert little dogs with big personalities. They were bred as ratters and farm dogs, which gives them a confidence and tenacity that belies their small size — plus a bark that could wake the neighbours.

Common Miniature Schnauzer traits and training needs

• Vocal breed — barking at visitors, noises, other dogs, and sometimes nothing at all
• Terrier stubbornness combined with intelligence — they know what you want, they just might not care
• Can be reactive towards other dogs, especially on lead
• Prone to resource guarding of food, toys, and favourite humans
• Alert and watchful — can become overly vigilant and anxious in busy environments
• Strong prey drive for a small dog — will chase small animals and birds

Miniature Schnauzer owners know their dog has appointed themselves head of household security. If your Schnauzer barks at every sound, gives other dogs the hairy eyeball, or has decided that their food bowl is sacred ground, that's classic Schnauzer behaviour. Behind that bristly moustache is a sharp mind that responds well to training — once you convince them it's worth their while.