Memphians prefer Labradors

MSN MoneyCentral - on the list of top 10 most popular AKC-registered dogs in Memphis for 2006 is the German Shepherd, followed by Boxer and Rottweiler. Beagle, at No. 5, tied with Golden Retriever, at No. 6. Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu and Miniature Schnauzer Read More

People’s Daily Online - At No. 3 in the AKC’s top 10 was the German Shepherd, followed by the Golden Retriever, Beagle, Dachshund, Boxer, Poodle, Shih Tzu and Miniature Schnauzer. Despite the prevalence of the Yorkie and the increased popularity of other small breeds, the Read More

Seattle Business Journal - Nationally, the Labrador retriever tops the U.S. list, followed by the Yorkshire terrier, German shepherd, golden retriever, beagle, dachshund, boxer, poodle, Shih Tzu and miniature schnauzer. The AKC determined the Seattle list by using registration Read More

WCAX - In Texas, a woman was awarded $47,000, including $10,000 each in emotional anguish and loss of companionship, after an employee of the pet store chain Petco lost her miniature schnauzer while walking it. The dog was struck and killed by a car. The Read More

Indianapolis Star - Family: Husband, Mike; sons, Mark and Nick. “I am proud to say both my sons are graduates of HSE High School, Mark Miniature Schnauzer named Barkley. Read More

Lake Charles American Press - One resident told us of his miniature Schnauzer that he had to give away when he entered the nursing home. Another of the residents said that no one but the therapy dogs have ever come to visit him. We pledged to bring the dogs regularly to visit Read More

Labs, retrievers are one-two breeds in Seattle

Seattle Business Journal - Nationally, the Labrador retriever tops the U.S. list, followed by the Yorkshire terrier, German shepherd, golden retriever, beagle, dachshund, boxer, poodle, Shih Tzu and miniature schnauzer. The AKC determined the Seattle list by using registration
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dog panel could be hindered by horse law
Shelbyville Times-Gazette - became a significant issue in Shelbyville during November as a grandmother was mauled as she tried to protect her schnauzer and wildlife present concerns revealed in routine police reports including one about a pit bull dog killing a miniature
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Labrador crowned most popular dog in U.S. for 16th year
People’s Daily Online - At No. 3 in the AKC’s top 10 was the German Shepherd, followed by the Golden Retriever, Beagle, Dachshund, Boxer, Poodle, Shih Tzu and Miniature Schnauzer. Despite the prevalence of the Yorkie and the increased popularity of other small breeds, the
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Rulings on pet companionship show legal evolution
WCAX - In Texas, a woman was awarded $47,000, including $10,000 each in emotional anguish and loss of companionship, after an employee of the pet store chain Petco lost her miniature schnauzer while walking it. The dog was struck and killed by a car. The
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New foundation director has strong ties to HSE
Indianapolis Star - Family: Husband, Mike; sons, Mark and Nick. “I am proud to say both my sons are graduates of HSE High School, Mark Miniature Schnauzer named Barkley.
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Fido needs a rub? Try the Ritz

Herald Tribune - Darlene Davison did it for her schnauzer. The spa director at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and her five licensed massage therapists took a four-day course to become certified in pet massage. The team of dog-rubbing therapists makes the Sarasota Ritz one
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Art in the Attic preserves Peaceful Pastures drawing
Fayette County Review - Cocker Spaniels Teeny Tiny and Chloe, and Buster the schnauzer greet customers in the loft shop. Owner Tisha Wade is happy to give guests a behind-the-scenes look at a custom frame shop. A third-generation framer, Wade continues in her mother s and
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COMMON COUNCIL: Group asks city to get involved in rescue of feral
Lockport Union-Sun - Maddie s Fund, endowed by a wealthy woman whose beloved schnauzer s name was Maddie and who wanted to see the no-kill ethos spread nationwide, awards grants to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for two purposes: to pay veterinary
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Homebound for the holidays

Denver Post - No hay descanso de nieve para algunos No snow break for some Winds helped prevent major outages Dec 21: Seeking shelter Saturday, even though her street wasn’t cleared, she decided to take the Dalmatian and her miniature schnauzer to a dog park by Continued

Lake Charles American Press - One resident told us of his miniature Schnauzer that he had to give away when he entered the nursing home. Another of the residents The expo center was a temporary shelter for animals rescued from New Orleans. Volunteering there made me realize just Continued

New Year, New Goals

Lake Charles American Press - One resident told us of his miniature Schnauzer that he had to give away when he entered the nursing home. Another of the residents Energy dog Food Diamond Maintenance dog Food Diamond Performance dog Food Diamond Premium Adult dog Food Diamond puppy
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Campers mark holiday on park sites
AZCentral.com - This is the eighth year for Mattison, her husband Russ and their miniature schnauzer, Pepper. The Mattisons’ RV is all aglow with Donna Hone and her four-month Ridgeback puppy, Saabu, arrived last week from St. Johns in their 25-foot travel trailer
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The Biggest Bark-Prevention Training Mistake Most Miniature Schnauzer Dog Owners Make

Before undertaking any course of correction for excessive barking, we must determine why excessive barking occurs in the first place. The usual reasons are to protest social isolation, to gain a response from another animal, object or person, and to express alarm at unidentified sounds, movements, objects or odors. Most pups that bark excessively are vocally oriented. That is, in almost any stressful situation, they tend to vocalize by barking, whining or howling.

The most important method of controlling barking in any type of Miniature Schnauzer puppy is to make sure that corrective steps do not actually teach the pup to bark. This is a common error made by many owners. Inadvertently they reinforce the behavior (anxiety vocalizing caused by being left alone) by responding (going to the pup) and either positively or negatively handling him or her. The idea that punishment can perpetuate problem behavior is difficult for many owners to grasp.

What has actually occurred, however, is that the pup has achieved its goal: the owner’s presence. This is a positive reinforcement, even if accompanied by a slap on the rump or snout. From the Miniature Schnauzer puppies standpoint, discomfort of punishment is better than isolation. Because barking provides some relief from isolation, the excessive barking is continued. Most owners grasp this when it is framed as “thinking like the puppy.”

Pets, Pets, Pets 

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Pet of the week 01-01-2007 
Chivalry isnt dead as long as Mr. Winston is around. This refined gentleman likes long walks in the park and cuddling on the couch, and hes looking for a partner (or family!) with whom to share his life.
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Park hot spot for pets, owners 
PASADENA - Fun-seekers spill out of a white stretch limo at one of the hottest spots in town. This crowd is ready to rock - and to roll in the dirt. Ginger the Great Dane, Oliver the mutt and other doggie Nannies service regulars arrive in style with their handler, David Shelton.
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Hints From Heloise 
Comfy Cats
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Slick roads likely to blame for fatal car crash 
BUCKLEY Two local women died in a weather-related crash after their vehicle was hit broadside near the Grand Traverse County line.
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Puppy Behavior: Dominant & Submissive Personalities In Miniature Schnauzer Puppies

When do Miniature Schnauzer puppies develop their personalities? Just how does a Miniature Schnauzer puppy become either a dominant dog who is on the aggressive side, or rather the submissive type who will roll over or pee when confronting an Alpha male?

puppies as young as 3 weeks of age may show dominant behavior, put forepaws on litter mates with the tail erect, remain still, and sometimes, growl. Some pups react to this dominance submissively, remain quite still or roll onto one side. Such behavior can be seen before, during or after play-fighting, or completely independent of it.

This behavior, as well as outright fighting which culminates with a clear-cut winner, has been interpreted and labeled variously as sorting out the pecking order or the pack dominance order. Its value to the pack is attributed to ensuring social stability, establishing eating priorities that favor the fittest, and ensuring mating only between the Alpha male and female.

An inaccurate view of canine dominance behavior has emerged from these observations. Regrettably, the wolf and domestic dog have come to be regarded as having built-in, stereotyped submissive and dominant behaviorisms. To the contrary - reliable reports, films and photographs show the following behaviorisms as submissive on the part of subordinate dogs and wolves when a dominant pack member, often the Alpha, shows dominance: growling, snarling with teeth bared, hackles raised, even holding the tail upright.

Yet, all or most of these submissive behaviorisms have been erroneously described in many popular Miniature Schnauzer books as strictly dominant behavior. Thus, many readers fail to learn the subtleties of their pet’s behavior and wind up making their problems worse. The sad results of this kind of misinformation have been shown to provide misinformation to many dog owners.

This is not to say that so-called “dominance” handling cannot succeed in stimulating submissive behavior in dogs. For instance, experienced professionals often succeed with clients’ Miniature Schnauzer dogs. However, we should remember that dogs relate to outsiders quite differently than to their owners. So, while punishment from a virtual stranger may subdue a growl in a professional setting, that response is usually stimulus bound; it is unique to the context and/or persons involved. However, the owner, whose relationship with a pet mainly involves affectionate interactions, faces an entirely different set of circumstances.