Is Your Family Really Ready For A Miniature Schnauzer Puppy?

Is your family really ready for a Miniature Schnauzer Puppy? Does everyone in your household want a new  puppy? Is someone home during the day while you work? If not, who will take care of the puppy while you work? On average how many hours will you leave your puppy home
alone? Before buying a puppy have you considered rescuing a miniature schnauzer who desperately needs a loving home?

Are you willing to thoroughly puppy proof your home? such askeep poisonous plants, electrical cords, cat food, shoes, children's toys out of puppys reach? How much socialization and training do you think a miniature schnauzer needs to become a well balanced dog that you can comfortably take out to visit strange places, homes, crowds, people, children, and other dogs?
 
Do you have a fully fenced yard? Can a tiny puppy dig under? Did you know the  # 1 cause of death in dogs is getting hit by a car? Is your yard clear of dangerous plants, pesticides, slug bait, Etc.? Did you know a Miniature Schnauzer is an indoor dog? Is your lifestyle to busy to provide time and energy to properly train and care for a miniature schnauzer?
 
The life span of a mini is 12-15 years are you able to commit to  caring for the dog for its entire lifetime even if unexpected things happen such as relocating for a new job, divorce, canine Behavior problems, expensive vet bills? Did you know that early socialization means exposing your dog to as many different types of environments, situations, people, animals, sights, and sounds as you can, taking the puppy to the park, to other homes, into crowded loud areas, letting strangers and children pet and play with your dog. Etc.?

Did you know a Miniature Schnauzer has a high prey drive and should NEVER be off a leash in an unfenced area?
What manners will be required of the dog for it to become an acceptable member of your household? for example: Barking and  jumping on guests is unacceptable, come when called, not beg for food etc.... In otherword what behaviors  do you find either necessary or either intolerable in your dog?
 
Are you prepared to put the time and effort into potty and obedience training to achieve these goals? Will you enroll your puppy in obedience class? Have you read any books on Miniature schnauzers, dog care or training? Have you read information on crate training? Are you aware that this breed requires grooming every 6 weeks, costing approximately $250.00 a year
 
Who will watch your dog if you have to go out of town or on vacation? Have you considered the expense of routine vet care, immunizations, neuter/spay, monthly flea prevention, teeth cleaning, high quality pet food, obedience classes, boarding and pet sitting fees while on acation. unexpected emergency vet care, etc.? Can you commit to brushing your dogs teeth at least twice a week? Clipping the dogs toenails weekly?