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This small, popular
breed makes a great family pet, but basic obedience
training is a must because of the breed being
somewhat headstrong. The Miniature Pinscher can be
demanding and may even try to take control of the
household if given the chance. However, with the
proper training to teach the young dog that you are
in control, the Miniature Pinscher can become a
loyal companion.
Many owners discover that the Miniature Pinscher is
very loyal to its master, acting courageously when
another dog or a stranger is in the area. Remember,
this breed is a very intelligent and animated. In
fact, you will find this breed is almost fearless.
Sometimes described as dynamite in a small package,
the Miniature Pinscher can be a challenge to train
unless the owner and/or a professional trainer have
the time and patience to work with the dog properly.
Of course, the best
way to train the Miniature Pinscher, or any
dog, is while your new pet is still a puppy. Dogs
are more capable and willing to learn when they are
young. Therefore, if you give the dog a good start,
it will usually respond very well to basic obedience
training and rules that you establish. Even so, you
should not use too strong a hand with the Miniature
Pinscher, because its spirit and pride would not
allow this. Instead, you should be firm but also
provide positive reinforcement and praise.
You will have to correct your Miniature Pinscher,
even though its natural cuteness makes this
difficult. If you go to the other extreme and are
too strong in your demands or too rough with your
treatment, you may be heading for real trouble with
this breed. It would be best if you avoid spoiling
your Miniature Pinscher, although this can be
difficult because almost all dogs in this breed like
attention, often acting up even more when it knows
it is being funny. In other words, the Miniature
Pinscher is not for everyone.
Once your dog knows that you are in control and you
cannot be bluffed by its antics, you would probably
find that the Miniature Pinscher enjoys training. In
fact, this breed would try even harder to please
you. Most dogs of this level of intelligence will
not put up with too much silliness, actually trying
to out-think you just to see what the limits are. If
you begin the training with positive reinforcement
in mind and remain consistent with this approach,
you should meet with success.
One of the keys to having a good experience with
your Miniature Pinscher is to make sure that you
establish the places in the home that are off
limits, such as certain furniture, tables, counters,
and so on. Along with this, make sure that small
items the dog could steal or choke on, such as hard
candy, bottle caps, and small toys, are put away.
The Miniature Pinscher loves to investigate, often
picking up small items that could pose danger.
Some owners have had success in paper-training their
Miniature Pinscher, though many report it takes time
to get the young dog to understand exactly what is
required. At first, this active little dynamo may
want to tear up the paper because it thinks it is
something to play with but with patience and
consistency, most Miniature Pinschers are
intelligent enough to get the idea. Having a crate
for your pet may also be a good idea, because it
provides your pet with a place to be alone. In
addition, most dog breeds will keep their “den”
naturally clean and since the crate serves as the
den, the dog will avoid going to the bathroom inside
it.
Training a toy breed such as the Miniature Pinscher
to go outside when necessary can also be a
challenge, but the key with this is to establish
routine, taking the dog outside every few hours, and
staying with the pattern, without fail. Your
Miniature Pinscher will learn best if you have a
firm manner and are consistent.
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