Everyone says that miniature pincher's are supposed to be really smart, but mine is really stupid. He is also clumsey and always falls when he is walking and running. Will he ever grow out of this?
2006-09-26 08:25:05 · 16 answers · asked by Ash 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs ALWAYS take after their owners.........
2006-09-26 08:51:13 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
lol. My mom and dad back home ask the same question of their mini pin, who was given to them after being taken from an abusive situation. As well, m&d have never bothered training dogs; they just sort of expect them to just "get it." As far as being clumsy - look at the thing. I don't know how they stand anyway. :-) So get a book or two on training at the library, be patient and give it the old college try, and see what happens. And give it lots of affection and support. Maybe it is stupid, but first it needs a chance to learn. Good luck! (to both of you!)
2006-09-26 08:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by valerie h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Min pins are really smart and bratty. I assume ur minpin is a puppy? If so, he should out grow his clumsy stage. It's just they're new to surroundings and their coordination isn't up to par as a pup. Mine was clumsy as a pup now trots around like a show horse. He is very clean, sensitive, demanding and sooo smart. He actually has us trained quite well.
2006-09-26 08:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by Suzanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one too and he does fall alot but that doesn't mean he's stupid it means he's clumsy and mine is too. I worked with him and trained him so now he is a very well mannered little dog.
Work with him for 10 minutes a day make training fun. He will get smarter. Looks for books online there are books made just for training Min Pins. They need lots of exercise and toys. Have fun they are a very entertaining and active breed.
2006-09-26 09:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by donyafs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had your dog examined by a vet? Puppies are often clumsey and exciteable.....
You should watch the "Dog Whisperer" on T.V. he will tell you that he usually has to train the people....and that dogs with behaviour problems can be retrained but it is usually from so called training from humans.
How much do you love your dog if you call him stupid?
Did you buy your dog from a reputable breeder. If so I'm sure they could tell you about the behaviour of mini pins.
Good Luck with your puppy....he's gonna need it.!
2006-09-26 08:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by obzpal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies will stumble around alot.
I have 2-min-pins
1 weighs 15 lbs-9 yrs old.....best snake dog I ever seen.
She has stopped me 1 time from grabbing in flower bed a rattle snake, & twice from stepping on one. She'll grab center of the snake & shake from side to side w/great force until they are dead. She want let them get into a curled up possition...pulling them by the tail. If can't curl can't strike
. She has killed 1 cotton mouth & rattler this year as long as my arm.
1-weighs-5lbs-6 yrs old, she is very loving & playful w/my 2 yr old grandson. She makes every step he does.
The breed is not stupid.....A good dog is trained by a good owner.
2006-09-26 08:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 09:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dog can only be as smart as his owner
my minpin is one of the most intelligent dogs I've ever owned and we've had dozens of dogs (& breeds) she recognizes half of the things we say - some words we have to spell
we have a stray minpin that showed up a week ago and he is very smart also
I don't understand your dog being clumsy, better get it checked out by the vet
2006-09-26 21:08:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My toy min pin is my baby....I would never call my baby stupid. I love mine more then anything. I can't imagine thinking your pet is stupid. Mine is stubborn...I think to smart for his own good. WHen he seems clumsy...is he just playing like all puppies do.?
Have you taken yours to the vet? He could have an ear infection which would affect his balance.
2006-09-26 08:37:04 · answer #9 · answered by wardsha2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs just are not too bright. Many times they grow out of it. However if he is so clumsey, you might want to have to vet take a look and make sure its not a neurological disorder.....
2006-09-26 09:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by Krazee about my pets! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Border Collie did this as well. Turns out she has epilepsy... who would have thought?!?
You may want to consult your vet and make sure he's ok.
Rule of thumb, "If it seems odd, it probably is!"
2006-09-26 08:34:49 · answer #11 · answered by frozendreamer1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋