Puppy question.?

Question

Im getting a dog and have a couple of wuestions,
1. Recommend any good names cause im out of them Its a girl.
2. Is 6 1/2 weeks old enough to get your dog.
3. What food do yo recommend.
4. Any good toys you recommend, ( for a miniature schnauzer)
5. Should i crate train him or just get him a little bed.
6. How do you teach your dog to catch a frisbee running.
7. Any other reccomends are appriciated thank you.
P.S. May you star my question that would be so cool.

Answer 1

I have a mini schnauzer!!!!
Here is a picture of her! - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/i_love_hilary_duff/20070005.jpg
Kaylie, Jade, Jany, Mackinzie
We got ours ate 8weeks old, but she was weened at 4 weeks which was a very bad thing to do because she was extremely skinny and didnt have enough neutrition. I would still get her even though she is 6 1/2 weeks old.
Science diet
LOADS OF RAWHIDES!!! They love to chew!!! make sure your plants are out of reach, or are protected by something so that your dog cant get to it, my mini schnauzer loves our plants, we had to spray sour apple stuff all around it that is made for dogs. Other toys try finding toys that squeak or make noise they love trying to fins the squeaker!
Crate train is the best way to go. Still get a bed for him but make sure it fits in his crate, we have a little kennel that she goes in at night along with her bed and we also have a big cage that we got another bed for and she has food and water in there along with some toys, we leave her in there if we go out.
I dont really know how but just try throwing a frisbee alot he'll get the hang of it.
To potty train your dog always say NO and imeadiatly take him outside. And praise him when he goes poop or pee. Get treats and lots of them and train him how to sit and stay right when he gets confortable in your house, that will save you alot of troubles! A harness for your mini schnauzer is a good way to go, they love to pull when on walks and the harness doesnt make them choke but it also helps you to get a better hold of your dog. IF he tries to chew on something he is not suposed to just keep saying NO!! and pull him away, he will get the hint. oops srry for saying him, it should be her! lol

Answer 2

1. Molly, Daisy, Mandy, Tara, Princess
2. Normally puppies shouldn't be removed from their mothers until about 8-10 weeks. As long as they are on solids 6 1/2 weeks should be ok.
3. I personally would recommend Iams or Beneficial. Beneficial is less expensive but high in quality than most store bought foods. The better the food is the healthier your pet will be.
4. Try to avoid anything that can be chewed up or destroyed by the puppy. Squeaker toys and raw-hides should be avoided because a puppy can choke on them if swallowed. Kong toys are great and you can even put a little liver sausage or peanut butter inside them to encourage the dog to chew on it. Greenies or compresses rawhide are ok to give. These products are designed to break up in very small pieces. They do no provide an nutrition but do satisfy the need for chewing. Rope toys are also a lot of fun. Squeekers and stuffed toys can be given when supervised. Just watch that the dog isn't tearing it up and never leave them alone with it.
5. I always recommend crate training. This is a way for you to teach your puppy when it's time to relax and when it's time to play and potty. It makes it less stressful on the pet particularly when have to be away. Like any good parent you have to teach the dog what is expected and develop a routine. Here's some information on crate training.
http://www.pets.ca/articles/article-cratetrain.htm
http://www.gointothedogs.com/TRAINING%20TIPS.htm
6. First you have to train the dog basic obedience. You have to develop his listening ear so you can train more sophisticated tricks like catching a Frisbee. To be honest this skill is not something you usually see a mini schnauzer doing.
7. Arm yourself with as much knowledge about your pet, it's characteristics, health issues, training and the such.
Here's a link to the basic commands.
http://www.dogteachers.com/obedience/
It's good to familiarize yourself with them and start using the proper terminology. Training takes time and it is more than likely you won't see huge jumps in learning them until the puppy is about 6 months old. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 3

1 corkey
2 pup should be at least 8 weeks
3 ask the breeder what food the pup is on, as to not upset her tummy, then gradually switch if you like.
4 Any toy that is big enough so she won't swallow it and ones that do not have parts such as eyes that can come loose and be swallowed.
5 Crate training is good but depends more on how much you are home and how fast she does with house training
6 Catching the frisbee, will also depend a lot on the dogs disire to chase and fetch, trainers can help with that.
7 Other recomendation, train her well with patients firmness and lots of love, and enjoy your new puppy.

Answer 4

The name often depends on what the dog looks like, i'm personally not so good with names so you may be on your own for that question. but the rest i can answer. usually dogs cannot be taken until they are 8 weeks old, this is to ensure that they are comfortable without their mother and able to cooperate with their new family. the food may depend on the breed, but any puppy chow should be good. try to make sure it has plenty of vitamins and minerals to make sure you puppy grows healthy. try getting toys that don't encourage rough playing, or the dog may think that biting is a game. balls and chew toys that squeak are ok, but i would stay away from things like the tug of war toys. the crate all depends on how long you are usually out of the house. if you're out for more than a couple hours get a crate, the dog may feel lonely at first and do things such as go to the bathroom all over the house, and rip up paper and furniture. once your dog is no longer a puppy he can stay out of the crate for longer amounts of time, but a crate to a dog is like a home, their own special place. make sure you never try to climb in their with your dog, they may get upset, and if you have any small children make that clear to them. the frisbee thing, start by teaching your dog to fetch with a ball. then start using a frisbee, and eventually when it's grown, it will start to catch the frisbee out of the air. good luck with your dog!!!!

Answer 5

1. Over 2000 options in alphabetical order http://petrix.com/dognames/

2. Yes wait till 8 weeks or older. They are learning valuable lessons when they are that young - lessons (no offense) no human will be able to teach about manners, play, etc.

3. I recommend Royal Canin and Nutro. Those two are my top choices. They are premium dog foods (no by products such as head, feet, feathers or cancerous tissue and no corn that is hard to digest causing gas and intestinal problems). They also add extra vitamins and minerals for brain function, cardiac function, skin and coat, joint health, bone health, immune system, etc etc. (Google for their sites to learn more).

4. I LOVE interactive dog toys. It keeps the dog busy, thinking, and out of trouble. Check out these sites for some good examples:
http://www.pet-shop.net/html/active.html
http://thepuppyshop.com/into.html
http://www.petstreetmall.com/Dog-Toys/457.html
Google "Interactive Dog Toys" for more options. They are great for dogs who are chewers, have strong prey drives, thinkers etc. Something for everyone.

5. You can do both. Crate training helps with potty training and gives the puppy a safe, secure santurary. Whether you lock him in for the night or not he'll probably end up going there anyway door open and all. A doggie bed gives another place for you pup to lay while hanging out w/you. I had a crate that I used for potty training and night times when I couldn't keep an eye on the puppy (she was a horrible chewer). I had a doggie bed in the office and basement when I was there and she wanted to hang out. Its up to you.

6. First get the dog interested in the firsbee. Make it a great, interesting fun thing to do. Be excited about and the dog will feed of your excitement. Treat it, praise the dog verbally and pets and scratches whenever it shows interest in the frisbee. Once the dog is really interested in the frisbee he'll start doing catching it on its own.

7. Other recommendations: hmm... make sure to exercise yoru dog adequately. Lots of walks and at least 30 min - 1 hour of all out running play daily. This will help greatly w/ behavioral issues. To have well adjusted puppy/dog you need this: Training! Discipline (not spanking)! Socialization and Love! With these elements you can't do wrong. Make sure to hire a good trainer w/ lots of experience. Take your puppy to new environments for new situations and to meet new people. The more exposure it has the better adjusted it will be. If the dog shows fear don't coddle it, if the dog shows aggression don't coax it, you're just reinforcing the behaivor. A cure all for anything - putting the dog in DOWN.

Good Luck and congrats on the new puppy.

Answer 6

It's against the law in most states in the US to sell a puppy before it's eight weeks old. Six and a half weeks is WAY too young to be taken away from the mamadog. You will have behavioral problems with a pup who leaves the nest that young. No responsible breeder would sell a pup before 10-12 weeks. THINK ABOUT IT.
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?

4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?

5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)

6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?

7. Does she have a Sales Contract?

8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?

9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).

10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?

Answer 7

1. I usually wait for the dog to do something and I get a name out of that, or some physical characteristic.(my first dog had a star shaped white patch on its chest so she was named Starr(extra r because she was extra special)(the second dog we named Cynder because she was black like soot)
2. 8 weeks or when the dog is weaned from its mother.
3. Nutro-hands down.
4. Non latex durable toys. Nylabone toys are the best.
5. Crate training is best until the puppy knows where to do its business and it has its own den to feel safe.
6. Repetative training is how a dog learns. Let it walk around the house with the frisbee in its mouth.
7. Provide it with lots of love :)
8. Go to website that has further info on your type of breed of dog.

Answer 8

I would call her something based on her personality.
6.5 weeks is WAY too young to get a new puppy.
I recommend Canidae All Life Stages
Tough toys that stand up to chewing.. Kong, etc.
You should crate train.
You throw the frisbee towards our dog and eventually he'll get the idea of catching it.. Then you throw it while he is running and eventually he'll catch on to that one too..

You should do more research into the breed and what it's like, you are worried about the little things that will come later.. ie Frisbee..
You should find a good trainer in your area, or someone who holds classes. Think to the future.. Don't allow a puppy to do anything that you wouldn't find appropriate as an adult.
Puppies are fun, but they are alot of work too if you want to raise them properly so you have a nice well rounded adult dog that you can live with.

I would have starred you but you asked.. Sorry :(

Answer 9

1 I am not good at names if I can't see her
2 no that is not old enough, she sould be at least 8 months old at the youngest
3 IAMS is a really good brand with all the best supplements.
4 Kong toys are good and hoofies are good too, my brothers dog just has a peace of rope tied in knots .
5 crates are good if you want to leave her at home some time, a yard is also recomended so she can getout side
6 most of the time they will just run after it and get it but if not clicker training works really well http://www.clickertrain.com/whatis.html
heres a star for you

Answer 10

Hello, Here are a couple of ideas for you!
1. Cute girl names....Lulu, Chloe, Daisy, Starr, Mischa
2. I would wait until the puppy is AT LEAST 8 wks. (that's what I have always been told and read)
3. NutraMax Puppy is GREAT dog food
4. ANYTHING she can chew on...to prevent her from chewing on your things! Go to a pet store and tell them you have a puppy they can show you TONS of great toys for your new puppy
5. You should crate train her...with a little bed inside :-)
6. You can start training your dog as soon as you bring her home...get a small frisbee and throw it, when she retrieves it make a huge deal about it and go from there
7. Puppies are GREAT additions to any household....they require alot of love, attention, patience, and consistant discipline (stern but loving). Good luck and have fun with your new little pooch!