I recently bought several many of the top and unknown Miniature Schnauzer books. This book is by far the most informative and offers the best advice! Although the book is self is dated it is still very useful in informatory. You often find that many book written in the 70's and 80's are extremely incorrect in some suggestions for animal rearing , as well as counter productive to sound veterinary advice. The copy right on this book show a date of 2006, however some of the pictures suggest the book may have been written some time before. I am extremely pleased, however, with many of the suggestions and informative tips. I was a little upset to see though that a wire kennel was suggested as not only the most popular bu the best. Personally I don't like anything metal for dogs as they can hurt themselves on it either chewing or thrashing. Also I noticed that there was several examples of agility training showing use of metal bar bells-there are many on the pet toy and training tool market that are made of safe for dog's teeth materials...however that is the only fault I can find throughout the entire text! I recently adopted a miniature schnauzer, I have a Schnorkie, (Miniature Schnauzer Yorkshire Terrier hybrid) and a Yorkie, and I'm at a serious loss for the correct training methods with her. My other dogs responded to entirely different stimulus and methodology that does not work with her. After skimming all the chapters, there was a sense of understanding the difference in her train of thought and how I need to adjust what I do to be more productive with her. I did notice the book suggests weekly bathing and brushing along with grooming every three months, I do bathing every other day and brushing daily and grooming will be almost monthly...suppose that depends on the coat, and behavior of the individual dog though.Short of corresponding directly with breeders for your information, this book provides a great basic understanding and start towards Miniature Schnauzer education.Read full review
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