Thank you for the A2A. It is very common with adult dogs, no matter what their background, to be more subdued than their normal selves when they are in a new home. With adult dogs, this is often referred to as the 'honeymoon phase' even though it is actually caused by (totally normal) anxiety and confusion. read more
Well over 90% of all aggression in dogs is motivated by fear and I see nothing in your (necessarily) brief description to think your dog is among the fewer than 1 in 10 dogs who bites for fun. read more
Dear fellow Miniature Schnauzer lover, Probably one of the most challenging aspects of working with aggression in the Miniature Schnauzer, is that it often starts when the Miniature Schnauzer is a puppy. read more
If not stopped quickly, then your Schnauzer may end up causing harm to someone. The best way to stop your Schnauzer from acting aggressive towards humans is by hiring a professional dog training. They are the experts in situations such as aggressive behavior and will be able to help get the situation under control. To summarize, remember these important things: Never use physical punishment; Become the leader; Control your emotions; Aggressive behavior from your Schnauzer is not acceptable. read more