Hey guys.
My landlord has approved my dog request and I am now going to begin looking at adoption centers.
The dog I am primarily looking for is a small dog and preferably a Miniature Pinscher.
I want to get one at least a year old so I don't have to deal with training it. Not that I can't train an animal (I used to have a Doberman before I moved 7 years ago) but it's been a long time since then and I also have carpet in my entire apartment except the kitchen and bathroom. You can't train a pup on carpet unless you want your entire house to smell like a landfill.
That being said, if I walk my dog daily and it is housebroken like the adoption center says, is it still likely to have an "accident" in the house? Has anyone here had/has a miniature pinscher to tell me if they are easy to train and such?
I'm planning on keeping the dog in the kitchen (it has tile obviously) while I'm at school/work in the day so I'm not worried about what will happen when I'm not home. I'm worried about stuff like the dog pisses on my bed or on my carpet. A dogs' piss smell is awful and if it does it once you're screwed.
And if it somehow pisses on my carpet, anything out there to remove the odor/clean the carpet besides buying an expensive carpet cleaning machine?
Thanks and I appreciate any tips you can give.
i don't know too much about dogs, but i know that very young pups don't have bladder control. they are physically unable to hold back the pee. so you have to be careful with the young ones to make sure they get out enough so that accidents don't occur.
You can buy a training crate at any pet store for between 60-100 bucks (towards the lower side for a miniature dog). I'm using one right now (well, my dog is...). Apparently they instinctually won't "go" in their den, and the crate is a housetraining strategy that takes advantage of this instince. You keep them in the crate for a few hours, then bring them outside to relieve themselves. Gradually extend the amount of time between trips outside, and you won't have any/many accidents. My dog actually likes the crate (which is common, apparently), and will go in there when she wants to sleep/chill.
If you plan to leave the dog in the crate while you're out, make sure its big enough for the dog to move around in a little.
I have a hundred fifteen pound GSD and he cannot be crated. But once they get control (year old sounds right) and are being walked regularly there really are no accidents unless of course the dog is sick or has indigestion or something. But I have never had a dog that small so really don't know much about them.
With the training, I understand the crates and the like. I just don't have the time to do it and would rather not risk training with a carpet down.
I was asking more in the sense of how likely is a trained dog going to take a dump/piss in my home when I adopt them and bring them home? I will walk them daily and all that but I don't want any accidents and thus am not getting a puppy.
You seem to want to do it now, but would you be better off getting the dog when you have a week or so to get it accustomed to your lifestyle/hours?
I've moved around in the past, and had/have irregular working hours now, so I've only had cats over the many years I've been a working adult. (You can leave a cat alone for a day or two and it will be fine, but obviously bringing a young dog into your life is an entirely different story.)
Don't know that much about dogs, but I would think that you might want to have a transitional period for the animal where you can bond with it and be around it as it gets used to you and its new home. If kept in the kitchen, I would assume that you will have some kind of blanket or cushion that it can sleep on and get used to.
I'm looking at your dog like I'm looking at Anthony Randolph and the Knicks. AR will need some time with his new Knicks teammates so that he is not pissing around on the court, and I expect that your new dog will need some quality time with you to develop the bond and trust which will allow him/her to be a good pet and not leave you with any surprises..
Don't know about any specific cleaners, but I'm sure that there are a number of good enzyme based cleaners that will do the job.
Good luck.
Paladin, I will be home with it for the first few weeks. I will be taking some online courses this semester to spend time with it and get it acclimated.
I have a Miniature Schnauzer..and it took very little effort to get him house broken and as much as I cant stand him (my kids dog) I have to admit, he is a great dog. I've left him alone in the house for HOURS and the little bastard will not pee/shiit in the house. Pretty amazing.
I'm guessing all dogs are different, but in the beginning, while he was being trained, when he did have an accident I would clean it up with vinegar/water mixture. I read somewhere that will kill the smell.
I've had big and medium sized dogs. There is no perfect one but wheaten terriers can be one the smaller size under 40 pounds, hypo allergenic, don't shed, can take down a rottweiler and extremely smart and loyal. would use a small crate until trained as with any puppy.
Nature's Miracle will take out most accidents.
It is a huge commitment. Be sure that you are ready for it.
There is no such thing as "how likely . . ." It all depends on the dog's personality. Usually puppies can hold the urine for as many hours as they are months old. Until about 9-10 months. Some dogs will piss/shit out of spite when you leave them alone. I've had a dog that took a dump on my bed and he was walked and i was only away for like 4 hours. The dog i have now i got when he was 2 months, its a Belgian Malinois. He had GI problems (runs)until he was like 5-6 months, yet never once pooped in the house. Its all about their personality. BTW, if you are looking to learn about training i'd recommend positive reinforcement, its really a superior training approach.
CrushAlot wrote:It is a huge commitment. Be sure that you are ready for it.
Yeah, he should probably consult with a priest before he legalizes his commitment and takes it out for that first walk.
Childs2Dudley wrote:Paladin, I will be home with it for the first few weeks. I will be taking some online courses this semester to spend time with it and get it acclimated.
Good time to get it, then.
Unless the dog has some problems, and was a possible abuse victim, I think things should be fine if you have that much time to get acquainted with it.
Just a fun fact for everybody, in case none of you knew. Miniature Pinschers are NOT related to Doberman Pinschers. Anyway...
C2D, congratulations on your approval. The first and foremost thing you should know is that no matter what the age of the dog is, you're going to need to do some "training" because you're going to have to establish yourself as the leader from the minute you pick he or she up from wherever you're getting him or her. I'll call it a her for the rest of this post.
In terms of House training, that's something you'll have to establish from the beginning, but usually when you get a dog when they are a year old, they'll learn a lot quicker.
Next, just because she's a little dog, doesn't mean she should get special treatment. Don't keep her close or let the ladies keep her close as if she's your or their baby. Believe it or not, that stuff is not natural to them, the same way it isn't for a big dog like a mastiff. While they may be very affectionate and fun to be around, they would still rather just be dogs as opposed to your baby. It's something I always tell people when they say little dogs get nasty at times. It's because they always get treated so much different. Therefore, it's best to walk them, feed them, hold them or be affectionate with them and be their firm and strong but of course not abusive leader, the same as you would with your Doberman of the past. Your dog will thank you for it.
Good luck! I bet you'll be a great dog owner! 
Childs2Dudley wrote:Hey guys.My landlord has approved my dog request and I am now going to begin looking at adoption centers.
The dog I am primarily looking for is a small dog and preferably a Miniature Pinscher.
I want to get one at least a year old so I don't have to deal with training it. Not that I can't train an animal (I used to have a Doberman before I moved 7 years ago) but it's been a long time since then and I also have carpet in my entire apartment except the kitchen and bathroom. You can't train a pup on carpet unless you want your entire house to smell like a landfill.
That being said, if I walk my dog daily and it is housebroken like the adoption center says, is it still likely to have an "accident" in the house? Has anyone here had/has a miniature pinscher to tell me if they are easy to train and such?
I'm planning on keeping the dog in the kitchen (it has tile obviously) while I'm at school/work in the day so I'm not worried about what will happen when I'm not home. I'm worried about stuff like the dog pisses on my bed or on my carpet. A dogs' piss smell is awful and if it does it once you're screwed.
And if it somehow pisses on my carpet, anything out there to remove the odor/clean the carpet besides buying an expensive carpet cleaning machine?
Thanks and I appreciate any tips you can give.
I have a Min Pin. 6 year old male. Great dog, well socialized and was very energetic with a ton of personality. Watch Addisons disease with the breed. Mine has it and it about killed him 18 mos ago. He is not the same dog. Much mellower. My friend has one and its not as socialized as he is left home most of the day. I'd either shoot it or myself if he was mine.
Why? These are very smart dogs with big character. They are the "king of the toy" breed as they don't act small. They love attention and in a room full of people start to do stuff to make people laugh. If not socialized they are crackhead dogs and will drive you nuts.
Would I get another? No. My guy is a loving sweet dude but a crack head before he got sick. He is aging fast and has kidney problems. No accidents at least, but he gets seizures which is no fun. He has good quality of life and bounces back but there are days we worry.
NOt all get it and you should just be aware.
If the dog is left alone a lot I could not recommend the breed. Before he got sick we walked him every day and that really helped.
Depends on what you want from a dog. Just understand these are very special dogs and are fantastic but if your not into a high energy dog it could drive you nuts. I have a chocolate, tall and kept thin. Hate fat min-pins!
Nalod wrote:Childs2Dudley wrote:Hey guys.My landlord has approved my dog request and I am now going to begin looking at adoption centers.
The dog I am primarily looking for is a small dog and preferably a Miniature Pinscher.
I want to get one at least a year old so I don't have to deal with training it. Not that I can't train an animal (I used to have a Doberman before I moved 7 years ago) but it's been a long time since then and I also have carpet in my entire apartment except the kitchen and bathroom. You can't train a pup on carpet unless you want your entire house to smell like a landfill.
That being said, if I walk my dog daily and it is housebroken like the adoption center says, is it still likely to have an "accident" in the house? Has anyone here had/has a miniature pinscher to tell me if they are easy to train and such?
I'm planning on keeping the dog in the kitchen (it has tile obviously) while I'm at school/work in the day so I'm not worried about what will happen when I'm not home. I'm worried about stuff like the dog pisses on my bed or on my carpet. A dogs' piss smell is awful and if it does it once you're screwed.
And if it somehow pisses on my carpet, anything out there to remove the odor/clean the carpet besides buying an expensive carpet cleaning machine?
Thanks and I appreciate any tips you can give.
I have a Min Pin. 6 year old male. Great dog, well socialized and was very energetic with a ton of personality. Watch Addisons disease with the breed. Mine has it and it about killed him 18 mos ago. He is not the same dog. Much mellower. My friend has one and its not as socialized as he is left home most of the day. I'd either shoot it or myself if he was mine.
Why? These are very smart dogs with big character. They are the "king of the toy" breed as they don't act small. They love attention and in a room full of people start to do stuff to make people laugh. If not socialized they are crackhead dogs and will drive you nuts.
Would I get another? No. My guy is a loving sweet dude but a crack head before he got sick. He is aging fast and has kidney problems. No accidents at least, but he gets seizures which is no fun. He has good quality of life and bounces back but there are days we worry.
NOt all get it and you should just be aware.
If the dog is left alone a lot I could not recommend the breed. Before he got sick we walked him every day and that really helped.
Depends on what you want from a dog. Just understand these are very special dogs and are fantastic but if your not into a high energy dog it could drive you nuts. I have a chocolate, tall and kept thin. Hate fat min-pins!
Well now you're scaring me haha.
I'm sure every breed has some sort of health problems that are known in the breed. I hope that if I do get a min pin it doesn't end up being like yours like you said. I'm sure all min pins don't get a disease or whatnot at some point so I'll hope for the best.
But you were very informative about the breed and touched on things I generally had heard before, which makes me trusts the sites I've been reading. Thanks for your help.
Childs2Dudley wrote:Nalod wrote:Childs2Dudley wrote:Hey guys.My landlord has approved my dog request and I am now going to begin looking at adoption centers.
The dog I am primarily looking for is a small dog and preferably a Miniature Pinscher.
I want to get one at least a year old so I don't have to deal with training it. Not that I can't train an animal (I used to have a Doberman before I moved 7 years ago) but it's been a long time since then and I also have carpet in my entire apartment except the kitchen and bathroom. You can't train a pup on carpet unless you want your entire house to smell like a landfill.
That being said, if I walk my dog daily and it is housebroken like the adoption center says, is it still likely to have an "accident" in the house? Has anyone here had/has a miniature pinscher to tell me if they are easy to train and such?
I'm planning on keeping the dog in the kitchen (it has tile obviously) while I'm at school/work in the day so I'm not worried about what will happen when I'm not home. I'm worried about stuff like the dog pisses on my bed or on my carpet. A dogs' piss smell is awful and if it does it once you're screwed.
And if it somehow pisses on my carpet, anything out there to remove the odor/clean the carpet besides buying an expensive carpet cleaning machine?
Thanks and I appreciate any tips you can give.
I have a Min Pin. 6 year old male. Great dog, well socialized and was very energetic with a ton of personality. Watch Addisons disease with the breed. Mine has it and it about killed him 18 mos ago. He is not the same dog. Much mellower. My friend has one and its not as socialized as he is left home most of the day. I'd either shoot it or myself if he was mine.
Why? These are very smart dogs with big character. They are the "king of the toy" breed as they don't act small. They love attention and in a room full of people start to do stuff to make people laugh. If not socialized they are crackhead dogs and will drive you nuts.
Would I get another? No. My guy is a loving sweet dude but a crack head before he got sick. He is aging fast and has kidney problems. No accidents at least, but he gets seizures which is no fun. He has good quality of life and bounces back but there are days we worry.
NOt all get it and you should just be aware.
If the dog is left alone a lot I could not recommend the breed. Before he got sick we walked him every day and that really helped.
Depends on what you want from a dog. Just understand these are very special dogs and are fantastic but if your not into a high energy dog it could drive you nuts. I have a chocolate, tall and kept thin. Hate fat min-pins!
Well now you're scaring me haha.
I'm sure every breed has some sort of health problems that are known in the breed. I hope that if I do get a min pin it doesn't end up being like yours like you said. I'm sure all min pins don't get a disease or whatnot at some point so I'll hope for the best.
But you were very informative about the breed and touched on things I generally had heard before, which makes me trusts the sites I've been reading. Thanks for your help.
We always thought a "Rescue Min PIN" service was to rescue its OWNERs!! Just kidding.
Not to scare you but inform you. All breeds have thier downsides and health problems. Even in his crack head youth this dog was clown and loved to make us laugh!!!! He is and was very loving and very eager to please. My little guy still stops people with his looks and personality and people want to know about him and if they should get one. When friends ask we say "NO" only because of how much work we put into him (Males of this breed have very strong territory issues and will try to dominate). We had to exibit who was the boss and make sure he understood his place. It was never a problem and in fact his strong character makes him a very interesting dog. I don't regret having him, but the next dog will be a female, and will be less intense. This my third dog. Had a female white shepard, a female mini Schnauzer and our male Crack head Min pin. All very different.
Manchester Terrier (mini pincher) was the 2nd best do I ever had. They are incredibly smart animals but, nothing I have had comes close to my German Rottweiler.
hey Cesar, any thing you wanna add?
I have a Boxer. Great family dog. Never barks unless he needs to. Easy to maintain.
