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About Melissa Wiser
Expertise
I have Raised, Socialized, Trained, and Acclimated Dogs for over 40 years. I have worked with Children, and recently have written a Book entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3 (4 or 5 or 6)...which encompasses a range from "Choosing the Right Dog for you and your Family"...to the Care, Training, and Medical needs of your puppy. My Co-Author is a Family Psychologist, and we emphasize "Motivational Tools" and Reasons to own a Dog for you and your Family....the Family that "Plays Together" ...."Stays Together"!

Experience
Raising, Training, and Teaching Individuals and Children the "Benefits" to Owning the "Right" Dog! My area of Expertise would encompasse over 40 years of experience with Breeding and Raising over 5 Breeds of Dogs.

Organizations
American Kennel Club

Publications
New Book Entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3" (4 or 5 or 6)...to be out soon!

Education/Credentials
Two Years of Pre-Vet courses, As well as over 40 years of "Hands-On" Experience..with many Training Seminars as well as "One on One" individual Help sessions.

Awards and Honors
V 55 World Sieger Show in Germany Reserve Champion Siegerin here in the USA Many titles in Junior Handling,

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Dogs - mini schnauzer barking

Expert: Melissa Wiser - 10/31/2009

Question
my 18 week old pup constantly barks at everyone when we are out walking he also pulls alot on the lead. please can you tell me what collar and leash would help with the pulling. also how much should he weigh ath this age.Thanks for any help the barking whilst out is driving me mad

Answer
Hello Anne;
As far as his weight..you can look up a table of Schnauzer weights on a website with Breed statistics..
As far as his barking and pulling, these will need to be addressed with a regular routine of classes.
I recommend that you take him to a "Socialization" and "Obedience" class as soon as possible.
This is the age that they get to be shy, and then they start to bark at everything! And Pulling is the sign of trying to dominate you!
The classes are great, because they put him in environments with different dogs, and different stimuli...and the dogs learn to be social!
You will not need a special collar or leash at all, just these classes to help you give him the confidence he needs at this age...and then with growth, he will be a lot better when mature!
The "Petsmart" classes are great..or a park, and or a rescue shelter. As they are used to the problems you are having, and with constant repeat reinforcement, that is how a dog learns.
Let me know how you do, and thank you for your question.
Best of luck,
Melissa

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