How Hard It Is To Have A Giant Schnauzer?

While getting a dog, specifically a giant schnauzer, can be one of the best things that you can do, you’ll be surprised that owning a dog can be difficult in a lot of things that no one has ever talked about. To prepare yourself for this potential downsides, here are some difficult situations to expect if you want to get a dog like giant schnauzers. 

• Dogs are really expensive. Whether you get your furry friend from a shelter or from a dog breeder, you’ll be spending a lot of money on dog food, pet supplies and frequent veterinary visits. It helps if you do your research before getting a giant schnauzer and saving up for future expenses is more practical and will lessen your worries. 
• Expect for long periods of training for your giant schnauzer. You’re lucky if you have a dog who already knows how to sit, stay and so on, otherwise, teaching the dog over and over again takes a lot of work. Since our pets are not born to know the do’s and dont’s of our home, teaching them effectively and consistently how to act in our homes and in front of strangers will require a lot of time.
• Giant schnauzers can test your patience. Giant schnauzers are known to be an active dog, hence, they can be destructive if they get bored or are not exercised enough. If you leave them alone in your homes for work or for school, all kinds of behavior problems may arise. So you need to housetrain your dog for them to avoid peeing, pooping or puking inside your home. 
• Buying food for your giant schnauzer can be tricky. There are a lot of food options in the market that may confuse you on what to buy. So talk to your veterinarian because they can suggest the best food based on your dog’s age, weight, breed and health condition. 
• You need to go home early. Say goodbye to staying late for work, going out with friends, or leave on vacation on a moment’s notice. Having a dog will change your routine significantly so make sure that you are prepared for these changes before getting your giant schnauzer home.

Owning a dog is easy just like becoming a parent is easy. But being a good dog owner just like becoming a good parent is much harder. Once you know what to expect in owning a dog like a giant schnauzer, you can be better prepared and can cope with all these changes in a stride.