Showing posts with label min pin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label min pin. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

What am I paying for with Miniature Pinscher Adoption

What am I paying for with miniature pinscher adoption? Where is my money actually going? Do they really have this much money in each dog they are adopting out?

These are all very reasonable questions. We will start of with what am I paying for with miniature pinscher adoption? First of all, you are paying them for their services. You are paying the salaries of the people working there, operating expenses, and any other costs they endure. The agency is a business like anything else out there and has to make money to stay open.

Where is my money actually going? Well that could be anywhere. They have bills just like everyone else does. They have lights, water, employees, and other expenses to keep working. Your money may not be going just to cover the dog you are adoptiong and the costs they have incurred with it.

Do they really have this much money in each dog they are adopting out? Chances are, no they don't. But that doesn't mean they are ripping you off. By keeping a flat adoption fee it assures them that everything will be paid and the dogs will get adopted fairly. Just think if you saw one dog for $75 and another for $250, both of the same breed. Which one would you want? Well that is pretty obvious, the cheaper one would get taken before the expensive one. Vet care is very expensive and costs can build up quickly. The fee you pay for one of their dogs covers a fraction of the full operating cost. They will definitely tell you if the dog you are getting has had any health issues. The ones with the health problems will have cost them more to take in, and have cost more money in vet bills.

So the next time you ask what am I paying for with miniature pinscher adoption, just remember they are a business too and are providing a great service to the community.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The Benefits of Miniature Pinscher Adoption

The benefits of miniature pinscher adoption are endless. You are doing a great service for other families, businesses, and the dogs themselves. You are giving the min pin a new lease on life and a second chance at having a great home. This is a dog that at some point before may have had a loving family but for some unknown reason could not stay with them.

Or the dog came from a puppy mill or a home where it wasn't treated properly. By adopting a min pin you are correcting his or her past. The dog did nothing to deserve any wrong doing. So why should the min pin be punished. That is why adoption services that house miniature pinschers are great in my eyes. They understand that dogs deserve to be happy too.

The benefits of minature pinscher adoption include, but are not limited to, getting a dog that is up to date on shots and already altered, getiing a min pin that wants a family just as much as you want him, you are saving a life, and you will get great companionship for years to come.

Shelters and rescues depend on donations and adoption fees to provide the veterinary services available to keep the dogs in great health. This ensures the fact that you are going to get a dog that will live with you for a long time.

Now there are some cases where dogs are adopted as special needs dogs. Special needs miniature pinschers are classified as having health problems, temperament problems, or medical conditions. This is known up front so you know what is needed to keep the adoptive pup healthy and happy.

If you are thinking about getting a minpin, consider the benefits of miniature pinscher adoption.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Miniature Pinscher Adoption

I know a lot of people have questions about miniature pinscher adoption.

Adopting is a great way to get yourself a dog that needs love more than others. Dogs are given up to shelters or to rescues when people can't take care of them to the level they need to be taken care of.

There are several corporations out there devoted just to miniature pinscher adoption. The Internet Miniature Pinscher service is one such company. They are a great company that screens their adopters well before letting a dog go to a home. They are very rigorous with their screening process to be sure each dog is placed in a home that will be a great home for life.

If you are looking for a pre loved dog that deserves to have another chance at a family, miniature pinscher adoption could be the option for you.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Docking the tail on miniature pinscher dogs

Docking the tail on miniature pinscher dogs has been done for a long time. Actually its part of the breed standard. But why you may ask.

This started as a safety matter for dogs while working to stop them from getting injured chasing down rats and other rodents. It was also to stop them from being stepped on in the field by other farm animals. Now, however, with most dogs being more for companionship rather than working dogs, it is more for looks than purpose. This i however still required by breed standard.

Tail docking should be done before the min pin is 5 days old. It would be inhumane to perform this procedure after this due to the nerves being developed at this point. If done in time the puppy will feel no pain and will heal with no problem. Anything after this point would be considered an amputation and should only be done with valid reasons.

If you are curious about docking the tail on miniature pinscher dogs, look no further.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

How to train Miniature Pinscher Dogs

If you ask anyone how to train miniature pinscher dogs, you will get a different answer from almost everyone.Training miniature pinscher dogs, like any other dogs, takes time and patience. It is impossible for any animal to learn everything in a day. You must stick with it and reward the dog for any success he has. Every dog is different, and will learn at a different pace. One main thing to remember is not to punish them if they don't get it right away. It takes a lot of effort to get them where they need to be. You need to learn your miniature pinscher dogs personality, and figure out the best time and place to do your training session. Asking how to train miniature pinscher dogs is just like asking how to teach someone to tie their shoes. It will take many times for them to finally get it. Just remember to reward them right away or they will not know what you are rewarding them for. After reading this you should have a basic idea of how to train miniature pinscher dogs.

If you were to ask me how to train miniature pinscher dogs I would first have to say definitely positive reinforcement training. Giving them a treat when they are successful. Praising them anytime they do as you wish. This is the best way I know how to train miniature pinscher dogs.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Miniature Pinscher Dogs

A few months ago I got one of the miniature pinscher dogs for myself. He is a small dog with a lot of energy. We got him from someone that could no longer take care of him the way he deserved to be taken care of so they gave him to me. I was more than happy to take him. I was looking for an older dog at the time to go along with my puppy I have. He turned out to be a great lapdog. He has a lot of energy but can curl up next to you at anytime without a problem.

When we got him the first thing we did was take him to the vet to get him up to date on his shots and get him checked out to make sure he was healthy. Miniature pinscher dogs are not prone to too many health conditions which is a good thing. The vet did inform us, though, that he has heartworms. This was caused by the previous owner not keeping him on preventative medication. Well we checked around and over all treatment is going to cost us about $4oo. I can deal with that. Min Pins live around 13 to 15 years and he is only 7 so it is definitely worth it to have him healthy so that he can be a part of our family for years to come. Heartgard for dogs is a great medication used to prevent heartworms.

We have had him for sbout 3 months now and he is a blast to have at the house. The way he runs around playing with his toys. Fortunately he was already housebroken when we got him so that saved some training. Since we don't have to do that we started training him on other things. He knows how to sit, lay down, and shake. He is learning more and more every day. Miniature pinscher dogs are very smart and learn very quickly. Min pins are also very eager to please their owners and are very happy to get rewarded.

His previous owners had named him Winston. I did not like that name at all so I changed it to MOJO. He learned that very quickly as well. I love having him. He has definitely been a great addition to the family. So far miniature pinscher dogs seem to fit well with me.

If you found this helpful, miniature pinscher dogs may be for you. By the way, Cute Puppy Pictures is another dog site that I really like.

Also if you are interested in what is involved in heartworm treatment and heartgard for dogs , check out my other blog by clicking the link.