Schultz, The Talking Giant Schnauzer

Schultz was our first giant schnauzer whom we got from the Arizona Humane Society.  He knew nothing when he came at the ripe old age of ten months and he didn't really want to learn anything either.  He would give in and follow a command, but deliberately turn his head to the side and would not accept a treat for having followed a command.  That included ignoring raw steak.  Trying clicker training with him was a hoot.  He didn't care that you wanted to give him a treat for doing something.  When he went to a class or rather an interview to see if he would be allowed to enter a beginner's class, he looked at the lady evaluating him and lifted his leg on several places in her office.   Talk about being embarrassed!  But in the intervening years, he has learned a few things.  One thing he didn't have to be taught was his love of people.  Wal flew from Germany to pick up her RV and travel across the United States for six weeks and Schultz was delighted to see her again.  He is quite the embassador for giant schnauzers!

Comments

[Christine]

That is one of the cutest things that I ever saw. Talk about a little loverboy!

[Rachel]

That is so funny - he is obviously quite excited to see her!! Little 'talks' a LOT, too, but his voice is a little more sing-songy - not as deep. Schultz sounds like a baby seal! :)

Thanks for sharing!