Have you ever trained, or seen a trained Min Pin?

[Big A]

From my experience, it seems that the larger breeds are alot more adept at adhereing to, and understanding their masters commands. They walk by their side, come when called, and sit without hesitation.

As an opposite, my cousin's Min Pin runs the roost, does as he pleases, and would be blocks or miles away if he were to find a hole in the fence. So this is what I've come to know Min Pins to be.

Saylee on the other hand is a bit of a daddy's girl, she is always right by me, and though I don't trust her due to my experience with my cousin's dog, she reacts immediately when I call her, though sometimes it takes more than one stern voice to bring her back.

I don't expect her to ever be as obedient as a golden retriever, though I would like some assurance that she won't always be at the end of her lead when walking her. She minds just fine in the house, but has a mind of her own as soon as we hit the door.

The bord has never been big on dog talk, but do any of you have experience with training a Min Pin, and what to expect in terms of "advancement?"

[Flashstang04]

I had one that extremely tame. He wasn't yappy and was very easy to train. He learned really quickly. It's all about the environment I think. He was one of the best dogs I ever had.

[grove rat]

my mom has one and that little motherfucker has got to be related to the devil!

[Big A]

I had one that extremely tame. He wasn't yappy and was very easy to train. He learned really quickly. It's all about the environment I think. He was one of the best dogs I ever had.

That's good to hear, Saylee (who is 3 1/2 now) was raised with a big yard to run and poop in, and now she's in an aparmtment, and only gets out when I take her. I think that's part of why she goes nuts when I take her out. I don't think that she'd ever run too far, but she takes every bit of the lead that I give her usually. I'll let her run out, and when I call her she'll usually come back immediately, unless there's a distraction of any kind. I'd never walk her without a leash, but I am trying to get her to realize that she needs to stay close to me, without having the retractable lead set her boundries. She isn't fixed yet, so that will hopefully slow her down a little.

my mom has one and that little motherfucker has got to be related to the devil!

My cousin's Min Pin is super sweet, but for the first few years he wouldn't hardly play with anyone but her, and wouldn't listen to anybody else, ever. Not quite the devil, but not alot of fun for anyone but my cousin. Anecdotely, she's since gained a husband and three kids to occupy her time, and now when I come over, my lap is where he wants to be.

They are very much one-owner dogs, but what scares me is that he would bolt as soon as there was a crack in the door. My cousin was by no means an abusive owner or anything, she gave him attention all the time, but he still wanted to roam whenever possible.

She doesn't show signs of that type of behaviour, so I guess I was looking for a little assurance that they aren't all so independent, and wanting to run first chance. I suppose I need to start giving her a little more room to hang hersef, and see what happens.

[Vertnut]

We have two. These dogs are SMART. Smarter than most of their owners. The 11 year-old is still super active, and can do several things on voice command. We never did really work with her (properly train her) because we just don't know how. She's a sweetie, and unless attacked or one of the kids being attacked, would never even consider being aggressive to a human or another animal.
Our other one is a hand full, but is smaller.She rules the roost, and will go after about anyone/anything if provoked. Every toy, blanket, bed, water bowl, and "treat" is hers. MinPins are clean, lovable, smart, and really healthy dogs. They can live a long time (16-20 years). The only issue we've had as they get older, is their teeth need to be cleaned every once in a while.

One Saturday morning when my daughter was 10, she trained our older MinPin how to sit/lay down, roll over, shake, and speak. All in a matter of a couple of hours. I don't think ours is exceptional, either. I think it's the breed.

[Big A]

We have two. These dogs are SMART. Smarter than most of their owners. The 11 year-old is still super active, and can do several things on voice command. We never did really work with her (properly train her) because we just don't know how. She's a sweetie, and unless attacked or one of the kids being attacked, would never even consider being aggressive to a human or another animal.
Our other one is a hand full, but is smaller.She rules the roost, and will go after about anyone/anything if provoked. Every toy, blanket, bed, water bowl, and "treat" is hers. MinPins are clean, lovable, smart, and really healthy dogs. They can live a long time (16-20 years). The only issue we've had as they get older, is their teeth need to be cleaned every once in a while.

One Saturday morning when my daughter was 10, she trained our older MinPin how to sit/lay down, roll over, shake, and speak. All in a matter of a couple of hours. I don't think ours is exceptional, either. I think it's the breed.

I'm thinking that mine is in the middle of yours. She's not at all aggresive at home, but when walking, she thinks she's a 70lb dog. Never really agressive with people, but she'll definitely let me know if she doesn't like someone. When it comes to other dogs though, she thinks that her 10lb self can take them, and certainly tries. She's definitely a smart dog, and hopefully young enough to train a little better.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Min pins are very smart dogs. They just take a lot of work and persistence.

Do yourself a favor and throw that retractable lead away.

[Vertnut]

I'm thinking that mine is in the middle of yours. She's not at all aggresive at home, but when walking, she thinks she's a 70lb dog. Never really agressive with people, but she'll definitely let me know if she doesn't like someone. When it comes to other dogs though, she thinks that her 10lb self can take them, and certainly tries. She's definitely a smart dog, and hopefully young enough to train a little better.

They think they are big dogs, and aren't really afraid of anything. If you spend some time with yours, you will be shocked at how much they can learn in a short time. They LOVE the attention, and really respond to it. Just watch her like a hawk. They get into everyhting, and might eat about anything:trash, sponges, tampons, Q-tips, etc.

[talisman]

A girl I went out with in high school had one, and it was the most annoying unbehaved dog I've ever had the displeasure of being around. Her family that was supposed to be taking care of it while she was out of the country for a year finally took it out into the country and let it go, then told her they adopted it out.

Hadn't thought about it in years, but she also had another one that was a sweetheart that I really liked. One of her neighbors shot it in the spine and it had to be put down. Fucked up shit going on with that girl.

[Sean88gt]

Eric, you need to date an Amish chick, you need less drama.

[talisman]

Eric, you need to date an Amish chick, you need less drama.

It was high school. Besides, she was spectacular in the sack.

[Big A]

They think they are big dogs, and aren't really afraid of anything. If you spend some time with yours, you will be shocked at how much they can learn in a short time. They LOVE the attention, and really respond to it. Just watch her like a hawk. They get into everyhting, and might eat about anything:trash, sponges, tampons, Q-tips, etc.

...two pairs of Oakleys, peeing on clothes on the floor, new pair of golf shoes, my wallet... I learned that lesson the hard (expensive) way. That was all within the first couple months of having her though, so she was having a bit of seperation anxiety from her previous owner.

I've admittedly been pretty lax with the walking manners up to this point, other than making sure that she is right by my side when crossing the street. I'll make a point of getting more persistent with commands and control, and play time at the house will be a little more constructive from here on.

A girl I went out with in high school had one, and it was the most annoying unbehaved dog I've ever had the displeasure of being around. Her family that was supposed to be taking care of it while she was out of the country for a year finally took it out into the country and let it go, then told her they adopted it out.

Hadn't thought about it in years, but she also had another one that was a sweetheart that I really liked. One of her neighbors shot it in the spine and it had to be put down. Fucked up shit going on with that girl.

She's never off her leash, and being in Cali that most likely would never happen, but I would go apeshit if someone shot my dog. I'm 100% drama free, but that would certainly get me thrown in jail.

[SlowLX]

WTF is a min pin

[Big A]

WTF is a min pin

Minature Pinscer. They generally have their ears cropped like the doberman, but I didn't want her eating any babies.

[Trip McNeely]

Do they make a Mini Dane?