Aww, what a sweetie pie...I too have a Mini Schnauzer... his name is Maxwell Smart... we call him Max...

That is too cute.
I don't think he can bark yet, lol. I have a bell hanging from the door handle and he rang it to go out today.
My other dog will say, "mama" for a treat. Sometimes it's, "OOOmama".

Thank you, Gus :D
Tell me more about his personality. We're getting a pretty good idea that he's no shrinking violet.

Welcome Jo Jo from snowy Alaska! You're so white and fluffy we"d lose you in the snow! :D :D :D

how cute .....very smart dogs and very protective....my sister has one.....such a sweet heart....I would get one he is so smart.......friends have a dog that rings a set of bells that hang from the door......we have a doggie door and fenced in yard so ours go when ever......:-) ....that is a God send.....sure makes it nice......I would suggest them to everyone!.....leaves us with more time to quilt.....:-)

Jo Jo is adorable, puppies are so special. Is Jake impressed with him? Look forward to some more pix.

He is so cute.

No they are not shrinking violets. Gus ( and Tara before him) is a loyal little dog. Loves who he loves and that's it. He has gotten the reputation of being a grumpy old man in our family. But he's loving and attentive when he wants to be!

Some advice? Start grooming Jo-Jo now and keep it up! They are easily matted. Gus HATES the brush or comb so we give him a close cut all the time.
And if he's going to travel with you, get him used to the car now and take him every time the car moves. Gus was a great passenger his first summer but developed a phobia over the winter when he wasn't getting as many rides and now hates the car.

Gus will soon be 8. I can't believe the years go by so quickly!