TESTIMONIALS
Hi Kathy!
It was so wonderful meeting you and having a nice long talk when we picked up Bosco. You really put us at ease and both think you are really amazing at what you do and the knowledge you have is impressive. Seeing just how well Bosco is doing proves how well you've taken care of her and all your schnauzers.
The drive home was easy and she seemed so content. A little after we got home, we closed the door to her crate while we ate dinner just to get her used to it. She went in with no problem, but whined a bit through dinner. Once she relaxed we took her out and just played all night. We went to bed at 930p with her crate in our room and she only whined for about 20 min until she fell asleep. We woke up at 1230a and she went outside then slept again until 7am with NO mess in the crate or complaining. We've been keeping her on a very good schedule waking up at 3a and 7a...in fact, she wakes us up on the dot now.
She's been eating all her meals completely, she's been going to the bathroom perfectly, and she already stands by the door and makes a little sound when she wants to go outside and she goes to the bathroom immediately. She's already met Brians 5 nieces and nephews (ages 18 months to 9) and she was such a sweetheart...never startled or overly excited...just playful. Everyone she's met (about 15 new people already) says she's so well behaved and a sweetie. Even sleeping at Brian's parents house one night, she was consistent with sleeping/eating/going potty with no fuss. She's only had 3 small pee accidents inside but that's our fault...we took our eyes off of her the first night and the next day and once the second day.
The vet checked out well and they clipped her nails with no problem. She also lets me brush her! She's a bit mouthy but usually when she just wakes up and is extra playful, but we are following the "ouch!" rule and always have a wide variety of toys to give her instead of our hands.
We just wanted to give you an update and let you know she's settling in perfectly. You clearly raised her very well in her first weeks and we thank you for all you've done. She's been such a joy and we are so happy to have her in our lives!
All the best and we'll be in touch with her progress and send along some pictures!
~Dylan and Brian
Hi Kathy:
Just wanted to let you know that we are all doing great here. Winkel is settling in very well and we are having a blast with our smart little girl. She is fetching and retrieving, has learned to navigate the outside stairs, is getting use to her crate, and is charming everyone that she meets. We have a booster shot this coming weekend and a trip to the groomers next week. Thought I would pass on the link to her picasa photo album and I have attached a .pdf of 4 miniature schnauzer sketches I have done. They aren't great, but I enjoy doing them, and if you forward me on a high resolution picture of Murphy I am happy to do one for you!
Hope all of Winkel's sibs are settling in just as well.
Best,
Tarin
Hi Kathy and Julie
Thought I'd send you an updated pic of Lilli. She has grown into a
beautiful girl. Celebrated her one yr. birthday this week!.
She has been through level three obedience and is the star pupil:) She is
starting Therapy traning next week to work with Caring
K9's which is group that helps children to read. The children read to the
dogs! It seems to relax them and help them to be more comfortable
reading outloud. She will also visit nursing homes. She loves everyone,
kids, elders, cats.
Thanks again to both of you for making it all possible..
Best Regards,
Linda Benson
Hey !
Not to be overly optimitic but she (Greta ~ we decided!) Is making it very easy on us. No accidents in the house ~ she is eating & best of all she slept almost all night with nowhining or crying!!! We are having a good time.
The cats are handling it as expected. Sadie is sort of interested and is even letting Greta lick her. Penny is mad and keeping her distance ~ but tolerating!
Thanks againe for everything. We'll send pictures as she gets bigger!
Hi Kathy,
Thought you might like to see a few pictures of Maggie Rose. She is doing very well and of course cute as can be!
I was wondering if you might have any suggestions for the chewing and the nipping-she is a real nipper!
I have tried the firm no but she doesn't pay attention.
Thanks
Kathy
Hi Kathy!
Elaine and I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how great Greta is doing and what a wonderful addition she is to our family. She has been getting along famously with her cat "sisters" and is the bell of the ball when we take her to doggie day care a day or two a week. She is loving, sweet and irresistably adorable! Thanks so much for giving her such a great start in life, we're sure that's part of the reason she is such a special pup.
She's been really good with training and hasn't caused too much trouble! She loves to sleep and that is a very good thing!
We are already talking about maybe another schnauzer next summer! We'll let you know!
Take care and thanks again!
Chris & Elaine
Hi Kathy,
Just wanted to thank you again for the most perfect puppy. The Vet was thrilled with her and so was everyone that came into Central Animal Hospital. I think I lucked out with my Vet because she took a copy of your suggestions and will keep it in KiKi's file.
Thanks again,
Ann
Hi Kathy:
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get these too you. Between Winkel and the snow we have been pretty busy. I have attached three pictures of Winkel.
Yesterday we had our first trip to the groomers, and Winkel looks adorable. I also got a lesson from the groomer, who has been kind enough to offer to teach me how to groom her. Winkel has "sit" down, she starting to understand come, and we are working on stay. She's getting to be a champ about the crate and is learning "No Bite" (especially on my toes, I've stared spraying them with bitter apple after the first time I feel teeth). She's very smart, very crafty and is a whole lot of fun.
Best,
Tarin
HI BRETT:
I'M E-MAILING YOU TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE WONDERFUL PUPPY, I PURCHASED FROM HEMELOCK IN AUGUST.
I ALREADY HAD A 7 YRS OLD SCHNAUZER [THE BREED IS GREAT} AND HAD HEMMED AND HAWED FOR YEARS ABOUT ANOTHER ONE. I HAD NARROWED MY CHOICES TO KATHY AND THE BREEDER MY FIRST CAME FROM. I WENT TO VISIT KATHY AND ALL HER SCHNAUZERS. ALL HER SCHNAUZERS LIVE IN THEIR HOUSE.[YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IT]-EVERYONE OF HER DOGS IS WELL GROOMED ,LOVEABLE,SOCIAL AND WELL BEHAVED.KATHY IS A GREAT ADVOCATE OF THE BREED. WHAT YOU VIEW ON HER WEB SITE IS THE "REAL DEAL". OUR GRACE IS NOW 6 MONTHS OLD,SHE IS A LOVE. I REMEMBER CALLING KATHY DAYS AFTER WE GOT HOME ,TO ASK IF SHE HAD STARTED TO POTTY TRAIN ,GRACE WAS GOING TO THE DOOR. THEY ARE EASY TO TRAIN ,SHE WAS A SNAP. WELL THAT'S ENOUGH OF ME RAMBLING WE ARE VERY PLEASED.IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.
REBECCA HALE
Hi Kathy,
Josie was spayed last week. She is doing great. We had a problem with her in the beginning she wouldn't let the groomer do her face...... She went today and she was great her face is groomed like the rest of her body, She looks great. We will be sending you a copy of the spay certificate. We will be heading for the south on Monday. Josie is great in the car. We bring our laptop with us.... Cathy and Vinny Lively :)
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Hi Kathy,
Just wanted to say Hi and hope you and the schnauzers are staying warm. Judd is doing great. He has master the doggie door because he knows a Charlie Bear treat awaits him. Dennis and I just love him to death. Jiggs and Judd are like two peas in a pod. Jiggs has come back to life with Judd in the house. They love to wrestle, fight over toys and when separated they cry for each other. Judd has earned the nickname Monster Man because he loves rearranging the area rugs, not to mention spreading his toys and over the kitchen and the den. Thanks so much for very active bundle of joy and all the laughs and smiles that comes with a puppy.
I do promise pictures soon. Take care and thanks...
Mary, Dennis, Jiggs & Judd
Hi Kathy & Steve,
We are all soooo in Love!!, Deacon is just a wonderful, affectionate, funny, happy puppy :-) I feel he has already settled in with us. Spencer had a great day off from school with him yesterday, eating, sleeping, playing, pooping, etc. have all been going good. Vet apt. also went great - we can't thank you enough.
Sincerely,
Susan, Russ, Spencer & Matthew Akerman
Kathy,
Our 4 1/2 hr. journey home was made so much better with the company of our little Jake. He was very playful
and accepting of all his new sounds, bumps, smells and sights. He went pee when we stopped and seemed to enjoy
being outside in the snow.
Our Ruby girl is in love with this little guy. We are so thankful that she immediatley wagged her tail and interacted
with Jake in only positive ways. We stayed up late romping around with both of them and Jake only whined a bit,before
settling down in his crate. I'm amazed how he can handle going up and down the 4 steps we have on our deck to the
yard. Of course we think he's just incredible! HE IS!!!
I must tell you of two incidents that cracked us up. We are definitely making his middle name Tuggs because he loves to do it. Jake tugged our kitchen 3' x 4' rug about 2 feet and loved doing it! He tugs on a lot of stuff and exerts that energy positively.
WE don't play tug of war with him...but just watch and laugh. Jake Tuggs has a nice ring to it.
The second incident was when I placed him in his brass play pen on top of a plastic table cloth in our kitchen. I needed to finish
sewing a curtain, so I was busy and not paying attention to him. He whined and whined and got a little louder and I ignored him, and he got a little louder. and a little louder....and then he threw back his little head and howled for about 3 seconds. IT was hilarious and I couldn't stop laughing. After he quieted down, I picked him up and took him outside. He loves our deck!!!
OH, I know there will be many ups and downs with this adventure. ....but so far....it's been a very positive beginning.
Thank you Kathy for picking us as adoptive owners. WE feel blessed.
Sincerely,
Jim and Janet Ambrosio
Kathy,
As you know I was away in Texas when my husband, Drew, came down and picked up Lucy. All I heard about was how cute she was. The trip home was uneventful but Drew definitely has a lot to learn about training a puppy!
I came home this past Sunday night, February 6, 2011, to the most adorable face anyone could possibly want. I immediately picked up Lucy and the puppy kisses began.
First thing Monday morning the training began. Lucy now seems to recognize her name; she also seems to understand the reason for going outside (besides play time) and loves the praises she gets after doing “potty.” She received numerous coats, sweat shirts, t-shirt, and toys from her “extended” family in Texas and even the really adorable t-shirt from California.
There are definitely closer places to get a Miniature Schnauzer from BUT anyone that chooses that option would definitely miss out on the individualized care you give to all your “fur-babies”, their off-springs and the adoptive families. When I initially contacted you back in October, 2010, you immediately provided me with all the information I needed to make a decision about getting a puppy from Hemlock Schnauzers. From the time our decision was made until we were actually on the waiting list seemed like forever, when in actuality it was only a matter of days.
I have never regretted my decision and as I previously told you, “she will be treated as the princess she is.”
I also want to thank you for all the comfort and encouragement you provided regarding my current Miniature Schnauzer, Misty. Misty is not doing well at all, so we have had to keep the two dogs separated. Lucy gets all the attention she could ever want while Misty gets undivided quality time while Lucy is sleeping. So far it seems to be working.
Kathy, you are a remarkable person and breeder and there will definitely be a place saved for you in Heaven. I would also like to thank you for all the time and effort you put into providing everyone with weekly pictures and updates of their prospective “fur baby.” Thank you and I hope others will get to know and love you as much as we have.
Brenda and Drew Helfin
Mirror Lake, NH
LUCY AT THREE MONTHS OLD
Hi Kathy,
We thought you would appreciate a couple pictures of Gunner. He loves to be held and loved on. He does not like the rain and wind. He's starting to lose his puppy teeth and he is doing very well with housebreaking. He'll be neutered in another month or so.
Best,
The Blauvelts
May 2011
Dear Kathy
Thank you for allowing us to be Oliver’s Humans. He is such a delight and a gem. Oliver is so smart, and is learning the rules of the house very quickly. I know that Oliver will hold a special place in your heart, but as I have mentioned before you will always know of his adventures.
Oliver is adjusting very well and we all love him immensely. We mean it “IMMENSELY” – your weekly updates allowed us to enjoy him before we even got to know him.
Again, thank you for being a caring and knowledgeable Breeder. We will keep in touch.
Love,
Oliver, Jenny, Ervy, Krystal and Samantha
JENNY
OLIVER'S MOM
KRYSTAL
SAMANTHA
Hi Kathy,
We just wanted to send you some photos my friend took a couple of months ago. She is opening a photography studio and used Dexter as a model. He is very photogenic and will be appearing on her website.
Dexter has been so much fun for our family. He's quite engaging and loves being around us as you had said. A great companion. Aside from laying in our laps and snoozing he loves to have his tummy tickled. He's full of energy and likes to go running with our daughter. It's really funny to watch him try to keep up with her and sometimes he just hops- all 4 paws off the ground. Mike and I like going for hikes in the woods with Dexter.
We've taken him to puppy and basic obedience classes and just finished Loose Leash Walking classes. The instructor suggested I take advantage of his natural desire to sniff the ground and enroll him in K9 scent work classes when he is a bit older. He also is really good at "dancing" to get a treat.
Everyone loves Dexter. He's a favorite at the Pet Smart doggie day camp and their grooming salon cuz he really likes playing with the other dogs and is so friendly with the staff. A really outgoing kinda guy.
So thanks for the work you did to send us home with such a love bundle. We can't imagine not having him in our lives.
The Nelsons
Mike, Virginia & Anya
Hi Kathy,
I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that Millie is doing wonderfully here at home. She is the princess of the house and she knows it....lol. She loves everyone and she is so playful and social. She is a great puppy and we are all very happy to have her as a part of our family. I attached some pictures for you.
Rachel
Kathy, Just wanted to drop you a line about Gracie. She is an absolute joy, she has been living in Florida for the past 6 weeks but returned to RI for the holidays. We are planning to go back to Florida until May. She is the hit of the Englewood dog park where she romps with about 20 of her new friends every other day. I may be biased but she is the most beautiful puppy (as you can see). Wanda and I have been blessed in many ways and we now count Gracie as one of our blessings. Thank you so much for our favorite Christmas present.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Mark & Wanda
