Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
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Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Millie does it all the time. Not a shake like she is nervous or cold just when she gets up, shakes her whole body rigidly for about 2-3 seconds then gets on with life.
She might do it again a few minutes later.
Why do they do this?
She might do it again a few minutes later.
Why do they do this?
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
If it's the type of shaking that I think you mean, Monty does it too - he does it when he comes out of his crate, stretches and then has a good shake which is quite understandable in my book. But he does it at other times too, like during a recall race in training, loses seconds and the race too of course! We thought it was his harness but it does just the same without it on.
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Mine shake after they've had a bit of a play fight, apparently its something to do with "thats how you know they are playing". Charlie does a big stretch of his front legs then a big stretch of his back legs are he's had a lay down, funny little things arent they
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Not arf.stacyr wrote:, funny little things arent they
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Now this is probably not the reason for the first thing shake but some of the others are likely stress shakes. Dogs shake to release stress - be it from concentrating (during training), unpleasantness (when they have had their nails trimmed), tension (stand off with another dog) or high excitement (after play), these are all forms of stress to a dog and so it shakes to relieve this, almost like it is shaking the stress out of it's fur. Then he can easily go and have a snooze!
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Isla does this shake as well my mother in law thought it may be down to an ear infection but they seem fine ,she manly does her shakes whilst on a walk
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
When Daisy shakes she starts at the head and it works it's way down to her tail, so by the end her head is still while her bum finishes it's shake. Funny to watch...do they all do it the same?
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
we were at an agil;ity show and doing quite well till we reached the tunnel (material one) Arthur emerged and stood shaking all over as if to say brrrrr I'm out now. Needless to say we didn't win
Do you think the morning one could be to wake themselves up a bit. When I used to work nights I used to give my head a good shake to try and keep awake sometimes
Do you think the morning one could be to wake themselves up a bit. When I used to work nights I used to give my head a good shake to try and keep awake sometimes
Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
We call it a Shimmy-Shake, because it ripples down Gryff's body from the head through to the end of the tail. Sometimes the tail's best avoiding as it's like a little whip!
Gryff will shake after waking up, excitement through play or interaction with other dogs.
When we go for the 'Schnauzer walks' it's great to watch the other dogs and see all the similar Schnauzer traits they have, including their expressions. It's one thing to read about them on the forum, but when you get a group together it's so interesting to see the similarities.
Gryff will shake after waking up, excitement through play or interaction with other dogs.
When we go for the 'Schnauzer walks' it's great to watch the other dogs and see all the similar Schnauzer traits they have, including their expressions. It's one thing to read about them on the forum, but when you get a group together it's so interesting to see the similarities.
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Beau shakes every time we walk in a shop. Never fails.Im saying dont do it, PLEASE dont do it, but she does. This happens in any and every shop so cant think of any reason why this happens. But she always walks in the vets with her head held high and no problem with shaking at all wich I think is amazing with what she has been through in there. this is not a nervous shake more like a getting out of the river after a swim shake.
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Pepsi always does his 'four paws off the floor' body shake after a hair cut! sending hair bits flying everywhere.
Schnauzers may not shed hairs around the house but the pepsi shake distributes them quite effectively after a trim.
My own fault for triming him in the Lounge watching tv!!!
Schnauzers may not shed hairs around the house but the pepsi shake distributes them quite effectively after a trim.
My own fault for triming him in the Lounge watching tv!!!
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
carolinh wrote:When Daisy shakes she starts at the head and it works it's way down to her tail, so by the end her head is still while her bum finishes it's shake. Funny to watch...do they all do it the same?
Caroline
Yes Alfie does it just like you describe, its starts at his head, and works its way down to his tail, and he seems to really enjoy it. Does the same when I put his lead on or his warm coat. Funny little things, aren't they.?
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Rupert is exactly the same. He does his Mexican Wave shake when waking up from a long sleep. It is really funny to watch as even his paws shake and it looks like he is floating.
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
The other night the wife brought up Millie's bed for her to sleep in, in our room.
02:16 - Shakey shake shake.
03:41 - Shakey shake shake.
08:18 - Shakey shake shake.
02:16 - Shakey shake shake.
03:41 - Shakey shake shake.
08:18 - Shakey shake shake.
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Re: Why do Schnauzers shake when they get up?
Ha ha looks like she will be relogated to downstairsMAMF wrote:The other night the wife brought up Millie's bed for her to sleep in, in our room.
02:16 - Shakey shake shake.
03:41 - Shakey shake shake.
08:18 - Shakey shake shake.