Daily Schedule for Your 8 Week Old Mini Schnauzer Puppy

 

 

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting and a little overwhelming! I've made this schedule as a guide, not a strict rulebook. Every puppy learns at their own pace. Some may quickly sleep longer stretches, while others need more frequent potty trips. When your puppy wakes up, always take them outside right away. This is the fastest way to build great potty habits. Puppies should start in a smaller, safe space (crate or playpen), and as they grow and you learn to trust them, you can gradually allow them into larger areas of the home. Consistency and patience now will pay off with a well-behaved, happy Schnauzer later on.

 

🐶 Sample Daily Routine (8 Weeks Old)

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7:00 AM – Wake up + immediate potty break

7:15 AM – Breakfast (meal #1)

7:30–8:00 AM – Play + short training (sit, name, recall)

8:00–10:00 AM – Nap (crate/playpen)

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10:00 AM – Potty break

10:15–10:45 AM – Play/socialization (gentle, positive)

11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Nap

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12:00 PM – Potty break

12:15 PM – Lunch (meal #2)

12:30–1:00 PM – Walk/play/training (short + fun)

1:00–3:00 PM – Nap

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3:00 PM – Potty break

3:15–3:45 PM – Play + chew toy time

4:00–5:00 PM – Nap

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5:00 PM – Potty break

5:15 PM – Dinner (meal #3)

5:30–6:30 PM – Play, family bonding, gentle grooming handling

6:30–8:00 PM – Nap

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8:00 PM – Potty break

8:15–9:00 PM – Calm play, training, cuddles

9:00–10:00 PM – Quiet time, last nap

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10:00 PM – Potty break

10:15 PM – Bedtime (crate/playpen, small safe space)

 

Overnight – Most 8-week pups need one potty break around 2–3 AM.

Keep it calm: potty, then right back to bed.