Re: Grooming Question

2003-08-03 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
Natalie. This happened to my berner-boy, Ian, once when I had him groomed at a grooming facility. They neglected to brush out his bib area and I spent a few days getting all the mats out. Since then, Ian is brushed well, and all mats gotten out before he is bathed. To help you get the mats

Re: Prong Collars

2003-08-03 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
I use a prong collar on my 130# berner-boy, Ian if we are going places that he might lunge or pull my arm off! g Normally he is good on a round leather collar and will stay by my side. I feel it is better than choking him on a choke collar which can do damage to his throat area. He behaves

Re: BERNER-L digest 4512

2003-07-27 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
From: Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: fat berners in cutting back, add green beans to the bowl - they love them, fill them up, add minimal calories, a few vitamins, but most importantly, make the dog feel full when the actual portion has been

Re: A Boycott for Lancaster Country PA

2003-06-06 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
to uphold a vow of decent treatment and raising of such animals. They can teach us so much...just listen to your dog! Pat Long Paul Dangel wrote: AND THANK YOU FOR USING IT SO EFFECTIVELY Pat -Original Message- From: THOMAS SLIDER [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

Re: A Boycott for Lancaster Country PA

2003-06-06 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
-Original Message- From: THOMAS SLIDER [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 2:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: A Boycott for Lancaster Country PA Pat.. I may not have the money or resources to hurt the puppy mills, but I sure as hell have a mouth to express my

Re: 2 Dogs in a Car and Crazy Bike Riding

2003-06-01 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
When I lived in Florida, we had Golden Rets. To go to the beach we used our old standby station wagon. To go for a nice dressup ride, I used the Corvette that had T-tops. What a sight to see 2 pairs of ears flapping out of the T-top openings! So anything is possible!! g Today, we have a

Re: The Haggis Explosion Episode!!

2003-02-19 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
BERNER-L Digest 4282 -- From: Liz Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: (OT) Re: scrapple I won't even go into the whole Haggis thing... Ask the residents of Holly Cottage at last year's Specialtyg. Mind you, that was a tinned one,

Re: Spartanburg SC Shows

2003-02-13 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
Subject: Dog Show/Wacamaw in Spartanburg, anyone? Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:13:11 -0500 I'd love to know if anyone's going to be in Spartanburg SC for the 3 day show beginning this Friday. I'd also love to know what time berners will be in the ring.. Thanks, looking forward to meeting you

Re: Gunner

2003-02-06 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
Subject: Gunner I'm so sorry to say that last night I had to put my big berner boy, Gunner, down. Dearest Kathy. So very sorry to hear about Gunner. I know he was your baby boy and so dearly loved beyond words. Times like this are not easy nor really

Re:Tennessee Police and Ignorance

2003-01-12 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
First let me say, that here in NC we have watched this horrific story from day one! This family lives just over the hills from us (Saluda, NC) and our hearts go out to them as they lost their beloved pet in a botched up arrest! It our conclusion that you cannot take the actions of one police

Happy Holidays To All!!!!!

2002-12-25 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
A warm greeting from North Carolina to all on the berner-l... Wrapped with cookie-dusted whiskers and furry-fuzzy hugs!!! Carol Slider and berners...Ian and Anna

Begging!!

2002-12-19 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
I have always taught my dogs (my berners of today and other assortments over the years) to go and sit on their special pods for a treat. This pod can consist of a round bed in the great room like Anna has, or the couch which Ian occupies. It can also be a towel placed on the floor when treats are

Berner Furniture and Other Needed Items!

2002-12-19 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
When we got our first berners about 8 years ago, our lives changed! First. we had to get a van that carried two crates for show; Second a home on 3 acres of cool woods so they can enjoy nature; Third a high fence to keep them happy running and jumping , safely; Fourth a new

Re: BERNER-L digest 4180

2002-12-13 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
-- From: Jennifer Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Can your Berner Babble (talk)? My Berner lives in the desert of AZ but was born in TN. Hi Jennifer... May I ask where you got your berner (you did not tell me his name or how old he is) in Tenn?? My

Can your Berner Babble (talk)?

2002-12-10 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
The other evening when my husband and I were in conversation, our little Anna decided to join in (as she usually does!) In the past it has been woof-woofs, low barks or moans. But this time, we swear she said 'Ma-ma' at the end of her vocalization! She did it again, so I don't think we were just

Food for Thought

2002-12-06 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
Am feeding my 1 yr old female, Anna, the Adult Chicken/Rice California Natural and sometimes mix in steamed pureed veggies, leftover meats/fish or other heathful foods in her meals. But, my male..Ian, is on the Senior Innova with the same mixed in foods at times. He is 5 1/2yrs and for about 3yrs

Re: BERNER-L digest 4125

2002-11-17 Thread THOMAS SLIDER
Had to jump in on this one. This does not sound like the Laurie I came to know very well at the 2002 specialty!!! And...Vicky does not know what to do??? For goodness sake, she lives in the wildlife state of the union with all those wildcats, bears, and mountain