Re: Berner behavior question
In a message dated 11/1/2002 1:00:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This must be it (vs. urninary tract infection) as both posters mentioned specific activites of peeing on the bedvery, very odd! Even if it was a dominance thing, don't they normally pee outside of where they sleep? (at least, if these dogs are allowed on the bed?) True...when they've matured, but I've always found that the very last place my pups were trustworthy in their house training was on a dog bed (the people beds are the only place in the house 'off limits' to the dogs). I have no idea why...it's just always been where they have their last accident. Of course, knowing that...I aways put the bed(s) away until I think the pup's house trained. No help, they hit it whenever it comes out g. -Sherri Venditti
Re: Anyone paiint with acrylics
Hi Gail, This project sounds like it has some great potention for one of our upcoming fundraisers!!! ;-D Joye Neff, always thinking of ways to raise money for our beloved Berners!! --On Friday, November 01, 2002 8:24 PM -0600 Gail Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:r Wow.lots of 'artists' out there and thanks to everyone for their responses! No, I am not painting (on) my dogs grin rather, I am painting on field stones, painting images of my dogs on the rocks. General consensus for Berner rust is burnt sienna (it seems so bright to me) other colors mentioned for the rust and shading are: raw sienna, dark umber, bright copper, raw umber, naples orange. I'm definitely off to the art store tomorrow to look at some of these colors. I have burnt sienna and raw sienna and have mixed colors as well. I'm strictly a beginner at this but it is addicting and the numerous, annoying rocks on my property have taken a whole new meaning! I am scanning photos of my dogs, turning them into line drawings and transferring them onto rocks with graphite paper..then I go by the color photo to paint. Each one gets a little better, so I am learning. Gail Miller Cynosure Bernese in Arkansas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
peeing on the bed
Try just keeping her away from the bed (close the bedroom door or babygate the entrance) for a couple months if that is the only place in the house your youngster urinates. Of course greatly rewarrd her when she goes in the right place (outside) w/ enthusiastic praise and perhaps a tidbit. This will enable her to get out of the habit. She might just think it is the place to go, a nice soft toilet! Vilma Briggs (Kistner) Mt. Gilead, OH U-UD Mocha Java Slurp, UDX, HIC, TT Ch. Brighteye Expresso Bean, UD, NDD, TT U-CDX Our Little Buddy, UD, NA, TT and rescue Berners: Charm (Thirdtym's A Charm CGC) and Willow
RE: Would like to receive the list again
Just a quick note, anyone who is dropped from the List (error messages indicating a full email box, or server problems are the typical reasons) can always contact me or any of the error crew for help. The service center is also available for postpones, activations, deletions and subscriptions: www.berner.org/service The error crew: Pat Long - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maria Crifasi - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sylvia Katvala - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Laurie Montoya - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rita Ehrnfeldt - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dana Pero - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mie Kinglsey - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Julia Richert - [EMAIL PROTECTED] An enormous thanks to all the error crew for their underappreciated efforts!!! Pat Long ( Luther) Berwyn PA
Another Berner in a local shelter!
All, I get up this A.M., walk Nanook, open the local Williamsburg Gazette and glance at the SPCA ad (as I always do) and look closer - as it appears that the dog there looks like a BMD. Well, the ad said nuetered Pure-Bred Mountain Dog Anyway, I'm leaving the house right now to check on him. Will let you all know the details, when I get back. Carl Skip Seibert Williamsburg, VA Visit Skip's Berner Links at: http://www.widomaker.com/~seibert
Re: Berner in Williamsburg shelter
All, Headed for the door and wife Linda informs me that shelter doesn't open till noon. In the meantime, Nanook and I are going up to Duke of Gloucester street for a walk - so he will quit following me around. He knows that today is Saturday, since the rountine is different from a weekday :-) Carl Skip Seibert Williamsburg, VA Visit Skip's Berner Links at: http://www.widomaker.com/~seibert
Re: BERNER-L digest 4095
Please take me off the e-mail list; it is more information than i can read, although we sure love the Berners. Thanks, H. Ball
Re: Seeking New Puppy
It would be of benefit to know where you are located so you could be pointed in the right direction. There are good breeders throughout the US and it might be easier to try to find a pup closer to home Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara On Sat, 02 Nov 2002 08:09:39 -0600 Zurich [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello! My purpose in writing this list is to request assistance in locating a Berner Puppy from a top-drawer breeder. A male show-quality dog is preferred. Excellent references are available on request. I have just lost my dog of 13 years. If someone could provide any leads on a new puppy, it would be appreciated greatly. Sincerely, Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: dogs for sale in Atlanta paper
The owner of the dogs for sale is Howard Moore, who may or may not be some relation to David Moore. We have not identified who bred the 2 females he has up for sale. The two new females he purchased, he could not remember the name of the breeder, but he obtained them from Aiken, SC, and the only berner seller I know of in that location is Jackie McCarthy, unless someone new has moved in. The breeder of the Canadian male this guy owns is anybody's guess. This guy couldn't be bothered to look up the pedigree info on the two girls for sale, much less tell me anything about the male. Unless someone wants to go to this guys house and get a look at the pedigree information on the berners he has, I don't think phone calls will get us any more info than what we have now. My guess is, just like responsible breeders deal with other responsible breeders, guys like this have their own little network of BYB and exploiters that they buy from and sell to, and they are out of the loop from the folks we know. That's not to say that breeders don't need to be constantly on the vigil, especially in their dealings with PPO's they don't know. The only good news out there, and I am being extremely cautious in my optimism, is that the other crews of BYB in South Carolina are evidently having some difficulty selling their puppies. One still has 2 out of original litter of 4, they are six months old and price has come down from $1500 to $900. One still has 3 out of litter of 5, they are now 4 1/2 months old. Don't know about any price changes on them. I am trying to follow them wherever they advertise and throw in counter ads.
Introducing new puppy Timber!
I brought our new baby Timber home this week! He flew from Ottawa to Vancouver where I picked him up and then we slowly drove down to visit friends in Everett, Washington for the day. These friends are retired and do not have pets but they do have two Grand-Berners (owned by their daughter) and they loved having Timber spend the day and of course they fell in love with him instantly! Timber flew home to Alaska in a Sherpa Bag on the seat beside me and he didn't make so much as a peep for the entire 3 hour flight. (If you haven't tried a sherpa bag for traveling with a puppy, I highly recommend it!) I opened the zipper at the top of the bag and Timber rested his head on my arm the whole way. :-) Timber has an out going and super friendly personality! I know I'm bragging here but he has an absolutely incredible temperament! He went through the Seattle Airport like he's done it every day of his life. When people (of all shapes sizes and some in Halloween costumes) came up to him, he always offered them kisses tail wags. He was unfazed by rental car returns, luggage carts, elevators, large sliding glass doors, escalators, long check-in lines, and security - where he was surrounded and adored by at least 10 security personnel. Since coming home, he has been a true working dog - helping me to rake our big backyard yesterday. He played in the leaves and chased the rake for me! I would like to thank his breeder, Rose Tierney, for allowing me the privilege of having one of her beautiful and precious babies. I am the proudest new mom ever! Ruth Johnson with Sascha's Woodman.aka Timber! Ch. Sunshine's Tundra Terra CGC, CD, Pet Partner (...and two 1st place legs in Open A!) Remembering Trig...11/97 - 6/02 in Anchorage, Alaska
Re: Introducing new puppy Timber!
Hey, that's Sophie's brother! I posted about bringing Sophie home on Thursday night (although I didn't have a name decided then). I saw Timber a few times at Rose's while I was there to see my pup. He is a really sweet dog, and I am glad to hear that he made his way to Alaska alright. ...Mike and Bart http://members.rogers.com/mikealex/dscn0719.jpg and Sophie http://members.rogers.com/mikealex/dscn8288.jpg
Health Clinics~ east
Neffsville, PA (near Lancaster) Nov 23 Eye FMI 717-442-8153 (6-8:30 PM) Bridgewater, NJ Nov 24 Eye tattoo FMI 908-722-9723 McLean, VA Dec 7 Eye FMI 703-356-3271 Westport, CT Jan 19 Eye FMI 203-374-1105, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Montclair, NJ Jan26 Eye microchip FMI 973-746-5986 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Norwalk, CT Jan 26 Eye, Hips Elbows, Heart, Thyroid, Microchip FMI 914-764-4185 www.hvgrc.org/clinic (I've used the Norwalk clinic for eyes heart in the past, the Golden folks who run it do an extraordinary job!) If you've never done a clinic before, know that you can sign up for any or all of the offerings. Don't forget to bring a copy of your AKC registration with you to make the paperwork easier. -Sherri Venditti
Re: Berner behavior question
Both the original posts on this topic referred to approx. six months old Berner bitches jumping up and peeing on the bed. Hmmm! Haven't met this behaviour myself but occurs to me to ask if these young ladies have been spayed? Here UK, six months is when we normally do it! Association here was in Anne's post where she thought maybe breeder had used sheets in the whelping box and maybe trip down memory lane. At six months, still pups but beginning to get conflicting, I'm a grown up girl now feelings!!. Just a thought! Much love, Jean, Sunny, Simmy, Barney and the Gang XXX http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/index.htm
Re: Spaying...Opinions, Please, Regarding Timing
In a message dated 11/1/2002 12:08:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Early is better, or wait till she matures a bit more??? Early is better, IMNSHO.g You've already learned about the difference in risk of mammary cancer for bitches spayed before their first heat, it's on the order of a 98% reduction. Growth wise, there's absolutely nothing to substantiate a visable difference in the finished dog based on age at spaying. I have a sizable, lovely, 7 y.o. bitch here who was spayed at 6 months...it's in the genes, not the womb g. Bitches who are spayed pre-pubescent can have a vulva that doesn't get as full as a bitch spayed after her season. In rare instances, bitches spayed prior to the first heat can experience continence problems but it is quite rare. I only mention it in that if your puppy has a hard time containing herself now, that might be a reason to hold off. Personality wise...some people feel that after whelping a litter, a bitch is shomehow more 'mature'...less 'coltish'. Personally, I'm quite happy for my girls to retain their 'fresh-faced' perkiness. g The major factors for me are that the younger a bitch is when spayed, the faster and easier the proceedure, the faster they heal, and the sooner they bounce back. This is well documented...in fact, puppies who are early s/n (usually around 8-9 weeks) are in and out of surgery in as little as 15 minutes and bounding around in an hour. I've always spayed my girls at 6 months and been very happy with the results. ~Sherri Venditti
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