Michaela's problem
Hi Michaela My suggestion for a quiet, uninterupted drink at the pub with friends and your dogs .. I borrow your two teddy bears and you have Cujo here Guaranteed to get people talking about you and not to you!!! Rhona and Louis in The Netherlands :) __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
fencing woes
My backyard has a multi fencing system that has always worked well for us -- there's a new chainlink dog yard (40x70') which I love, and the perimeter of the greater than 1 acre yard is fenced with picket fence along the road side, a thick cedar hedge between us and the neighbours to the east, and then the horse pasture & paddock on the other 2 sides. One of those buried fences reminds dogs not to cross the visible boundary ~ but some 25 acres of field borders the pasture with 200+ acres forest behind that. At least a couple of times a day, dogs would have suppervised run/play time in the big yard + they run lots in the dog yard (my poor watergarden is now the infield of the established dog track, complete with banked corners! I thought Aeryn was fast, but Rowyn's faster, he just flies around digging the track deeper with every lap!) In her grief following Talon's death, Aeryn (who's always been very respectful of the buried fence) began to ignore it -- chosing the correction in favour of unescorted runs in the field. Infuriatingly, she would look at me, ignore my calls and make a run for it. She shakes her head fast as she runs through, so the collar doesn't make good contact. Then I couldn't find her, nor would she come when called. She was acting out in the worst possible way. The arrival of Rowyn helped her grief and the walkabouts stopped. Until recently when she decided to resume her runs with a vengence. After a harrowing 1 1/2 hr. search for her one morning while I could hear shots being fired in the woods, I decided enough was enough (she finally returned unscathed). She was restricted to dog yard or flexi until more conventional fencing could be erected. I already had the pasture & paddock fence posts to work with, my dilemma was in finding an affordable fencing that was rigid enough for the 12' post spacing and at the same time not too heavy for my posts or for me to work with. And I had to get it up before the weather closed in. Finally settled on some 14 ga. welded wire with 3" spacing. I'd just gotten nicely started 2 Sunday's ago when Aeryn scared me with her vomiting and suddenly painful abdomen. Fencing was abandoned and the rest of the afternoon was spent at the clinic (all turned out well, must have been something she ate). I had to wait until my next day off and hope the weather co-operated. It did! and I got all the fence hung along the pasture & paddock perimeter. That left the cedar hedge, but the dogs never tried to go through there, it could wait until spring. HA! Silly me to think that Ms. 'Ryn wouldn't find that weak link and take every advantage of it! The next morning there was her tail disappearing down the laneway back into the field. Amazingly, this time she actually came when called, bearing a prize in the form of a deer leg bone. Back on the flexi for her until I got more fencing & posts. Got the posts last Saturday and then awoke Sunday a.m. to sunny skies but 4" of snow on the ground. Fortunately, the ground wasn't frozen, so I was able to dig the post holes and get them in. The instructions on the cement bag said to let it cure 24 hrs. -- I checked the long range weather forecast, and that looked like it would work, the next day was supposed to be warmer, so I decided to wait until then to put up the fencing. What the forecast failed to mention was the little blizzard we had that dumped 16" of snow on us!! So much for fencing! Then it turned bitterly cold with howling winds. Tues. a.m. it was -23C and even Aeryn was saying it was too cold for her feet! Even with his coat on, little Devyn was shivering. Rowyn seems immune, but really likes Devyn's coat -- thinks it's a convenient handle for carrying around little dogs! Thurs. a.m. was at least sunny and the wind was calm so I decided to risk all and tackle the fencing. Had to dig a trench through the snow all along the fenceline so I could get the fence down to the ground. Nearly froze my butt off, but got the darn fence up!! And I'm happy to report that it's "so far, so good"! Aeryn has bigger smiles now that she gets to run and play with her friends again. So far no escapes. The welded wired worked very well and was relatively easy to handle and seems to be easy enough on my posts (they've been in the ground 13 years and I'm not keen to replace them anytime soon I hope!). sue(Aeryn with Devyn & Rowyn)
Aeryn antics
My keyboard has been a little quiet of late, but that doesn't necessarily mean that Aeryn's been a stellar little angel!! Far from it actually!! Two Sundays ago she scared me half silly by suddenly starting to vomit up foul, dark brown, gritty stuff, and went into full panic mode with a galloping pulse, anxious panting, eyes rolling, crying and whining, with her abdomen tense and very painful. I popped her a Gas-X and headed straight into the clinic. X-rays were normal -- no bloat, no foreign body, and nothing amiss on her bloodwork -- no pancreatitis from that 2 lbs. of raw stew beef she'd stolen a couple of days before. She vomited 3 more times at the clinic -- definite dirt this time -- hmmm, what did the little madame dig up and eat this time?! then she started to feel better. By the time we got home from the clinic she was begging for supper (which she most definitely did not get!). Yesterday a.m. I came out of the barn from doing chores and could only find 2 dogs in the yard. No Aeryn, and I can't even hear the big bell on her collar. I call and call. I walk the fence line (through the snow in my totally inadequate shoes) and see no sign of her and no sign of any track to tell me she's managed the great escape. Coming back towards the barn I see a flicker of movement behind my horse trailer -- there she is! She's acting very furtive and when I approach (all the while asking her why on earth she ignored my calls) Aeryn lunges at the ground and then gallops madly away with her prize in her mouth. Rowyn and Devyn have presumably been warned off previously as they don't even try to follow her, but leap on the spot where she'd been. I investigate and find a quantity of rabbit hair and a dent in my new fence. I think the poor unfortunate bunny must have made a run for it and got caught under the rigid fence. Aeryn rejoins us, immensely proud of herself and her unauthorized early breakfast. Well good for her, because now there's no time for my breakfast, all her shenanegans have made me periously close to being late for work! In the house we all troop, I'm pretty happy to get my cold, wet socks off. Aeryn immediately runs downstairs and I hear the unmistakable "hurka gurka" sound of a dog about to vomit. Too late -- she has neatly deposited the remains of the bunny on the rug. Fortunately, she at least did it right beside the x-pen (Rowyn's nighttime bed) so I'm able to corden off the mess and prevent it being re-eaten while I dash madly around for plastic bag, paper towels and cleaner. Amazingly, I made it to work in time (just a minute to spare!), but I don't think I was a pretty sight! This afternoon one of the dogs managed to capture a slow bird at the bird feeder. I suspect it was Aeryn, for she was refusing to come back in the house, but it was good boy Rowyn who proudly brought me the prize (poor little birdie was very dead & bedraggled looking). She is a treasure! (and I mean that ~ I adore and cherish every hair on her body and all her naughty ways ~ but no kisses please when her breath smells like dead rabbit!) sue(the irrepressible Aeryn with Devyn & Rowyn)
re: baby or puppy
Laura -- I especially appreciated your comments, sitting here nine months pregnant, due on Thursday... wondering, was that twinge something? Probably not... We lost our older dog on September 20 and are left with the younger one... We are a two-dog house. This one-dog thing is awful, especially with this particular dog... And so, even though the baby is due any time now... we're probably getting a puppy at the end of February... but it will be our 4th Berner... I'm not TOO panicked about it... But I *do* feel a LITTLE crazy!! :-) --Elizabeth Elizabeth Malcolmson with UUD Ledgewood's Ptolemy, UDX, DD, Can. CDX & DD Remembering Tycho & Zoey, treasured beyond measure Rockport, MA, USA
Re: Nose to Nose Book
Hi Kelly, Here is the Boris' Books website: http://members.rogers.com/bernerboris/bernerbooks.html Some of the proceeds come back to the BMDCA Health Fund, so it's always a good idea to shop at Amazon.com, Dogwise, sitstay.com by first going to the website, then going to those other sites. THANKS for asking and remembering to help Berners as you shop on the internet. Joye Neff and Winston (Samantha and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
Re: Fire/emergency stickers
In a message dated 12/08/2002 10:11:25 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm sure it's easier for the fire/rescue people if they know exactly who they're looking for and have a name to go with it. I'll be getting a few of these decals , >> In a message dated 12/08/2002 10:11:25 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm sure it's easier for the fire/rescue people if they know exactly who they're looking for and have a name to go with it. I'll be getting a few of these decals , >> I have one for each of my boys on the front door. I got them on eBay, but now I have found cling film that can be used in an inkjet printer at Office Max and can do my own. I need to do one now for our little guest. Being cling film, they are easy to put up, take down and move around when necessary. I also got "shrinky-dink" sheets that can be used in the inkjet printer. I make temporary ID tags for the dogs when we are traveling, using the contact phone of where we are headed. It wouldn't help to have my home phone on an ID tag if I am not there! Using the shrink sheets, I can write large enough for me to see it and then shrink it down to fit their collars. Before heating and shrinking the cut outs, I use a paper punch to make a hole for a split ring to hold on their collar. You can even decorate the tag with color if you want. For a few cents you can make LOTS of tags. Anne Copeland, Flash,TDI/CGC (Berner, 8 1/2 yrs.) & Gypsy TDI/CGC(Rescue Cavalier,1 3/4 yr.) NE ILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ty's memorial page: http://www.geocities.com/workingyorkie/ty.html Gypsy's page:http://hometown.aol.com/annes4/Gypsy.html
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cage training
Hello, This message is to Robert Rose and any other berner owners that are using the crate for puppy training. Thank God for the crate!! With that being said, we love to give our berner pup free reign of our home, a city condo. Unfortunately, having a pup and trusting our pup can be contraindicated. Our 14 week berner has come a long way since we purchased her at 10 weeks old. Today, our pup (and us) attended a Ill berner xmas party. Seeing all of the juvenile and adult berners helped put raising a pup in perspective. All of the dogs were beautiful, babies, teenagers, adults and my favorite, senior berners. Frankly, I would have liked to see more seniors in the group. Of course many gravitated to the puppies. Regarding the crate, I keep my pup out of the crate after we come in from the outside where she has 'done her business'. After a few hours (up to 3 hours now ) I return her in the crate, whether she is good, bad, entertaining, awake or asleep. I never feel like I am only training the pup. I understand I am training her bowel and bladder, especially her bladder. My pup might still have an accident, regardless. When it occurs it is usually my fault, not hers. It is because I did not spend enough time with her outside, she was nervous, too tired etc. As each day passes she gets a little better in house training with a regular schedule walk. I think right now our berner is coming to terms that doing her business outside is a job, not an option. Other owners may have more success with the potty training. We feel great about her continuing progress. Terry Bering
lost dog
My dog is not lost, but I went to Danbury, CT. with a friend of mine to get a rescue dog, a very small chihuahua/boxer/who knows what else mix and after she dropped me off she went home, took the dog out of the travel crate,was about to put a leash and harness on her and the dog ran away. I remember that a few months ago someone posted a procedure to follow for lost dogs. Please post again. Thanks. MarthaH
Re: Histiocytoma!!
Hi Karen, I understand very well how much you can be worried but what you describe, is not inevitably a malignant tumor. Go to : http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1593&articleid=424 and look the picture. Is it the same ? You can also read all the table and you will see a lot of conditions (most begnin) Histiocytoma is also a begnin tumor ; go to : http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&articleid=445 You said Stevie had a spot hot this summer ... so, may be Stevie is allergic ... (my Boy Phlibust is food allergic and got hot spots when he reacts). May be it is a deep inflammation of hair follicles (my Girl Wonda got one this year) ... May be it is a reaction to the saliva of an insect ... You know, there is full of possible hypotheses. Hope that I help you ;-))) Corinne (sorry for my bad english language) Phlibust & Wonda Near Paris (France) - Original Message - From: "Karen McFarlane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Okay it is paranoid me again! I wrote to an on-line vet yesterday evening > about the small growth on Stevie's muzzle. I had originally wrote to the > list thinking that this was a "hot spot" , not knowing full well that "hot > spots" do not usually occur on the face. (Stevie had a hot spot on his > foreleg this summer) Anyway, the vet wrote back suggesting that it might be > a histiocytoma. Does anyone have any input into this. Of course I have been > frantically looking around the net for more information. I have an appt. > with our vet tomorrow, and now I am just worried sick. I am I am becoming a > neurotic freak! In my email to the list yesterday I described this > growth as a pinkish, reddish looking mole type of lump just on the side of > his muzzle. There is now no hair around it. I am not sure if he rubbed it or > just why there is no hair there. The "mole" is about the size of a small pea > and round. It does not appear to be painful. Has any one out there had > anything similar. I know, I know I should just wait until tomorrow when I > see the vet, but I am upset NOW and dreadfully worried. With all the cancer > horror stories out there I am afraid. Sorry to sound like such a baby. > Karen and her beautiful Boy Stevie. > N.B. Canada
Re: The CH Budman
W woo! Buddy, You rock, man. Let me welcome you to the wonderful world of "romancin' the guuurls". They got big brown eyes and flirty little butts that they wave under your nose. Let me tell 'ya, Bud, the best is yet to come, man! (nudge, nudge, wink, wink). Congrats, big fella! Sisco Jones West Vancouver, BC
Re: Neutering poll
Sisco is our 3 year old intact male who we co-own with our breeder. He was kept intact while the rest of his litter was early spayed/neutered because our breeder saw potential as a future show quality guy. As it turned out, she was right and he finished his Can. Ch. when he was around 2. He has sired two litters so far, producing 14 little furballs. The best thing about the big goofball is his personality and temperament. Even after he became sexually mature and found out what the ladies are for, he remained sweet, loving, goofy, and very easy to manage even though he's a big clown at heart. He will go out of his way to avoid confrontations with other dogs, and we never have to worry about him in off-leash situations. He started lifting his leg when he was about 2 years old and will mark every leaf, blade of grass, tree, and bush on his hikes, and around our house, but never inside. He still squats to do a big dump, like first thing in the a.m. And interestingly enough, very recently he's just started the "studly scratch and stomp the ground" dance when he's through peeing out in the woods. There's never a dull moment with the big galloot around. For anyone who's interested, he can be seen on my website (URL below). Fran & Macho Man Sisco West Vancouver, BC -- Fran Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] SportSound Music:http://www.geocities.com/franinvancouver Phone: 604-926-0084 Fax: 604-926-9543
Histiocytoma!!
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RE: chasing tails
My Dharma does not chase her tail, but she does pull big chunks of fur from it. Anyone know why? Is this normal for Berners to do this? She did have a "rash/bug bite" on it at one time and lost some fur because of it - that is all healed now and she still pull chunks of hair from her tail; has since she was about 7-8 months. Thanks for any help! Terri -Original Message- From: Karen McFarlane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 6:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: chasing tails Hi, Well Stevie has just discovered his "tail" within the last month or so. He seems to catch it in a side glance and then treats it like it is some alien life-form. He'll chase and chase and chase, sometimes he'll catch it and sometimes not. He actually got dizzy this morning and landed head first in the fireplace. (Not to worry it is a non working fireplace that has been painted and actually it is Stevie's favourite place to sleep because it is cool! ) I get such a chuckle out of watching him. But then he also like to chase the cat's tail too. He came out of the kitchen the other day, carrying the cat by the tail, ever so gently, the cat was not even making any fuss about it at all!! I wish I had had my camera on that day Karen and Stevie NB, Canada -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 1:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: chasing tails Hi there, How many of your berners out there chase their tails? Misha is crazy about hers. She chases it round & round. Then when she finally gets hold of it in her mouth she just spins across the yard,living room where ever she is. It is just too funny. When she finally stops she looks so dazed & confused, then she starts all over again usually in the opposite direction, maybe she is unwinding herself then. She has done this one time that I must have watched her for 10-15 mintues. She's just a girl having fun. I wish I could catch it on film. Beth Schmoyer Snowden & Misha Bethlehem, PA (where we just received about 8" of snow & the dogs are having so much fun) --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.426 / Virus Database: 239 - Release Date: 12/2/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.426 / Virus Database: 239 - Release Date: 12/2/02
Re: berner pup or baby - which should come first???
While I completely agree with Janice, my logic was reversed >>the temperament of the dog has a lot to do with the acceptance of a >>new child. While my daughter (now 10 and an aspiring Vet) would have been absolutely fine with a puppy/young dog from the very beginning, my son is something else entirely! Because I already had little ones, I held off on getting a beloved berner because of the temperment of my SON, not the dog. My son was close to 5 before I brought Zeus home. They are completely attached and adore each other, but had I added Zeus at an earlier age, my SON would have - due to his being a healthy and exhuberent little boy - harassed the DOG. I watched my son chase the cat, in spite of being put in constant "time-outs", constantly while he was a toddler. That combined with a mouthy puppy is not a good mix! Now that my son is 6, he limits his harassment to his older sister and is always gentle and loving with Zeus. Gee, I guess it's time to have another one! dog! another DOG! Antoinette & (the only furchild) Zeus San Ramon, Ca. -- Message-ID: <00fa01c29e55$46dafa40$98cc5b18@OFFICE> From: "Janice Parky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Berner List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fw: berner pup or baby - which should come first??? Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 20:01:01 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Kerry- I think the answer to your question is a very individual one. Hopefully the advice you get will help you and your husband decide what will work for you. For me, personally, it was baby first. It was also a looong time ago. I waited until my first child was 2 years old to add a dog to the family. I believe, and I'm sure some will disagree, that it is easier to add a dog to a family with a small child, than a small child to a family with a dog. Of course, the temperament of the dog has a lot to do with the acceptance of a new child. If you decide dog first, find a breeder who will help you find a pup that they feel will do well when baby arrives. I believe very stongly, that dogs raised with children have a better chance of learning child-tolerance and respect than a dog that has not and then is asked to accept another "pack" member. I also have know of two beloved family dogs-one rehomed, one euthanized because of it's intolerence of the new child. It is also important that you and you husband, as parents of both the pup and child realize that it is your job to make it work. Small children need constant vigilence amd training around puppies, as puppies and older dogs need socialization, training and viglience around small children. I would also not advise, which ever "first" happens, that you wait until you are confident you can handle the "other". As for the ticking clock, both scenarios will be exhausting. Sorry.. Of course, you also have no idea of what "Mother Nature" and the ticking clock will decide, so eventually that may need to be factored in as well Janice Parky > Cape Cod, MA. > >
Berner Character Design
Hi! Well its me again *chuckles* Ok Im revamping the character design, and about ready to start production on the costume. In fact it should be fully done before summer (have a few others in the works right now to which this one had to be put on hold) Anyhow, I had remembered someone telling me a cute fact about the whisker coloration. Something like one black whisker in each side and only one? Or a white one... I cant remember the exact fact but I would like to find the person who submitted this fact to me, or someone who can give me the fact? Thanks for all your help Santi
Re: neutering and marking
Zeus was neutered when he turned 6 months (what a birthday gift, eh?), and I also had hip and elbow x-rays taken at the same time, since he was already medicated and out of it. Regarding marking, my big boy Zeus, now 17 months old, still doesn't lift his leg. When he needs to go, he just moves his back paws further apart and sprays straight down. He has still NEVER done his business, either one, away from home. When/if he feels the urge during one of our long daily walks, he will hold iteven if he has to waddle with a worried expression...until he gets home and back to his own spot in the back yard. I'm interested to see what he will do when we go up north for a week later this month. We will be staying in a cottage on 5 private acresdo you think he can hold it that long? ;) Antoinette & (camel bladder) Zeus San Ramon, Ca. (near San Francisco) >-- >Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 17:05:14 -0800 >Subject: Re: neutering and marking >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed >Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v482) >From: Willemijn Beurskens-Ilcisin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Hi, >Logan was neutered just before 6 months and started leg lifting at about >18 months. He still does not really "know" what he needs to do - he >lifts his leg and half he time does not pee. If he really needs to go >he squats... >Will Ilcisin and Logan
Introduction
Hi, I have just joined the list. Our Berner is Molly, 9 months old and a great example of complete, unconditional love for everyone and everything. Molly unfortunately has both bilateral elbow and hip dysplasia. She is on her way Thursday to Foster Small Animal Hospital at Tufts to have a Triple Pelvic Osteotomy on Friday. Needless to say we are worried about her, but pleased that she can be treated at such a fine facility. I have really enjoyed reading all the posts the past few days and look forward to more! Martha and Molly in Maine _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Seniors
I've been off this list for a while, and missed it. Cervical disc problems have made the use of my right hand capricious. I just had to peek back in and acknowledge all of the seniors who arrived in my mailbox yesterday via the December Alpenhorn. Some I've met, some I know from this list, and others are new to me. All of them are just gorgeous. Michael O'Hara once posted that every approach is a desire to be near you and I've really taken that to heart. I never walk past a Berner, cat or kid in my house without hugs and pets, nor do I let it go unnoticed when they approach me. Happy holidays all. Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley Sequim, WA
Re: Nose to Nose Book
In a message dated 12/8/2002 11:46:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > want to order two copies of Nose to Nose for presents and want the proceeds > to go to help our Berners. Boris's Book Pages, http://members.rogers.com/bernerboris/bbook_index.html -Sherri V.
Baby or Berner first
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Re: Neutering poll
>I was wondering how many of you have neutered/spayed/unneutered/unspayed females and males, and what you're reasoning for doing it or not doing it is--i.e. >breeding purposes or personal preference, or whatever--and how many BMDs you do have. We spayed Mattie (our only dog) when she was 8 months old. We spayed her because is BARC rescue and her spay was part of the adoption contract as well as for the obvious reason that she was never going to be bred. We waited until she was 8 months mostly because we wanted her to recover from elbow surgery she had when she was 4-5 months. Sue Burnham and Matilde Santa Fe, NM
Calling Cards
Hi, I noticed something odd with my Greta. During her recent heat cycle she left calling cards everywhere and then scruffed up the ground with her back feet--dirt, leaves, snow go flying. This looks like what many male dogs do. I think this practice will end soon and is probably just lingering from the previous hormonal activity. Happy Trails, jeannie in Mi. Greta, Gulliver, Sophie forever. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
Nose to Nose Book
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Re: berner pup or baby - which should come first???
I had two adult dogs when I had my first child. A German shepherd(who was my guide dog puppy who did not pass the program...was too obedient..would not do the intelligent disobedience to keep the person from getting run over by a car...you told him to go he was going..car or not :-) ). He was completely trust worthy with kids as he had been extremely well socialized with all types of people and situations. We also had a Aussie mix who was just lovable to everyone, didn't have a mean bone in his body. We got our rescue golden when she was about 10 months old and our second(and last) child was about six months old (They are now BEST buddies). Our Aussie mix got out on the fourth of July (We had the dogs in the house and had I just let them out for a second for a last pee before we went to bed and he split) we searched and searched and the next day when I was out putting up flyers we got a call from the vet. He had been hit by a car :-(. We got Brina(BMD) when my kids were 2 1/2 and 1. She is wonderful with the kids and loves to hang out with them when they play outside. I feel very secure about my childrens safety when the dogs are with them. I have no doubt that they would lay their lives down to protect our children. I think children and dogs are a wonderful mix IF the temperment of the dog is right and you train each of them to respect the other one. I have the cutest picture of our son, Billy, and Brina sleeping together under the kitchen table. He just crawled under there with her and fell asleep on her tummy! Stephanie Heeter and Brina
Cage (or Crate) Training
We've had considerable success with crate training all of our berners by just having the crate in the doggie area - x-penned off area of the dining room/kitchen and leave the crate doors open all the time (except when we want one of the dogs inside) - that way they go in and out as they want and often choose to go in to sleep - with the door open - treats often get tossed inside for them to retrieve, and we often put their food dishes there. Going in the crate is a "fun" thing to do, so when we need to send them there, it's no big deal. If your vehicle is sized so a crate will fit in (we have a Dodge Caravan, so we have room for several when the seats are out), hopping in the crate for car trips also settles them, keeps them out of my lap when I'm driving, and gets them further used to the crate being a wonderful and friendly and fun place. Good luck with your boy. And take lots and lots and lots of pictures. They don't get any better than 3 months old! Just bigger! And those guys when they grow up are SO- O-O-O-O adoring!! Jean Coker Jacksonville, Florida With Bridger (who has "adoring" down to a science), Duncan (who keeps wanting to be as big and adoring as his Dad, Bridger), Dixie (who is certain she was born "to BE adored", and Suwannee - who well, is all PuppyChow at heart - the eternal child at 15 months)
Re: Fire/emergency stickers
>I hope it's OK that I posted this- I'm not connected to her in any way, other >than being her best customer today! And I thought that this is an additional >to make sure our pets are OK while we're away. > >Kendra, Jackson, and Sallie > I'm pretty sure it's ok to post about a site , as long as you have no affliation with it. And I went to the site , and it's great !! I'm sure it's easier for the fire/rescue people if they know exactly who they're looking for and have a name to go with it. I'll be getting a few of these decals , LOL ! One for each side of the house :-). Thanks for posting about it ! Laurie Montoya PAand Hannah Banana and Shelby the Wonder Mutt
fire/emergency stickers
I made a mistake on the website address! It's www.sundogsdecals.com. Sorry about that! kendra
Fire/emergency stickers
I just wanted to share with everyone a great thing I just found. There is a woman who makes fire/emergency rescue stickers for dogs, cats, and birds. She offers stickers for over 150 different breeds of dogs, and most importantly, she has a Berner one! The Berner on the sticker is GORGEOUS!!! You can get a singular or plural version, or can have one custom made. She even made one for my friend with both a Berner and a Black Lab. The stickers are cling film, so you can easily remove them later. They are full color, too. She can also make stickers for you car with sayings like: "My Bernese Mountain Dog is smarter than your Honor Student" or "Berners are like Potato Chips- You can't only have one". She is very nice and accomodating, and I ended up buying 9 stickers from her . She is also willing to produce them in bulk for fund raisers, if clubs/rescue sre interested. You can find these in two places: ebay, and www.sundogs.com (her website). I hope it's OK that I posted this- I'm not connected to her in any way, other than being her best customer today! And I thought that this is an additional to make sure our pets are OK while we're away. Kendra, Jackson, and Sallie
A season to be thankful
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neutering
I have 3 male intact Bernese Mountain Dogs. Col aged 5 years, Toby aged 3 years and Ulysses aged 11.5 months. I have never had any aggression issues even with encounters whilst walking with other males and bitches. I try to avoid bitches that I know are in heat. The 2 oldest lift their legs and would mark every tree in the street if I let them. Col is probably the most sexually aware dog I have known..(smile)..just like his father.. But saying this I am having Col neutered on thursday due to mild prostatitis. And I will be having Toby done shortly thereafter. Pippa Antonio in Washington DC __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
baby or puppy?
Of course every person is a little different. My husband and I didn't marry until we were thirty. We wanted children but wanted to be married a few years before we added the responsibility of a child. So our dog came first. I will never regret doing it that way. Spencer (our first berner) WAS our baby. He went everywhere in the car with me, he went to work with me, if he couldn't go with us, we didn't go at all... just like a baby. We decided to show Spencer when I got pregnant. It was a fun diversion from feeling awful all the time. Right about the time he finished to his championship I was getting too big to travel comfortably anymore. I had a sense that Spencer always knew that Anthony was coming. I had my first (and so far, only) child in January 01. My husband brought home the blanket that was first used to wrap Anthony so it smelled like him. When we brought Anthony home Spencer acted like he knew him already. Spencer, my gentle giant, never as much as startled my small son and at the same time was not shy or scared to walk up to him and sniff him out or give him big slobbery kisses. Spencer always got his "Spencer time" after Anthony came home. When Anthony turned 10 months we added another berner boy to our home, Elwood. Spencer and Elwood taught Anthony how to walk and waterski on the wood floors. Anthony taught Elwood and Spencer about children and tolerance. Today, Anthony is 22 months. I have two 115 lb boys in my home. Is it cramped? Yes. Is is chiaotic? At times. Is it worth it? Every bit... Getting my dog BEFORE the baby taught me A LOT about the responsibilities of being a mom. Midnight trips to the vet. Long drives to the shows. Worry, memories and unconditional love. My canine boys are just two other sons. I feel so blessed to have such strong connections to both. My two cents. Laura Caprara
Re: A Brag for the Budman
WOW, congratulations! I was going to suggest a big food fight or some such while Pat was gone. But now I am so impressed by the Budman I wouldn't dare cause trouble for his Mom! Way to go Budman, the heggen boys bow wow to you!!! jane heggen & the boys of iowa
New address
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Buddy-Congrats to Maria and Dede
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Champion Budman
Dear Maria Whilst sincere congratulations are in order for Mom, Handler and Breeder the greatest influence in Buddy's life has been forgotten. Despite the fact that Daisy has long held the opinion that her little "brother" is one bellyrub short of a Bernese, she has nevertheless cherished upon him all of her life skills and guided him towards this ultimate destiny. Like the Miss World competition it would seem that beauty will win over brains, and it takes all sorts to make up our world. Congratulations Daisy, you have succeeded where many might have quailed at the prospect! Marion Brown Teversal Bernese Mountain Dogs South Africa Dogs Never Lie About Love (Jeffrey Masson)
Age for carting...
Lisa Ebnet did a nice job of describing how she starts puppies getting used to the idea of carting at a very young age. It is fun to help puppies learn this way, and always nice to introduce them to new things. Some people wait until their dogs are much older to introduce carting, and that's fine, too. The BMDCA does not allow dogs to compete in draft tests until the dog is two years old. However, the Canadian Kennel Club has Draft titles that are open to all breeds capable of pulling the necessary weight - the Canadian Draft titles are CKC titles, not just Berner club titles.The CKC allows dogs to compete in Draft tests at 18 months, so those of us who enjoy competing with our dogs on both sides of the border have an added incentive to introduce the concept of carting at a younger age. There are certainly plenty of dogs who are mature enough and ready to compete at 18 months if they have the proper foundation and training.Whenever you decide to start introducing the cart - have fun with it! - Ruth Nielsen and ZenMaster Max (four draft titles) and the Winter-boy (three draft titles) in Seattle, WA
OT: feline osteosarcoma
Do any list members have experience with feline osteosarcoma? My 12-year-old red tabby American Shorthair, Flounder, was tentatively diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his rear knee today. We will be doing more tests and if it has not spread, I guess he will live out his days 3-legged. Apparently this cancer is very uncommon in cats (my vet has only seen one other case, in the jaw). He is also borderline hyperthyroid. To make this Berner-related: Tanzi took very good care of him at the vet's today. She went along to get a vaccination and a microchip. She nuzzled and licked him alot, much more gently than usual, and laid down by his crate when he was in it, like she was guarding him. Sharon Montville - Firstrax - Colorado __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
