Re: drafting
Hi Molly, Congrads on winning the cart..The first rule, NEVER NEVER NEVER put a dog that doesn't know how to cart and see what happens..Once the dog gets spooked it will take much longer to get past that stage..Plus he or she could easily get hurt.. Start by just having your dog wear the harness. Than if no problems put the traces on and have her just drag the tracesThan add a drag, such as a small log or detergent bottle filled half way with water...Stay at this step.. Make big wide turns and go over different surfaces..grass to gravel to blacktop.. Take very small steps, make the lessons short,but make them fun.. I don't have the room here to give you a full lesson, but Potomac which is your local club does have carting workshops.. Just as Watchung on April 6 and Nashoba starting on March 29th. Some dogs you could get away with hooking up and see what happens, but why take the chance.. I had trained many dogs to cart from Berners to Goldens to Chessie's They all can be taught some just take a little longer time Good luck Bill Wilczek Wilczek Woodworks www.geocities.com/wilczekwoodworks
Re: AKC CHF Malignant Histiocytosis Fundraiser
Thank you, Marjie, for suggesting that people who want to make a donation in Dunbar's memory contribute to the current AKC CHF Fundraiser. You are right it is a double win - money donated to this fund will help in fighting malignant histiocytosis and also the donor stands a good chance of winning one of Willem's wonderful paintings. I'd like to encourage others who would like to honor the memory of a Berner who has lost the battle to histio, or to any other disease, to make a donation in that Berner's memory. Making a donation to the AKC CHF Fundraiser is also a marvelous way to honor a Berner who is healthy and to give thanks for their good health. Who knows, the life that is saved by this research project might be your Berner someday. Some people honor Berner owners who have done kind things for them by donating tickets to that person. These donations can be done as a gift in your name to the person you are honoring or I can notify the person that an anonymous donor has made a donation in their name. Either way, I can tell you that people who have received these donations in their honor in the past have been thrilled to be recognized and honored in this way. The other added benefit to making donations in memory or honor of Berners or in memory or honor of Berner Friends is that you get a warm, puppy dog feeling by doing so. Won't you please consider doing this for a Berner or a Friend? Here is the website to see how to make donations: http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/histio/ In order to go past our goal of raising over $5,595, we need to raise $4,800 in the next three weeks. So far we have had 20 people make donations to our fundraiser. There are 2021 members of the Berner-l, so I would think that we should be able to get a LOT more donations from people in the USA and other countries. We are trying to see how many different countries can be represented in our donor list, but We NEED YOUR HELP!!! Thank you, Willem Wijnberg for your generous donation of two more paintings to help us fight malignant histiocytosis. Thank you, Jean Cheesman for making such a wonderful site to honor those Berner who have lost the battle to malignant histiocytosis: http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/histiorollcall.htm Thank you, Karen Pickel, for doing yet another fantastic web site to help us raise money for this vital research study: http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/histio/ Thank you to the 20 people who have already donated money to the AKC CHF Research Study Grant #2214. Thank you in advance to the other 2001 members of the Berner-l who will be moved to send donations to this fundraiser. The Berners who will benefit from this research study will thank you, too! Waiting for an avalanche of checks to arrive in my mailbox soon. Joye Neff and Nick (Ben) In memory of SeaVaRidge's Winston Poohbear (1-8-98) (1-4-03) - Malignant Histiocytosis Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
Bear - Malignant Histiocytosis
Hi, Here is how our visit went to the oncologist. It was a long day, especially waiting for the last pathology report but it needed to be done - Malignant Histiocytosis. I already knew in my heart that I would hear those words. All the symptoms - so quick -so fast!!! It's just not right to lose my boy at the age of 5 who less than a week ago was running, barking and being a silly boy. Talked to my vet and the oncologist and the treatment options (lack of) and decided to have my boy put down this morning. I went by he vet last night and they gave me some medication so that he wouldn't be in pain last night. He had a good night - ate some dinner, went for a short walk, and laid in his favorite place with head on windowsill with window opened. Even barked like crazy when people walked by in front of the house. Going to have the vet draw some blood this morning and refrigerate it so that I can submit it for the Malignant Histiocytosis Research Project. Pat Long is sending me the collection kit. Hopefully this study will be able to help our fight against Malignant Histiocytosis. PLEASE, PLEASE help Joye Neff with her current raffle (AKC CHF Malignant Histicytosis Fundraiser)- - http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/histio/ I will finish this e-mail later today. Right now I have about 2 1/2 hours left with my boy and want to cherish every minute with him. What a wonderful first Berner - he sold my heart to this breed. Even though I only got to have Bear in my life for 5 short years and if I had known that when I got him as a 7 week old puppy - I would not have changed a thing. 5 years with this sweetheart is worth everything to me. My children are having a hard time with the sudden illness to having to put him down all within a 6 day period. I have a hard time understanding so I can just imagine how hard this is for them. Some kids at school yesterday just said Oh, just get another dog. My daughter was shocked - our dogs are not just dogs - they are so tightly intertwined in this family - that it is like losing part of yourself. I just told her that some people don't give and receive love from their pet like we do!! Will write more later - thanks so much for all the love and prayers that were sent our way. I will need them when I leave in a little while. Trying to be strong but oh so, so hard. Renee Jacquier Katy, TX
Mini-Pink's Gift to me - a Lesson to help others
On March 5, my girl Pal delivered naturally 12 puppies. One male was stillborn and another female who later sported a pink ribbon was a tiny little thing weighing no more than 210 g at birth (7 oz). As tiny as she was, she had spunk. We called her Mini-Pink due to her pink ribbon and the fact that she was so tiny. I found that she was not gaining weight, after 4 days she had only gained 80 g and was up to 280 g and holding. I decided that I would supplement her with goat's milk via bottle feeding. On March 10th around 5 pm, I found Mini-pink limp and turning blue - her breathing very laboured. My husband, Peter, rushed her to the vet (after hours, our clinic was closed and we had to go another clinic). The vet there took xrays and found fluid in the left lung, but the right lung was clear - so she had a bit over 50 percent lung capacity. She perscribed antibiotic in case of infection (pnuemonia) and we were told to keep her warm and give fluid (milk) via syringe every 2 hours. The next 24 to 36 hours were critical for her survival. LESSON NO. 1 the vet SHOULD have shown Peter how to tube feed. There is no way that we could get enough fluids into this wee girl via syringe to the mouth. Additionally, she should have been receiving sub-q fluids. The following morning, Mini-Pink, was showing some improvement - her sucking reflex was back and she was no longer limp. However, later that day her strength waned once again and she became like a dishrag. I rushed into the vet again (this time my clinic). My vet showed me how to tube feed - he said she is dehydrated and needs lots of fluids - at least 5 cc every 2 hours. So, I had a crash course in tube feeding and off home again. Spent the night feeding Mini-Pink every 2 hours. Again, she appeared much stronger in the morning and I was filled with hope that this brave wee girl would survive. Around 11 am, she started to moan and cry - every movement sent pain through her body. Once again - I rush her to the vet. We figure she has collic and is still very dehydrated. I am dispatched to the local drug store for gripe water. We administer gripe water in hopes this will help relieve the poor thing of the gas. Additionally, she appears bloated and we figure she is having a difficult time pooping due to not enough fluids in her intestines to ease the feces along - so, the vet gives her a tiny enema. Also, she is give 10 cc sub-q injections of saline. Around 3 pm I return home - she is still moaning and crying. The injection area for sub-q's is very painful to her. LESSON 2 - tube feeding requires burping too...I did not know that. I was not told. I continued to tube feed her every 2 hours and also administer sub-q injections of 5 ccs 8 hours apart. By 3 am her breathing was laboured and she was gasping - she was extremely limp and froth/liquid was coming out of her tiny mouth. Around 10:45 am - my sweet little puppy lost her brave fight. I write story about Mini-Pink in hopes that other breeders will learn from my experience and know what to do and not to do if one of their puppies aspirates on milk. This is Mini-Pink's gift to me - to show me how to save the next puppy should this happen, and to pass on this information to help others. What I learned I should have tube fed Mini-Pink from the beginning and not used a bottle. Previous to this, I was very afraid of tube feeding because I had heard that one can put the tube into the lungs instead of the stomach - but, that is really difficult to do - as you measure the length of tube and if it doesn't go all the way, then you remove the tube and try again - that way you are assured of being in the stomach. You can get more fluids into the stomach with a tube than you can with a bottle. Learn how to tube feed - don't be afraid. I have also sent Mini-Pink and her stillborn brother's bodies to the university for necropsy. Perhaps there was more wrong with Mini-Pink than just aspiration. It is important that breeders find out why puppies die and not just pass it off as fading puppy syndrome. Very hard lessons learned over these past few days. Thank you Mini-Pink. Your short life was not without purpose (Mar 5 - 13, 2003). Humbly, Debbie -- Hunka Hunka Berner Love - Kimberlite Reg'd. Debbie Tripp - Saskatchewan Canada - Berners since 1986 http://www.kimberlitebernese.com
RE: mast cell tumors..
Hi Maura, Caught early mast cell can be controlled. Depending on the grade and location the oncologist will determine your treatment options. One day at a time:-)) Rose T.
Re: drafting
Hi Bill, I did mention in my message that we had done all of that - the weights attached to the end, wearing the harness around the house, tying things to it and having him pull them around the yard, loose tracers - we followed the book and did all the prep work as it is recommended it was a disaster and this is after doing the weights on the end, the loose tracers, etc! For some reason the noise associated with the plastic cart is what set us back to ground zero. So we had taken the small steps although my note may have made it sound as though we jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Now to get dad to make brakes for the shafts and we can get him working. Molly and the gang + 3 squirts Charlottesville, VA Hi Molly, Congrads on winning the cart..The first rule, NEVER NEVER NEVER put a dog that doesn't know how to cart and see what happens..Once the dog gets spooked it will take much longer to get past that stage..Plus he or she could easily get hurt.. Start by just having your dog wear the harness. Than if no problems put the traces on and have her just drag the tracesThan add a drag, such as a small log or detergent bottle filled half way with water...Stay at this step.. Make big wide turns and go over different surfaces..grass to gravel to blacktop.. Take very small steps, make the lessons short,but make them fun.. I don't have the room here to give you a full lesson, but Potomac which is your local club does have carting workshops.. Just as Watchung on April 6 and Nashoba starting on March 29th. Some dogs you could get away with hooking up and see what happens, but why take the chance.. I had trained many dogs to cart from Berners to Goldens to Chessie's They all can be taught some just take a little longer time Good luck Bill Wilczek Wilczek Woodworks www.geocities.com/wilczekwoodworks
RE: BERNER-L digest 4321
Hi, everyone! I am new to the Berner Mailing List and would like to introduce myself. My name is Ellen and my 4 year old Berner, Harper, and I live in West Chester, Pa. I spent a long time researching dog breeds and finally fell in LOVE with the Berner! It took me a year exactly from the moment I made my first phone call to a breeder until the day I was able to pick up my fluffy little girl! We are quite inseparable. She and I have been visiting a nursing home close to our house for the past 3 1/2 years and the folks there love her. Some of the patients have her picture up in their rooms! They all know her name, but not many remember mine. All of my friends children name their stuffed animals after Harper too. She is quite the K9 celebrity here in WC! If anyone has knowledge of any type of Berner activities in the area, I would love to hear about them. It would be great to get together with other Berner fanatics! Thanks, Ellen Lauber [EMAIL PROTECTED] -
golf club covers
Hi All, You can get berner golf club covers at: http://www.uniquesportsaccessories.com/daphnes.html or e-mail them at: Michael A. Dillon [EMAIL PROTECTED]. I just received 2, one for my husband and one for me since the fight over who gets it just wasn't worth. These are really cute but be warned, they're quite big. I e-mailed them because I'm in Canada and their toll free number did not work in my area. Yes, they do ship to Canada for all you Canadians out there. I have to tell you a funny story about this company. When I was dealing with them to get the covers shipped to Canada, they asked me what a bernese mountain dog was. The covers were a new item for them and before the stock even arrived, they had orders for 15. Usually they get orders for one or two when a new product comes out. I warned them their site had been posted on the berner list and to expect a bit more interest. I then sent them to the berner.org site so they could see what a real berner looked like. They, of course, fell in love with them. Cheers Liz Murray Calgary, Alberta
sleeping position
does anyone's dog sleep with one paw rotated in with their head resting on it rather that both paw straight ahead. i am trying to determine if this rotation is unusual since chi has had some subluxcations at c1 and c3 due to trauma. thanks andrea
Re: [Fwd: Invisable Fencing]
Nancy, When I lived in a development I used IF on my Mel who was attacked by a stray Rhodesian Ridgeback that walked thru the IF. This stray, purebread dog, lived eight miles away in a different city! I do not denounce IF but, if someone has no other alternative but to install an IF, then they deffinately should hear the bad bad xperiences as well as the good. I am simply stating my experiences so that others can make a well informed determination on which type of fencing is best for their needs. - Denise Michigan USA Nancy wrote: Subject: RE: Invisable Fencing From: Nancy Melone [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:11:49 -0800 To: Denise Vickers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Denise -- In many cases, the problem when people inquire about IF is that they are not allowed to erect a physical fence without violating their housing plan rules. This problem is becoming more prevalent and so people are searching for information on alternative ways to protect their dogs from auto injury and roaming off premise in their neighborhoods. I live in such a neighborhood -- my neighbors contain their dogs, so there is virtually no problem with outside dogs roaming into our yards (it is against the law anyway, so our development can easily enforce this should someone be a bit lax -- a reminder letter usually does it). In addition, many people have IF signs posted in the yard indicating that an IF is present. There are ways of handling the situations that you describe and still use IF. What typically dictates how one handles containing one's dog (physical fencing or in-ground wire) are the constraints the individuals faces in their specific living environment. I have done both and can tell you that both options involve significant outlays of money when you are fencing multiple acres. Nancy Melone -Original Message- From: Denise Vickers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:58 PM To: Berner List Subject: Invisable Fencing Regarding invisible fencing. I do not have one, I have a physical fence. I have almost 3 acres fenced - yes it is expensive and there is maintenance, but I have piece of mind. Friends visit often bringing their dogs over for a run off leach in a large, safe, fenced area. They could not do this if I had a invisible fence for they would have to train their dog on my invisible fence line with a shock collar - or keep it leached up. I baby-sit my sisters and my parents dogs and no dogs have ever escaped. My neighbors dogs who wander often can only pick a fight through the fence. An invisible fence can be deceiving to children, the postman and responsible adults. Most don't realize they are in or near an invisible fence area until it is too late. Not all dogs like children or adults for that matter, and not all people are comfortable with dogs - especially unleashed dogs. Have you ever walked through a neighborhood on a quite evening and had the poop scared out of you when a barking, unleashed dog rushed the sidewalk only to stop four feet from you for no apparent reason. Granted no harm was done but the two year old in the stroller cried for several more blocks. -Denise Michigan, USA
Molly's Surgery
Hello, all~ Molly underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery at Tufts this morning, and the report this afternoon is that all went well! There were bone spurs on both elbows (Fragmented Coronoid Processes) and those have been removed. She woke up well from the anesthesia, and we will be able to go and pick her up tomorrow rather than waiting until Sunday. Hurray! Now we just have to get through 2-3 weeks of very quiet rest, followed by a gradual return to normal activity. I have been again reading websites about games to play with a dog who must rest. Laurie Bryce's TPLO website is invaluable (http://www.lauriebryce.com/tplo/); Molly is a champ at the shell game since her TPO recovery! I found another site today with some helpful ideas (http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~may/activ). Surgery doesn't cure elbow dysplasia, but with any luck this will allow Molly to be more comfortable and slow down the progression of Degenerative Joint Disease. Her attitude remains friendly; she went off with the Vet Tech yesterday with nary a backward glance, despite having been to Tufts for her previous surgery. It's a good thing she isn't shy! Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive since I first posted about Molly just before her TPO in December. If Molly were here, I feel sure she would add her Rooby-Roo, too, Martha Hoverson and Molly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Portland, Maine _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Your Breeder - Your Friend
I've briefly skimmed the posts in regards to what is expected of a breeder and rudeness, etc. and in the Seinefeld tradition...yadda, yadda, yadda Right now, I am in the throes of interviewing prospective puppy owners. A daunting task. I want the BEST homes for my beloved fur-kids. I put my life and soul into these puppies and I do expect that my puppy buyers will also do the same. I have certainly come across prospective buyers that are ideal homes save for some little niggling difference in opinion. It is no secret that I want raw fed homes for my puppies - prospective buyers come to me because I raise my puppies on a raw diet with minimal vaccination and exposure to toxic chemicals such as flea and tick control. Therefore, when a prospective buyer says to me things like - I do not believe in raw or minimal vaccinations...then right away we have a conflict. I do tell these people that they should seek out breeders who are more in line with their way of thinking. Please keep in mind here - I am not suggesting for one minute that my way of raising puppies is superior to the next - it is simply a different way. What I am saying is that one should seek out a breeder that is closely aligned to one's way of thinking. That to me, is the importance of the screening process - not only for the breeder, but for the buyer too. Your breeder should be your friend. This is the one person who will be genuinely pleased with all your puppies accomplishments. Seek out the breeder who shares your views and one you can get along with. And above all remember...we breeders are not mind readers. If you are having a problem with your puppy - please tell us. don't be coy. Remember you are not the only person we are dealing with. While you may only be dealing with ONE person, we are dealing with many. Say what you want...tell us... be specific. If you are having a problem with something say...something like...my puppy is limping, my vet says it's X, I expect this from you. That helps alot! Don't just say something like...my puppy is limpingand nothing more. I'm not saying you will get you want, but at least we will know what you want, which is a lot more specific than wondering what you want (from us the breeders). Deb -- Hunka Hunka Berner Love - Kimberlite Reg'd. Debbie Tripp - Saskatchewan Canada - Berners since 1986 http://www.kimberlitebernese.com
Histio Roll Call
On the 30th January, Pat and Joye and I were e-mail chatting about was this new page possible! Pat sent me the original roll call that was gathered from Berner-l a few months before and I was inspired to make a start!I Hmm! Burning the midnight oil and beyond here UK, by the time Pat and Joye woke next morning US time I already had some of the individual pages done as some of those names on the list were already there on my In Loving Memory Pages on the Longlease Site. And then you all responded so well! Within a few weeks, instead of a simple list of names and dates, a real Tribute to those brave dogs and their owners with their personal stories and so many beautiful pictures was building I have been greatly saddened by how quickly this new page has grown because not only was I building the individual pages for those dogs on the original list but since then more dogs have died of this awful, awful disease! I was quite shocked when I pulled up Pat's email to find when this new page began, it feels like many years ago, which in some ways it is because we have pages there for dogs lost so many years ago but never forgotten! But at the same time is so recent because there have been so many new additions. Oh, Pat, Joye, it's only March 14th! Please, all of you take the time to look at this page even if you think it will never happen to you! Be aware of this disease which is the most awful and devastating killer of our beloved Berners. At the bottom of the page you will also find link re. the Research being done at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre and how you can help! I am so humbled by the number of brave owners faced with losing their dogs to Histio who have submitted blood samples for future research at such an awful time. Please read this carefully, as test samples are still needed from older healthy dogs too! As you probably know, I lost my Sam to Lymphosarcoma T-cell 3, the worst possible type, but at least there we had a fighting chance. From a few short weeks on initial prognosis, with chemo and alt. treatment, Sam had a glorious extra precious six months. Histio is a killer! No possible cure or treatment and it strikes so fast! If we can find an answer to this disease, the Research will benefit us all! So scroll down the page further and you will find the link to the new AKC CHF Malignant Histiocytosis Fundraiser. Please contribute as much as you can here, we have to make this the best ever, we are losing too many of our beloved Berners to this disease and at such a heartbreakingly young age! You have a chance here to win one of Willem's beautiful paintings, he has lost so many of his dogs to Histio and other cancers and works tirelessly here. Let Joye's mailbox be full of cheques and all paws crossed that Nick Neff doesn't get there first!!! Only joking Joye, am sure it is steel cased and puppy proof! Have had one sincere criticism of my Histio Roll Call Site from my lovely Karen Connors, our Berner Angel Lady! I asked her would she please sign my Guestbook as so far had only been me and Willem! Well, she did! But said that is hard to get to the bottom of the page without endless supplies of boxes of Kleenex Tissues. Maybe I should have Guestbook and links at the top too! Guess, I should do this, just a few short weeks ago, the bottom of the page was a lot closer to the top! All love, Jean, Sunny, Simmy, Barney and the Gang X http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/histiorollcall.htm http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/index.htm
RE: Histio Roll Call - The People Behind the Efforts
We are such an incredibly lucky group. This breed seems to attract such wonderful people, and I'd like to take time to thank some of them. Joye Neff, the Fundraising Queen! You are AMAZING! Karen Pickles, the Fundraising Website Wonder. Thank you for keeping one step ahead of Joye, it's a difficult job, I know! Willem Wijnberg, our new Fundraising Donor Extraordinaire! You keep those eyes healthy for us, we want to have you with us for a very long time!! Karen Connors, The Angel Lady. Nothing I can say will adequately express how much we all love you. Thank you! Jean Cheesman, Master of the Quick Page! I have to be careful what I ask of you, you are just too fast and excellent! (Take a peek at http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/friends91.htm It has nothing to do with the histio efforts, but everything to do with a budding Rescue Queen, who is obviously an excellent Trainer.) Coleen Hacker, who took on the task of digging for more information about the Fred Hutchinson study, and did an excellent write-up of it. THANK YOU!! To everyone who has donated information, experience, blood samples, time, money, support, sympathy, that's just about everyone on this List! That's all I'll mention in the context of Histio - I know I'm missing some others, I'm hungry and it's dinnertime. And if I start a list of all the amazing people in this breed, I'm liable to go on all night. We really are blessed with a terrific bunch of people, aren't we! THANK YOU ALL Pat Long ( Luther) Berwyn PA
Mast cell tumors
My Berner, Jorda, had a mast cell tumor surgically removed at age four years. She lived an additional nine years. I credit the work of my dogs' veterinarian, who is a skilled surgeon. Lisa Allen Blessed with Jorda, Olympians Helen of Troy CD DD from 1986 to 1999! _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: AKC CHF Malignant Histiocytosis Fundraiser
Joye wrote: Thank you in advance to the other 2001 members of the Berner-l who will be moved to send donations to this fundraiser. Let's see...if each of the remaining 2001 members of this list donated just TEN dollarsWOW!! What huge strides we may be able to take to wipe out this disease! I'd like to encourage others who would like to honor the memory of a Berner who has lost the battle to histio, or to any other disease, to make a donation in that Berner's memory. My check will be dated March 26, the day I lost my Travis one year ago to MH. Cindy Reid
RIP Katie, sadly lost to Histio!
With much sadness I have just added beloved Katie to the Histio Roll Call Site http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/histiorollcall.htm From Chris and Herb Baker: We lost our First Berner to Histio, this past Monday. We've never dealt with this curse, personally, till now; in any Berner we've owned or bred; and are thrown for a loop. And, Katie was one of our own Berners. We bred delivered her, her mom, her grand-dad, and her great-grandma; all of whom are alive and very well. All of Katies siblings are being spayed/ neutered, as is her mom (just to be safe).And Katie had puppies, in Oct. and they are all on spay/ neuter contracts, too. We also submitted a blood sample, for the Histio study. Biggest hugs to Chris and Herb here, this is such an awful shock! And they are being so brave and caring! It was only a short while ago we were talking as they had submitted blood samples of their older healthy dogs to the Histio Study and encouraged their puppy owners to do the same! We heartily agree that something MUST BE DONE, in the areas of research and treatment of histiocytosis, and other canine diseases !! As a matter of fact, we are presently following up several leads on the subject, and we will pass along any information we get.. If we can dream it, we can do it ! Find Katie's Tribute Page on Histio Roll Call, a true hero! She had an extra six happy weeks thanks to Herb's cooking! All love, Jean, Sunny, Simmy, Barney and the Gang X http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/histiorollcall.htm http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/index.htm
BMDC of Watchung Draft test: One more week to enter
There's only one week left to get your entries in for the BMDC of Watchung's 7th Annual Draft test. They close Friday March 21st, 2003. We will be having a workshop draft match the weekend prior to the test. The info is below. Thank you, Beth Schmoyer BMDCW Draft Secretary ** Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America DRAFT TEST Seventh Draft Test Hosted by Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Watchung SATURDAY - APRIL 12, 2003 Lebanon Township Memorial Park 530 West Hill Road Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826 Park Headquarters Telephone: (908) 638-8523 All judging will be outdoors Test hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Judges Phil Atkinson Barbara Gibson Premium lists may be obtained from Patrick Barlow (908) 766-0293 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** ** Ace Those Narrows! A Chance to Learn Practice! Sunday, April 6, 2003 A Draft Workshop/Run-throughs will be held at Lebanon Township Memorial Park, the Draft Test site. This all-breed event, using BMDCA rules, will let you polish your skills. Workshop 9-12 AM Including harnessing instruction, maneuvering in the ring, training tips. All levels. Pre-registration required. $20 with dog, $10 without dog. Lunch may be ordered in advance. Entry limit: 20 Judged Run Throughs Afternoon: run-throughs with a judge, 12-2 PM or 2-4 PM time slots. $15 per team. Entry limit: 15 For an entry flyer or more information, contact Claire Coppola, (973) 492-1377, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** ** Join us on Sunday, April 13th, 2003 For the Watchung Club Breed Obedience Berner Match At Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, about 25 miles from the draft test site For information on the Match, call Janice Bann, 908 704-1743 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** **
Fund Raising
Hello all, On the topic of fund raising for the cancer research (which by the way I work right next door to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research facility in Seattle): Would you consider setting up a PayPal account, so we can send money electronically? It's so quick and easy. Julie and Zack my beautiful berner boy __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
FW: This is scary - News from AKC
i thought that this would interest the list lisa baldwin (dickens, bark zel) seattle, wa [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- From: Patsy Shuler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 17:04:47 -0800 To: unlisted-recipients:; (no To-header on input) Subject: This is scary - News from AKC From http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=1712 RI Bill Further Reduces Rights of Owners [Thursday, March 13, 2003] Rhode Island would take a giant step towards animal rights and away from the basic rights of animal owners if legislation introduced in February is allowed to pass. Help from Rhode Island clubs and individuals is needed to defeat this very real threat to responsible dog ownership. In 2001, Rhode Island became the first and only state to approve the guardian concept, an animal rights initiative that denigrates owners and equates owned animals with slaves. Animal rights activists were able to convince Rhode Island legislators that animals are not our property and we are not their owners. Rather than owners, activists campaigned, individuals who keep animals should be referred to as guardians. The AKC and other opponents argued that this was just the first step in a mission to end all animal ownership. HB5817 brings these concerns to reality, creating several new categories of animal neglect and abuse that will be enforced not just by police and special humane agents, but also must be reported by a whole series of professionals ranging from school employees to photographers to the media. If any of these experts suspect a guardian is not providing adequate care, the animal can be confiscated and guardianship terminated. In addition, HB5817 prohibits bodily alterations, a broad category which includes ear cropping, tail docking, dewclaw removal, and debarking. No one cares more about the welfare of animals than the purebred dog fancy and many dog fanciers may agree with some of the basic principles of HB5817. Unfortunately, HB5817 goes too far and threatens the rights of responsible dog owners. Animal care and control decisions cannot be blindly handed over to humane agencies. Owners, breeders, and veterinarians should retain some control and responsibility for making decisions about the care of pets. What the Bill Does: * Creates various degrees of animal abuse and neglect and makes aggravated abuse and neglect felonies. * Compels 21 categories of professionals to report suspected abuse and neglect (doctors, nurses, school employees, members of the clergy, attorneys, marriage and family therapists, photographers, employees of news media, firefighters, and more). * Allows animal care agencies to petition for termination of guardianship. * If a guardian is deemed unfit, he cannot possess any animal for at least 3 years and must repay costs associated with the care of the animal. * Creates animal abuser registry and requires notification of neighbors. * Bans procedures that disable or remove any part or organ, making commonly accepted elective procedures such as ear cropping, tail docking, dewclaw removal, and debarking illegal. Violators will be subject to fines and jail time. * Allows any guardian of an animal subjected to a violation to bring a civil lawsuit for actual and punitive damages of not less than $1000 per violation. * Requires motorists to immediately stop and render aid to any animal injured by the motorist, including all wild animals such as deer, opossums, raccoons, squirrels, and birds. * Makes individuals who cause the death of a person¹s pet or companion animal intentionally or negligently liable for up to $10,000 in noneconomic damages if the death occurred on the owner or caretaker¹s property or while under the control of the owner or caretaker. Noneconomic damages shall include compensation for the loss of companionship, love, and affection of the pet. Want to Learn More? * Read the full text of HB5817. * Read more about the Guardian movement: Taking Command article, Guardians at the Gate (April 2001) NAIA brochure Contact the AKC¹s Canine Legislation department for more information on this bill or any issue facing dog owners: 919-816-3720 919-816-4275 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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RIP Bear - Malignant Histiocytosis.
Hi Renee, With great sadness have lit more candles tonight at Longlease for Bear! This is the most awful of diseases but thank you for being so brave and caring and going through with the blood test at this awful time for you! When you feel ready, please let me have some pics of Bear and will make him a special Tribute Page on Histio Roll Call, sadly this Site is growing too fast! PLEASE, PLEASE help Joye Neff with her current raffle (AKC CHF Malignant Histicytosis Fundraiser)- - http://www.overthefence.com/raffle/histio/ Bless you, Renee, for caring so much about others, this is a SHOUT that needs to be heard! Bless you beloved Bear! May your passing be gentle and know you have so many friends waiting for you at the Bridge, too many friends! In memory of you all, we will work to find the answer to this awful disease! All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Gang X http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/histiorollcall.htm http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/index.htm
RE: [Fwd: Invisable Fencing]
I think that she was asking for experiences, both good and bad. That is the value of the Berner-l. My comment was not meant to upset you, just to broaden the discussion. Nancy Melone -Original Message- From: Denise Vickers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 9:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Berner List Subject: Re: [Fwd: Invisable Fencing] Nancy, When I lived in a development I used IF on my Mel who was attacked by a stray Rhodesian Ridgeback that walked thru the IF. This stray, purebread dog, lived eight miles away in a different city! I do not denounce IF but, if someone has no other alternative but to install an IF, then they deffinately should hear the bad bad xperiences as well as the good. I am simply stating my experiences so that others can make a well informed determination on which type of fencing is best for their needs. - Denise Michigan USA Nancy wrote: Subject: RE: Invisable Fencing From: Nancy Melone [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:11:49 -0800 To: Denise Vickers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Denise -- In many cases, the problem when people inquire about IF is that they are not allowed to erect a physical fence without violating their housing plan rules. This problem is becoming more prevalent and so people are searching for information on alternative ways to protect their dogs from auto injury and roaming off premise in their neighborhoods. I live in such a neighborhood -- my neighbors contain their dogs, so there is virtually no problem with outside dogs roaming into our yards (it is against the law anyway, so our development can easily enforce this should someone be a bit lax -- a reminder letter usually does it). In addition, many people have IF signs posted in the yard indicating that an IF is present. There are ways of handling the situations that you describe and still use IF. What typically dictates how one handles containing one's dog (physical fencing or in-ground wire) are the constraints the individuals faces in their specific living environment. I have done both and can tell you that both options involve significant outlays of money when you are fencing multiple acres. Nancy Melone -Original Message- From: Denise Vickers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:58 PM To: Berner List Subject: Invisable Fencing Regarding invisible fencing. I do not have one, I have a physical fence. I have almost 3 acres fenced - yes it is expensive and there is maintenance, but I have piece of mind. Friends visit often bringing their dogs over for a run off leach in a large, safe, fenced area. They could not do this if I had a invisible fence for they would have to train their dog on my invisible fence line with a shock collar - or keep it leached up. I baby-sit my sisters and my parents dogs and no dogs have ever escaped. My neighbors dogs who wander often can only pick a fight through the fence. An invisible fence can be deceiving to children, the postman and responsible adults. Most don't realize they are in or near an invisible fence area until it is too late. Not all dogs like children or adults for that matter, and not all people are comfortable with dogs - especially unleashed dogs. Have you ever walked through a neighborhood on a quite evening and had the poop scared out of you when a barking, unleashed dog rushed the sidewalk only to stop four feet from you for no apparent reason. Granted no harm was done but the two year old in the stroller cried for several more blocks. -Denise Michigan, USA
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