Re: Dog transportation
Hi Pauline, Your point re. crates being bolted to the vehicle frame is excellent. I hadn't thought about this till now. Would this be similar to the bolting down of a baby seat? Thanks, Sharon Greenberg (St. Louis, MO) - Original Message - From: "Pauline" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 7:08 AM Subject: Dog transportation > Last fall, I bought a new Ford Escape as my main dog transporting vehicle. > While it is not flashy, it is perfectly suitable for my needs. With the > rear seats folded down (very easy to do), a Berner-size crate can fit in (I > brought my folding crate with me to the dealer to make sure!). Crate-less, > three adult berners fit comfortably - of course they all try to crowd up to > the front for attention, anyway. Because of the way the rear seats fold > down, they are very easy to pop back up for the occaisional human > passengers, and they are clean! > Also, the vehicle is very sure-footed, with front wheel drive that clicks > into four-wheel by flipping a switch on the dash. Even this very snowy > winter, I rarely used the four wheel drive. > If I did more travelling with my dogs, I would prefer a large van with > permanent crates, but the Escape is a good option. And please don't > forget - if those crates are not securely bolted to the frame of your > vehicle, they are NO safer than the loose dog. Personally, I would rather > be hit in the back of the head by a soft body than by a solid flying crate. > > Pauline Merrick > >
Re: Airline travel?
Hi Nicole, Some breeders will not ship pups. The breeder I chose wouldn't but I wanted to meet her & see her animals (pups were 4 weeks old) in person which she appreciated. So to make a long story short, I went to meet her, saw the pups & the bitch, liked what I saw, liked the breeder, she liked me, & the rest is history. I flew back to pick up the pup (then 8 weeks old & 14 lbs) & brought her home in a Sherpa bag on American Airlines. It was an adventure! She slept most of the way home (2 hr. flight) on the vacant seat next to me. What a cutie! She is now 4 months old (45 lbs) & the light of my life! My first Berner's breeder also required a personal interview. I feel it is very important to meet the breeder face-to-face, see the pups & bitch, (sire, too if possible) & then make an educated decision whether this is a 'good fit.' All the breeders with whom I spoke also wanted to meet me in person as well as complete a lengthy questionnaire regarding my qualifications as a Berner owner. Most breeders are very selective & if they're not, I would look elsewhere. Have you already found a breeder willing to sell you a pup or are you still looking? Your relationship with the breeder will hopefully be a long-lasting one for the life of your Berner & it's really nice to have a personal relationship with her/him rather than just via telephone or email. Sharon Greenberg (St. Louis, MO)
Re: Weird things eaten
Audrey, I'm certain it's okay for her to eat those tags as Schoenli IS the consumer! Sharon (Snow again in St. Louis) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 9:47 AM Subject: RE: Weird things eaten > Schoenli specializes in eating the tags that come on pillows that say "UNDER > PENALTY OF LAW NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY CONSUMER". She's removed them > from every seat cushion and pillow in the house. > > Audrey Lyke >
Re: Rimadyl
Hi Mark, We, too, had a positive experience with lameness using Rimadyl for my elderly arthritic Samoyed; however, she did die from a type of spontaneous anemia which may or may not have been related to this drug. This was prior to owning my first Berner. Now I am hooked on this breed & having lost Dakota (5) in October from histio, I happily now have a new Berner pup who is the light of my life at the moment, appropriately named Luna, from Mary-Ann Bowman in Utah whom I have found to be incredibly knowledgeable & supportive : ). Congratulations on your (Berner?) litter of 6. I'm sure they are very cute! Please post some pictures. Healthy & Happy New Year to All, Sharon Greenberg & Luna (St. Louis, MO)
Re: BERNER-L digest 4198
Sorry, List, I was cleaning up my computer last night & I was very surprised to see my email with a Berner Digest attached. Don't know how that happened! Sharon Greenberg
Re: BERNER-L digest 2576
- Original Message - From: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 11:01 PM Subject: BERNER-L digest 2576 > > BERNER-L Digest 2576 > > Topics covered in this issue include: > > 1) Re: Berner sighting > by "Susan Mahrt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 2) Beautiful Brittney... > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 3) Berner picnic? > by "sbesand" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 4) EASTERN OBEDIENCE REGIONAL 2001 > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 5) Toby > by Denise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 6) funny photos > by Denise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 7) clip art > by Denise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 8) Canine odors in the backyard... Help ! > by Denise Pepin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 9) Re: Canine odors in the backyard... Help ! > by Sheila Avalos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 10) Re: Canine odors in the backyard... Help ! > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 11) a message from the slovak republic > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 12) RE: re; Puppy Temperment Testing > by Sheila Avalos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 13) The "Big Dog" is 6 Today! > by [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 14) Absent from home or office posts > by Lindman & Goffstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 15) Re: clip art and the MAC > by Paul Dangel & Patricia Long <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >
Re: Need info on dog car ramp.
Hi Dean, Way to go, Praline! For a dog ramp, try www.solutionscatalog.com (877-718-7901) Sharon Greenberg (St. Louis, MO) - Original Message - From: "Dean Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 12:44 PM Subject: Need info on dog car ramp. > When we brought Skyland's Pralines in Cream into our home in 1993. > We bought a 1992 left over van, we always called it Pralines van. > And any time someone ask how much does it cost to keep a Berner we > always include the price of the van. Well I am glad to announce that > the van died this week and Praline is still going strong. We bought > her a new Ford Expedition. I am wondering if anyone can recommend a > car ramp that they are happy with. Thanks. > Dean Scott > Kutztown, Pa. >
Re: Papers for flying
Hi Kathryn, Thanks for your response to my question re. flying pups. I am planning to take the 8 week old pup in a Sherpa bag under my seat, & I'm not going in the cargo hold pressurized or not! : ) Mary-Ann & I have already made the necessary arrangements. Sharon Greenberg - Original Message - From: "Kathryn Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Berner-l" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: Re: Papers for flying > Be sure to ask if the cargo bay is pressurized (w/air & heat) if the pup has > to fly down there. I got one idiot who booked a flight to WI for the Nat'l > for Tobin & I. The next day, I called back to get one more question > answered, got a different guy & found out the previous guy didn't have a > clue!!! He had booked me on a plane that did not have a pressurized cargo > bay!! The next day I called again & got a 3rd person & I double checked the > plane had a pressurized cargo bay!!! I doubt they would've taken Tobin on > the plane when I got to the airport, but at best, I wouldn't have had a > flight to WI.We can't assume everyone knows what they're doing when it > comes to our beloved dogs!! > > > Elke wrote: > All you need is a Healthcertificate not older than 10 days. No proof of > Rabies Vaccine is needed since the dog is still too young. Check with the > airlines if they do except dogs. > > Kathy Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Windraider Kennels > California > www.windraiderkennels.com > Bernese Mtn Dogs - Int Am BIS Can CH Windraider's Black Oak v Bevs , HIT, > CGC, TDI "Tobin" > Windraider's Manjula v Bev's "Jul" > Windraider's Seven Seas Briggand "Briggand" > 8 mo > Windraider's Black Oak Conspiracy "Brenna" > mo > Flat Coated Retv - Int Am CH Twofold Samba Sam, CGC, TDI "Sam" (liver-DK > imp) > Pembroke W. Corgi - Annline's Extra Well Done "Miles" (FI imp) r/w 14 mo > Labs & Eskie - Scout, Babe & Klondike >
Flying a Puppy
Does anyone have knowledge of what, if any, health clearances are needed to fly with an 8 week old puppy from one state (Utah) into another (Missouri)? TIA, Sharon Greenberg (St. Louis, MO)
Histio Roll Call & Berners & Horses
We wished to celebrate seniors but sadly have to add: Dakota, 9/5/97-10/18/02 loved & adored by Sharon & Alan Greenberg (looking for a new Berner pup) The Berner/horse thread is very interesting & not surprising to me as I've found over the years that horse & dog owners have much in common. Since 1977, I've had 3 horses: "Esquire" - foxhunted (never saw a fox but wonderful fun, loved seeing the hounds work, & the beautiful countryside), "Harry" - eventing (TB, never raced), & presently "Hershey Bar" whom I bought at 3 & is now 28 yrs (TB/ Quarter X) - trail riding. I have hung up my (hunt seat) saddle & boots but will always have many happy memories. Pat, we love sushi but have never had horse mackerel. Tell me more! Sharon Greenberg (St. Louis, MO)
Berner Histio Roll Call
I have to sadly add: Dakota, 9/5/97 - 10/18/02, loved by Sharon & Alan Greenberg
