counter surfing

2003-08-14 Thread Jan Ward
Here's an idea that MIGHT work for the counter surfing furkids, at least when cooking or bringing in bags of groceries. When making dinner, and the counter is full of food (especially Sunday morning breakfast), I take a big slice of his favorite treat (Natures blend lamb roll) and let him see it

my dog star

2003-06-06 Thread Jan Ward
Have some braggin to do. I just saw a copy of Dog Fancy magazine that has the articles about Berners. Well, as I flipped through the pages I was surprised to find my Titan's picture in there!!! I guess my breeder really liked the photo I sent her, and now he is in print for all to see!!! So pro

Nitrogen levels

2003-03-10 Thread Jan Ward
Does anyone know what would cause an elavated nitrogen level in my Berner's blood work. Last year around this time Titan had eye surgery and we had a complete panel done on him. I was cleaning out some old files yesterday and took a better look at the blood work and saw that his nitrogen level w

special

2003-03-07 Thread Jan Ward
"Playing devils advocate, just what is so special about a Bernese Mountain Dog?" Kenny, Okay, this is just one example of how loving a Berner can be. EVERY evening, when I sit down to read or watch TV, for some reason my big 126lb Titan decides that it is time to try to fit on mom's lap. He

poetry

2003-03-04 Thread Jan Ward
Does anyone know of web sites that you can submit pet-poetry to? Janice Ward (& Titan too) Janice Ward http://graphics.hotmail.com/emwink.gif"; width=12> GTPD _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http:

eating poop

2003-02-28 Thread Jan Ward
"The age old problem that I know has been discussed before on BernerL, however, it is now happening to us and both our dogs, Mocha 5 and Kona 9 months are doing it regularly. " Andrew, I got this trick from my breeder. Get a spray bottle and fill it with vinegar. Everytime they go, spray it and l

Funny Habit

2003-02-12 Thread Jan Ward
"Lily has a funny habit, and I was wondering if anyone could shed somelight on why she does it.Whenever my husband comes home, she races around the house to find abeat-up old stuffed duck they dogs play with."   Hi Julia, I can't give you any advise as to why Lily does this, but our Berner, Tit

shots

2003-02-10 Thread Jan Ward
Hi, I have a general question that hopefully someone can answer. What is the reasoning behind separating the Parvo and Distemper shot for a Berner. Usually this shot is given in one dose, however, we have been advised that it is best to separate these shots. We have done this since birth, but just

Berners and Bones

2003-02-05 Thread Jan Ward
Hi Cindy, saw your question about Berners and bones. We have been giving our Berner, Titan, raw soup bones to chew on since we brought him home. We give him the ones that are about 4 to 5 inches long and rather thick. He eats/licks the marrow out of the bone, naws a little bit, but never eats the