The Public Safety people called this week to see if I would please bring Winston to the Antique Car Show that is being held in the main street area of Mt. Lebanon this weekend and also to the 4th of July celebration in the park. Last year he gave cart rides to the little kids during those events and was a huge hit!!! They felt so badly when we told them that he had died from malignant histiocytosis in January. I know that he would have had a good time this weekend and also on the 4th of July in the park. Bill told them that in a few years, we would continue the tradition with Nicky. I guess I better start getting him used to wearing a tiny bell.
Joye Neff and Nick (just turned six months old today) (and Ben) Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
--On Wednesday, June 25, 2003 2:06 PM -0400 Maria Crifasi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:r
Hi Linda,
Both my Berners (Daisy and Buddy) are used to noises since I made it a habit to drop objects, etc. during their puppyhood. I bought two bells (small and medium) from the Care-A-Lot Pets catalog. They are not as loud as the Swiss bells. I think I could have hung the Liberty Bell from their collar and they would not have hesitated because they love to go for walks. I remember them looking at me with confusion when the bells first jangled but I just clapped, jumped up and down and then gave them a treat. The smaller bell makes a low tinkling sound -- just enough for me to figure out where Daisy is in the woods.
I'd try a smaller bell, put it on your Berner, let it jangle, cheer, give your Berner a treat and immediately remove the collar and bell. Do this several times extending the time the collar/bell is worn. I'm sure the Berner-L pros will have some good ideas. Good luck!
Maria Crifasi Catoctin Mountains, Maryland
