Ottawa Specialty Draft Test Photos
For those of you who were at the Show last weekend a photographer has posted a number of pictures of the draft test to the WEBSHOTS. http://community.webshots.com/album/74339692zxvcwH I will also be posting more photos of the Specialty Shows to the website as they come in. Check back on http://members.rogers.com/bmdspecialty2003/results.htmfor updates. Robin Camken 2003 BMDCC BMDCO Specialties Show Chair = Robin Camken Ottawa, ON, Canada E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
Re: ideas about WHY some grow older, and realities of puppies
In a message dated 5/31/2003 12:37:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Am I being totally unrealistic and I should expect to be up all night every night? I had the impression from what I read, that if you choose to crate train, the pup can make it through the night, or at least only have one potty break, if you take them directly outside before and after, and immediately reward the sniff..piddle...poop sequence outdoors. I've never found it quite that simple. When I've brought puppies home at 8 weeks or so, they could not physically make it through the night without having to pee. Also, the first couple of days are VERY stressful for most puppies...their entire world has been turned upside down, everything they've ever known is suddenly gone. Looking at it that way, I consider the first week to be a time of adjustment and bonding. It's when I want the puppy to learn to trust me, as his new leader, to fulfill his needs and keep him safe. To build that trust, I make a point of being very responsive to the pup's needs... When he gets restless in the middle of the night, I hear it and take him out to pee. If he crys or yelps during the night (usually only the first few nights, if at all) I'll lay down on the floor right next to the crate, talk to him in a calm voice (not oh...poor baby, just a reassuring I know this is scarey, I'm here..you don't have to be afraid kind of thing. I've settled on this 'middle road' to avoid being trained by the pup to humor him at his whim, while at the same time meeting his very real need for security and timely elimination. ~ Sherri Venditti
Re: could you post for me?
In a message dated 5/30/2003 6:26:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have any suggestions for a type of barrier that I can put in the lake to act as a fence? I need to remove it when we leave, so it cannot be permanent. I have thought about pool lane dividers, but at the shallow shore I assume Oscar will just hop over it. I need a floating fence. I would think you could anchor bouys and have PVC posts coming up out of them, to which you could attach pet screen. Pet screen is a black, fine mesh, about the same as regular window screens, but it's made out of a fibre reinforced plastic that's incredibly tough but light weight. -Sherri V.
Re: sit down strike
Hi Mandie, We had a similar problem with an 18 month old name Jude. For us, the problem was more related to her being really very shy after coming to us from the breeder and needing a lot of socialization but I do hear that Berners have a feisty stubborn streak anyways! For us, putting Jude on a leash was the more effective way to get her to go from stubborn mule to cooperative pup. If she was doing a sit down strike, if she was nervous about trying anything new, that leash somehow gave her a huge amount of confidence. She'd do exactly what we were hoping for instantly. Don't get me wrong though, we didn't tug her along on that leash! She just seemed to instantly understand that the leash meant that she was safe and needed to follow us. Of course, when she did what I was hoping for, she'd get a great big enthusiastic good girl! with lots of loves and when she was now comfortable I would ceremoniously remove the leash telling her oh...you don't need this anymore, you're such a good brave girl! She got so used to that, that we now only have to say something like do I need to get your leash? and touch her collar and she usually gives me a smile, an infamous Berner bump and then follows along behind me. It sounds silly but may be worth a try. Good luck! Melissa - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:46 AM Subject: sit down strike My name is Mandie - I have a 8 month old female named Liberty problem is when she doesn't want to come with me - mostly in from a cool night to the inside ( a coll 63 defrees)she goes on a sit down strike and wont budge. Then to make sure I can't move her she lies down and rolls over. Now -if I get near her neck and collar she mouthes me to let me know she doesn't like it. I have to physically turn her over and lift her up from behind and push or stand her on her hind legs! Now this behavior is popping up in other places. I don't think a different collar is the answer - have been training to come, heal and lets go with great treats but food doesn't matter if she doesn't want to go. Anyone have any ideas? thanks
2004 Hotel Rooms Yipee
Excellent News The 2004 host hotel has been hard at work for all BMDCA members. They have managed to book room blocks at two nearby hotels for the BMDCA membership. A quote from the Host Hotel Group Reservation Coordinator If they want a room, we will make sure there is one for them. Here is the skinny on what will be happening. All reservation forms still need mailed to the Hampton. All reservations received are being date stamped. When the Hampton is full, then you will be booked in the first overflow hotel. (across street 2 minute walk to convention center), when that is booked, bookings will go to the second overflow hotel. (10 minute walk to convention center). If there are cancellations or openings, you will be offered the opportunity to move to the Hampton. This will be based on when your original reservatons were received. No one should have to search for hotel alternatives, as the Hampton is doing it for us. The price is the same, all hotels serve continental breakfast. The overflow hotels do NOT normally take dogs, but the Hampton negotiated on our behalf for dog privledges. The first confirmations are planned to be mailed out Monday (tommorrow, June 2), those will be confirmations for the Hampton. The overflow hotel confirmations should go out Tuesday or Wednesday. If you supplied an email address on your reservaton form you will also get email notice. Other news that may be of interest. All three of the hotels are close to numerous restrauants within walking distance. Therefore if you are flying in and don't want to rent a car you could. If you need a reservaton form, please go to www.bmdcaspecialty.org there are links to the pdf reservation form you may print to fill out and mail in. Rolling, Rolling, Rolling, Keep Those Doggies Rolling to the 2004 Specialty (Rawhide) Cindy Still 04 Hotel Liaison [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Parvo in pup from petstore help
A friend bought a puppy last Sunday at 6 weeks of age from a Petstore. I know, I know. We can go into why she bought it there later. The pup is in the hospital on IV. Not sure how they check for Parvo. She mentioned something of 6 is normal, but the pup has a 3. Condition is fair to guarded. If she makes it through the night, she should be ok (hopefully) How are the changes of a full recovery? What about long term effects? Any diet help? Anything she can do, so the Petstore has to disclose about the Parvo? The vet thinks she got it from the Petstore, because incubationtime is 7 days. Can she require her money back for the pup? They gave her some $300 medical something. Need to see if I can get a hold of the paperwork. Anyone dealt with this? Thanks, Sylvia Katvala Tucson, AZ (Don't like petstores and wish they were closed)
Poisonous flowers
Does anyone know if the flower..impatiens and petunia's are poisonous to dogs?? I have a to month old berner pup that still eats EVERYTHING and I always put out a lot of these two flowers on the deck. They are potted and on the deck but I'm just scared if he eats these he will get sick?!? Does anyone know? Thanks!! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
Re: Poisonous flowers
Hi, I read in my book about poisonous plants and impatiens and petunias is not known as poisonous. But always try to see what your pup is eating or taking in his mouth. Could you put the pots on a table instead of the deck? Lots od hugs to your baby, Margareta
Re: [BMDCAmembers] 2004 Hotel Rooms Yipee
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Re: Bentley Dean
Hello All! I have been a reader of the digest since last September, but this is my first attempt at writing to you folks. I am the proud owner of my first Berner, Bentley Dean. He is ten months old now, and he is the love of my life. He is wonderful in every way, and I could not ask for a better companion. My question concerns his size. At 10 months, he weighs only 70 pounds. He is otherwise in perfect health. I feed him Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy Food and I have fed him that since I got him at 8 weeks last September. In your experience, do you find this to be abnormally small? He is perfectly marked and looks proportionate, weight to height, etc. He gets a great deal of exercise. I live three doors down from a dog park, and he runs around quite a bit. His best friend/brother is a Great Dane who keeps him on his feet. His mother weighs approx 85 pounds and I believe his father weighs in the 90's. As I said above, I am not concerned about his health with this weight issue, but I am constantly asked if he is small for the breed, and I just don't know the answer. Any comments would be appreciated! Thank you! Jane and Bentley Dean from Grand Rapids, MI
Re: Cat Urine
My husband, who works in the nuclear industry, says there is only one thing with a longer half life than platonium. You guessed it. Anyway, I find the extra strength Febreeze does a pretty good job. Candy
dogs in a subaru
As you pack the Subaru for a road trip just keep murmuring the phrase, if ya don't fit, you stay home. Follow this with the phrase, squish the child and you will feel my wrath. Works like a charm! Our biggest load yet? Subaru Forester, 3 berners, two adults, two kids, 3 pairs of skis and luggage with BARF diet for all! Trip was a total blast and we were very happy to have had the Subaru to navigate the snow vs. our van. Jolie Kaufmann-Laker
Re: WSU Follow up
For those of you who live in the Pacific Northwest just a note to say that the Vet School at Washington State University just called me for a follow up call on my Berner to see how she was doing after her visit to their clinic. I informed then that she Died two years ago. Pretty johnny on the spot with their follow up calls I'd say. Candy
Re: Cat Urine
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My husband, who works in the nuclear industry, says there is only one thing with a longer half life than platonium. You guessed it. Anyway, I find the extra strength Febreeze does a pretty good job. Nature's Miracle now has, as well as the general 'pet odor enzyme destroyer,' a Nature's Miracle Just for Cats. It is amazing stuff. Sometimes it takes more than one application, but, I had an area in my guest room that my cats sneaked in and used as a back-up toilet. It was fairly new carpet. After several go-arounds with the NMfC, a person could lie on the floor with her nose in the spot and smell nothing but carpet smell, no cat pee smell at all. Not only that, the cats couldn't find the smell either, and that was the end of the problem. Eileen Morgan The Mare's Nest http://www.enter.net/~edlehman --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.476 / Virus Database: 273 - Release Date: 4/24/2003
Wild Puppies/ New Book?
Has anyone read 'Your Outta Control Puppy' by Teoti Anderson? I came across it on dogwise.com and thought about the bazillion people who posted me privately about mouthy, challenging puppies. The review on the dogwise site is given by Pat Miller and is very positive. When I followed the 'Dig In' link about the book it looks like the author (vice president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers) understands the predicament of having some behaviors aside from training sit, down, come, etc. that require urgent attention. I haven't read it yet, but here's the link: http://dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB762 Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Birthday boy Bentley Sequim, WA
Re: Parvo in Petstore Puppy
Here are some things she can do, depending on pup's condition: 1. If she got the pup in Arizona, they don't have a puppy Lemon Law. If in another state, perhaps they have a Lemon Law. See http://www.malteseonly.com/lemon.html for a list of states with Puppy Lemon Laws. 2. Find the vet who contracts with the Petstore and out him/her/them. Vets tend to be VERY sensitive about this. 3. Go public. Write letter to the Editor of your local newspaper and document the experience 4. Contact the Better Business Bureau. 5. Take the petstore to small claims court. I know it isn't about money, but it is a public forum and an annoyance to Petstore. Check contract/paperwork and see what their policy is. Many of these stores require you only use their vet clinic or you invalidate the warranty. This is usually bogus and won't hold up in court. 6. Contact the state Dept. of Agriculture, or whatever they call it where you live. They are the agency responsible for inspection of shelter/pet facilities. Also find out from this agency if there is a minimum age below which it is illegal to sell a puppy. Some states have a minimum of 8 weeks, some don't define minimum age limit. There are probably other things, but this is what I can think of right now. Good luck to your friend, and I hope the puppy makes it. Mary Shaver and the girls, Laurel and Bailey Fayetteville, GA
