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Protein % for puppy's diet
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Gelli Reverse Brag
Well friends, Gelli's 17th week of life has not been an outstanding success from his family's point of view. After four puppy kindergarten classes he seems to have completely forgotten SIT, Stand, Stay, come. When given his commands he looks at me as if I were from the moon (and NOT made of cheese). Even with treat in hand it takes some firm encouragement to get a response. He just looks at me with a blank stare. Training sessions have to be very short because his attention span seems to have suddenly halved. Yesterday, Gelli successfully leaped onto the bed and has determined that atop the bed is the best place to be. Not good because getting off the bed also requires a leap and we do not want to subject his shoulders to that kind of stress. (Not to mention the challenges of sleeping with a BMD puppy in the bed.) We are running out of puppy gates. Today, Gelli decided to sample the other edge of the antique killim he'd successfully remodelled a few weeks ago. This afternoon he chewed off 6 inches of fringe in a scant 15 minutes. And he has chewed the squeakers out of two toys in two days. Those new teeth are very effective - He's teething - lost three teeth in the past six days. Maybe thats it. Or maybe now that he has grown in size he is once again testing the boundaries. Whatever the reasons we seem to be going through some terrible two's. Add to his purchase price, the vet bills, training classes, crate, two beds, leashes, bowls, toys, dry cleaning bills, x-pen(that did not work at all), ruined carpet, three antique rugs, ... This dog's debt is mounting up. Gelli says, "MA! You are embarrassing me again! Think of all the good things I do! After all, I go into that blasted crate w/o a fuss, and I enthusiastically greet all sorts of strangers, I play with strange puppies and dogs, and any new adventure you decide I should have is okay by me. I put up with ear cleaning, toe nail clipping, tooth brushing and any other indignity you might wish to subject me to. I shower you with kisses and when I see you I wag my tail so hard I fall down. And everybody thinks I'm so cute. What's a few rugs here and there?!" ARRRGH! (He's right -- he is cute.) = Patricia Buickerood __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
All Well at Longlease!
Well, after all the build up of the horrific storms coming our way and battening down the hatches!! They passed us by!! Not a rumble of thunder, not a flash of lightning! Though we did have some very fierce winds and torrential rain!!! Great thing was waking up this morning and it was so fresh and clear! We had wonderful walk in the woods this morning, all three dogs being very silly and chasing around nonstop after a week of very Hot and Humid and seeking out the cool spots. Got a couple of pics which I will Upload next of Sim and Barney having a tussle with a branch that came down, and Sunny mopping up the cherries that were on the ground! They had a fun morning. More good news here is that all three Berners were at the Vet earlier this evening for routine shots and check-ups! Ros is particularly pleased with Sunny after the recent scares with her back injury and the Spondylosis. Had me run her up and down the riverbank a few times (hmmm, with the boys of course!) She is running freely, heart and lungs OK!!! All three have a clean bill of health! So on a good note I am off to add two fun pics of my cool dogs today! Getting hotter again tonight, we are back to Heatwave tomorrow! All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Longlease Gang http://bernese.biz
RE: A great line
A dog version of the Star Thrower story...It makes a difference to THAT one :>) Suzanne High Point NC > [Original Message] > From: Molly Bass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 7/17/2003 8:42:29 AM > Subject: A great line > > This was sent to me today and I thought it was worth sharing. > > >"...Saving just one pet won't change the world > >...but, surely, the world will change for that one pet..." > > > Molly > Charlottesville, VA
Rescue Berners and Berner mixes
In a message dated 7/17/2003 2:36:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In the pic, he looks all berner to me, but is reported to be thin and may only mature at about 65 lbs. http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=1855455 Jill, Wow! Sure looks like all Berner to me, too. Thanks for noticing this fellow. And the shelter called this dog an Border Collie?! Shelter workers are great people who mean well and do such wonderful things for abandoned dogs but really do not know breeds. As far as an adult wt of 65 lbs, that is pretty close to my puppy mill/pet shop Berner boy Charm, and he has full AKC registration (won High in Trial at the 2003 national specialty w/ it!) seems that w/ as many BYB and puppy mills as are getting into the breed lately, we are going to be seeing a lot more rescue Berners that arent exactly perfect representations of the breed standard. As they say "to love one Berner is to love them all." If you cuold probably ILP w/ the AKC it as a Berner, then it IS one (Golden Retriever Rescue's philosphy on shelter rescues.) No Berners in shelters, period. (read the last 2 lines of my signature closely...what has changed??) Vilma Briggs (Kistner) Mt. Gilead, OH U-UD Mocha Java Slurp, UDX, HIC, TT Ch. Brighteye Expresso Bean, UD, NDD, TT U-CDX Our Little Buddy, UD, NA, TT Thirdtym's A Charm, CD Hob Nob Clouds In My Coffee (puppy "Perc") foster Bernerboy:"BERWYN BREW" soon going to a GREAT home and as yet to be named foster Berner mix: One Very Lucky Boy
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Re: Possible BMD rescue - IL
WOW, what a great friend! Can we help with the neutering costs? Donate to Aussie rescue for them? If it is a Berner, does the local club have funds available to reimburse them for the neuter, do they need to apply to the BMDCA for those funds? Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >A friend of mine who is in Aussie rescue called today trying to find Berner Rescue people to help with what she is pretty sure is a BMD. Her mother pulled him from an IL shelter and they sent a few emails to Berner rescue contacts, but haven't heard back, yet. He is being neutered as I write Check any e-mail over the Web for free at MailBreeze (http://www.mailbreeze.com)
Pic of possible BMD rescue
The possible BMD who is now in the hands of Aussie rescue can be seen in the following pic. In the pic, he ooks all berner to me, but is reported to be thin and may only mature at about 65 lbs. http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=1855455 Jill
Possible BMD rescue
A friend of mine who is in Aussie rescue called today trying to find Berner Rescue people to help with what she is pretty sure is a BMD. Her mother pulled him from an IL shelter and they sent a few emails to Berner rescue contacts, but haven't heard back, yet. He is being neutered as I write and if anyone involved in rescue can contact me, I will put you in touch with the person who has him, or help in anyway I can to make sure this dog finds a wonderful forever home. She can get help get him to areas near IL. The dog is going from Northern IL to southern IL in the next few days. Thanks. Jill with Indie and Gabby
Re: Natural food supplements
I couldn't say for sure that it is the Fresh Factors, but Molly used to suffer from chronic conjunctivitis and hasn't had a case for six months now, which is just about how long she has been on Fresh Factors. She also had a terrible time with little red bumps on her tummy (not as dramatic as hot spots--the vet called it puppy acne and something else, too) last summer, and we haven't seen anything like as many this year (one versus a dozen or so). As far as coat goes, she had an unexpectedly drastic haircut in May, so it's probably hard to judge her on that matter at this point! Lots of Berner-L people gave positive feedback about Fresh Factors when I asked last winter; we were interested in it for the chondroitin, but I think the other ingredients have been helpful, too. Martha Hoverson, Molly (Haircut? Try Buzz cut! But I am cool and comfortable.) and Sam (I like Fresh Factors, too!!!) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Portland, Maine From: "Carol" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Natural food supplements Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:19:24 -0700 Hi All, I have received a catalog from a company called Springtime, Inc. They sell premium dog supplements, (their words) .The one I am interested in is called Fresh Factors. Claims to help itchy skin, eye watering and redness. Holli (my almost 6yr old) suffers from allergies. She is allergic to every thing except humans and cats. I was wondering if anyone had used any of these supplements and if they had good results. Thanks for any input. Carol, Holli and the wild child Annie Fair Oaks, Ca _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Natural food supplements
Hi Carol, I started using Fresh Factors back in April with the encouragement of a friend of mine who has used it for years and swears by it. As my dogs do not have allergies I cannot answer to that part of the question but the two dogs who blew coat and have been growing coat have got amazing coats. The 20 month old has so much shine to her coat that it has an intense black color to it. People even compliment me on her coat and ash how I get it so glossy. Her mother's coat is coming back much quicker than I expected it to after her litter of pups in March. All my coats look great considering it is 100 degrees outside. I have always had decent coats for whatever coat the dog grows without hot spots and other skin problems, but I am noticing a particular sheen to them now that is above the sheen they have had. Whether it is Fresh Factors or the kelp, or a combination, I have no clue. But I am afraid to stop them now having seen how these coats have grown over the summer. Molly and the gang Charlottesville, VA
Natural food supplements
Hi All, I have received a catalog from a company called Springtime, Inc. They sell premium dog supplements, (their words) .The one I am interested in is called Fresh Factors. Claims to help itchy skin, eye watering and redness. Holli (my almost 6yr old) suffers from allergies. She is allergic to every thing except humans and cats. I was wondering if anyone had used any of these supplements and if they had good results. Thanks for any input. Carol, Holli and the wild child Annie Fair Oaks, Ca
two possible berner mixes?
I'm always looking at the pets listed in various shelters and came across these two siblings who will be arriving in Massachusetts soon. The rescue group has them listed as mother being a boxer, and the dad unknown, but they're suggesting it was a St. Bernard. When I saw their markings in the photos, they certainly looked like they were half berner to me (but I'm just a novice owner). http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=1828910&adTarget=468petsgenera l&SessionID=3f149e1a12d20a40-app3&display=&preview=1&row=25 http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=1856685&adTarget=468petsgenera l&SessionID=3f149e1a12d20a40-app3&display=&preview=1&row=25 I thought about trying to adopt one of them ourselves, but I'm afraid the timing is off for us. Stanley, our BMD is doing ok with his basic obedience, but in a slow, good-natured sort of way. Just recently, (although he was neutered at 6 months), he's been acting a bit like a teenager, testing me a little bit, with a bit of a stubborn streak. Introducing a new pup now may be inviting a teenage-like rebellion, and I most certainly don't want to spark that! I think we'll wait until we've mastered the one dog family, before becoming a multi-dog family. I was hoping that by posting this, someone else out there may have the perfect home for one of these babies. Jennifer in Walpole, MA with almost 10 month old berner teen, Stanley,
RE: Lepto Vaccination
Hi Susan, Can you guide me to the research site on this issue. I'm having a hard time convincing myself that vaccinosis causes ACL injuries! et al Personally I never vaccinated baby puppies with Lepto and as our risk factor is low I choose to avoid this one for my dogs. I understood it was the carrying agent that caused the reaction not the vaccine itself and the new vaccine is better and longer lasting. New owners of puppies should discuss with their vet about splitting the vaccines and avoiding those not really needed or at least waiting until puppy is older. They do not have to be pincushions and have all their shots at once. Rose T.
Re: Protocol for Vaccinations
Try: http://www.doglogic.com/vaccination.htm http://www.vth.colostate.edu/vth/savp2.html http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/vmth/clientinfo/info/vaccinproto.html You'll find more information than you may want to wade through if you do a google search on "canine vaccine protocol" Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was wondering if someone has a link for info. on the newest veterinary literature regarding updated vaccination protocols. Check any e-mail over the Web for free at MailBreeze (http://www.mailbreeze.com)
Protocol for Vaccinations
Since the topic of when/whether to vaccinate has come up again, I was wondering if someone has a link for info. on the newest veterinary literature regarding updated vaccination protocols. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats and have been wondering when/if to start titering rather than continuing with annual vaccinations. All my animals at this point are 3 years old or younger and have been fully vaccinated according to traditional standards up to this point. Can someone point me toward a Web site that sets forth the new protocol/recommendations re: vaccinating/titering? Thanks. Anne Cranford, NJ with Titan and Maddie and the two feline friends
A great line
This was sent to me today and I thought it was worth sharing. "...Saving just one pet won't change the world ...but, surely, the world will change for that one pet..." Molly Charlottesville, VA
Re: Dog cars
I really enjoy the discussions about dogmobiles. There are so many different lifestyles people live with their Berners. If you asked my DOGS what their fav dogmobile is, they'd ALL claim the 1990 Cadillac Eldorado I inherited from my dad when he passed away. What they REALLY like about it is lounging in the really cushy back seat and hanging their heads out the windows, ears flapping in the breeze. Every now and then I just GOTTA let em be dogs! My everyday dogmobile has been a full size van since 1981. I have two Fords, one Dodge, and now a Chevy. I have really LOVED my dogmobilesevery one of them. Can't imagine having dogs without a van due to the ease of entry and loading equipment. But those little scoot around small SUV's sure look like they'd be fun to drive! Ruth Reynolds Pioneer Bernese
Boris and the night creature
Picture the scene: It's midnight. Hubby is snoozing peacefully on the couch in front of the TV. Teenagers upstairs in respective bedrooms. Self catching up on e-mail and getting ready for bed. Two staccato woofs can be heard from outside. A familiar odor permeates the house. Son and heir emerges from bedroom. "Pwwar! Has Boris been skunked?" Rush downstairs in panic. Hubby stirs. No mistaking that smell (no, it's not hubby!). "got any of that stuff to spray on to get rid of the smell" he enquires "what stuff" "you know, that stuff" "NO" Mind in a whir - think. Seen it often enough on the Berner-L. What IS it that they use? Light bulb goes on *AHA* "Tomato Juice!" I declare triumphantly. "got no tomato juice" says hubby "AH, but we have a tin of diced tomatoes and a liquidizer" I retort. "Get that dog in the bath while I juice the tomatoes". Whir, whir. Off I trot upstairs to the bathroom. Tanja and Tyra stand grinning outside the door. They are wise dogs, they say, Boris is oh, so foolish. Open the door, hubby standing looking helplessly at Boris. "He won't get in the bath" he says forlornly. "well, of course he won't!" I say exasperatedly "Make him". I grab one end, he grabs the other and we heave. 1-2-3 HUP! Boris stands panting in the bath. I quickly climb in beside him and tip tomato pulp over his head. "What's that supposed to do" asks Paul "I dunno, I just read it somewhere". Suddenly - "Boris NO!". Too late. He shakes and the whole room is covered in tomato. Start to rinse it off him. "Is he supposed to be covered in pips?" "Hey, I'm doing my best here" Rinsed and shampooed, Boris gives a few more hearty shakes. I'm now completely drenched and covered in tomato. Boris looks forlorn. Get towel, place on edge of bath and give a push. Out he tumbles. Bathroom looks like it's been the scene of a very bloody battle. Black hair and tomato everywhere. Leave the scene and head downstairs to the basement where blower awaits. By now, it's 1am and I'm not looking forward to a lengthy grooming session. More hair. Tanja stands next to Boris. She likes the blower. Tyra prances around gleefully. Finally get some semblance of dryness. Brush out yet more undercoat. Tumble into bed, exhausted. The bathroom will have to wait Wendy, Boris and the pointy pests Ottawa, Canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: Dog cars
Andrea If you are going to go big like a Suburban, you might as well get a van. Van's are no more difficult to drive than the Suburban and you can get them customized to accomadate nearly anything. I live in the city and got a good used van several years ago for the dogs but my job has me constantly on the road in the city driving so also got a Geo Metro which is a cheap car that is good for gas mileage and getting in and out of parking. Environmental friendly. The van is used only for dog events so I have only put a moderate amount of miles on it. It has a back seat which I left in place and on it I have permanently bungied down 2 400 crates with room under for another 500 and a folding chair. On top of the crates I have my grooming table. Another chair, grooming arm, van care items, and various other items fit to the sides of the crates. Inside where the 2 seats used to be I removed them and now have 2 crates 1 400 and 1 500 also bungied in place. On top of these crates are bungied more crates and whatever else I want. There is also room for 1-3 dogs depending on size to ride free (which I don't like to do unless needed). In front between the passenger seats is room for my cooler. It has front rear A/C for our Texas heat. I love my van! I have traveled from California to Wisconsin to Georgia in it and plan on many more miles still. I might add here. Whatever you get be sure to get plenty of bungie cords and use them to attach and stabilize whatever you are hauling. While it may not be permanently attached it may be enough to slow the projectory of an object flying forward in a sudden stop or wreck. Several years ago a co-worker was in a wreck in her van. Everyone was seat belted in but a table unsecured in the back flew forward hitting her in the back of the head resulting in permanent blindness. Bungies are wonderful come in a variety of sizes and I never leave home without bunches of bungies Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara
Re: Dog cars- Suburban is ultimate Bernermobile
Forwarded for Vilma in Plain Text: Andrea, I really liked my 1998 Ford Expedition - got so much extra room for not that much extra $ and the 4 wheel drive and high clearance was great in the snow. Could get 3 wire crates in (2 of about the 700 Varikennel size and a 400.) But I am totally in LOVE w/ my 2001 Suburban. I will never be w/out a Suburban now. Rear air, liftgate window, can put all 4 windows all the way down for ventilation in the summer (unlike most minivans.) I can get 2 700's and 2 500's in it and you can fit a male Berner and a Corgi in one 700 w/ ease or even a small female Lab in w/ the male Berner if they get along. This car is great in the Ohio winters totally saved my life in an accident w/ a drunk driver this year (I was going 65 mph and he was about 45 in a pickup truck and we both walked away.) And Suburbans last forever, can rarely even find used ones b/c people keep them forever. Vilma Briggs (Kistner) Mt. Gilead, OH U-UD Mocha Java Slurp, UDX, HIC, TT Ch. Brighteye Expresso Bean, UD, NDD, TT U-CDX Our Little Buddy, UD, NA, TT Thirdtym's A Charm, CD Hob Nob Clouds In My Coffee (puppy "Perc") foster Bernerboy: Brew/Bruin and as yet to be named foster Berner mix: One Very Lucky Boy Check any e-mail over the Web for free at MailBreeze (http://www.mailbreeze.com)
Re: Dog cars- need help
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