RE: To the coward who is A Kessel

2003-09-03 Thread Ivana Leonard
Cathi

I am horrified at the treatment you are getting form that anonymous writer.
It never crossed my mind that you were anything other than genuine  I cried
when I read about your distressing situation, imagining that this misfortune
could happen to any one of us.  I am also greatly touched that so many other
subscribers to the group are with you and support you and also abhor this
behaviour.  It has restored my faith in the list.  Being only a fairly new
subscriber to the list, I was shocked that there could be such venom coming
from a list of people who have a common interest in the well-being of our
Berner friends  those who love them.

I will keep you and you beautiful Berners in my prayers  hope for a good
outcome for you all.

Ivana
Canberra - Australia

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Thanks for the horrible private post. I'm not suffering enough for you I
guess. To even respond to your poison sickens me but in case there are
others who may think I posted as a way to get money..you are wrong. I
had already decided on Saturday that I wouldn't even apply to BEHAF because,
even though I am no longer on the board, I didn't want there to be a hint of
impropriety.

Excuse me that I felt the need to vent to the people who have become my
friends over the last 5 years or so. And I did think twice before posting
about my divorce, but thought it could serve as a cautionary tale as well.
How was I to know that my marriage would end after almost 20 years? That my
husband would, as you put it, finaly [sic] figure out I was a fat, ugly
b.

And as for your suggestion that I get a real job. Again it disgusts me to
even respond. I have worked since I was a teenager [I am now 47]. Now I
cannot work due to medical reasons.

I hope spewing the vile vomit got it out of your system. I feel sorry for
you. If anyone would like me to forward this curse laden sack of bile to you
privately, please let me know. I won't insult the entire list by doing so.
But it is very eyeopening to think there are people like this out there.

To everyone else that has posted with their kind words and prayersI
thank you. That is all I was hoping for. Just prayers for Ari and Bacchus
and a little moral support for me. Just like so many of us have needed from
time to time.

Cathi






RE: BERNER-L digest 4558 - Questions

2003-09-02 Thread Ivana Leonard
Susan

I find that the best way to give my dogs pills is to squish some cat food or
really smelly stuff like sardines or cheese around the tablet.  Sometimes I
find I have to roll the tablet 2 or 3 times if Leo spits it out, but
eventually he takes it  he mostly thinks it's a treat because both he and
Oscar love cat food.  I always say to them 'sit  be good  I'll give you a
treat'  They know the word treat  before they realise it's a tablet wrapped
in the treat they've taken it.

Good luck

Ivana
Canberra - Australia

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BERNER-L Digest 4558

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) RE: Gentle Leaders
by [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  2) Happy 1st Birthday ...
by Mike Alexander [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  3) Questions
by Susan M. Theus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  4) Berner Walk
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  5) Re: Questions
by Eileen Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  6) Berner-Garde Fundraiser is over - BUT - you can still send a check...
by Dr. William B. Neff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  7) Re: BERNER-L digest 4556
by Orlando Urena [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  8) Thank you on nipping advice
by Nancy Plain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  9) Gelli goes to College
by P. Buickerood [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 10) Sonoma Puppy raffle - not a good thing
by Kathleen A. Meier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 11) Draft workshop/match in VA
by Andrea Stefanac [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 12) Berner sightings- NY state
by Andrea Stefanac [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 13) An unbelievable 48 hours
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]



RE: BERNER-L digest 4555 - Nipping Puppy

2003-08-31 Thread Ivana Leonard
Hi Nancy

How envious I am of you with your new Puppy.  I have such fond memories of
the fun we had with our 2 Berners when they were pups.  One not so fond
memory was the nipping, especially with our younger dog, Leo (who is now
almost 3).  He was always very mouthy and still is and I constantly had
scratches all over my arms  legs.  I was ever so pleased when the last baby
tooth fell out.

I have just received a link to a Discount pet products site:
http://bellingersdogtraining.com/about_us___company_info.html.  If you
fallow the link 'About Us' and then another link: 'Online Training Articles'
you will see another link called 'Puppy Biting and Chewing'.  You might find
some useful advice there

Cheers  good luck

Ivana
Canberra - Australia

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BERNER-L Digest 4555

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) Yahoo! Auto Response
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  2) Wonderful list responses
by Susan Berlin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  3) Re: Suspicious Advertising
by Pat Long  Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  4) Re: Suspicious advertising?
by Jennifer Lennon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  5) suggestions on a no-pull device
by Jane Polcovar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  6) nipping
by Nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  7) suspect ads
by Wendi Giordano [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  8) Re: suggestions on a no-pull device
by Liz Steinweg  Crew [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  9) Watchung Draft Test
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 10) dirt eating
by MARK  LISA DUVALL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 11) Re: Watchung Draft Test
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 12) a scare with Bacchusagain
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]



RE: BERNER-L digest 4539

2003-08-14 Thread Ivana Leonard
Hi

I'm just new to the Berner-l list  am loving all the stories - some of them
make me cry and others laugh  I'm learning so much.  I'm wondering if there
are any Bernese Mountain Dog clubs in Australia.  I often look at the photos
of get togethers on the Bener.org page  would love to take my two boys,
Oscar  Leo to a Berner party.  There is nothing more beautiful than seeing
a bunch of Berners all in one place at one time.  So if anyone knows of a
Bernese Club or group of Berner owners who live in Australia (I live in
Canberra) who would like to get together, please email me personally.  I'd
love to hear from you.

Thanks

Ivana
Canberra - Australia
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BERNER-L Digest 4539

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) Getting Odors Out of Carpets
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  2) Virus!
by Karen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  3) Re: Getting Odors Out of Carpets
by sudansfarm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  4) re: Courtney Cox's Berner
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  5) Courtney Cox Berner
by Diane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  6) Re: Courtney Cox's Berner
by Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  7) Re: old Berner
by Molly Bass [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  8) pet travel on airlines
by Laura C. Tharney [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  9) Please remove me from your list, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 10) Kids clothes
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 11) Stinky Problem
by DreamlineBMDs [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 12) Breeder - Bunch
by Robin Disler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 13) Re: Kids clothes
by Dr. William B. Neff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 14) Blue Ridge BMDC trip to Kings Dominion
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 15) help needed
by Amy Kessler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 16) Teething question
by Janice Parky [EMAIL PROTECTED]