RE: Therapy Dog, Draft Dog--Brag??

2002-12-20 Thread Pat Long Paul Dangel
Vicky, I'm so sorry that you feel obligated to get raffle tickets, just be sure that you don't put any tickets on the things that I want to win! VBG www.overthefence.com/raffle/BARC/ And you're right, I never ask people who brag about therapy work to donate to the Brag Fund, they are

RE: Ringworm

2002-12-20 Thread Rose Tierney
Hi Sherri, I sure hope it isn't ringworm! My neighbour rescued a Scottie from the Humane Society that had this and they quarantined him away from their living quarters and those of their other dogs. He had special baths and treatment and his human dad wore gloves and a white medical coat that was

Holiday Reminder!

2002-12-20 Thread Maria Crifasi
If you are lucky enough to be going away for the holidays, please remember to go to our site: http://www.berner.org/service/index.cgi to postpone delivery of the Berner-L. If you need any help, just email me. Meanwhile, have the happiest of holidays! Maria Crifasi ( Daisy The Budman)

RE: Socialization of dogs

2002-12-20 Thread Rose Tierney
Hi Jenn, I don't know your dogs so can't gauge their full temperament and character but the standard does allow for a degree of reservation. You say your first dog is initially reserved with strangers but mushes up with them once he knows them. This type of character is perfectly normal and what

adolescant not messing in his own yard

2002-12-20 Thread Brnrmom
In a message dated 12/20/2002 8:14:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Porter absolutely LOVES his yard, but will not use it as a bathroom! Try soaking an old towel w/ his own urine (blot it up, if you cant slip it under him while he is peeing) and putting the towel

testing aol

2002-12-20 Thread KahlanRule
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Holiday wishes

2002-12-20 Thread lizmurray
Happy Holidays everyone. Check out the site below for a beautiful dog-filled holiday wish. http://www.drtomvet.com/xmas2001.htm Liz Murray Calgary Alberta Canada

RE: BERNER-L digest 4187

2002-12-20 Thread Deborah E. Porter
good afternoon to all, a bit of advice needed please. my micah, 3 1/2 fixed male may have pancreatitus. he won't eat much although that is getting better and he is drinking water now he is very sluggish and slow and panting he sleeps a lot. my vet gave me medication to give him..it is 5

Online Pet Auction

2002-12-20 Thread Deb Tripp
Terrible site - at least so far no berners on auction (that I could find). Poor chihauhau :-( http://www.onlinepetauction.com/auction/index.php -- Hunka Hunka Berner Love - Kimberlite Reg'd. Debbie Tripp - Saskatchewan Canada - Berners since 1986 http://www.kimberlitebernese.com

Problem w/ flour/ help

2002-12-20 Thread Laurie Montoya
Um , my Hannah managed to devour about 1/4 of a 5 lb bag of flour before we caught her :-(. Luckily , it's all-purpose NOT self-rising ! At any rate , it's not the best thing in the world for a dog to eat. Should I watch her for bloat symptoms ??? I'm worried !! I still can't BELIEVE she did it !

re: socialization

2002-12-20 Thread Lisa Baldwin
socialization needs to be continued for the first full year in my opinion. there is a second fear imprint period that occurs for most dogs somewhere in the 6 mos to 1yr area. this is a time to return almost to puppy style socialization especially for any individual dog who has had difficulties

Hesse

2002-12-20 Thread Fran Jones
Hi Jordan So glad to see Hesse up and around. I can't help wondering whether his eye was affected by the radiation treatment or not. Also, will his lovely fur grow back or has the treatment destroyed the hair follicles on the side of his face? Give your boy a big hug and belly scritch from

Re: Socialization of Dogs

2002-12-20 Thread JEvans
So my questions are: Is it just genetics that determine this type of trait? Is it the socialization at a very young age? Does the puppy school make that much of a difference in the social behaviour of dogs? Can anyone shed any light on this?? Certainly a genetically timid dog could show the