choosing training classes - good, bad, and ugly

2003-07-02 Thread Brnrmom
A recent post stated "for novice dog owners, any training is better than none." I really have to disagree. Ineffective and/or abusive training absolutely CAN be worse than no training. Not only does the novice owner feel hopeless when the dog still has behavior issues -- "We took him to an obed

re: PetsMart Puppy Classes

2003-07-02 Thread J Evans
Their puppy class focuses on socialization, house training, crate training and has info on nutrition, etc. The instructors attend a 40 hour class before becoming instructors for puppy and more advanced classes With the right instructor, I would guess the classes are a decent intro to positive

rescue

2003-07-02 Thread Amy Kessler
I wanted to share a web site with all of you, that address some of the same auction issues we have been dealing with. It is a reality check into what other breeds are dealing with and what we will inevitability be dealing with in the future of Bernese. http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/index.html A

4 1/2 mo eating strike, dandruff

2003-07-02 Thread Darcy Mangan
Hello everyone! I have been enjoying reading all your info and stories(thanks Deb for telling me about the L!), and now have a question! I have an almost-5 month old female who, for the last week or so, has not been eating as much as she should, and is growing like a weed in spite of that fact. Sh

Re: choosing training classes - good, bad, and ugly

2003-07-02 Thread berner1
This came through garbled for some of us, reposted for Vilma: A recent post stated "for novice dog owners, any training is better than none." I really have to disagree. Ineffective and/or abusive training absolutely CAN be worse than no training. Not only does the novice owner feel hopeless wh

Re: PetSmart...puppy classes

2003-07-02 Thread T Thompson
I agree with Susan - sometimes the Petsmart classes are the only ones available and something is better than nothing. Plus, here once an owner has paid for a class s/he and the dog can take it as many times as they want. One of my puppy owners is re-taking a class for free and is training the

rmove

2003-07-02 Thread henrygardner
how do i unsubscribe? Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List wrote: BERNER-L Digest 4483 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: PetSmart...puppy classes by Andie Reid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2) Re: [BMDCAmembers] reason for not sharing info by "Mary-Ann Bowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3) Re:

Re: Petsmart Classes

2003-07-02 Thread Melissa Leaist
I had a good experience with a Basic Class at PetSmart as well. We took our 18 month old Berner Jude there because she was in great need for socialization when we got her from the breeder. At that time, she LOVED other animals but was quite shy with people. We included our 5 year old Husky/Chow

Puppy Buyer's Guide

2003-07-02 Thread Jeannie Schoen
I received a box in the mail today. Couldn't remember ordering anything lately. "A package, a package, oh goodie, wonder what it is??!!" Well it was the Bernese Mt. Dog Puppy Buyer's Guides. I think the pamphlet is very well done. The only thing I questioned was the prices mentioned---had to ch

KIDS CLOTHES W/BMDs

2003-07-02 Thread Tschuggen
RUGGED BEAR STORES have really terific children's clothes, infant to size 10 have Berners on them. You can locate the closest store at: http://www.ruggedbear-online.com/locstorneary.html. They have stores in NY,NJ,ME,MA,NH,CT,RI and VT. Photos are not online but the fall clothes have arrived i

Re: Honor Roll

2003-07-02 Thread EKDAL3
Amanda Berners are always at the top of the class Esta Dalsass NJ

lump

2003-07-02 Thread sheri bowe
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