Cathi DeSantis Bacchus "Special friends" w/BEHAF

Hi everyone, Just wanted you all to know that it's in the works for getting Cathi's Bacchus set up as a "special friends" through BEHAF. I'm sure you can send either straight to Cathi or if you want to go through BEHAF you can, just make sure you make note on your check that it's for Bacchus I do

Blue Power Ear Wash

Here's site to the Blue Power Ear Wash -- it does seem to work miracles when dealing with yeasty ears: http://itsfortheanimals.com/BLUE.HTM Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo

BMDCA Code Of Conduct comments

Don't forget folks the deadline for submitting comments on the new proposed BMDCA Code of Conduct is drawing near -- deadline is Sept. 10,2003. You have to be a member in good standing to submit your comments, I hope each and every member takes the time to read the proposed code and send in their c

Re: Helping Cathi

Andrea, Yes your right as a group we pulled together and helped Donna with Hugo -- I hope and pray we can do the same with Cathi. I know this group helped me out when I was needing help with Ace's diagnosis -- it is hard to ask for help especially financial -- if folks want to know Cathi's addres

FYI: Articles on Health, Orthopedic evaluations, etc.

While doing some searching for information on Pano, I ran across this site with articles written by Dr. Fred Lanting http://siriusdog.com/articles.htm I especially found his article concerning OFA, PennHip an GDC interesting: http://siriusdog.com/hip_update-2003.htm The health link has various

OT: Microsoft

Folks with Microsoft windows may want to check this site: http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

Carting Equipment suppliers

Here is list that I put in my drafting packet for new folk. ALso to save some money purchase 1 PVC 1/2" cut into 2 long pieces using 12-14" cross piece, get two 90 degree ends make a U shape I use eye bolts for the brake stops --this is a great shaft adaptor light weight for the dogs to pull and

Ear remedy recipes

Here's 2 recipes, first is the Vodka one, 2nd is Blue Power Ear wash given to me by Cocker friends it seems to work wonders -- Pat Tackett (Texas) Ear Remedy: it's called diver's alcohol and the main purpose is to keep the ears dry. Take a plastic bottle with a flip up lip...the easier to pour in

Greater Swiss lists

Here's what I found on yahoogroups, the list do not seem to be very active though: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Mailing list for the Northwest Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club, which has full membership privileges in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Mailing list discussions to cover

BernerGarde input

Vicky, I don't think I responded to part of your question -- concerning what can be input health wise into BernerGarde -- yes Cardiac along with Thyroid, entroprian -- you name the problem health wise and you can have it entered. BGF of course prefers documented diagnoses -- for example when I

Re: Prong collars

I too think the Prong collar has it's place in the 'training' bag -- just like everyone else has stated it can be misused just like any other collar. Here's what we do when folks balk at being asked to use one on their rambunctious dog that is dragging them around the training facility: put a ch

Re: BernerGarde

ught > it would (or could). > I've already reported fully on one dog, and will > enter my other as soon as I > get his clearance certificates from PennHip and OFA. > So as long as we're at > it, perhaps you can tell me how I can do that > myself? > > Gratef

BGF input -- one more thought

Concerning BernerGarde and data seen -- I don't know that prelim information would be seen online since there isn't a number given to the owner. However, if you ask for a 'dog' report or 'future puppy' report ALL health data that has been reported by owner/breeder would be in that report including

BGF input

Let me try again -- I didn't have my plain text option working. I would hope owners and breeders will try and input their dogs/litters in Bernergarde directly. You are able to do so now, I just don't know what the turn around time is for seeing online since I do not know replication schedule. I

BGF input

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Re: Dryers

I agree with Gail on the Circuiteer dryer they are the greatest! I've helped my Newfie friends groom their dogs and it cuts drying time in half. Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your de

Re: CGC test

Check out AKC's webpage for CGC test requirements and what is expected of the dog to pass, most Obedience clubs offer the CGC as graduation from their classes at least my club does for the Intermediate class. http://www.akc.org/love/cgc/testprocedures.cfm Pat Tackett Texas __

Jude Simond's "Back to Basics"

Jean, THANK YOU for getting Jude to allow you to put her article up on your website -- I hope everyone takes time to go read it -- definitely "back to the basics" http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/longlease/article4.htm Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Y

Wanting to be a breeder

Lisa, You bring up some great points especially having proper accomodations for a visiting girl. I'd sure hate to have some accidents -- of course I'm not a breeder and never expect to become one even though I've been in the breed since 1986. While I can appreciate the efforts of others being

Louise Wetzel snail mail

Hi everyone, I hate to bug the list but need Louise Wetzel's snail mail address she's not in the BMDCA membership book so hoping someone can help me out with her snail mail. TIA, Pat Tackett Texas

Re: Scrubs

Andrea, Here's what I found doing a www.google.com search for Bernese related scrubs: www.1barkavenue.com/store/bernese.shtml www.doggieinwindow.com/bmdsrcset1.htm www.mines.edu/fs_home/cschamau/bmd/frames/wear.html About halfway down the page there's a description of the Berner scrubs: Berne

Re: Fabric vs Leather

I only have fabric seats but I do have friends with Newfs with leather in their suburban of course the dogs tend to ride in their crates so no issue of slipping on the seatsthe leather does clean up nicely and the Hubacek's have leather couch which all their big guys lie on and I have never

NEW Novice Draft Dog

I just have to brag so much on my boy Tex -- we went to Georgia for Chattahoochee Valley BMDC draft test and came home with a NDD. Tex just turned 2 the end of January and is a very green dog but he held it together and did me proud. He listened when he needed to -- BACKED when asked, it was

WOW -- natural fertilizer

Libby, It is WOW or WOW Plus by Gardens Alive http://www.gardensalive.com/ Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/

Status of contributions for Hugo's chair -- contributors PLEASE read ASAP!

Hi everyone, I have word from Mel at Doggon’ Wheels that Hugo’s account has "extra" $385 pledged making us well on the way to paying for a second cart, this would be sized for smaller Berner's. That would give Berner-L community two carts, which can be used as either 4 wheeled or 2 wheeled carts

Re: Doggon Wheels, et al

Pat, Your right we shouldn't be all running in circles. My understanding (correct me if I'm wrong Andrea) Doggon' Wheels had been contacted about a chair trying to get a 'refurbished' one. I've heard from someone else trying to find out what's happening at Doggon' Wheels with Hugo that getting a

Doggon Wheels BLESS THEM!

Hi everyone, I wrote Doggon Wheels an email late yesterday before leaving work. I had a reply this morning waiting for me Lori & Chad owners of Doggon Wheels has told me once they get to 75% mark towards cost of Hugo's chair THEY are donating the final 25%. That is the greatest news! I know

RE: BEHAF Special friends -- Hugo & Quad Chair?

do anything i could to facilitate it. > > andrea > > -Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > Patricia Tackett > Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 4:11 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: BEHAF Special friends -- Hug

BEHAF Special friends -- Hugo & Quad Chair?

I've been following Donna's posts about her boy Hugo and looking for help with a Quad chair. I believe Doggon' Wheels (MT) 1-888-736-4466 is the company that makes a Quad chair for canines. Does anybody know if he has become a BEHAF Special Friends yet, does Donna need to ask BEHAF Board person

BARC/LOC Challenge

Joye, I'm going to be putting a check in the mail in memory of my 3 Berners I have lost over the years -- Dixie, Ace & Rosie -- I want the $30 to go towards LOC efforts. I can't think of a better way to honor their memory and can only hope our continued lobbying effort helps future BMD's.

Leather couches

Ruth, Friends with 7 Newfs have leather couches -- they have held up with those big guys no scratching on the leather or anything. Wipes up great! I don't know if it matters what grade or quality of leather you get or not on how it holds up to the dogs. I know my Newfie friends all weigh

Re: Carob

Pat, I can only make assumption that Carob is OK for I have found Doggie cookies made with it Foster & Smith sell a Snack Pack which includes Carob Chip Wheat Cookies, they also sell Good Boy Choc Drops but description doesn't really state Carob just says Chocolate favor. Pat Tackett Texas

Christmas comes early!

We just got an order from PetEdge (formerly New England Serum Co) they have these cute little fleece bears that only run .99 The Tackett household is noisy with the sqeezing of the teddy bears making squeaky noises, all the playing back and forth between the various new toys. Tex is a hoo

Santa Hat suggestions!

Thanks everyone on the Santa Hat suggestions, that's pretty much what I had figured on doing (elastic) hadn't thought of doing two one for in front of ears, etc. I sure hadn't thought of stuffing to make it stand up so I'll definitely try that. Pat Tackett Texas

OT: Santa Hat help

Hey everyone, any suggestions on how to keep a Santa hat on? I want to use them to in Christmas photo and I'm having a dickens keeping them on either Tex or Molly they just slip right off even when the dogs hold their heads still. I've though of double sided tape across their heads but don'

Re: Dewclaw/nails wearing down due to usage

Michaela -- I agree how can dewclaws be worn down maybe from excessive holding onto chew bones NOT even if galloping on road that dewclaw wouldn't come into play much touching the ground. I can see how it may help with landing while jumping or turning but just don't see it happening with mo

RE:"club certification"

Vicky, I know the Rotties have something similar, it may just be based on temperament though. I have heard of dogs here in Texas that were banned from breeding if they did not pass the Temperament test, one of my tracking buddies faced this with her Rottie she was very disappointed since he had h

RE: 2003 Calendar -- Joye's BARC/LOC raffle

I forgot to mention in my post about the BMD Calendars, Joye has 3 of the Signature Calendars for the BARC/LOC raffle so if you miss out on ordering direct from LSBMDC you can try and win one -- again your helping great causes! Pat Tackett Texas

Re:2003 Berner Calendar

There are several Berner calendars -- Pet Prints sell one that Bernd Gunter does (VERY nice photographs) Brown Trout sells a BMD calendar. Lone Star BMDC is selling one they produced using unusually marked BMD's, it's called the "Signature Calendar" the profits are going to Light One Candle

Re: Swiss TV

Tim, Boy did you hit it on the head this morning! Exactly when did the breed start going down hill health wise? Is it the internet that allows us as owners to know what various diseases we are facing or has the environment and what we feed our dogs become so detrimental these last 25 years?

Hydrotherapy links

Here’s some sites that show hydrotherapy pools, some links have both USA & Canadian. http://www.utc.edu/~dlevine/#Clinics http://www.treetops.on.ca/canine.htm http://www.lapawspa.com/more_dog_spas.htm http://www.argylefarms.net/ Pat Tackett Texas

Ehrlichiosis

I personally haven't had dogs with this but friends have. Just remember that it can flare up again later, it may take more than one round of antibiotics to cure as well. I know here in the states there is a new test kit that tests for both Ehrlichiosis & Heartworm called "SNAP" not sure what

Apologies for double message

I should of known yesterday that the "L" was having a hiccup of a day. Sorry for posting twice about supporting Signature Calendar sales, but since I didn't see my first message sent from home, I sent 2nd from work. At least 2nd one had all the links to go view the sample pictures! Pat T. Texas

Re: Signature calendars amount raised so far!

Fellow "L'ers" I have heard that LSBMDC has already raised $1,000 for the Light One Candle lobbying effort.Come on folks we can raise more than that! This is a great cause -- for the future of not just our breed but other breeds to help change import transportation regulations. It only cost

OT: Liz P. update

Today Liz gets to go home -- after talking to her on Saturday I am in awe of her Ortho. surgeon! It is amazing she has not been in pain with her 'old' hip joint the Dr. said the ball socket was in 3 pieces. Lots of bone damage she had to have bone graft and her femur was cracked while doing the

OT: Methodist Hospital Email Greeting service

I found the email greeting for Methodist Hospital, anyone wishing to send "get well" wishes to Liz Patschke (she's in room D761) can go to this site and fill out the form. The hospital prints out and sends to patients room. http://www.methodisthealth.com/egreeting/tmh.htm Pat Tackett Texas

OT: Liz out of surgery!

I just got a call from Liz's son Eric. She is in her room now, in a lot of pain of course and will probably be in hospital til Monday. If anyone wants room # let me know. Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now ht

OT: Upcoming surgery for friend Liz Patschke

This is off topic -- my friend Liz will be going into hospital tomorrow for Hip replacement surgery. Please keep her and her family in your prayers for hospital stay that surgery goes well. She will be out for 4-6 weeks then close to year before totally back to normal. I know she would appreciate

Draft test results?

Anybody attending the PVBMDC or BMDCR draft test have results from the tests? Thanks, Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com

Draft test results?

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