Bernese Mountain Dog Blog

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Bernie. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Bernese Mountain Dog for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Bernese hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Bernese used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Bernie will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Bernese feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Bernie as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Originating from the Swiss mountains of Europe, Berners have been and are still popular in those European countries where the weather is favorable for the thick coat of the breed. Bernese Mountain Dogs have become popular on the American continent too. There are breed clubs from Alaska through Canada to California. One place, which is definitely not for the Bernese mountain dog is the Middle East. Read this article to find out what dogs are popular in the Middle East.

A peaceful Bernese puppy

If you have a Bernese Mountain Dog, you know what an adorable breed it is. If you don’t, you can find out from this video! You will see a beautiful pup having a jolly good time in the garden. This also shows that if you are considering getting a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, you should have a garden or be prepared to take your dog out for some time every day. The Bernese Mountain Dog isn’t suitable for small household or apartment living. They are rather inactive indoors and are happiest with at least a large yard. Make sure your lifestyle affords the breed you have in mind, before you make your decision to buy your dog.

Have you ever wanted a Bernese mountain dog or you already have one? Do you know exactly how to take care of it? Most people don’t know that a Bernese Mountain Dog can be a fantastic family pet as these gentle giants adore children and are very loving, protective and gentle. As a working breed of dogs, a Bernese Mountain Dog needs a good deal of exercise that is why it is best to train them during their early age. If you do not know how to raise or take care of a Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is for you. It will teach you how to know more about your pet, and  how you should take care, train, and do activities with them. Remember that having a pet such as the Bernese Mountain Dog shouldn’t be a burden to pet owners, but an enjoyment instead.

Potty training a Bernese Mountain Dog can take a long time and cause a lot of pain for both dog and owner if not done correctly. Sharda Baker’s ebook and audio package, ‘The Complete 7 Day Dog Potty Training Guide‘ teaches you how to potty train any dog in just seven days. Baker’s comprehensive approach is based on her real life experience and also deals with adult dogs, rescue shelter dogs, which other similar products tend to miss.

• Effective and ineffective training methods compared
• The best time to start training
• List of best equipment and supplies
• How to clean soiled areas in no time
• Training older dogs
• Handle common potty training problems
• Potty train a new puppy
• How to use potty pads
• Crate training
• How to train dogs from rescue shelters
• What to do about marking
• Litter box training
• Effective paper training
• Leaving your dog home alone.

The package also includes free bonuses, like the Vet Health Tips Audio Interview dealing with all aspect of dog care and 101 Homemade Dog Recipes to help you feed your dog in a healthy, convenient and economic way. The book comes with a 60 day 100% money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose.

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Bernese dogs are very intelligent dogs that enjoy work for it keeps their minds and bodies active. They may even take a few moments to ponder commands before doing it. Among several training methods the clicker method is recommended for these canines. Clicker training consists of using a “clicker” which is a metal strip in a tiny plastic box that makes a clear clicking sound when pressed. Generally it is faster to click than say “good dog” but it is definitely not a replacement.

Start the Bernese off by taking him into a quiet area and click once followed by a treat. It’s best when the dog is hungry. It should be done in succession for approximately 10 times. This is for the dog to understand the meaning of the “click”.  Next is adding the commands. When told to SIT, click at the same moment the dog executes it, feed him the treat and follow it up with praise. This helps the Bernese associate the click with a positive or correct act that would be rewarded soon after it’s done.  However owners should remember that the clicker is only a tool and that genuine praise and human touch can never be replaced.

Want to house train your puppy, but don’t have the time?

With the Complete 7 Day Potty Training Guide you can house train your dog in just 7 days. Here are just some of the issues the potty training guide deals with.

• The best time to start training
• List of best equipment and supplies
• Training older dogs
• How to use potty pads
• Crate training
• How to train dogs from rescue shelters
• What to do about marking
• Litter box training
• Effective paper training
• Leaving your dog home alone.

Beyond these, you will find answers to all of your questions about potty training in this comprehensive guide.

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Not so long ago, the ancestor of today’s Bernese Mountain Dog spent all year guarding the yard — protecting sheep during summer and pulling milk carts from autumn to spring. The inhabitants of the Swiss Alps would not let themselves keep such a huge pet unless it was useful on the farm throughout the year. Due to practical reasons, villagers preferred to breed the dogs long-coated (therefore resistant to cold) and strong (to give the owners protection and help).

Today it is hard for us to imagine that Bernese Mountain Dogs were used to watch yards, but at the beginning it was one of their main tasks. Nevertheless, they were only supposed to guard and not to defend. Their task was to bark to warn off intruders and alert the hosts. The posture of a Bernese Mountain Dog was supposed to deter potential attackers, but they were never brought up to be aggressive towards animals or people. These dogs, guarding yards in the country, lived among other animals like cows, sheep, and poultry, and were therefore raised to be mild towards others. This feature was cultivated by breeders later on, and today we can say that Bernese Mountain Dogs are “friends of the whole world.”

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Finding the right Bernese puppy isn’t a very easy task. As it shouldn’t be! There must be enough time, effort and patience to sort and sift through numerous sources to find a reputable breeder that symbolizes quality. When we speak of quality of a purebred canine, this means that the dog corresponds or mirrors the correct breed type that clearly defines its physical traits from another as stated in its standards. For example, Bernese Mountain Dogs grow between 24-28 inches and weigh approximately 85 to 110 pounds, have a tri-colored double coat of jet black with white and rust markings and even a white crest on their chests.

These are only a few of many aspects that a quality breeder makes sure are passed down to develop a perfect Bernese puppy. However, as a prospective owner, one should also take the time to research on the breed itself and how to determine if the breeder is genuine. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Bernese Mountain Dog: Read the rest of this entry »

These two cute Bernese Mountain dogs are wagging their tails. What adorable puppies!

Why take your dog to the vet if you can give it a check-up yourself?

Look at the face of this Bernese Mountain Dog. It is like he is just about to say something…