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May 3, 2015 By Eileen Blass 5 Comments

Bloat! Confessions of a helicopter dog mom

bloat cover image

Bloat. The very mention of the word makes me nervous. I’m cautious with my dogs to a fault. Thankfully, none of them have had bloat, but if one of them is not acting right, I’m paying attention. I instinctively reach down and feel the dog’s tummy to see if it’s swollen or distended. It’s true. […]

Filed Under: Health, Resources Tagged With: bloat

March 22, 2015 By Eileen Blass 8 Comments

6 fool-proof ways to shoot great dog show photos

So you want to make some nice pictures at a dog show, but you’re not sure how. You don’t have professional equipment like the dog show photographer, and besides you don’t really want to be the dog show photographer. That’s really hard work. (In fact, you SHOULD BE SUPPORTING your dog show photographer. But more of […]

Filed Under: Photography, Resources Tagged With: berner, Bernese, bernese mountain dog, BMD, dog show, photography

March 8, 2015 By Eileen Blass 5 Comments

Fido Friday: Teddy does Yappy Hour at Philly Flower Show

The first ever Fido Friday at the 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show got Teddy out on the town. He made lots of friends at “Yappy Hour” and then strolled onto the red carpet to pose for his close up.  Hands reached out for him at every turn. People love Bernese Mountain Dogs. Wearing a GoPro camera, […]

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March 1, 2015 By Eileen Blass 15 Comments

Before you click: This rule will get you great pictures

Want to make your photographs stand out, be more striking? Want to transform those happy snaps of your Berner from blah to beautiful? Why the Rule of Thirds makes a difference A very simple technique can make a world of difference in the way you see and compose your photographs. It’s called the Rule of […]

Filed Under: Photography, Resources Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, photo tips, photography

February 22, 2015 By Eileen Blass 10 Comments

5 must-have grooming tools every Berner owner needs

Bernese Mountain Dogs – they’re big, hairy beasts. Add extra emphasis on the word “hairy.” Walk into a pet store and you’ll find a myriad of grooming tools, but little information about which ones are best for your dog. So, how do you take better care of your Berner’s coat between visits to a professional […]

Filed Under: Grooming, Resources Tagged With: Anna Boesch, berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, dog hair, grooming, hairy, show dog

February 8, 2015 By Eileen Blass 18 Comments

Helping one of their own: Berners search for Trixie (video)

Lost Bernese Mountain Dog

If you ever doubted Bernese Mountain Dog owners were as special as their dogs, that thought was put that to rest Sunday afternoon (2/8/15). “Trixie”, a one-year old being fostered by the McHugh family of Westtown, PA, bolted out the front door on Friday. Since then the family and friends have searched high and low […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, rescue, search

February 1, 2015 By Eileen Blass 7 Comments

‘Lowdown’ from a photo pro: Get great dog pics every time

Teddy goes over a jump.

So, you want to make better pictures of your Bernese Mountain Dog. It’s hard to mess up when you have a beautiful subject right there in front of you. But you can always make your pictures better by changing the way you look at things. And don’t feel you need a big fancy camera to do this. […]

Filed Under: Photography, Resources Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, low angle, photo tips

January 25, 2015 By Eileen Blass 6 Comments

A Dog’s Day Out: Teddy Go(es)Pro (Video)

Teddy and GoPro

Thought I’d do something a little different and let Teddy, my Bernese Mountain Dog, tell the story this time, so I strapped a GoPro camera on him when we visited the Canine Learning Experience in Allentown, PA, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. It was our first time using the GoPro dog harness called “Fetch” that hubby John […]

Filed Under: Photography, Videos Tagged With: berner, berners, bernese mountain dog, BMD, camera, dog mount, Fetch, GoPro, video

January 18, 2015 By Eileen Blass 7 Comments

The great Berner hair clog: How we averted a pricey home repair

Berner hair

  It was a hum, like a constant musical note. I thought it might be an A, maybe a B flat. Years of musical training make me think that, but I digress. I searched the house for the source of the sound, living room, dining room, basement. I was getting warmer. The sound got louder […]

Filed Under: Grooming Tagged With: air filter, berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, dog hair, HVAC

January 11, 2015 By Eileen Blass 26 Comments

Teddy was doing great in the ring, and then he saw … TOYS!

Eileen Blass and Teddy confronted by toys.

Ringside Ramblings from a Rally trial: FRIDAY, JAN. 9, 2015 7:01 p.m. – The countdown checklist Teddy groomed… check! Crate, pads and blanket in car… check! Armband holder, water, bowl, treats (gotta have treats)… check! Rally sign book, training leash, collar… check! Entry paperwork… check! Ringside chair… check! Breath mints, snacks, water… check! Phone/charger/poop bags… check! […]

Filed Under: Obedience, Training Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, dog show, rally advanced

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