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August 20, 2017 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

Eileen’s First Aid Kit for Dogs: How to put one together

Where’s that Liquid Bandage!!!

That’s what I was saying under my breath after one of the Berners suffered a paw pad injury a few weeks ago. Last week I had to hunt for ear cleaner and cotton squares. And I can never find the styptic powder when I need it.

We’ve had a human first aid kit in the house since forever and everyone knows where it is.

For the dogs, not so much. Some things are here. Some things are over there. Sound like your house?

My mission: Get organized.

I needed a first aid kit for the dogs … and so like any good list maker, I made a list. The joke in my family is that I have lists of my lists.

And so, my list became this blog post.

Filed Under: Health, Resources, Show dogs Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, first aid

December 27, 2016 By Eileen Blass 7 Comments

21 Ways to Take Great Pictures of Your Dog

21 ways to shoot great dog pictures

Today’s digital cameras are simply mind-boggling.

They do virtually everything for you. Automatic exposure. Auto white balance. Autofocus.

You can even tell the camera what type of scene you’re shooting, and it will choose the right settings for you.

These cameras can do everything by themselves …

EXCEPT …

MAKE a great picture of your dog.

That’s up to you.

Whether you shoot with an iPhone, a little point-and-shoot or a sophisticated DSLR that you just got for Christmas, these 21 tips and concepts will help you take better photos of your dog.

Maybe even great photos.

Filed Under: Photography, Resources

August 13, 2016 By Eileen Blass 7 Comments

Creating the Bernermobile! The transformation of a minivan

So, one day I woke up and there were three Bernese Mountain Dogs in my house. You start out with one, realize they are the best dogs ever and then you need another and, in our case, yet another. Clearly, my sexy little Mazda CX-5 wasn’t going to work anymore.  We needed room for multiple […]

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May 28, 2016 By Eileen Blass 5 Comments

You just might be a crazy dog lady, if …

Mowing the lawn dog show style

My husband says I’m a crazy dog lady. I insist I’m not. But here are 47 reasons why I am: (Feel free to add your reasons in the comments section below.) You might be a crazy dog lady, if you bought a second car just to carry the dogs and that car has a name. […]

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April 27, 2016 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

The greatest (and funniest) packing list for going to a dog show

Packing List Art

The countdown has begun. There’s less than a week to go before the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty in Frankenmuth, Mich. But the packing has been ongoing for weeks. It’s a skill I perfected traveling the world alone as a USA TODAY staff photographer. Now I travel with Bernese Mountain Dogs (Teddy, […]

Filed Under: Resources, Show, Training

April 24, 2016 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

How to trim a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy’s fuzzy head [Video]

Ziva's Fuzz Head

To trim or not to trim. That was the question about what to do with the growing Chia Pet hairstyle on my 5-month old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy’s head. With Ziva getting ready to go into the show ring, I decided it was time to give her a little refinement. Step-by-step video Kristen Greenwood Reynolds, […]

Filed Under: Grooming, Resources, Videos

September 20, 2015 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

Part 3: How to pick the perfect Berner puppy for you [Video]

Part 3: How to pick the perfect Berner puppy

When it comes to contracts with a breeder, do you know what to expect? Here’s the third and final part of my video interview with Bernese Mountain Dog breeder Angela Evans, and AKC Breeder of Merit, about how to pick the right Berner puppy for your family. In this installment, Angela talks about what to expect […]

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September 13, 2015 By Eileen Blass 2 Comments

Part 2: How to pick the perfect Berner puppy for you [Video]

Angela Evans with Bernese Mountain Dog puppy

Temperament and behavior are important when picking a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. Do you know what to look for? Here’s part two of my video interview with my good friend and Bernese Mountain Dog breeder Angela Evans, an AKC Breeder of Merit, about how to pick the right Berner puppy for your family. In this […]

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September 6, 2015 By Eileen Blass 7 Comments

How to pick the perfect Berner puppy for you [Video, Part 1]

Bernese Mountain Dog pups

You’ve done your research. You’ve found a reputable Bernese Mountain Dog breeder. And you’re ready to choose the perfect puppy. Now what? So I sat down with my good friend and breeder Angela Evans, an AKC Breeder of Merit, and got the lowdown. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series I’ll publish over the […]

Filed Under: Buying a puppy, Resources, Videos Tagged With: berner, puppy

July 26, 2015 By Eileen Blass 7 Comments

Six steps to a successful therapy dog test

Affectionate, comforting, enjoys lazy evenings curled up on a comfy couch, sensitive, intelligent, caring, loves kids, gives unconditional love, great hugs and sweet kisses. Sounds like something out of a personal ad, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not what you think. These words describe Teddy, our 3-year old Bernese Mountain Dog. I knew when he was […]

Filed Under: Resources, Therapy Dog, Training

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