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, […]
Take 3 Berners, add snow and you get FUN! [Video]
Finally, we have SNOW!
Teddy, Merlin and I are old pros when it comes to the fluffy, white stuff, but this was Ziva’s first snow.
The perfect present for her 12-week old birthday. We captured it all on video:
Part 3: How to pick the perfect Berner puppy for you [Video]
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 […]
Part 2: How to pick the perfect Berner puppy for you [Video]
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 […]
How to pick the perfect Berner puppy for you [Video, Part 1]
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 […]
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, […]
Helping one of their own: Berners search for Trixie (video)
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 […]
A Dog’s Day Out: Teddy Go(es)Pro (Video)
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 […]
Doorway manners: Training your Bernese Mountain Dog to wait (Video)
So, you have a 100-lb. Berner that loves his walks and wants to bolt out the door with you flying behind him like a magic carpet. If you have a stay/wait command, it’s easy to train a dog to wait for you to go through the door first. You can start out training at a door […]
Scent worthy: Teddy shows off his nose work (Video)
Teddy was our first Bernese Mountain Dog. He’s a pet, not a show dog … but he sure has shown me a thing or two. And the video above shows it. Fun and games to start It started when Teddy was a young pup. We played hiding games in the basement with his toys. […]