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December 20, 2015 By Eileen Blass 6 Comments

A Christmas tale: She was afraid of dogs … then she met Teddy

Teddy Santa Cover Art

On this day, the nursing home residents would hear Teddy before they saw him. He was all decked out in Christmas bells, a Santa suit and his red Therapy Dogs International bandana. The 3-year old Bernese Mountain Dog jingled his way down the halls, wagging his big fluffy tail whenever someone would look his way. […]

Filed Under: Therapy Dog, Training

October 25, 2015 By Eileen Blass 3 Comments

The BernerWise Puzzle: Can you solve these Berner teasers?

BernerWise Puzzle cover

Okay, it’s time to show your Bernese Mountain Dog savvy!

Try your hand at the BernerWise Puzzle. It’s an interactive, vocabulary-style crossword puzzle – and every answer is Berner related. It’s lots of fun, but it’ll challenge you. Good luck!

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September 27, 2015 By Eileen Blass 8 Comments

A wreck in the Rally ring, but 1st place at the hardware store

Teddy wows them at the Ace Hardware Store

It was a beautiful morning, a day for success. It had been many months since Teddy and I competed in the Rally ring. Real competition always trumps training in the backyard, so that’s why I ignored the temptation to sleep one recent Sunday to go to a match where we could test our skills without […]

Filed Under: Obedience, Training

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 […]

Filed Under: Buying a puppy, Resources, Videos

September 8, 2015 By Eileen Blass Leave a Comment

The Berner Nerd Store is now OPEN!

The Berner Nerd Store

We love our Bernese Mountain Dogs. We’re kind of “nerds” about it. Yeah … Berner Nerds! In my book, it’s a term of endearment. My house has lots of Berner items. Yup, I’ve accumulated cups and plates and t-shirts and magnets, art on the wall, you name it. Even my beer has a Berner on […]

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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 […]

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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

June 27, 2015 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

Eileen’s doggone summer reading list of 2015

Eileen's Dog Book summer reading list

It’s summer!  As if you didn’t have enough things to do to keep your Berner cool, here’s a summer reading list! When I got my first Berner, my breeder gave me a list of books to consider.  I’ve loved having those books as a resource. Many of the books on that list are now on […]

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June 2, 2015 By Eileen Blass 4 Comments

First-time show jitters: Worst fear … don’t fall in the ring

Diane and Bentley compete.

WRIGHTSTOWN, Pa. — The time drew near for Diane Pachella Nelson and Bentley, her 14-month old Bernese Mountain Dog, to enter the show ring. Bentley, Diane’s first show dog, was keeping cool under a ringside tent at the Burlington County Kennel Club dog show. He was the picture of calm … not his first rodeo. […]

Filed Under: Show, Training Tagged With: berner, bernese mountain dog, BMD, dog show

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