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June 2014
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
DOG
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Heidi Henderson’s, Shasta and Emma with
Paul Rowland’s, Kieaira enjoy the sites at
Dog Mountain - Saint Johnsbury, VT. Our
Summer Picnic II will be held there July 26th.
See page 3 for details.
inside this issue...
Calendar of Events..............................2
Summer Picnics I and II.....................3
Retreat Weekend..............................4, 5
Concurrent Specialty Results.........6, 7
Concurrent
Specialty
results
pages 6 & 7
Rescue Notebook.............................8, 9
Birthdays, Congrats, Brags..............10
Health Tip, Paws ‘N’ Shop...............11
In Memorium....................................12
Welcome! New Members
Sue Moser
Newfane, VT 05345
[email protected]
BMDCNV
Calendar of Events
Charles Radville
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
[email protected]
~ 2014 ~
Brian & Nadine Thomas
Centerville, MA 02632
[email protected]
July 12: Supported Entry
Tunbridge, VT
Julianne Zapatka
Naugatuck, CT 06770
[email protected]
July 26: Summer Picnic II
St. Johnsbury, VT
September 13: Supported Entry
Falmouth, MA
Robert & Joan Gabriel
Bayport, NY 11705
[email protected]
October 18 & 19: BMDCA Draft Tests
Westford, MA
Karen M Ross
Pittsfield, MA 01201
[email protected]
October 19: BMDCNV Fall Fun Day
Westford, MA
November 7-10: BMDCNV Retreat Weekend
Ocean Park, ME
Jameson & Jessica Haslam
Belmont, MA 02478
[email protected]
[email protected]
Nancy Maloney
Acton, ME 04001
[email protected]
Francine & Phillip
LaFlamme
Salem, CT 06420
[email protected]
Lynn & Adam Meyers
Southbury, CT 06488
[email protected]
Cindy Chapman
Oneco, CT 06373
[email protected]
BMDCNV Supported Entry
Tunbridge, VT
FMI: www.bmdcnv.org/events.html
Vermont Cluster Dog Shows
July 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2014
BMDCNV will support the Bernese Mountain Dog entry
on Saturday with breed conformation and obedience.
Judge: Col Joe B. Purkhiser
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BMDCNV
President
Marge Bumen
207-351-5988
[email protected]
Vice President
Alise Burbridge
781-749-5253
[email protected]
board of directors
Secretary
Directors:
Pat Buickerood
978-433-5267
[email protected]
Karen Fox • 860-436-4292 • [email protected]
Treasurer
Martha McCormick • 860-456-8881 • [email protected]
Bruce Hallden
860-613-2646
[email protected]
Sue Mahan • 978-386-7292 • [email protected]
Jean Michael • 508-947-6503 • [email protected]
Anya Wittenborg • 781-316-2364 • [email protected]
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Summer Picnic I
Sunday, June 29th • 11am-3pm
Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine
Come to picnic
with friends and romp
in the Ocean!
Large Pavillion-
(Easy parking & plenty of shade this year)
~ Entrance fee $10 per car ~
Bring your dogs, chairs, towels and picnics.
All paper plates, utensils, cups, etc. will be supplied.
Directions for Route 95 north take exit 2 north
From South, exit onto Route 236 south to Route 1 to Kittery Traffic
Circle and take right @ Dairy Queen and follow signs to Kittery
Point-236 south. Route 236 merges onto Route 103: go over bridge and
pass Ft. McClary. After you pass the gas station on your right you will
see a sign for Fort Foster cross bridge Turn left & proceed approximately
½ mile to Fort Foster Gate. Parking at the large pavilion or general
parking. Fort Foster, Pocahontas Road, Kittery Pt., Maine.
Any weather cancellations will appear on club Facebook page.
Summer Picnic II
Dog Day Afternoon Picnic
Dog Mountain • 143 Parks Rd • Saint Johnsbury, VT
July 26, 2014 at 10am- 3pm
Come & join us for a fun-filled day with your Bernese Mountain Dog at Dog Mountain!
Relax; take in the sights; visit the gallery; enjoy a walk…all on 150 acres of dog friendly property.
There are hiking trails, dog ponds and of course – the world famous Dog Chapel!
It’s an off leash haven for all! Dogs are welcome in the Chapel and in the Gallery.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
10:00-12:00 12:00-1:30 1:30-3:00 2:30
3:00
Arrivals – get acquainted with the grounds and take a nice short walk to upper area
Barbeque, you bring it and I will have a grill master standing by the grill to help Please bring a
side dish for the table and your own drinks. We will have paper products
Group Photo is planned. I will offer Individual Photos at the most scenic spot in Vermont!
Photos will be done for a nominal donation of your choosing, to either B.E.R.N.E.R. Inc., or
to the AKC Health Fund. Photos will be emailed to you after the event.
Blessing of the Berners in Dog Chapel
Wrap it up and say good bye!
Please check out the website www.dogmt.com for hotels and campgrounds in the area. A personal recommendation from
Dog Mt. is the Fairbanks Inn located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Outdoor cover is limited to the chapel and the gallery so shade tents are a good idea. Also bring a chair for yourself or a
picnic blanket to lounge on. There is access to water for dogs to drink, but bringing it is a good idea as well.
Please RSVP to Heidi Henderson at
[email protected] or call 802-422-3084
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3rd Annual BMDCNV Retreat Weekend At Oceanwood
November 7 - 10, 2014
Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center • Ocean Park, Maine
http://www.oceanwood.org/facilities/
EARLY RESERVE
$199 per person if
paid in full by August 1st.
After August 1st - $250 per person
$80 deposit will hold
your reservation.
REGISTER ONLINE:
REGISTER BY MAIL: Send your Reservation
Form and check made out to BMDCNV to Melissa
George • 237 Rand Hill Road Alton Bay, NH 03810
http://bmdcnv.org/retreat.html
Payment must be received before you can be listed
for preferred housing.
Reservation Form is on Yahoo Group site https://groups. yahoo.com/neo/groups/BMDCNVmembers/files
Select: 2014 BMDCNV Retreat Weekend Registration Form.docx
LODGING: We will house retreaters in Mitchell & Holt halls as
well as the cabins. There are small & large cabins (large ones must be
shared). Large cabins have a common space and a refrigerator. All
cabins have electricity & heat.
THINGS TO DO: Last year we offered: rally, obedience, carting,
conformation, grooming, and a talk on therapy dogs. You are able to
do as much or as little as you want. The schedule also allows time to
enjoy the beach and the walking trails.
~All Meals and Events are included ~
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BMDCNV
Berner Blatt
Editor
Linda Botti
[email protected]
Breeder Referral
Program
Megan McTavish
[email protected]
Historian
Vacant
[email protected]
chairpeople
These dedicated chairpeople provide essential services to you, our membership. Please
feel free to contact them with your questions, concerns, suggestions, requests for help
or offers of help. Our mission is to provide the best for Berners and their families.
Membership
Jim Todhunter
PO Box 5213
Framingham, MA 01701
[email protected]
Public Education
Martha Phelps,
Diane Smith
& Karen Allen
[email protected]
Rescue
Linda DeCelles
Gib Otten
1-877-4BMDCNV (toll free)
[email protected]
Volunteer
Coordinator
Martha Phelps
802-368-7656
[email protected]
Membership List Admin.
Jim Todhunter
Jeff Nowak
[email protected]
Puppy Referral
Laurel Crowley
[email protected]
Training Resources
Paul Emerson
508-243-3922
[email protected]
Ways & Means
Judy HartmanWeb Page Retail
Lynne BaileyBlatt Custom Orders
[email protected]
Members List
Moderator
Sharon Brady
[email protected]
Regional Club Rep (RCR)
Karen Fox
[email protected]
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Trophy Chair
Donna Bennett
[email protected]
Web Master
Mimi Englander
[email protected]
BMDCNV Veteran’s Day Weekend
Berner Retreat
Registration/Payment Form
EVENT DATES: 11/7/14 - 11/10/14
Rates: $250 pp ($199 pp before 8/1/14)
$80 pp deposit will hold your reservation.
Includes all meals, lodging & events!
Name: ________________________________________________ Cell: _________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________ Cell: _________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________Home Ph: _____________________________
City: ________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____________ # of Dogs Attending: ___________
Name(s) of Dog(s): ___________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Special Dietary or Housing Needs: (handicapped/vegetarian, etc.)______________________________________
Housing Preference: (first come, first serve basis)
Rustic Cabin______ Double Room in Main Lodge _______
If you are willing to share a cabin or room, please list the name of the person(s) with whom you wish to share
(larger cabins (3 bedrooms) must be shared): ________________________________________________________________
Events you wish to participate in: ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Housekeeping & Notes about Oceanwood:
to that specific location – regardless of who else may have been there
with you. Any property damage, such as stains that require excessive
cleaning, will be charged to the BMDCNV and we will in turn, charge
you.
*Oceanwood is a summer camp and conference center, with facilities
that are dog friendly. Oceanwood is a dry campus. There are miles
of trails, and it’s just 2 blocks to the ocean. The community is very
dog friendly, and is a seasonal community. Dogs should be leashed
on the main area of camp and throughout the neighborhood. There
are trails that reach to the Goosefare Marsh and the Rachel Carson
Wildlife Preserve. These are protected lands. Dogs are allowed offleash, but be respectful of our neighbors and the wildlife. Maintain
verbal control, or leash your dogs. Dogs are allowed at the beach
anytime, and may also be off-leash there. Be mindful of other dogs,
and make sure your dog is safe at all times. Keep off the dunes at the
beach (these areas are protected by law).
*Crates in rooms and x-pens outside may be set up for the comfort
of your dogs and management of multiple dogs. Dogs may be in
your room, but must be crated when unattended. Any barking issues
that require us to contact you will require your immediate attention.
Please do not leave a “barker” unattended – you know who you are!
*Park in designated areas only. Vehicles may not be driven on the
lawn areas. Areas closer to doors may be used for loading/unloading
zones.
*Mail completed form with deposit of $80/person, payable to
BMDCNV: Melissa George, 237 Rand Hill Road, Alton Bay, NH
03810. Please mark your envelope with the word “RETREAT” on the
outside. Any questions about the event may be directed to Matthew
and Melissa at [email protected].
*While they welcome our canine companions, they have basic
expectations for owners. They expect that you will *always* clean
up your dog’s waste (even in the woods!) and properly dispose of
it. There are groups of people that utilize Oceanwood’s property on
a year-round basis. There will be trash cans around the property, as
well as a dumpster behind the dining hall. Please – honor this very
basic sanitation request.
*Final payment is due October 1st. Your deposit will be refunded if
you need to cancel prior to October 1st. The club will retain deposit if
you must cancel anytime thereafter. Anyone who does not pay their
balance by October 15th will forfeit their reservation and deposit.
After October 1st you will need to pay entire balance at time of
reservation.
*Any area identified as “no dogs allowed” means just that. Please
respect these minimal limitations. Whoever was housed in a
particular building will be held directly responsible for any damage
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________ Deposit: $80 enclosed
YES ______
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________ Deposit: $80 enclosed
YES ______
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Ladies’ Dog Club, Inc.
Saturday 05/31/14
Show Results
Judge: Miss Virginia L. Lyne
Best Of Winners #7
Winners Bitch #30
PEACEFIELD’S ABNAKI AFFAIR
MARBEN’S BELGIUM TRUFFLES
Owner: Sherri P Starbird, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Breeder: Sherri P Starbird.
Owner: Tiggie Gerli, Sharon, CT
Breeder: Tiggie Gerli.
Best Of Opposite Sex #34
GCH MARBEN’S RUFFIAN
Owner: Tiggie Gerli, Sharon, CT
Breeder: Tiggie Gerli.
Select Dog #15
GCH HONEOYE ARUNDEL’S ARM CANDY
Owner: Joan G LaMendola & Susan Brightman,
Stafford, NY
Breeder: Nancy Coleman & Don Coleman &
Susan A Brightman.
Above: Celeste and Shanti Veterans
Select Bitch #26
Left: Lisa Freed’s Maine’s Edge
of the Sea (Murray) meeting
his sister Mie Kingsley’s
Maine’s Elf Confidence (Elfi)
CH URSA MINOR’S TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
Owner: Debra Metcalf-Morris, Lunenburg, MA
Breeder: Debra Metcalf-Morris & Clifford Morris.
Winners Dog #7
PEACEFIELD’S ABNAKI AFFAIR
Owner: Sherri P Starbird, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Breeder: Sherri P Starbird.
BMDCNV Concurrent Specialty
Saturday 05/31/14
BMDCNV Specialty - Show Results
Sweepstakes Judge: Fara Bushnell • Conformation Judge: Andrew Ritter
Best Of Breed #15
Select Bitch #20
Best Puppy in Show #36
Owner: Joan G LaMendola & Susan Brightman,
Stafford, NY
Breeder: Nancy Coleman & Don Coleman &
Susan A Brightman.
Owner: Debra Metcalf-Morris, Lunenburg, MA
Breeder: Debra Metcalf-Morris & Clifford Morris.
Owner: Tiggie Gently, Sharon, CT
Breeder: Tiggie Gerli.
Award of Merit #33
Best Veteran in Show #42
ARUNDEL’S STROKE OF LUCK V NASHEM
Owner: Celeste O’Malley, Brattleboro, VT
Breeder: Martha Phelps.
Owner: Alise Burbridge, Hingham, MA
Breeder: Alise Burbridge.
Owner: Susan A & Alan Brightman, Le Roy, NY
Breeder: Sara & Helen Karl & Jeni West.
Winners Dog #17
Best in Sweepstakes #27
GCH MARBEN’S RUFFIAN
Owner: Susan A & Alan Brightman, Le Roy, NY
Breeder: Sara & Helen Karl & Jeni West.
Owner: Sherri P Starbird, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Breeder: Sherri P Starbird.
Owner: Tiggie Gerli, Sharon, CT
Breeder: Tiggie Gerli.
Winners Bitch #24
Best Junior Handler #6
Owner: Sherri Starbird, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Breeder: Sherri P Starbird.
Ch Cedrik von Romanshof
GCH HONEOYE ARUNDEL’S ARM CANDY
Best Of Winners #17
Best Of Opposite Sex #34
Select Dog #25
GCH TRULLI’S LITTLE LION MAN
Owner: Michael Lella, Hamburg, PA
Breeder: Michael Lella.
CH URSA MINOR’S TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
CH MAD MAPLE SUGAR’S SHANTI BEAR
MARBEN’S BELGIUM TRUFFLES
SEAWIND FARM’S CAN’T TOUCH THIS
ARUNDEL’S STROKE OF LUCK V NASHEM
PEACEFIELD’S ABNAKI AFFAIR
PEACEFIELD’S STARGAZER SONNET
DANIELLE MEYERS
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Best of Opposite Sex
in Sweepstakes #14
ARUNDEL XXENA AT LAKE’S EDGE
Owner: Susan A & Alan Brightman,
Le Roy, NY
Breeder: Christopher Collins &
Susan A Brightman.
Best Veteran in
Sweepstakes #33
CH MAD MAPLE SUGAR’S SHANTI BEAR
Owner: Celeste O’Malley, Brattleboro, VT
Breeder: Martha Phelps.
Best of Opposite Sex
Veteran in Sweepstakes
#44SEAWIND FARM’S SPRING BRIDE
Owner: Alise Burbridge, Hingham, MA
Breeder: Alise M Burbridge.
Ladies’ Dog Club, Inc.
Sunday 06/01/14
Show Results
Judge: Mr. Marc R. Cohen
Best Of Breed #15
Select Bitch #26
Owner: Joan G LaMendola & Susan Brightman,
Stafford, NY
Breeder: Nancy Coleman & Don Coleman &
Susan A Brightman.
Owner: Debra Metcalf-Morris, Lunenburg, MA
Breeder: Debra Metcalf-Morris & Clifford Morris.
GCH HONEOYE ARUNDEL’S ARM CANDY
Best Of Winners #7
PEACEFIELD’S ABNAKI AFFAIR
Owner: Sherri P Starbird, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Breeder: Sherri P Starbird.
Best Of Opposite Sex #34
GCH MARBEN’S RUFFIAN
CH URSA MINOR’S TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
Winners Dog #7
PEACEFIELD’S ABNAKI AFFAIR
Owner: Sherri P Starbird, Dover Foxcroft, ME
Breeder: Sherri P Starbird.
Winners Bitch #16
DIAMOND CREEKS MY STEADFAST MAXINE RN
Owner: Dorri Poppe, Saugus, MA
Breeder: Amy Christensen.
Owner: Tiggie Gerli, Sharon, CT
Breeder: Tiggie Gerli.
Select Dog #25
GCH TRULLI’S LITTLE LION MAN
Owner: Michael Lella, Hamburg, PA
Breeder: Michael Lella.
Many thanks to Lisa Freed
of Bedford, MA for letting
us use her great shots!
Kathy Elders and Mable
Cheryl Brickach and Ajax - 11 years
Heidi Henderson with Brace Brigitte (mom) and Chilly (daughter)
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Rescue Notebook
Often the owner just
needs training advice or
help and encouragement
in solving a problem
with the dog’s behavior.
Then we are happy to
have helped keep a
Berner with his or her
original owner.
If you would like to be
on call as a Berner, Inc.
home visit volunteer or
rescue Berner evaluator,
please contact Linda
Home is Where the Volunteers Are
by Linda DeCelles, Berner Inc. Rescue Chair
A
critical part of a Berner, Inc. adoption is the home
visit to the prospective adopters. Volunteers check
to make sure that the home and property are secure and
“Berner-ready.” We ask that every family member and every
companion animal be present to meet with the volunteer.
If the potential adopters are new to the Berner breed, the
volunteer discusses with them what is involved in living
with a Berner. Volunteers often bring their own Berners
to the home visit.
After the visit the volunteer reports to the Rescue Chair
or State Coordinator about his or her impressions of the
prospective adopters. The volunteer’s input is essential to
placing our rescue Berners in the best homes for them.
Not only do home visit volunteers assist us by making
visits to potential adopters. Before Berner, Inc. accepts a
Berner into our rescue program, an evaluation is made of
the dog to determine if he or she is adoptable. Sometimes
we ask a volunteer to evaluate a Berner in a shelter or in a
veterinary clinic. We rely on the experience and expertise
of volunteers to assess if a Berner can be fostered and
rehomed. In some cases, we need to determine if a
Berner with physical or behavioral issues can be fostered
and ultimately adopted. Input from our volunteers is
essential to making that decision.
Home visit volunteers are not exclusively Berner, Inc.
Board members and coordinators. BMDCNV members
are an integral part of our adoption process with the home
visit and the Berner evaluation. BMDCNV members are
good ambassadors for the Berner breed when they make
home visits. Sometimes a home visit volunteer senses that an
owner doesn’t really want to surrender the Berner.
EDUCATION & RESCUE
WE ARE THE RESCUE ARM OF THE NASHOBA CLUB
Max
DeCelles, Rescue Chair ([email protected]).
Berner, Inc. gives a big thanks to BMDCNV members
who have made home visits and Berner evaluations for us
so far this year: Sherri Starbird, Barb Gibson, and Julianne
Zapatka.
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owners and to educate the public in the responsible care of this
wonderful breed. The work of BERNER,
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donations of people like YOU!
Please consider honoring the
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dog (or of a friend or family
member) with a tax-deductible
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web site, or by mail to:
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New Members
Sophie Shen
sophie_shen@
hotmail.com
Braintree, MA
How Many: 2
Loves: play ball
and flying
Nani was our first
beloved Berner.
Now, we have our
super puppy
Mozzie. Our
Berners are
indeed family!
Siri Banach
siri_banach@hotmail.
com
Newton Centre, MA
How Many:1
Loves: Going on trail
hikes and meeting
other dogs
Pamela Eldredge
[email protected]
Waterbury, VT
How Many: two
Loves: chasing frisbee (but not retrieving!)
I got my first bernese, Sadie, in 2002, and immediately fell in love.
Sadie and I became a Therapy Dog of Vermont team in 2006, and
for the next 5 years we did pet therapy groups at the then Vermont
State Hospital, and with me at Central Vermont Rehabilitation at
my job as a physical therapist. I lost Sadie to cancer in the fall of
2011 but immediately started looking for a good caring breeder. I
found one in Martha Phelps from southern VT, and picked up Mad
Maple Cara Mia on New Years Day 2012. Cara is in the process
of training to be a TDV dog as well. We just brought home a little
brother for Cara from Veronique Matte-Paquet’s Belnois kennel.
Belnois Romeo Ruba Cuori really is a “heart stealer”. I’m not sure
if Cara has totally forgiven me for providing her with a pesky little
brother but I catch the two of them snuggling so I think she is
falling under his spell as much as I am.
Shelby just turned
one in May. She is a
beautiful, super sweet,
and lovable girl. She
absolutely adores
other dogs from the
moment she meets them. She likes to snuggle, has such a goofy
personality, and makes us laugh all of time. She is a wonderful
girl and we love her very much!
CALLING NEW MEMBERS!
We’d like to get to know you! One of the fastest ways
to meet other members is by volunteering... for
anything! The other is the New Member Showcase...
and it’s fast and easy! Complete the quick summary,
hit submit, email your pic and you’re done!
http://bmdcnv.org/newmember.html
Please complete your submission by the 20th to be
included in the next Issue of the Berner Blatt.
I live in central VT 12 miles from Stowe, so it is a perfect place to
take walks, run and play. I am looking forward to meeting other
people who are owned by Bernese Mountain Dogs!
the BERNER INC board of directors
President & Director - Alise Burbridge
Treasurer & Director – Tom McKinney
Clerk & Director – Anya Wittenborg
Director – Dawn Flaherty
Director – Linda DeCelles
Director – Beth Atkinson
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Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...
Girls!
Happy Birthday to Seawind
on 6/15
Brie (10) on 5/3 • Cadence (9)
e girls...
It is so special sharing our lives with thes
y”.
We love you “B” and “Cadie Ma
Happy 8th Birthday to Hudson!
Glenmegan’s Flash Of Fate
Lots of love,
— The Burbridge Family; Hingham, MA
— Mari & Rob Higgins; Concord, NH (with Mavis and Lily-kat)
Harvey and Pippi
Happy 11th Birthday Paddy!!
Copyright Ruth B. McDowell 2014 35” x 44.5”, machine pieced,
machine quilted, cottons. My daughter and son-in-law, Leah
and Joe Lofgren, former members of BMDCNV, now living in
Minneapolis, have a 3-year-old daughter Pippi. This is an art
quilt I recently made of Pippi and her wonderful Harvey, one
of Abby Patrizio’s Berners, a magnificent brother-dog for Pip,
but a giant in size. The wagon is by Wilczek Woodworks of
New Hampshire. I made another quilt of Harvey when he was
just a teenager, called Baron von Ruffhausen. You can find it on
my web site www.ruthbmcdowell.com, look in Other Recent
Quilts, and scroll down until you see it.
— Ruth McDowell, Colrain MA
Rosa-n-Skylyn’s Pandora CGC, RA, BN, ANDD
May 27, 2003
We love you more than the moon, the sun
and the stars in the sky…Thank you for proving that
OLD CHICS REALLY DO RULE!!!
Mom Michelle, Niece Karma, Great Grandbaby
Cricket and Grandbaby Tessa
— Michelle Keck; Jim Thorpe, PA
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photo credit: Eileen Blass,
Veterans Parade at Hampton Roads Specialty.
It’s a good Thing!
Monthly Health Tip for keeping our Berners in tip-top shape!
Always c onsult with your veterinarian regarding any significant change in weight
and before beginning a diet and exercise pl an for your berner.
S
wimming is a great source of fun and exercise for most
of our berners. With the warmer months here, these
safety tips can ensure an enjoyable and memorable time
with your berner and family members. The keys to water
safety for dogs are prevention, preparedness and awareness.
Prevention
Supervise Your Dog - No dog should be given
unsupervised access to a backyard pool, neighborhood
pond or creek. Swimming pools are best fenced off for
safety. If that’s not possible, they should be equipped with
alarms that sound when the surface of the water is broken
by a child or pet falling in and a ramp to help them find
their way out.
Teach Your Dog - Prevention also means teaching your
pet what to do when he’s in the pool. Dogs don’t always
understand that the steps are on a certain side, and they
may tire while trying to crawl their way out. If your pet
likes to swim, work with him in the pool to help him learn
where the steps are so he can get out easily.
“Come” is the same... land and sea - Obedience
training is extremely important. Your dog should come
when called, even when swimming. Emergency shortcut:
Always carry extra retrieving toys. A dog who’s heading
into a dangerous area after a ball or stick can often be lured
back to shore with a second item. It’s no substitute for
training, but it could save your dog’s life.
Swimming for Fun or Therapy, it’s always safety first!
Martha Collette’s Tallulah enjoys her regular therapy swim.
so bring fresh water and offer it at every opportunity. When
your dog is tiring, call it a day. A tired dog is a good dog,
but an exhausted dog is in danger of drowning.
Keep it Close and Short - Be particularly careful with
young and old dogs. Young dogs can panic in the water, and old
dogs may not realize they aren’t as strong as they used to be.
Keep them close to shore, and keep swimming sessions short.
Reference: By Gina Spadafori | June 28, 2010 - VetStreet.com
Paws ‘N’ Shop
Preparedness
BERNER Inc.
Baseball Cap by BIG
Survey Surroundings - Before letting your dog swim
in natural surroundings, survey the area for safety. Rivers
and oceans can change frequently, and an area that was
once safe for swimming can become treacherous. Consider
currents, tides, underwater hazards and even the condition
of the water. In the late summer, algae scum on the top of
standing water can be toxic, producing substances that can
kill a pet who swallows the water. When in doubt, treat it
like you would a child: better safe than sorry.
Know Canine First Aid - One of the best things you
can do is to take courses in pet first aid and CPR. Many
local Red Cross chapters offer these classes, and some
veterinarians in your community may teach them. A neardeath dog rescued from the water may be saved by your
prompt actions — if you know what to do.
Use A PFD - If your dog isn’t much of a swimmer or is
older or debilitated, get him a personal floatation device.
These are especially great for family boating trips, because
most have sturdy handles for rescue when a pet goes
overboard.
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Gauge Condition - Be aware of your dog’s condition as
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In Memorium
photo by:
rg
Matthew Fienbe
“Jago”
Our beloved Jago
joins those who
are treasured
beyond measure
in memory, after
10 years, 8 1/2
months of life.
So much to
miss, especially
her powerful
sweetness.
UCD Ledgewood’s Bernoulli CD, DD, Can. CD
— The Malcolmsons; Rockport, MA
“Orca”
CH UCH Bostwick’s Two Ps In A Pod CD BN RN CGC TDI
Dec 13, 2005 - May 16, 2014 • BG# 28933
The “greeter” puppy at the 2006 Nationals and the entertaining
veteran at 2014, Orca always had a warm expression and a
Berner bump for everyone. Group placer in Canada, multiple
UKC BIS, and low scoring Novice B dog for 2011. Thank you
BMDCNV
P.O. Box 5213
Framingham, MA 01701
Elwood and Gracie for this tremendous boy.
(COD: Lymphocytic leukemia and suspected Stage V lymphoma,
necropsy pending, tissue and additional blood donated to MSU.)
— Adam & Amy Conn; Maynard, MA
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