OMG! What a scene! I bet you are going to be sore. I need to get some tips from that big guy as to how to knock mom over and run out of the bathroom before she can bathe me!
Kirby on Jan 24 at 09:08 AM
Ya, you're gonna have a bruised behind! That poor dog said "Enough is enough!". Glad you're ok.
Kelly on Jan 24 at 10:07 AM
LOL, yeah, once we knew i was ok, my sister and were cracking up. i mean, who DOESN'T laugh at someone when they fall down?? ;o)
Charlie on Jan 24 at 10:24 AM
Hah! What's a "berner"...and also, why don't you use some glorious treat (like a hot dog?) to entice him into the cage, rather than powering him in? That's what we're learning in class...
Lady Penelope on Jan 24 at 10:28 AM
Yikes!! I hope you feel okay today and aren't super sore! Ma says to take lots of ibuprof.!!
Colton on Jan 24 at 11:12 AM
It takes both mom and dad to get me into the bathtub for a bath. Mom has often thought about taking me to a groomer, but can't seem to find any around here that will take BIG dogs like myself. Not that mom can blame them....Hope some ibuprofen will make your bum feel better today!
Mama Muttblood^..^ on Jan 24 at 01:29 PM
Bernese Mountain Dog. Who knew grooming could be so hazardous to your health????
Dixie LuLu on Jan 24 at 02:19 PM
Momma feels your pain.....she used to groom once upon a time and I would often get to go to work with her **sigh**
Gunner on Jan 24 at 03:21 PM
I know the feeling. Kennel work is definitely dangerous at times. We have two large (70+ pound) GSPs who board where I work, and I'm always sore after walking them. But, it's still so worth it. By the way, I adore Berners, they're on my "to own" list.
Jersey Joe on Jan 24 at 11:20 PM
http://www.berner.org/ this is a berner. they are great dogs, but VERY strong, they were used in the old country to pull heavy carts, and TRUST me, that boy can probably pull my CAR, haha! but, yeah, a hot dog would work for someone like joe, but when a dog is kinda in a "panic state" of mind, they won't respond to even the best of foods. now, that said, once he was in, he was fine, and i later enticed him to put his paws up on the tub, with a piece of pepperoni! made it much easier getting him IN the tub, LOL. ;o)
Charlie on Jan 25 at 09:02 AM
Colton, why don't you go to a DIY petwash? Some PetSupplies Plus stores have them now, and other places...much easier on the back!
Kathi on Jan 25 at 09:04 AM
Hey, we almost got a BMD a couple years ago; never heard them called berners...But they're awesome! At the time, we couldn't find one easily and ended up with a black/tri Aussie instead.. :)
Colton on Jan 25 at 09:28 AM
Unfortunately Lafayette in not as progressive as Indy and we don't have "do it yourself" dogwashes yet.Mom loves the idea, just no place to go yet....
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Beverly on Jan 24 at 05:22 AM