Larger Than Life
When our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel died last year, I was devastated. Bruno was 20 years old when he passed away and it was like losing a family member. My husband wanted to get another dog right away, but I wasn’t ready. I knew I needed some time to deal with the loss.About six months later my husband came home from work and begged me not to get mad at him. Sitting in the back of his truck was this enormous dog. To me, it looked like a horse.
My husband explained that a co-worker, whose girlfriend worked at the local animal shelter, told him that there was a dog that was going to be euthanized because no one wanted to adopt him. For some reason this upset my husband and he rushed down and adopted the dog.After three hours I could see why the dog had been deemed unadoptable! He chewed everything. Bernie, named because he was a Bernese Mountain Dog, ate four pairs of shows, the couch and a remote control.Thankfully there was an opening at a local obedience school. After four months of classes Bernie now only chews slippers, which is a huge improvement.
Comments
4 Responses to “Larger Than Life”
Leave a Reply
I’ve never had a Bernese Mountain Dog, but I’ve always thought they were really beautiful, especially since they look like a furry Rottweiler.
I urge anyone with a big dog to make sure that you take it to obedience training. Even if the dog isn’t mean, a big, unruly dog can make life a nightmare for anyone around it, especially little kids and frail elderly folks.
Even though the Bernese Mountain Dog isn’t that well known, it’s one of the best dog breeds in the world. They’re smart, loyal, good-natured, and excellent companions for kids.
Hey, if you can get a Bernese Mountain Dog for free, do it! These are great dogs for families. They’re gentle with kids, protective, and have really laid-back personalities. They’re one of the best big dog breeds around.