BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB
OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Bernese Mountain Dogs have a longish,
double coat and shed their coats up to
twice a year. A good brush once a week
will keep their coats sleek and
manageable. While there will always be
some dog hair around this will keep it to
a minimum.
A metal grooming comb or rake can be used
for clearing any knots behind the ears
and quickly removing grass seeds from leg
hair. During spring it is important to
check your dog's legs and stomach area
for grass seeds as these can penetrate
the skin.
How often you bath your dog is a matter
of personal preference. Many elect for a
4-6 week break between baths. Drying the
coat from the skin out is important after
swimming or bathing to avoid skin
irritations or 'hot spots'.
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TRAINING
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It is important that your canine
companion is well trained. Whether your
Bernese is young or old, once fully
vaccinated, it is strongly recommended
that you take yourself to dog obedience
sessions. These help you provide good
learning opportunities for your Bernese.
Bernese Mountain Dogs make loving
companions but can be sensitive in some
situations and so need to be handled with
a firm but gentle hand. An obedience
course is a must for a dog of this size,
but it must be one that focuses on
positive reinforcements rather than harsh
corrections or severe reprimands.
Dog obedience training can lead to
trialling your dog either informally, at
the Club level, or formally to gain the
titles of Companion Dog (CD), Companion
Dog Excellent (CDX), and others. Ask your
breeder or trainer for more information.
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