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One Liter Brandy Keg

We have just a few barrels left for the holiday season; so purchase yours early.  Due to a fraudulent supplier we will be unable to re-stock our barrels for the 2012 Holiday Season. We are trying to locate a reliable barrel source at this time and hope we will be able to continue offering barrels in 2013. 

Buying A Puppy Suggestions - cont.

It is a good idea to go to a dog show; all breed shows or a specialty show, just for Saint Bernards.  You will see a lot more Saint Bernards if you attend a specialty show.  Keep in mind that you should never disturb a handler or a dog before or while they are in the show ring.  The handler and dog are focused on the task at hand, winning in the show ring.  Once the judging is over, then you can approach people with your questions.  Some breeders have puppies there at a show and are willing to talk to people.  Some individuals at dog shows handle other breeds and do not have a lot of free time.  All you can do is approach people with Saint Bernards and see if they are available to talk to you.  

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Training Your Saint Bernard - continues

Barking can quickly become a nuisance.  If you let it become a nuisance then you are not being a good neighbor.  Some dogs bark constantly when their owners are not at home.  Dogs that bark that much should not be left outdoors; they are a huge nuisance for any of your neighbors who are at home. Try using a bark collar with a static discharge.  The static discharge needs to be sufficient enough to get your dog’s attention but not so strong that injury is caused.  In most cases people are not using a strong enough static discharge, so the dog is not responding and the barking continues.  Debarking a dog should be considered when you become aware that your dog is a real nuisance in the neighborhood.

Training Your Saint Bernard - (cont.)

Housebreaking a puppy is another very important part of training.  It is pretty predictable when a puppy is going to need a potty break; so be proactive and take them outdoors.  Once a puppy has eaten, take them outdoors and be sure to praise them each and every time they do their business outdoors.  If you have some playtime with your puppy, afterward take them outdoors.  When they wake up from a nap, first thing in the morning and last thing at night; take them outdoors.  Repetition will teach them to go outdoors to relieve themselves.  Continual praise when they go outdoors is so very important as well.  If people are not consistent with housebreaking, their solution is simply to keep the dog outdoors.

Training Your Saint Bernard - continues

Training a puppy to walk on a leash without pulling requires a lot of time and patience.  I think it is something people give up on very early.  The way people deal with this problem is they stop walking their dogs, especially once they become large.  I think another way people deal with this is using dog parks; dogs are off leash in this environment, so the owner is not being dragged down the sidewalk and their dog is getting exercise.   There are many things you can use for leash training, head harnesses, chest harnesses, choke collars, choke collars with prongs, shorter leashes to name a few.  Techniques to use while walking, change directions, stop and don’t move till your puppy returns to your side and stops pulling, sharp yank on the leash when they are pulling to catch their attention.  It is not a onetime thing; success is achieved only with repetition and consistency.