Owning dogs, especially taking care of the berner laufhund, is a specialty of humans across the world. Some zoologists postulate dogs were domesticated sometime between twelve thousand and twenty five thousand years ago—and that dogs evolved from wolves. Since those days, people have selectively bred more than four hundred different breeds, varying in size from four-pound teacup poodles all the way up to Irish wolfhounds, who have earned the distinction of tallest canine. But the most popular pooches are non-pedigree dogs—the one-of-a-kind dogs known as mutts. The berner laufhund is another popular pick among canine owners. Some owners are uninformed, however, of many of the most common berner laufhund care tips.
Typical cost of care for your berner laufhund
The yearly budget for caring for your berner laufhund—to include everything from food and snacks, veterinary care, toys and license—could range between four hundred twenty and $780. This does not even count capital costs for sterilization procedures, dog collar and leash, a dog carrier and a doggie crate. Tip: Be positive you have all of the required supplies before you bring your berner laufhund home for the 1st time.
Basic berner laufhund Care
Feeding your berner laufhund
- berner laufhund puppies between eight and 12 weeks old need four bowls of food per day.
- berner laufhund pups 3 to 6 months old should be fed three meals in a day.
- Feed puppies 6 months to one year old 2 meals every twenty-four hours.
- By the time the berner laufhund reaches his 1st birthday, 1 feeding every 24 hours is usually sufficient.
- Many times adult berner laufhunds, however, eat 2 smaller meals. It is your responsibility to adapt to your berner laufhund’s eating schedule.
Premium-quality dry dogfood provides a balanced diet for full-grown berner laufhunds and may be mixed with water, broth, or canned food. Your berner laufhund may also have a taste for cooked eggs, cottage cheese, and fruits and vegetables, but these foods should not total more than ten percent of his or her daily allowance. berner laufhund puppies should be fed premium-quality, brand-name puppy food. Try to limit “table food”, though, since it can result in vitamin and mineral imbalances, tooth and bone concerns, and may cause some extremely picky eating habits and obesity. Clean, fresh water should be available always, and be sure to clean food and water bowls often.
berner laufhund Care Tips: Make sure your berner laufhund does some daily exercise
berner laufhunds need some daily exercise so they can stay healthy, recharge their minds, and stay healthy. Exercise also seems to help berner laufhunds avoid boredom, which would often lead to difficult behavior. Going outside will satisfy many of your berner laufhund’s instinctual urges to retrieve, dig, chew, chase and herd. Individual exercise needs can depend on your berner laufhund’s level of health and her age—but ten minutes in the backyard and a couple of walks down the street every day probably will not do. If your berner laufhund is a 6 to 18 month adolescent, his requirements will be more.
berner laufhund Grooming
Frequent brushing will help reduce shedding and keep your berner laufhund clean. Check for fleas and ticks daily during warm weather. Most berner laufhunds don’t need a bath more than a few times per year. Prior to bathing, comb or cut out all mats from the berner laufhund’s hair. Rinse all soap out of the coat, or dirt will stick to the soap.
How to Handle Your berner laufhund
Puppies, as opposed to adults, are clearly easier to manage. While carrying your berner laufhund pup, take one hand and place it under the dog’s chest, either with your forearm or your other hand supporting her back legs and rump. Never attempt to grab or lift your puppy by his or her forelegs, tail or nape. When you have to lift a larger, adult berner laufhund, pick it up from the underside, bracing his or her chest with 1 of your arms and rump with your other arm.
Housing the berner laufhund
berner laufhunds need a comfy peaceful place to be able to sleep away from all drafts and off the ground. You might wish to think about buying a doggie bed, or try making one out of a wood box. Place a clean comforter, sheet, blanket, or pillow inside the bed. Wash your berner laufhund’s bedding frequently. If your berner laufhund will be spending a lot of time outdoors, be certain he has access to plenty of cool water and shade in the summer, and a covered, dry, warm area when it’s cold.
berner laufhund Identification
Your town has licensing regulations to heed. Make sure you attach the license to your berner laufhund’s collar. This, along with an identification tag, could help you recover your berner laufhund if he happens to go missing.
berner laufhund Behavior Information
Thoughts on Training Your berner laufhund
A well-mannered, companion berner laufhund is truly a pleasure to raise. However, untrained, your dog could be a lot of trouble. Training your berner laufhund on the minimums—”Sit”, “Stay”, “Come”, “Down”, “Heel”, “Off”, and “Leave it”—strengthens your relationship with both your dog as well as your friends. If you own a puppy, start training him on the right behavior ASAP! Use little bits of food as a lure and reward. Puppies should start obedience classes when they have been sufficiently immunized. Call your local SPCA or humane society for information on training classes. It is wise to keep your berner laufhund on a leash while in public, even while a pup. Be sure your dog will come to you every time you say. A disobedient or aggressive berner laufhund shouldn’t play with kids.
berner laufhund Health
berner laufhunds should see the veterinarian for a complete assessment, shots and a heartworm blood exam each year, and promptly if he is sick or injured.
Knowing Your berner laufhund’s Dental Health
Although we may object to our berner laufhund’s halitosis, we should pay attention to what it might indicate. Foul breath usually signifies that your berner laufhund is in need of a dental examination. Dental plaque caused by unhealthy bacteria brings a bad odor that can only be cured by the help of a professional. After you give your berner laufhund a cleaning done by a professional, the mouth may be kept up by brushing regularly, feeding a special diet focused on dental health, and eliminating table food. Your vet can supply you with additional tips for reducing periodontal ailments and bad breath. You can use a baking soda and water paste or a dog toothpaste once or twice per week to brush your berner laufhund’s teeth. Use a child’s soft toothbrush, a gauze pad or a piece of nylon stocking stretched over your finger. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, sometimes affects berner laufhunds. This troublesome disease will sometimes result in loss of your berner laufhund’s teeth and also spread disease to the body. Veterinarians will most likely brush the teeth at a routine checkup.
berner laufhund Halitosis
Even though halitosis due to dental disease may not be serious if found early, some those odors may be indicative of serious, long-term issues. Diseases of the liver or intestines can also cause halitosis, whereas a fruity, sweet smell can frequently be indicative of diabetes. Kidney disease is a possible cause if your berner laufhund’s breath smells of ammonia or urine. Set an appointment with a veterinarian whenever your berner laufhund has halitosis along with other signs of disease like excessive urinating or drinking, depression or lethargy, weight loss, nausea, or decreased appetite.
berner laufhund Flea and Tick Issues
When it’s warm, it’s crucial for you to perform daily, regular inspections of your berner laufhund for ticks and fleas. Find fleas with a flea comb. There are several new technologies of flea reduction. Ask your vet about her recommendations.
berner laufhunds With Heartworm Issues
Your berner laufhund is at risk of developing heartworms if he is exposed to lots of mosquitoes. The insect transports this parasite from dog to dog. Heartworm infestations can be fatal. It is important you make sure your berner laufhund has a blood screening for heartworms every spring. It is also good to give your berner laufhund a monthly tablet in mosquito season to be able to protect her from heartworms. Your berner laufhund should be on heartworm medication throughout a winter trip to a warmer climate. There are some regions, usually the places with more moderate temperatures, where vets advise worm medication be consumed continuously.
Medicines and Toxins
Remember to never give your berner laufhund medicine that hasn’t been prescribed by his vet. Are you aware that one regular-strength ibuprofen capsule will cause stomach ulcers in berner laufhunds? Make sure your berner laufhund is never exposed to rat poison and other rodenticides. Make sure to contact your dog’s vet if you suspect your berner laufhund has eaten a poison. You could also notify the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for twenty-four hour help.
berner laufhunds: Neutering and Spaying
It is recommended that male berner laufhunds should be neutered – the removal of the testes – and females spayed – the removal of the uterus and ovaries – by 6 months of age. You usually will greatly diminish your female’s chance of breast cancer by spaying before adulthood. The chance of a diseased uterus, which is another serious condition that affects older females, can be removed by spaying prior to 6 months. Neutering male berner laufhunds eliminates the risk of prostate and testicular diseases, certain types of aggressions and some hernias.
berner laufhund Innoculating
- The combo vaccine (also known as the “five-in-1 shot”) should be given to your berner laufhund at 2, three, and four months old and then once annually. This innoculation immunizes your puppy from hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and distemper. Your berner laufhund must be innoculated for at least the first 4 months of her life.
- If your berner laufhund has not been immunized and is older than 4 months, he will need 2 vaccinations as soon as possible, 2 or three weeks apart. After that you must immunize annualy.
- Your berner laufhund puppy’s immunizations should coincide with her socialization program. Many veterinarians recommend that new owners take their berner laufhund pups to socialization courses, beginning at 8 to 9 weeks of age. At this age, they should have received at least their first immunizations.
Since rules vary between different areas, contact a local veterinarian for instructions on rabies shots. For example, NYC regulations declare that pets older than three months be vaccinated for rabies. The first rabies shot must be followed up by another vaccination the following year, and then every three years after that. There are a variety of vaccines that may effective for your berner laufhund. Your veterinarian can tell youmore about them. You should be aware, if your berner laufhund happens to get ill because he is not vaccinated, the shots can be taken after your pet recovers.
Intestinal Parasites in berner laufhunds
berner laufhunds are often exposed to worms and possible infestation—especially in rural areas. Eggs that carry hookworms are transmitted through a berner laufhund’s feces. Even the healthiest of berner laufhund puppies carry intestinal worms. Getting an accurate, early diagnosis is the key to treatment. This will ensure that the medicine is effective against the parasite your dog has. A dewormer that eliminates roundworms, for example, can’t kill tapeworms. Your berner laufhund’s doctor can best determine the culprit—and assign the appropriate medication.
Miscellaneous berner laufhund Care Tips
berner laufhund Supply Checklist
- Top-quality dog food and snacks designed for berner laufhunds and similarly-sized dogs
- Food bowl
- Water dish
- Toys, toys and more toys, including safe chew toys
- Brush & comb for grooming, including a flea comb
- Collar with license and ID tag
- Leash
- Carrier (for puppies)
- Crate for training
- Dog box or bed with sheet or towel
- Dog toothbrush
The no-no list
The following items should never be fed to berner laufhunds:
- Alcohol, beer, wine or liquor
- Chocolate
- Raisins or grapes
- Moldy or spoiled food of any kind
- Onions, garlic and chives
- Bones of chicken, turkey, or any other animal (choking hazard)
- Salt and salty foods
- Tomato leaves, unripe fruit & stems
- Yeast dough
The “Bottom” Line
Retain your berner laufhund on a leash whenever you are outdoors, unless you are in a secured, fenced-in location. And please, when your berner laufhund defecates on your neighbor’s lawn, dispose of it! Don’t forget to check out these other articles about berner laufhunds
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