Article library (archive)
These articles and presenter notes were collected for Berner University, a past educational program at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty, and are kept here with the authors' earlier permission. They reflect each author's views at the time. This site is not affiliated with the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America.
The articles are grouped by subject. Health articles are background reading, not veterinary advice; see the disclaimer.
Better Breeding
- The Breeder's Code of Silence – Sierra Milton
- Breeder Definitions – Peggy Adamson
- Bad Breeder Red Flags – Mary Shaver
- Bomb Proofing Your Puppies – Wanda Tait
- Canine Development and Socialization – Robert K. Anderson DVM
- Kennel Blindness: A Closer Look – Claudia Orlandi PhD
- To Breed or Not to Breed – Sierra Milton
- Anatomy of a Breed Health Initiative – Jerold S. Bell DVM
- Canine Elbow Dysplasia and Its Inheritance – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- Genetic Testing for Breeding and Pet Dogs – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- Pedigree Research – Elaine Gunn
- Pedigree Analysis – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- Risk Factors for Bloat – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- Popular-Sire Syndrome Keeping – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- Removing the Stigma of Genetic Disease – Jerold S. Bell, DVM
- Why Speak Softly to Our Dogs – Robert K. Anderson DVM
- Consequences of Selection – Dr. Bert Klei PhD
Correct Conformation
- Canine Body Language (ASPCA) – Jill Henninger
- Canine Terminology Soundness – compiled by J. Seltzer
- European-Style Sieger Evaluation Form
- How To Make A Labrador Without Breaking Eggs – Maureen Gamble
- Breeder Feature – Maureen Gamble
Effective Stewardship
- Choosing a Mentor – Sherry Venditti
- Pine Trees, Pails and Parts – Sylvia Howison
- Sophie's Story – Nancy Melone
- How Do We Rescue? Let Me Count the Ways – Nancy P. Melone
- Puppy Packets Outline – Sandy Dunaway & Sharon Keefer
Health Maintenance
- Bloat, Gastric Dilation and Volvulus – Jackie Pozniak, DVM
- Acupressure for Your Animals – Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis
- Benefits of PetMassageTM for Dogs – Jonathan Rudinger
- Canine Massage – Lifelearn Inc.
- Bach Flower Essences in Small Animal Practice – Heidi Kübler, Dr.med.vet.
- Bach Flower Essences – Lifelearn Inc
- Flower Essences for Animals – Jean Hofvre, DVM
- Flower Essences for the Veterinary Practitioner – Jean Hofvre, DVM
- First Aid – Jackie Pozniak, DVM
- Save a Life: Learn Animal CPR – Lori H. Feldman, DVM, Henry J. Feldman, M.D.
- Home Physical Examination – Susan Wilkinson, DVM
- The Veterinary Physical Exam – Susan Wilkinson DVM
- Nutrition Response Testing Part 1 – Sharon Doolittle, DVM
- Nutrition Response Testing Part 2 – Sharon Doolittle, DVM
- Nutrition Response Testing Part 3 – Sharon Doolittle, DVM
- Porto Systemic Shunt Brochure – Nancy Melone
- Thyroid and Behavior – Linda Aronson, DVM
- Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine: Herbs in Harmony – Geoff D'Arcy, Lic Ac, DOM
- Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Wisdom of Herbal Pet Care – Geoff D'Arcy, Lic Ac, DOM
- Diagnostic Testing for Food Sensitivity & Intolerance – W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Working Partnerships
- AKC Tracking Getting Started – April Rifenburg
- Tracking Dog Recipe – Mary Alice Eschweiler
- Bernese Mountain Dog Knitting – Peggy Gaffney
- Grooming Recipe – Rebecca Kent
- How to Get a Handle on Your Training – Kathy Sdao, M.A., C.A.A.B.
- Herding 101 – Nancy Melone
- It's a Dog's Life, Part 1 – story by Helen Todd
- It's a Dog's Life, Part 2 – story by Helen Todd
- It's a Dog's Life, Part 3 – story by Helen Todd
- Pet Trusts – Jeffrey Sternberg
- Puppy Skills – Carol Stephenson
- Therapy Pets – Carol Stephenson
- “PAWSitive” Interventions Lower “Rrrrf” Times in Pediatrics – Janet Myers
- Cavaletti Training and Conditioning – Odebt Massey
- Additional Information on Canine Cavaletti Work – Odebt Massey
- Pawsatively Cavaletti Training – Odebt Massey