Author: Todd Grasse
Todd Grasse is the owner and founder of BerneseMountainLover.com. He has lived with Bernese Mountain Dogs since 2011 — Scarlett, Indy, and Reba — and writes from real, hands-on ownership experience combined with research from reputable veterinary and breed-health sources (AKC, VCA, Merck Veterinary Manual). He writes as an experienced owner, not a veterinarian, and always points readers to their own vet for medical decisions.
Find the right bernese mountain dog crate size for puppies and adults, plus sizing tips, divider advice, and mistakes to avoid at home.
How to choose a joint supplement for a Bernese Mountain Dog: what the ingredients actually do, what to skip, dosing for a giant breed, and when to see your vet instead.
A practical bernese mountain dog adoption guide covering rescue options, costs, health risks, home prep, and how to choose the right Berner.
Learn how to train a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy with breed-specific tips for potty training, socialization, leash manners, and calm behavior.
The best orthopedic, XL, washable, and durable dog beds for Bernese Mountain Dogs — plus how to size a bed, support aging joints, and keep a thick-coated Berner cool, from a real Berner owner.
This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When I brought Otto home as a Berner puppy, I quickly learned that chew toys designed for “large dogs” are rarely designed for Bernese Mountain Dogs. He went through a plastic bone in about 20 minutes, demolished a rubber rope toy in two days, and sent a supposedly indestructible ball flying across the yard in pieces within a week. Bernese Mountain Dogs are power chewers. They’re big,…
This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’ve ever walked a Bernese Mountain Dog, you already know the problem. A hundred-pound dog that decides to go left while you’re going right isn’t a small inconvenience — it’s a serious arm workout. Finding a harness that fits a broad-chested, strong giant breed takes careful measurement and more scrutiny than simply choosing the largest size on the shelf. Most harnesses are designed with medium-sized dogs…
Bernese Mountain Dog temperament with kids is usually gentle and patient, but size, training, and supervision matter for a safe family fit.
Find the best brush for Bernese mountain dog shedding, plus which tools help most during coat blowouts without damaging your Berner’s fur.
When Bernese Mountain Dogs calm down, what to expect at each stage from puppy through adolescence, and how to live with a large, slow-maturing breed in the meantime.