Originally Posted by
Lucky-Liz
2 days ago was Shady's 4th BD and we were remembering the first time we saw her, as a 6 wk old sleepy puppy; we helped out with the breeder at the vet office for shots with the entire litter. When we got her 2 weeks later, wow, what a different puppy, a total little brat!! She had these crazy times (daily!) where she would run around like a puppy possessed and the trainer I finally hired to help out was quite disgusted with her not behaving (I fired that trainer!). She had tons of pee accidents in the house, especially if her best doggy friend came over for a visit which happened a few times a week. Yikes! We perservered and Shady was mostly, by the age of 1, a wonderfully calm and obedient pup. Last pee accident ever was at about 9 mo. Lots of training (fun games like hide and seek for "come") and she loves her treats so was always willing to go along with whatever we asked her to do. Leo, on the other hand, now a 100 pound brute (just kidding, a sweet fellow who doesn't know his own strength) was a very obedient and laid back puppy, quite shy (not a good trait) and I don't think he ever had even one accident in the house, that's how willing he was to comply with crate training. I'd go out and say "Hurry up" and he'd pee on command for a treat. Still does! Of the 2 dogs, it's Shady, the bratty puppy, who does best with new situations and she is utterly fearless, yet calm even when our 2 yr old grandson is climbing on her. Leo is kind of petrified of the little guy and runs from him every time! So, whatever kind of puppy you have, there will be good and bad traits to live with and they each have their own merits. I hope you post a photo or 2 of your pup. Is there anything cuter in the world than a Berner pup?