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Have you ever owned a Bernese Mountain Dog before? If so, tell us about your life together. If not, what interests you about the breed?
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Have you owned dog(s) before? If so what breed(s) and for how long did you own them?
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Have you ever had any issues with parvo? Have you had a puppy pass away from parvo?
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Do you have any other animals? If so what kind?
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What research have you done on Bernese Mountain Dogs?
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Please describe your day to day routine, activity levels, lifestyle.
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Are you familiar with the veterinary costs for and grooming needs of a Bernese Mountain Dog?
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Are you able to provide reasonable care for standard or common health issues that are prevalent in the breed?
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Are you willing and financially prepared to have your dog vaccinated and given proper veterinary care as needed?
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Are you familiar with the dietary needs of a large/giant breed dog and financially prepared to provide a quality diet that will allow the dog to grow at a slow and regulated pace?
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Do you own or rent? If renting, does your landlord allow pets in the home/apartment? If so, are there any size restrictions?
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If you live in a home, do you have a fenced yard with a physical fence (rather than an invisible/electric fence)?
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Do you plan to allow your dog inside as a part of the family? Please explain.
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Will you be able to provide daily exercise for your dog?
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Are there any children in the home? If so what ages? Have they been around dogs? (We ask because Berners grow much faster than children)
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Who will be the primary caregiver for the puppy?
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How many hours a day will the puppy be left alone?
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When you are not home where will the puppy be kept?
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Will you kennel train your puppy?
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Have you personally ever owned, raised, and housebroken a puppy before? If not, do you need assistance/guidance on housebreaking/training?
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Are you familiar with the concepts of positive reinforcement techniques for training?
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Are you willing and able to socialize and train your puppy through classes and/or other sources?
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Are you aware that until the puppy receives its final round of shots, you should not go to any dog parks, pet stores, puppy classes, play dates, or anywhere where there is a heavy dog traffic (with the exception of the vets office, however, the puppy should not be placed on the floor)? Are you committed to not exposing your puppy to any undue risk by taking them to the places listed above until fully vaccinated?
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If for any reason you have to give up your Berner, would you be willing to return it to the breeder?
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The information you have provided in response to the question is true to the best of your knowledge and given in good faith to determine if a Bernese Mountain Dog is the right match for your lifestyle.
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