Adopt & Foster
Marie
Bernese Mountain Dog / Labrador Retriever / Mixed • Female • Young • Medium
Hi everybody! My name is Marie and I'm a 6 month old Bernese Mountain dog and Lab mix. My life started a bit un-lucky... The human parents were not exactly prepared for the new addition to the family, so me and my siblings ended up in the La Porte pound. Scout Honor came to our rescue from the deadly needle and now I'm safe in a foster home. However, I'm still searching for my forever best friend... Are you my perfect match?! It is true what it say about me on-line: 1. "The Berner's outstanding physical feature is its coat, a jet black, thick, luxurious coat with bright white and rich rust markings. Straight or slightly wavy, the coat has a natural sheen that adds to its beauty." Even after months in the shelter with not exactly the best food... my coat is pretty! My coat is a little shorter then a Bernes due to my lab mix (thanks god since I live in hot Houston!), but I have the very typical markings of a Bernes even with the Swiss cross on my chest! 2. "The Berner's temperament shines as brightly as his coat. This is a people-loving dog who is also a willing worker." Now that I'm actually safe I'm the happiest and goofiest chic on the planet! I LOVE my foster brother, my foster mom and all her neighbors, there kids and there doggies too. I give them all lots of kisses every day! My foster mom say dogs don't come any better then ME! I never had one accident in the house. I have not even messed up once and I'm only a little puppy.....! 3. "Because he is so willing to please, the Berner responds to the gentlest of training methods. No yelling or yanking or scolding needed - just show him what to do, reward when he does it, and practice to make the behavior an ingrained pattern." It is true! I learned to sit within 5 min! First I didn't know what mom meant with that word "sit" so it was hard, then I saw my foster brother sit down and he got the treat. I just did the same and I also got a treat, easy! 4. "Berners may suffer in hot climates; dogs spending time outdoors in summer must have shade cover and access to fresh water at all times." This is true too... I love to go for walks, but really need to be an in-door dog in Houston. When the sun is shining on my black coat it gets HOT! Also when we walk in the park I walk close to my foster mom with out a leach and listen when she tells me to come and when a leach is necessary because of all those cars, I do great too! Some additional facts: I weigh about 48bl right now but my foster mom predict I might weigh ~60bl as a grown up. I'm spayed, micro-chiped, got all my shots, heart worm negative, crate trained, leash trained and did I mentioned that I'm HOUSE TRAINED too?!! Is there any other training I can sign up for?! :-) Would like to know more about me or perhaps come and meet me??? Please contact my foster mom Victoria at vikize@yahoo.com or 713 261 7012.
