A Bernese Puppy Lined Up Next to a Row of Rain Boots
A single Bernese Mountain Dog puppy sits up tall beside a row of rain boots, its white chest puffed out and its paws tucked beside a navy boot. Green, yellow, maroon, and olive boots line up next to it in order of height. The puppy looks directly at the camera with soft eyes, as if waiting for its turn to be fitted.
Rain boots by the door usually mean a walk is coming, and dogs quickly learn this. Many puppies notice the signs of leaving the house, like keys, shoes, and coats, and start to get excited. That is a nice chance to practice calm behavior. Teaching a pup to sit while the leash goes on makes walks safer and easier.
Wet-weather walks with a Bernese Mountain Dog call for some planning. The thick coat soaks up water, so drying off with a towel afterward helps prevent a damp dog and a muddy house. Wipe the paws, check between the toes, and brush out any tangles. Puppies should not be taken to public places before they are properly vaccinated, so ask your vet when walks can begin.
This pup has the pose and the patience, and just needs the right boots, though the paws might take a while to grow into them. Until then, it waits calmly by the door and makes the boots look even bigger.
