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What a site! I am glad we had a clear waiting room at NCVS when Friday the lovely long haired Saint Bernard visited me yesterday.  She now has a younger sibling who is keeping her on her toes and causing a few issues with her shoulders with rough play.  I treated Friday years ago for a severe neck injury (conservative management for disc degeneration).  She recovered very well with Physiotherapy treatment and is the easiest largest hairiest dog to treat with Acupuncture.  

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And yes Friday fits in my treadmill…. I must say I would enjoy the buoyancy of the water if I was that size.

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This is her session today….

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A little about this breed: 

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nSaint Bernards are awesome family pets if you don’t mind having a gigantic dog being part of your family, if you don’t mind a lot of slobber, if you don’t mind a lot of fur, and if you don’t mind a dog who can clean off the dinner table with his tongue. Saint Bernards are famous for how good they are with children. They seem to have an innate understanding for how children think and behave, and are incredibly patient with them. They are gentle with little ones, and go out of their way not to hurt them. They aren’t that easy to train as they can be independent, and occasionally stubborn. They are quick to housetrain, however. Saint Bernards were bred to be search and rescue dogs, and they need daily exercise and mental stimulation. However, they are not terribly active dogs, so they will need some incentive to exercise.n

I am glad I am not stomaching the food bill for this household!

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I am glad I am not stomaching the food bill for this household.

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