Neverdone Farm's Bernese Mountain Dogs : Reviews

Reviews

Following are some actual emails from folks that have adopted a puppy from Neverdone Farm.....................

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1/3/2009

Happy New Year Laurie & Family:

We just wanted to say thank you again for giving us the opportunity to adopt Mollie ("Holly"). The kids were very surprised and absolutely adore her. She is becoming quite the family member and our kitty's have adapted quite well, too.

While we are still working to better understand her schedule (going potty), she has taken to her surroundings both inside and outside. In addition, at night she has adapted well to her sleeping crate ... on most nights, she can go from 11:00PM to 6:00AM without needing to go out. Once out in the morning, she has the run of our kitchen and the kids play room for the rest of the day (other than a visit outdoors each half hour to do her business and play outside).

She had her first visit to our vet today and is very healthy ... now up to 14.7 pounds.

Attached are a few photos.

Again, many thanks and hope all is well!

Best Regards,

Kevin & Leslie Steeley

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2/27/2009

I’ve attached a picture of the kids with Hulman in the backyard. He is wonderful! We have completed our puppy shots and are ready to start socializing with other dogs. We took him to the horse barn to acclimate him around horses. I don’t know if I mentioned it, but my daughter has a paint. Anyway, thanks again for bringing so much joy into our lives!

Sincerely,
Peggy Smith

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2/17/09

Hi Laurie- sorry it took so long to get you these pictures.Guinness has been an absolute joy! Very easy to train, and very healthy. Him and my Golden Retriever are very good friends. The one picture is of him in the snow- he loves snow, the other is after his bath, and the other of him and my golden. He is gaining approx 5# a week- he was at the vet's on Feb 3rd and weighed 31#. Thanks again for everything. Enjoy the pics- will send more Michele MaGinn

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Hi Laurie

I've been so busy with Willow that I have hardly checked my email. She's just wonderful. She loves all of the attention that we are giving her and she is getting along great with our older dog. She's sweet but very playful with our kids and Sage, our other dog. She's doing very well with the housebreaking and has barely had an accident. The weather has been so nice we've been spending a lot of time outside with her and that seems to be helping with her training. I think you were right that training her seems very natural because she seems to prefer to do her business outside. We just love her and I know she's going to be a great dog for our family. The only problem we have is trying to decide on a name. We have lots of ideas but we're looking for something that fits her perfectly. My older son will be home from college in about two weeks and he can't wait to see her. I will let you know as soon as we decide on a name. Thanks so much for all you did to give her such a great start in life.

Talk to you soon

Peggy

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Hi Laurie,

It was really nice to meet you when we picked up the puppy!

We named our Puppy Idun (we name our pets after gods and goddesses. Idun was the Norse goddess of spring, everlasting life and apples!). We love this dog! When we first got her people were literally stopping us on the street to talk about what kind of dog she is. We would take pictures then look at the shot and just think that she looked more like a stuffed animal than a real dog. She is growing like a weed. Already 16 lbs and likes to pit Eric and I against each other saying she has not been feed when she in fact has been.

I'll send some pics when I get more.

Thanks again for your help and the lovely puppy!

~Mary Keaton

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Laurie--
It has been almost a year since we adopted Paddington (aka Tacy) from you and your family. He is such a joy! Bill and I wanted to thank you for such a beautiful and wonderful companion. He gets along very well with our Shiba Inu, Pirate and is very popular with the other dogs at the park. He is afraid of storms and the sound of flip-flops and hides from loud noises, but he is curious and always friendly with new people and animals that he meets. There is a dog beach in Annapolis, Maryland that we took the boys to-- who knew Bernese could swim! Paddy was a natural. He loves water and snow and muddy puddles. His favorite toys are his frog, gorilla and a large squeeky pacifier that my mom gave him when he was a puppy. He is healthy and happy!
If you ever need a reference please give potential adoptees our names and information to contact Bill or me. Truly, Paddington is a wonderful boy and we look forward to him being a part of our family for years to come. Thank you!

Meghan Gaffney

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Laurie,

Kelsey has been on me to send you some pictures. I wanted to thank you so much for a wonderful puppy. He has been such a joy to all of us. I will send you some pictures in the mail as soon as I get some free time. The vet asked Kelsey if she would be interested in breeding him. Thanks again,

Woody & Kelsey Lawson

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Hi Laurie,

I thought I'd let you know how Brock is doing in his new home. He is
getting more confident every day. At first he was quite timid and
wouldn't leave my side but he is getting much braver and will go to
other people and dogs. He gets along very well with our other dogs
Duke, a border collie, and especially Max, a husky mix. They are both
elderly (each 14 years old!) but quite healthy and happy. He would like to get closer to our 3 cats but they aren't quite ready for him just
yet. Then there is Beanie the cockatoo. Brock and Beanie get along finealthough Beanie isn't the easiest going bird (unlike most cockatoos which are quite friendly).

It did take Brock a little while to warm up to Creag, but now hangs
with him too. He is perfectly happy to be outside in the snow for a
while with our other "boys". We have about 8 acres of wooded land which borders hundreds of acres of private and state forrest. He loves
walking, whether along the road on a leash or through the woods and he likes to go in the creek (brrrr). I'm sure he will love it there on hot
summer days. He seems to be very easy to train. I want to go through
obedience training but has already mastered sit, down, off and is very
close to getting the idea of heal.

I'll send photos when I get some good ones. We love him! He is so
sweet, smart and handsome.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Martin and Craeg Saeger

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Hi Laurie

Only three weeks ago since we met in Rochester to pick up Haven. Her new name is Eshta (= awesome). She is doing great; we can watch her growing – it goes so fast. She loves doing everything, as long as she can be together with us. Wherever I go with her, she is the superstar, everybody wants to pet her and she enjoys it. We have a few trails in the woods right beside our street, so we walk her every day in the woods, where she meets other dogs, deers, rabbits, whatever. Hope, you are doing great and we wish you a lovely Sunday

Judith Rudolf & Family

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Hi Laurie! Just have to tell you how much we're enjoying having Gus in our life! He is such a smart boy & is coming along greatly in his training. He's growing so fast & can't get enough of him!Sending pictures that are attached. Hope all is well on your end & good luck with the new construction!

Sincerely,

Christal Birty & Family

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Laurie,
just a quick update: Seth's new name is Bentley and he is doing great! He has only had two accidents in the house and he can sit and shake already! He is getting along great with my 15 month old son; he follows him around the house and licks him to death. It took him a few days to get used to living inside but seems to be adjusting well. He's still a little leary of new comers that drop by to see him but it didn't take him long to warm up to his new family. I have a bunch of pictures that I will send to you as soon as I download them to my computer.

Thanks,
Nathan Deiters

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