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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the Magnificent Street Bernard those
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gentle Giants that look like they just
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walked off a movie set ready to save the
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day with a barrel of Brandy around their
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necks if you're a St Bernard owner or
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thinking about becoming one there are
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some crucial things you must never
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forget so grab your drool towels and
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prepare for some laughs as we explore 12
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things all Street Bernard owners must
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never forget one grooming is a full-time
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job first off let's talk grooming owning
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a St Bernard means you're entering a
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world of fluff and fur that requires
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serious commitment these dogs have thick
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double coats that shed like there's no
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tomorrow especially during shedding
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season you'll need to brush them at
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least two to three times a week or you
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might as well start knitting a new
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sweater from all that fur and don't even
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think about skipping this task you'll
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find Fur in places you didn't know
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existed two drool happens a lot let's
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address the obvious drool if you're not
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prepared for the slobber Factor you
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might want to reconsider Your Life
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Choices St Bernards are known for their
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impressive drooling capabilities you'll
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need drool towels on standby at all
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times your furniture clothes and even
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your face will become targets for this
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liquid love just accept it it's part of
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the package three they're gentle Giants
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Street Point Bernards are known for
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their gentle nature but don't let their
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size fool you even a small St Bernard is
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still a very large dog think of them as
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oversized teddy bears with a bit of
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clumsiness thrown in for good measure
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they may unintentionally knock over your
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favorite lamp while trying to get
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comfortable on the couch so be prepared
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to dog proof your home four training
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takes patience now let's talk training
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St Bernards are intelligent but can also
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be quite independent think of them as
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the free spirits of the dog World
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Training requires patience and
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consistency if you don't establish clear
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Rules From the Start they'll quickly
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figure out how to manipulate you into
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giving them treats without lifting a paw
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use positive reinforcement they respond
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much better to treats than to harsh
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commands five socialization is key
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socialization is crucial for these big
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boys and girls from an early age they
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need exposure to different people pets
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and environments to grow into well
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adjusted adults if you keep them
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isolated they might become overly
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protective or anxious around strangers
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nobody wants a giant dog barking at
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every passer by like their guarding Fort
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Knox six watch their weight let's talk
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about diet because Street Bernards love
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food perhaps a little too much these
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gentle Giants can easily pack on the
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pounds if you're not careful monitor
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their diet closely and avoid giving in
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to those puppy dog eyes begging for
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extra treats at dinner time an
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overweight St Bernard can face serious
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health issues down the line so Keep
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Those portions in check Seven health
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issues can arise speaking of Health be
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aware that street Bernards are prone to
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certain conditions like hip dysplasia
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and bloat both can be serious issues in
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larger breeds regular vet checkups are
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essential don't skip them unless you
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want to play Russian rouette with your
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dog's health eight exercise is important
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but not excessive now don't get me wrong
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Street burnard need exerc exercise but
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they're not marathon runners a couple of
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short walks each day will suffice
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they're more about leisurely strolls
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than sprinting marathons through the
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park keep an eye on them during hot
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weather they can overheat quickly due to
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their size and thick coats nine they
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love their humans Street Point Bernards
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are known for their loyalty and
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affection they want to be with you all
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the time expect them to follow you from
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room to room like they're your personal
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Shadow if you think you can sneak away
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for some alone time think again they'll
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be right there with you probably sitting
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on your feet 10 prepare for messes get
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ready for messes because owning a St
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Bernard means accepting that your home
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will never be spotless again between
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shedding fur and drool puddles cleaning
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will become part of your daily routine
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invest in a good vacuum cleaner and
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stock up on cleaning supplies you'll
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need them 11 they need space living with
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a St Bernard means accommodating their
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size this isn't just any dog we're
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talking about make sure your home has
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enough space for them to move around
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comfortably without knocking over
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everything in sight and when it comes
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time to travel forget about fitting them
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in the back seat of your compact car
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they'll need their own spacious area 12
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they will steal your heart finally never
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forget that owning a St Bernard means
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having one of the most loving companions
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by your side they may drool and shed
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everywhere but their loyalty and
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affection will make it all worthwhile
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the bond you'll create will be worth
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every moment spent training and cleaning
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in conclusion owning a St Bernard is an
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adventure filled with love laughter and
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yes a bit of Chaos but if you're
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prepared for these 12 things you'll be
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well on your way to being the best St
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Bernard owner out there so embrace the
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journey your furry friend will thank you
