How to Have Fun With Your Berner Bernese mountain dogs are working dogs, who, historically, have been trained to be draft dogs. Berner's skills in drafting result from both inherent ability and training. You can have fun training them. In the beginning your Berner cannot pull heavy objects. Your pup can start using a harness to prepare for cart-pulling at approximately age two then progress to pulling cardboard boxes, then empty carts, etc. There are different levels of skills testing in drafting. It's something you and your dog can achieve together. Who knows, your Berner could end up pulling heavy milk jugs if you live on a farm, pull a wagon full of leaves or you can simply harness your dog to a simple wagon to pull a small child in a parade. Walking your pup is good exercise for you and your dog. You need to use a leash or buy a doggy seat belt and use it as a leash by attaching a leash. Walking the dog is a fun activity for both you and your dog. You can go for short walks and long walks if you let you pooch rest You and your Berner. They need consistent daily exercises. 30 minutes a day is sufficient. If you are looking for a dog to go jogging with every day this breed is not for you. Obedience training is important to your dog. You should use treats to reward your pup for good behavior. Some fun things your pup can do are dancing, playing dead, sit, stay, and come. Obedience training is a good way for you to have fun with your pooch. Once you and your pup have completed training you can work together to perform therapy work. Therapy dogs need to be very well trained. They go and visit senior citizens at a senior citizens home. They make the seniors smile. The seniors also get actively involved with what you are doing as a handler and how the dogs react to different things. They also give the dog lots of attention. This very rewarding for the dog. Dogs are very good to talk to and snuggle with. That is another reason why they make good companion dogs. They make an excellent show dog due to their beautiful marking. They have excellent qualities that make judges fall in love with them.