Proper nutrition is very important at Tenacity Bernese Mountain Dogs.  In 2009 I started feeding a species appropriate diet to ensure that my dogs are healthy and vibrant.  I believe that as scavenging carnivores, dogs are meant to eat a variety of moisture dense foods.  Look inside of a dogs mouth and you will see sharp teeth that are meant to tear flesh.  

My dogs are fed a diet of whole ground prey animals, raw meaty bones, tripe and organs.

They are fed from a food safe made in the USA ceramic platter instead of a bowl to simulate a natural feeding experience. I advice against feeding from a bowl as it encourages gulping. 

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I completed a certificate program in canine nutrition so am able to properly balance a homemade diet.  Each dog has personalized recipes that I formulated to fit their indivicual needs using NRC requirements.  

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I rotate protein sources and add various green and yellow veggies, berries, eggs, quinoa, krill oil, sardines, probiotics, green lipped mussel, mushroom powder, vitamin and mineral supplements as needed.

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No two weeks of meals are the same.  

I work in the pet industry as a Buyer and Nutrition Consultant and see the effects of improper diet.  So many dogs are suffering from allergies, obesity, digestive issues, chronic ear infections and lack of energy.  As a nutrition consultant, I also get the pleasure of seeing the profound impact changing to a species appropriate diet has on dogs. 

I use natural remedies when possible.

Conventional care is used when necessary. 

I do not use chemical parasite control.

I believe in limited vaccines based on risk and titer testing.

My dogs see a holistic veterinarian.

This is an incredible amount of hard work but the results are worth it.  You will find others who use this term as it is catching on but they feed part kibble, use conventional parasite control etc.

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My dogs live in the house.  They have free play in the yard daily and each get their own walk at the local school or church daily unless the weather prohibits. 

It is my desire to help as many dogs as I can lead a vibrant healthy life!  

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I ask all Tenacity Berners to be fed a moisture rich raw food diet and to see a holistic vet.  I will help you learn how to create a simple balanced raw diet or how to purchase a premade one. 

My Pet Carnivore is my choice for the best food for my Berners