Bramstoke Bullmastiffs

08/13/2024

Zsu on vacay with grandma Haven while in Canada

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

Zsu Zsu Our newest member of the Bramstoke family. This beautiful Karen/Ty baby is full of attitude and promises to be a lot of fun in and out of the ring.

08/08/2024

The last of the babies have joined their new families. I know they will have wonderful lives and bring smiles and love to all. ❤️❤️

08/06/2024

Karen introducing Bradley , Renny and Zsu Zsu to the cottage.

08/06/2024

Unfortunately they can’t live forever. Yesterday we lost Macy at 11.5 yrs old. Such a beautiful and sweet creature and great great grandma to our current babies rest well girl. You made me proud and filled hearts and lives with love.
Paige/Sam

08/01/2024

Trouble with a Capitol T

07/31/2024

The kids.

07/31/2024

Almost time to say goodbye.

07/30/2024

Little pink girl has a full life at the farm to look forward to and hopefully we’ll see her in the show ring. Congratulations Donna and Scott Pendleton.

07/30/2024

Well little blue boy has joined his father Ty in Ohio and it looks like they will be best of friends.

07/27/2024

No toy is as fun as a box for human or canine kids.

07/27/2024

Fresh morning produce.

07/26/2024

I can’t tell you how many people say to me “oh wow you must make a lot of money” or “ I’m jealous you get to play with puppies all day”.
Let me tell you it is the longest 8 weeks of non stop work worry and exhaustion. The bit of time I get to sit and snuggle them always makes it better. It is almost time for them to move on to their new lives, I am always happy for them to start experiencing new things and being part of a loving family, and excited to not have 3 hours of work to do each morning before my coffee😀

07/25/2024

07/25/2024

07/24/2024

Big checkup day for the babies. Shots and microchips. All healthy hearts, testicles descended and clean bill of health.

07/21/2024

15 mos

07/21/2024

The babies got to play with Paisley tonight. She has been raised well with dogs and absolutely loved every one of them. Giving each a kiss on their head and never complaining when they ate her finger, dress or hair lol. Such a wonderful experience for them all.

07/20/2024

The kids at 5 weeks. Karen/Ty

07/18/2024

Our Group 3 wins from Brookhaven KC under breed specialists Helene Nietsch and Denise Flaim. Norman 15 mos.

07/18/2024

Someone is obsessed with his ball. He takes it everywhere. Sleeps with it, carries it on walks.
Gotta Love me some Norman.

07/16/2024

I’ll take a case of cuteness to go.

07/16/2024

Please please please dont put a harness on your bullmastiff to train.

Good info .... ALL tools can have their place and appropriate suitability to the needs of the dog .... but, the last line meant for the average dog "Ever watch anyone walk a horse by the saddle?" kills me ... so true

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LET’S TALK TOOLS (Vermont Dog Trainer)

Red Arrow: Harness that fits around the dog’s body and when connected to a clip leash, creates a pulling reaction from the dog. This pulling reaction triggers the shoulders and chest muscles to be used which then influences the dog to use strength to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk right next to you on a harness, you will not experience the pulling. Congratulations, I have yet to see this. 😂

Orange Arrow: Flat collar, usually used to connect a clip leash to and often times sits on the bottom of the neck due to gravity and the dog’s head being higher than the shoulders. This then triggers the dog’s shoulder muscles and the pulling starts. Again, this teaches the dog that strength needs to be used to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a flat collar, you will not experience the pulling. The majority of dogs I see are pulling during this setup.

Blue Arrow: Slip Leash is very high on the neck where it is placed behind the ears, behind the jaw bone, and it allows us to influence the dog’s head and brain. Shoulders and chest muscles are not triggered and physical strength is not used during the walk. When used correctly, little to no pressure is on the leash and physical strength is used by the dog to get from point A to point B. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a slip leash, you will not experience any pulling.

Out of the 3 tools shown, the slip leash is one of the most productive tools to create a structured walk, a calm mind, and a solid relationship.

Ever watch anyone walk a horse by the saddle?
Yeah, me either.

That’s because when you walk a 1000lb animal, you need to influence the brain and not the body.

Let’s start influencing our dog’s mentally and not physically.

07/13/2024

Two shows in 80 degree weather and two back to back Group 3rds and Two 3 pt majors for Norman. Makes it even nicer under breeder judge Helene Sroka Nietsch and Mollosser specialist Denise Flaim. 15 mos

07/12/2024

Just recv’d these pictures of Keeley from the Ladies Kennel Club. Thankyou to Mark Weiss of Elite Dog Handling for stepping in and showing her to her full potential and for the pics.

07/10/2024

Your daily dose of cuteness. Penny

07/09/2024

The Shark tunnel.

07/08/2024

New play area. 4 weeks today. 8.5 lbs.

07/08/2024

My newest litter of puppies goes back on both sides to this handsome boy,
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