If you are a fan of Saint Bernards, you’ve probably seen enough of the Beethoven movies to get a pretty good idea of what this breed is like. They really are big, messy, goofy dogs. However, not all St. Bernards will cover the house with slobber. Many of these massive dogs are dry mouth, which means they don’t have a drooling problem.

Since the St. Bernard is a big dog, be prepared to buy a lot of food and do a lot of yard clean up. You should start training your puppy early and often, so you are in control of your dog when it starts to outweigh you. We’ve noticed that as this breed reaches 6 t0 9 months, many puppies really attempt to challenge their owner’s authority. Be prepared to stand by any command you give and stay firm or your dog may grow up to become a very big, very bad bully instead of the marshmallow hearted sweetie you should have.

Before buying a Saint Bernard, be sure to ask the breeder if the parents have been screened for hip dysplasia. Having a dog this big that can’t walk turns an already terrible defect into a nightmare.

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I was recently invited to take a look at a new service by Text Link Ads, a reputable online advertising company. ReviewMe connects bloggers and potential advertisers. In this case, pet related advertisers. Bloggers give an unbiased review of the product, service, or website the advertiser wants to promote. The blogger is paid for the post and the advertiser gets publicity. A win-win situation, right?

Well, if you’ve been following the get paid to post controversy, you’re probably thinking, “Great, another one. Just what we need.” However there are a few very important differences here. ReviewMe will not allow advertisers to demand a positive review. Instead, this service points out that constructively critical comments can help improve the product or service and are just as valuable as glowingly positive reviews. Also, ReviewMe requires the blogger to specify that the post has been sponsored in some way.

My review of this new service? A very easy to use interface. I was able to navigate around the site with no trouble. The ability to see all of the reviews the blogger needs to do in one spot is particularly nice. I think this service will be a wonderful opportunity to bloggers and advertisers alike. If you’re planning to launch a new pet product and want to build some online buzz, I’d advise taking a close look at ReviewMe.

This post is sponsored by ReviewMe.

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Poor Sophie started itching as soon as the heat went on this year. My vet recommended we try a weekly bath using a shampoo with oatmeal in it. He suggested leaving the shampoo on her body for 5 full minutes to allow the oatmeal to really work.

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