I am Rigatoni, a.k.a. Riggie the Berner.

Spreading joy and laughter is my passion.

Helping dog parents is my business.

Providing a serotonin boost to the internet since 2023.

I am a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog born in Illinois on January 1st, 2023. I moved to Georgia with my forever family two months later.

My mom created my social media pages to share my puppy cuteness with the world. By documenting the heartfelt, funny, and sometimes challenging aspects of raising an extra-large breed puppy, we hope to bring more joy into people’s lives. By writing about Bernese Mountain Dogs, our experiences as a Berner family, and our favorite products on our blog, we hope to provide valuable information to our readers.

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Recent Blog Posts

A Bernese Mountain Dog named Riggie is chewing on a bully stick that is being held by a red holder in the shape of a bone.

17 Best Natural Dog Chews for Safe and Happy Chewing

We know firsthand the joys and challenges of raising a puppy with a serious chewing habit. Riggie, our beloved boy with a genetic predisposition for heavy muscling and a penchant…

A wet Bernese Mountain Dog is sniffing the ground which is covered in fall leaves.

Dog Care | Dog Products | Health

Canine Enrichment: 54 Ideas for a Happier, More Well-Balanced Dog

Did you know that dog parents can easily avoid the most common dog problems, such as anxiety, aggression, barking, and destruction? Allowing dogs to participate in as many natural and…

A Bernese Mountain Dog named Riggie laying on a wood floor next to a Neakasa Dog Grooming Vacuum System.

Bernese Mountain Dogs | Product Reviews

Dog Grooming Vacuum: A Comprehensive Review of Neakasa

For over 30 years, I was owned by my beloved Golden Retrievers and their thick, double coats. Despite these challenging-to-manage coats, I have always preferred to groom my dogs myself…

Riggie the Berner sitting on a couch with his Dad, who is wearing a t-shirt that says "The Dogfather".

Gift Guides

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Top 10 Picks for Dog Dads

Father’s Day (or “Pawther’s” Day, as we call it) is just around the corner. While we celebrate the incredible fathers in our lives, let’s also remember the dog dads who…

A Bernese Mountain Dog named Riggie laying on a rug with a lime green box in front of him that says "Embark Dog DNA Test for Purebred Pets".

Bernese Mountain Dogs | Health | Product Reviews

Dog DNA Test for Purebreds: A Comprehensive Review of Embark

Like humans, dogs are susceptible to inherited diseases that impact their health and longevity. Whether purebred or mixed breed, genetics play a fundamental role in the development of certain health…

A 9-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy named Riggie sitting in front of a clear container full of dog toys.

Puppies | Gift Guides | Product Reviews

New Puppy Checklist: The Ultimate Guide to Everything You Need

Have you decided to welcome a new puppy into your family and are looking for a comprehensive New Puppy Checklist? If so, you have come to the right place! Having…

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A 3-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog named Riggie the Berner laying down under a patio coffee table with his paws draped over the edge of the table while staring into the camera with his head tilted.