




Bentley
- Adult
- Male
- Large
- Poodle
- Golden Retriever
About Bentley
Greeneville, TN
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Behavior
Health
Bentley’s Compatibility
This pet has bad compatibility with kids.
This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.
This pet has bad compatibility with cats.
This pet has bad compatibility with other animals.
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Bentley's Story
Bentley is not a beginner dog. He is a big, powerful, high-drive dog who needs structure, training, exercise, and an owner who understands how to handle large dogs without getting bulldozed by them. The right home will absolutely love him. The wrong home will get overwhelmed fast.<br/><br/>**Meet Bentley**<br/>📍Located in Southeast Kentucky<br/>🎂 Born April 16, 2022<br/>⚖️ Approximately 85 lbs<br/>🏡 House Trained<br/><br/>Bentley is a large mixed-breed dog with a huge personality, a lot of energy, and absolutely no concept of personal space. He is affectionate, social, and deeply people-oriented — but he is also strong, excitable, grabby, and currently walks horribly on leash. He needs continued obedience work and daily structure.<br/><br/>This is not a low-maintenance dog. Bentley requires an experienced adult-only home that understands large, high-energy dogs and is committed to training and management.<br/><br/>**Bentley’s Ideal Home:**<br/>• No children<br/>• No other pets<br/>• Only-dog home<br/>• Experienced handler preferred<br/>• Secure structure and routine<br/>• Daily physical and mental exercise<br/><br/>Bentley has had professional training and knows basic commands, but consistency matters. He did not do well long-term with e-collar-based training methods, and he will need someone willing to continue building engagement, impulse control, and leash manners through fair, structured handling.<br/><br/>He is house trained and thrives when he has interaction, direction, and clear expectations. Without enough exercise or engagement, his excitement level ramps up quickly. He is strong enough to overpower an unprepared owner, so honesty matters here.<br/><br/>Bentley has only ever lived with his current family. Because of that, transition stress is expected. He will need decompression time in his new home while he adjusts to new leadership, routines, and surroundings.<br/><br/>🚨 Important:<br/>Bentley must be transported in a crate. Quick handoff situations are stressful for him, and slow decompression will help him settle successfully.<br/><br/>At his core, Bentley is a sweet dog who genuinely wants connection and engagement. He simply needs the right environment, the right expectations, and an owner willing to put in the work instead of looking for a ready-made dog.<br/><br/>Serious inquiries only. Courtesy Listing for Owner by GreenePets.
Bentley is not a beginner dog. He is a big, powerful, high-drive dog who needs structure, training, exercise, and an owner who understands how to handle large dogs without getting bulldozed by them. The right home will absolutely love him. The wrong home will get overwhelmed fast.
**Meet Bentley**
📍Located in Southeast Kentucky
🎂 Born April 16, 2022
⚖️ Approximately 85 lbs
🏡 House Trained
Bentley is a large mixed-breed dog with a huge personality, a lot of energy, and absolutely no concept of personal space. He is affectionate, social, and deeply people-oriented — but he is also strong, excitable, grabby, and currently walks horribly on leash. He needs continued obedience work and daily structure.
This is not a low-maintenance dog. Bentley requires an experienced adult-only home that understands large, high-energy dogs and is committed to training and management.
**Bentley’s Ideal Home:**
• No children
• No other pets
• Only-dog home
• Experienced handler
Bentley is not a beginner dog. He is a big, powerful, high-drive dog who needs structure, training, exercise, and an owner who understands how to handle large dogs without getting bulldozed by them. The right home will absolutely love him. The wrong home will get overwhelmed fast.
**Meet Bentley**
📍Located in Southeast Kentucky
🎂 Born April 16, 2022
⚖️ Approximately 85 lbs
🏡 House Trained
Bentley is a large mixed-breed dog with a huge personality, a lot of energy, and absolutely no concept of personal space. He is affectionate, social, and deeply people-oriented — but he is also strong, excitable, grabby, and currently walks horribly on leash. He needs continued obedience work and daily structure.
This is not a low-maintenance dog. Bentley requires an experienced adult-only home that understands large, high-energy dogs and is committed to training and management.
**Bentley’s Ideal Home:**
• No children
• No other pets
• Only-dog home
• Experienced handler preferred
• Secure structure and routine
• Daily physical and mental exercise
Bentley has had professional training and knows basic commands, but consistency matters. He did not do well long-term with e-collar-based training methods, and he will need someone willing to continue building engagement, impulse control, and leash manners through fair, structured handling.
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