Bernie

Meet Bernie – 65 lb Wolfadoodle, Once-in-a-Lifetime Companion<br/><br/>21⁄2-year-old Irish Wolfhound × Poodle | Neutered Male | Low-shedding velvet coat<br/><br/>Bernie is the dog people stop on the street to meet — tall, wavy-haired, soulful eyes, and a gentle presence that makes everyone whisper “What kind of dog IS that?!”<br/><br/>With his family, Bernie is pure love:<br/><br/>• A total velcro dog who wants to be wherever you are (preferably touching you)<br/><br/>• Lives for pets, lean-ins, and quiet “I’m home!” celebrations<br/><br/>• A complete gentleman when left alone — no destruction, no chewing, just waits patiently by the door for your return<br/><br/>• Jumps happily into the car, head out the window, tongue flapping like a flag of joy<br/><br/>Bernie is brilliant and highly trainable:<br/><br/>• Hyper-intelligent — learns rules and commands in 1-2 repetitions<br/><br/>• Respects “off furniture,” “leave it,” boundaries, etc., the moment you set them<br/><br/>• Strong recall and stops mid-chase with a single verbal correction (yes, even when a squirrel or cat darts by)<br/><br/>• Same with chickens — he’ll think about it, but one calm “no” and he chooses you instead<br/><br/>Personality notes (because honesty gets the right home):<br/><br/>• Shy with some new people at first, but warms up in minutes with calm introductions<br/><br/>• Reactive to very loud/rambunctious kids, fireworks, popping balloons — he’s sensitive and will do best in a quieter, adult or older-kids home<br/><br/>• Protective once he knows his territory — barks to alert at strangers at the door or unusual sounds (a true “I’ve got your back” guard dog without aggression)<br/><br/>• Plays beautifully with other dogs and loves doggy friends<br/><br/>Bernie’s non-negotiables for happiness:<br/><br/>• A securely fenced yard for daily zoomies and fetch marathons (this young man has energy to burn!)<br/><br/>• Daily walks and playtime — he’s athletic and joyful<br/><br/>• A calm, loving home that understands his big heart comes in a sensitive package<br/><br/>• Someone who wants a loyal shadow who chooses you over everything else in the world<br/><br/>If you’re looking for a breathtaking, brilliant, devoted best friend who will love you harder than any dog you’ve ever met — and who just needs the right calm, active forever family to shine — Bernie is your dog.<br/><br/>He’s truly special. He won’t last long. Apply today and get ready to have your heart permanently claimed by 65 lbs of wavy-coated magic.<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: We will ONLY contact folks who submit this application :<br/><br/>www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

Meet Bernie – 65 lb Wolfadoodle, Once-in-a-Lifetime Companion

21⁄2-year-old Irish Wolfhound × Poodle | Neutered Male | Low-shedding velvet coat

Bernie is the dog people stop on the street to meet — tall, wavy-haired, soulful eyes, and a gentle presence that makes everyone whisper “What kind of dog IS that?!”

With his family, Bernie is pure love:

• A total velcro dog who wants to be wherever you are (preferably touching you)

• Lives for pets, lean-ins, and quiet “I’m home!” celebrations

• A complete gentleman when left alone — no destruction, no chewing, just waits patiently by the door for your return

• Jumps happily into the car, head out the window, tongue flapping like a flag of joy

Bernie is brilliant and highly trainable:

• Hyper-intelligent — learns rules and commands in 1-2 repetitions

• Respects “off furniture,” “leave it,” boundaries, etc., the moment you set them

• Strong recall and stops mid-chas

Meet Bernie – 65 lb Wolfadoodle, Once-in-a-Lifetime Companion

21⁄2-year-old Irish Wolfhound × Poodle | Neutered Male | Low-shedding velvet coat

Bernie is the dog people stop on the street to meet — tall, wavy-haired, soulful eyes, and a gentle presence that makes everyone whisper “What kind of dog IS that?!”

With his family, Bernie is pure love:

• A total velcro dog who wants to be wherever you are (preferably touching you)

• Lives for pets, lean-ins, and quiet “I’m home!” celebrations

• A complete gentleman when left alone — no destruction, no chewing, just waits patiently by the door for your return

• Jumps happily into the car, head out the window, tongue flapping like a flag of joy

Bernie is brilliant and highly trainable:

• Hyper-intelligent — learns rules and commands in 1-2 repetitions

• Respects “off furniture,” “leave it,” boundaries, etc., the moment you set them

• Strong recall and stops mid-chase with a single verbal correction (yes, even when a squirrel or cat darts by)

• Same with chickens — he’ll think about it, but one calm “no” and he chooses you instead

Personality notes (because honesty gets the right home):

• Shy with some new people at first, but warms up in minutes with calm introductions

• Reactive to very loud/rambunctious kids, fi