Meet Bernie! Bernie is 9 years young and ready to start the next chapter of his life. His former family made the difficult decision to surrender him due to his resource guarding behaviors and the presence of small children in the home.
This sweet, affectionate boy is just a little confused about all the recent changes in his world, but he’s already showing how much love he has to give. Bernie does best with predictability and personal space. He experiences sleep startle but that’s not to say he doesn’t like snuggling. Sleep startle means he can react when abruptly awakened, so a calm, adult-only home will be the safest match for him.
Bernie would thrive as an only dog, where he can relax without competition over resources. He can get along with cats, but he’s still territorial about his bed, so his new family should be mindful about keeping his resting spaces respected.
He absolutely LOVES running around the yard and playing fetch, and having a safe space to stretch his (little) legs is one of his favorite things—so a fenced-in yard will be important for him.
Bernie’s ideal forever home will be with someone who understands resource guarding and can provide him with structure, patience, and reassurance as he adjusts. With consistency and compassion, Bernie will thrive and show just how loving and loyal he can be.
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