Hi there, I’m Bernard! Mostly Mutts came to my rescue when animal control reached out with a dog in need call! It was me and boy am I glad they did. I don’t remember what happened in my past, but I had a severely injured, infected, and painful eye that needed to be removed right away, my teeth needed a good dental cleaning, and my other eye needed cherry eye surgery. Thankfully, I’ve had all those needs met. I also got to participate in the prison/foster training program and learned a lot!
• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I loved the four calmer dogs that I met in my former foster home and got along well with them, so if you have a sweet calmer type of dog already, let’s meet! / Cats unknown. / I met some dog savvy calm teens in my former foster home and got along with them, but kids 15+ would be best due to my fear and being slow to trust.
• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: The greatest thing about me is something my trainers said recently – “once he trusts you, it is crazy how different he is . . . he’s amazing!” I hope I get the chance to show you. I was very sweet, loving, and gentle with my former foster family, but it was harder for me when introduced to new people. In the prison/foster training program it took me an hour to get used to my trainer and a day to get used to his roommate. They learned that I will bark at and back away from new people, inside or outside, so I need a family who understands that I shouldn’t be rushed into meeting new people. Just give me time and ignore me so I can get comfortable with the situation. If I’m rushed, I may bite out of fear, as I have done this a couple of times. So, I want a calm home without many new folks coming and going. I still don’t like to be picked up, but we think it’s because my arm pit areas are sensitive, so I still give a yelp, even if I trust you. I love my squeaky toys so much and play with them intensely, so if you want me to give one up, please trade for a treat. My trainer says that once I trust you, I am so fun and playful — I can’t wait to show you! / My energy level is 5 - 6.
• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m in the Mostly Mutts University training program and have mastered the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘doors’, ‘place’ and ‘leave it’ commands so far. I take treats gently so treat rewards are good for my continued learning! / In the prison/foster training program I barked in my crate when I heard noises, so best no apartment/condo type home since there are neighbor noises. In my foster’s single-family home, I did well in my crate. / My foster reports that I have great potty manners and I did well in the prison/foster training program too.
• LIKES/DISLIKES: I like hanging out with my people, lounging around the home, chasing tennis balls, and playing with toys, especially the squeaky type. / Being in a louder environment makes me reactive! I visited a home that was much busier and became possessive of my food and toys and I began lunging and snapping when people approached me. I haven’t done this in the prison/foster training program. I’m also sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, training, and good care.
• MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I also had a good dental cleaning and a few teeth removed, cherry eye surgery as well as my bad eye removed. I take an over-the-counter Glucosamine supplement.
I’m a great little guy looking for a second chance to live my best life with a wonderful family! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.
