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My basic info
Breed
Bernese Mountain Dog/Schnoodle
Color
White
Age
5 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
20 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
4045
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Welcome NICO!
Because nothing screams “Papillon or small dog rescue” like a “Mini” Bernadoodle. *giggle*
HOUSE TRAINING WILL BE A WORK IN PROGRESS!!! If you have a busy work/social life, he is NOT the dog for you. (Now that I have your attention – please read to the end!)
Bought from an online puppy store, one would believe that his mama was likely stressed during pregnancy, which affects a puppy’s developing nervous system. Most puppies learn during the neonatal stage to keep their nest clean & soil outside of it, but Nico did not have this ‘life lesson’.
His previous owner truly tried all the textbook housebreaking techniques: watching him closely, using crates/containment, structure… but because Nico is such an anxious little guy, confinement actually amplified his stress instead of helping it. By the time he came into rescue, he was a worried, overwhelmed mess with zero ability to regulate his emotions — or his bladder.
Have you ever gotten so excited or nervous that you suddenly needed to run to the bathroom? That is Nico. His bladder is directly tied to his emotional state.
Treating a UTI and addressing a bacterial infection, coupled with weeks of decompression, confidence building (hearing more “yay’s!” than “noooo’s”), a bit of routine, and some training — including learning to boop the bells on the door when he wants out — have genuinely improved his bladder control.
Nico is doing well with short bursts of being left alone, currently at about a two hour duration during the day. Overnight, with you in his line of sight while in his crate, he can hold it for about 4-5 hours. His ideal home is with someone who naturally comes and goes — not gone 8 hours a day, but also not home 24/7. Small outings create healthy independence and support his emotional development.
Mini Bernadoodles can range from 20 pounds to 60 pounds. Nico is 5 months old & currently weighs 18 pounds so I would guess he’ll be around 50 fully grown. Be mindful that he will need to be groomed about every 6-8 weeks (he’s already seen our groomer twice & she said he is perfect).
He is a playful pup that loves playing with other dogs & loves being near you although he’s not currently a snuggle pup per say. He is neutered, chipped & current on all of his vaccines for the year.
Puppies are a lot of work. Nico just brings a little bit MORE work into the mix BUT with the right style of training in a calm’ish home, I truly believe that he will shine bright & be the bestest little adventure buddy ever.
📍 Our adoption radius is 150 miles from Jacksonville, FL. All other pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations and heartworm prevention.
Want to be considered to be Nico’s family? Fill out the application & let’s get the ball rolling. https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/PPFL-A-4045
Welcome NICO!
Because nothing screams “Papillon or small dog rescue” like a “Mini” Bernadoodle. *giggle*
HOUSE TRAINING WILL BE A WORK IN PROGRESS!!! If you have a busy work/social life, he is NOT the dog for you. (Now that I have your attention – please read to the end!)
Bought from an online puppy store, one would believe that his mama was likely stressed during pregnancy, which affects a puppy’s developing nervous system. Most puppies learn during the neonatal stage to keep their nest clean & soil outside of it, but Nico did not have this ‘life lesson’.
His previous owner truly tried all the textbook housebreaking techniques: watching him closely, using crates/containment, structure… but because Nico is such an anxious little guy, confinement actually amplified his stress instead of helping it. By the time he came into rescue, he was a worried, overwhelmed mess with zero ability to regulate his emotions — or his bladder.
Have you ever gotten so excited or nervous that you suddenly needed to run to the bathroom? That is Nico. His bladder is directly tied to his emotional state.
Treating a UTI and addressing a bacterial infection, coupled with weeks of decompression, confidence building (hearing more “yay’s!” than “noooo’s”), a bit of routine, and some training — including learning to boop the bells on the door when he wants out — have genuinely improved his bladder control.
Nico is doing well with short bursts of being left alone, currently at about a two hour duration during the day. Overnight, with you in his line of sight while in his crate, he can hold it for about 4-5 hours. His ideal home is with someone who naturally comes and goes — not gone 8 hours a day, but also not home 24/7. Small outings create healthy independence and support his emotional development.
Mini Bernadoodles can range from 20 pounds to 60 pounds. Nico is 5 months old & currently weighs 18 pounds so I would guess he’ll be around 50 fully grown. Be mindful that he will need to be groomed about every 6-8 weeks (he’s already seen our groomer twice & she said he is perfect).
He is a playful pup that loves playing with other dogs & loves being near you although he’s not currently a snuggle pup per say. He is neutered, chipped & current on all of his vaccines for the year.
Puppies are a lot of work. Nico just brings a little bit MORE work into the mix BUT with the right style of training in a calm’ish home, I truly believe that he will shine bright & be the bestest little adventure buddy ever.
📍 Our adoption radius is 150 miles from Jacksonville, FL. All other pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations and heartworm prevention.
Want to be considered to be Nico’s family? Fill out the application & let’s get the ball rolling. https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/PPFL-A-4045
In order to ensure a perfect match, we screen all adoption applicants. We require anyone wanting to adopt to complete an adoption application and we check personal and vet references. Final step before files goes to the Adoption Committee for review is to conduct a home visit with all members of the potential adoptive family. Fees for adoptions vary based on whether the dog's purebred, the age and health status of the dog. Contact us via email and we will send you our Adoption Application and tell you a little more about the dog you're interested in adopting!
In order to ensure a perfect match, we screen all adoption applicants. We require anyone wanting to adopt to complete an adoption application and we check personal and vet references. Final step before files goes to the Adoption Committee for review is to conduct a home visit with all members of the potential adoptive family. Fees for adoptions vary based on whether the dog's purebred, the age and health status of the dog. Contact us via email and we will send you our Adoption Application and tell you a little more about the dog you're interested in adopting!
Go meet their pets
Since all of our dogs are fostered in loving homes until they are adopted, you may meet our dogs online and learn more about each dog by contacting PapillonPals@comcast.net
Since all of our dogs are fostered in loving homes until they are adopted, you may meet our dogs online and learn more about each dog by contacting PapillonPals@comcast.net
More about this rescue
Papillon Pals Rescue believes that all dogs deserve loving homes and the medical care necessary to ensure the best possible quality of live regardless of the age or condition of the dog. We will rescue Papillons, Papillon mixes and other small breed dogs in need. We believe that through mutual respect and cooperative spirit all rescues can work together to achieve our goal of no more homeless pets. We will take the opportunity to educate the public about cruelty to animals, puppy mills, and promote spay/neuter of all pet dogs.
We are Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc., a rescue incorporated in the State of Florida for the purpose of rescuing Papillons, Papillon mixed breeds and other small breed dogs (under 25 lbs,). We have been designated as a public charity (so donations are tax deductible), by receiving 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service. We rescue dogs regardless of age and health. We place these rescues in foster homes where they receive complete veterinary care along with spay/neuter. When the dogs are healthy, we adopt them out to loving, forever homes. We have dogs in the following States: FL
Papillon Pals Rescue believes that all dogs deserve loving homes and the medical care necessary to ensure the best possible quality of live regardless of the age or condition of the dog. We will rescue Papillons, Papillon mixes and other small breed dogs in need. We believe that through mutual respect and cooperative spirit all rescues can work together to achieve our goal of no more homeless pets. We will take the opportunity to educate the public about cruelty to animals, puppy mills, and promote spay/neuter of all pet dogs.
We are Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc., a rescue incorporated in the State of Florida for the purpose of rescuing Papillons, Papillon mixed breeds and other small breed dogs (under 25 lbs,). We have been designated as a public charity (so donations are tax deductible), by receiving 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service. We rescue dogs regardless of age and health. We place these rescues in foster homes where they receive complete veterinary care along with spay/neuter. When the dogs are healthy, we adopt them out to loving, forever homes. We have dogs in the following States: FL
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