Why a Trainer-Raised 1.5-Year-Old Mini Bernedoodle May Be the Perfect Dog for Your Family

Written By Karla Carlson

When people think of adding a new dog to their home, they usually picture a tiny, fluffy puppy. But for many families, professionals, and first-time dog owners, the ideal choice is actually a young adult — especially one who has spent their entire life living with a professional dog trainer.

If you’re considering a Mini Bernedoodle, here’s why a well-trained 1.5-year-old might be exactly what you’re looking for.

1. You Skip the Hardest Stages — But Still Get a Young Dog

Early puppyhood comes with:

  • Potty accidents

  • Chewing and teething

  • Crying at night

  • Basic manners that need constant repetition

A trainer-raised 1.5-year-old Mini Bernedoodle has already moved past these phases.

You get:

  • A dog who sleeps through the night

  • Full potty training

  • An understanding of boundaries and structure

  • A calmer, more focused young companion

You enjoy the fun, playful personality of a young dog without the exhausting early-months chaos.

2. You Know Exactly Who They Are

By 1.5 years, a Bernedoodle’s traits are fully visible.

You get clarity on:

  • Temperament

  • Energy level

  • Social confidence

  • Size and coat type

  • Personality and quirks

With a puppy, these things take a long time to emerge. With a trainer-raised adolescent, you see the dog you’re actually bringing home.

3. A Trainer’s Foundation Is Life-Changing

Living with a dog trainer from birth through adolescence gives a dog a structured, thoughtful upbringing.

Most trainer-raised dogs have experience with:

  • Leash manners

  • Crate comfort

  • Environmental exposure (surfaces, sounds, new places)

  • Calmness around distractions

  • Recall basics

  • Socialization done correctly, not chaotically

This foundation means your dog walks into your home with emotional stability and real-world skills already in place.

4. Mini Bernedoodles Thrive at This Age

A 1.5-year-old Mini Bernedoodle is:

  • Past the chaos, but still goofy and young

  • More coordinated and focused

  • Old enough to understand rules

  • Young enough to adapt effortlessly

They still have their entire life ahead of them — but with the maturity that makes daily life easier.

5. Transitioning Home Is Remarkably Smooth

Dogs raised with professional structure understand:

  • Routines

  • Clear communication

  • Household expectations

  • Calm behavior in stimulating environments

This makes moving into a new home dramatically easier than bringing home a puppy with no foundation.

Ready to Meet Your Perfect Bernedoodle?

If everything above sounds like exactly what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place. Side By Side currently has beautiful, trainer-raised Mini Bernedoodles available, each with the temperament, stability, and manners that make them exceptional companions.

👉 Explore available dogs here:
https://www.sidebysidedog.com/mini-bernedoodles

Karla Carlson https://Sidebysidedog.com