Bernedoodle Training

Do you have a Bernedoodle that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Bernedoodles (Bernese Mountain Dog × Poodle) combine the Bernese's gentle nature with the Poodle's intelligence. They're affectionate, playful, and often larger than expected — with a stubborn streak that comes from both parent breeds.

Common Bernedoodle traits and training needs

• Can be stubborn — the Bernese 'I'll do it when I'm ready' meets Poodle cleverness
• Larger and more energetic than many expect, especially Standard Bernedoodles
• Prone to separation anxiety due to the Bernese's strong family attachment
• Can be mouthy and jumpy during adolescence
• May be cautious with strangers, taking time to warm up
• Sensitive to harsh corrections — responds best to positive, patient training

Bernedoodle owners often discover that 'best of both breeds' includes the stubborn bits too. If your Bernedoodle sits down mid-walk and refuses to move, takes an age to warm up to new people, or seems clingy when you try to leave — that's the Bernese sensitivity meeting Poodle smarts. Their affectionate nature and desire to please makes them lovely training partners once you find their motivation.