Clementine | Mini Bernedoodle | Hermosa Beach, CA | In-Training
- Scott Hansen
- 2d
- 4 min read
Updated: 10h
Meet Clementine! Clementine is a 20-week-old Mini Bernedoodle here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program. Clementine is a sweet pup; however, she does display several unwanted behaviors. Clementine is shy around new people and things, but can be demanding when comfortable. Clementine has poor leash manners, will not recall, and can be quite vocal. Clementine can perform a command or two with proper motivation; however, she lacks structure and performs tasks inconsistently. Over the next fourteen days, Clementine will learn to be an obedient pup through consistent, clear communication and balanced training at home, as well as by exploring new people and places. Clementine will also be taught proper potty training. Clementine will learn to perform all these things on leash through a positive and balanced training environment. Through structure and consistency, Clementine will demonstrate how great a pup she can be! Stay tuned for Clementine’s two-week transformation!
Clementine | Mini Bernedoodle | Pupdate 12/27/25
Today, Ms. Clementine, aka Ms. CeCe, joined me for her Two-Week Urban Community Board and Train Program. On the way home, we stopped at a local park to see what commands Ms. Clementine could perform. She did not do very well! But I think you know that, and that's why she's here. After I tested her skills, we had a mini photoshoot for her profile picture for her blog. I don't know if you know this, but as soon as dogs see a phone or camera in front of their face, you are now invisible to them, and they must ignore you at all costs. Once we got what we needed, we loaded up and headed to Ms. Clementine's temporary residence for the next two weeks. Ms. Clementine did bark the entire way home and was quiet when the vehicle stopped.
Once we got home, I let Ms. Clementine smell Ms. Toji and Ms. Bevo through the front gate. Ms. Toji and Ms. Bevo were excited to see Ms. Clementine. Ms. Clementine was willing to sniff them but was a little apprehensive. Ms. Clementine had no issues coming to the house. I let her explore each room and meet everyone. Throughout the introductions, Ms. Clementine showed no adverse reactions. I took Ms. Clementine outside to meet Ms. Toji and Ms. Bevo. They had no issues. Ms. Clementine was slightly overwhelmed due to their sizes, but she did ok.
We then went on a long walk around the block so that she could get used to the sights, sounds, and scents of her temporary new neighborhood. She had no issues with walking around the block. She walked ok on the leash. She went ahead occasionally and lagged at times, but mostly stopped to investigate some dog “hot spots,” and was willing to keep walking. She mostly ignored all the other dogs in the houses that barked at us as we went around.
I gave her dinner and observed how much she eats. I keep track of her weight and will ensure that she maintains her weight while she is with me.
I've attached the e-collar familiarization video. Please review the video a few times before Ms. Clementine's turnover. We'll practice together to make sure you are comfortable with the system before using it with Ms. Clementine. I will introduce the e-collar for tomorrow’s training.
Clementine | Mini Bernedoodle | Pupdate 12/28/25
Today, we introduced the e-collar to Ms. CeCe. As you can see, I brought out Mr. Bowie to join us so that they could play with each other while I introduced the e-collar. We started by playing with them and getting them to play with the ball. I then loosely put the collar on. After I let them play for a little more, I made sure the e-collar was nice and snug. This ensures that we have optimal contact with the skin and can keep the numbers nice and low. As you can see, we start with 0, then I progressively move up by 5s. Ms. CeCe was good between levels 10 and 15. Great numbers, and we should be able to work in that low range. I can barely feel the e-collar stimulation at 10. I did have to adjust the e-collar a few times because the number was getting too high due to it not being snug enough and not making enough contact with her skin due to the fur.
We then went on to introduce and work on "sit", "down", and "place." We worked in conjunction with Mr. Bowie on these commands. They did ok. Ms. Bowie doesn't like to hold her commands too long.
Potty training is going ok. We had one accident in the house today that was definitely my fault for not taking Mr. Bowie out on time. I took them both outside and gave them breaks. Then I left him and Ms. CeCe to eat their lunch, and they destroyed the silicon cup you sent them with, and someone else urinated again. I was gone for less than two minutes, and I had just taken them both out for a break. I'll use regular metal bowls for them and ensure they go out every four hours.
I have already been working on crate manners, such as not scratching or pawing at the door to come out. I have also been working on having them perform a "sit" before meals. Ms. CeCe is the primary offender of pawing at the crate and not holding her "sit". She needs to be manipulated into the "sit", whereas Mr. Bowie is more likely to perform this task more willingly. I'll use their kibble as an incentive to perform the tasks as we continue forward.
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