January 16, 2026
2 Guardian Homes Wanted!
Welcome to the Guardian Home Page! As you will see, we have an amazing group of Guardian families with one thing BIG thing in common; We are absolutely crazy about Bernedoodles!
What are Guardians?
What are Guardians? Our Guardians form an awesome village of the most amazing families to raise, love and nurture the Best of the Best MBD PAWrent Dogs! The Picks of the Litter! When Pawrents are Mature and begin having babies, all of the Magic happens at MBD, in ASHBY, MA.
When it’s time for “Honeymoon Season” and then “Bernedoodle Baby Time”, Pawrents that live with a Guardian Family come stay in our 24/7 Doggie Daycare or in our 24/7 Nursery, at MBD! We are the experts in puppy raising because we love it SO much! We are honored to raise these Babies from the earliest, most fragile days right through to Puppy Pick Day and beyond, in Training, if you’d like!
Being a Guardian is FUN! Being part of the life cycle without any of the hard work AND 24/7 access to our facilities = All FUN, no work! Guardians are a huge part of the MBD family. We are very selective and we want the best for our mom and dad Pawrents. Don’t be shy!
Here at MBD, we don’t believe in using the utilization of traditional kennel runs. We are FEAR FREE A& KENNEL FREE! Kennels cause too much stress for dogs and it is no way for any dog to live. This is why we have our very own MBD doggie daycare facility with several large playrooms and a Robust Guardian Home Program.
The doggie daycare is for when MBD parents come here to honeymoon so they can also have FUN! 1 week prior to whelping (birthing) for their pre-whelp preparation, they come to our nursery for some pampering. Almost all MBD Dogs all live with Guardian families so they can have a regular, happy dog life. They get to go camping, to soccer games, to the beach and whatever else their Guardians are doing!
When Pawrents retire from breeding, they remain with their guardians! Guardians are always welcome to visit!
The guardians form our larger MBD family! They raise, love and nurture our past, present and future PAWrent dogs and they are all TOP picks of their litters. They represent ideal HEALTH, BEAUTY & TEMPERAMENT with health and temperament being paramount. After all, they will be our future parents and these TRAITS are passed down, just like with our kids!
All of our future Pawrents live with and retire with their guardian homes. They visit MBD when they’re honeymooning and weaning their puppies at MBD. Guardian Pawrents retire before they reach 5 yrs old for girls and 7 yrs old for boys.
We have a robust Guardian Program because each mom has a maximum of 4 litters, which means every two years, there is “a changing of the guards” so to speak. 2025-2026 is one of those years! We have some future pawrents being placed AND several moms and dads retiring with their Guardians It’s a win win win! Please see the guardian home contract at the bottom of the page prior to applying.
Guardian Home Contract (Viewer only, Google Doc)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_zNtk_EXNUf0fJJB1QJoGUNbX8weoMtOfuLO8xHqrk/edit?usp=drivesdk
Esther is Available as a Guardian!
Name: Esther
Program: Guardian
Gender: Female
Age: Almost 1.3 Yrs Old (intact) Training: Yes
Color: Traditional Tri
Size: Standard Weight: 55lbs
Generation: F1 “Ultra” Bernedoodle, 63% Bernese, 37% Poodle
Hair: Furnished, non-shedding
Pawrents: Jolene & Jerry
Esther is a 55lb, TRAINED, 1 year old Standard Bernedoodle female! She is fun, sweet, outgoing, Playful and loves games like Tug and Fetch! Esther is now ready to join a Guardian Home! Esther loves water, playing with friends, Training, playing FETCH or TUG, snuggling, watching movies and going for walks! Esther is part of our Guardian Home program, which means she will be a future MOM here at MBD! Please Inquire!
Apply HERE!
To see our Guardian Home Contract, click the Google Doc Link below! 👇
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lc290ULwbUcmE7FL2Pz5qrtwy1e–7ZfncY84UTv8VU/edit?usp=
Re-Homing
What’s a Re-Homed Bernedoodle?
What is a “Re-Homed” Bernedoodle? Rarely, do we have Bernedoodles that come back but it’s always due to unforeseen circumstances. When this happens, we evaluate and train where needed. You’ll find any available Re-Homes posted on this page BELOW the Guardian Section! Just like people, every dog is unique, has had unique life experiences and therefore has unique needs and preferences. Details will vary. Please email Kim at PuppyInquiries@MABerneDoodles.com for individual details! Scroll Down to See Profiles!
0 Available Re-Homing
Very rarely, we have Bernedoodles come back to us for one reason or another. When this happens, they will have formal training and they will be evaluated so we can place him/her appropriately! We want everyone to be happy!
0 Bernedoodles AVAILABLE to a Qualified Home
Apply HERE!
Meet Ash (Reserved)
Name: Ash
Gender: Male
Age: 8 Months Old (intact, neuter scheduled)
Color: Traditional Tri
Size: Standard ~70-80lbs fully grown
Generation: F1 Standard “Ultra” Bernedoodle: 63% Bernese, 37% Poodle
Hair: Furnished, non-shedding
Pawrents: Frankie & Aslan
To See Ash’s Telegram App Training Group, simply Download the app and click the link below to see all of his Training Videos!
https://t.me/+q2994JriafVhYjMx
All About Ash!
Ash is an extremely well mannered, WICKED Smat, very well trained, Standard Bernedoodle male, born on April 26, 2025. He has graduated Turnkey Puppy Training plus 8 more weeks! Ash does have a back story, below, and would do best with an experienced dog owner, ideally someone who has a quiet house, a lot of acres to run and play, as well as the desire and time to continue his training and socialization. An ideal home would have another confident dog in the house because dogs take cues from each other! If you have another dog that’s easy-going around new people and some patience, you may be a great fit! If you have a busy household with many people/kids coming and going, you wouldn’t be the right fit for Ash.
The only cost for Ash is the cost of his Neuter surgery coming up! Around $1000.00
Ash has formal and professional training almost every day! He is an EXCELLENT student and responds very well to training. Ash doesn’t mind human strangers as long as they mind their P’s and Q’s! He loves playing with other dogs! Ash comes with a 1:1 Take Home Lesson, with our trainer!
Ash’s Back-Story:
I’d like to preface this by saying puppies, like children, are fragile and every life experience impacts them in a positive way OR in a negative way.
Ash is a very sweet, very smart adolescent male Standard Bernedoodle. Sadly, Ash had a traumatic incident with a very mean dog walker when he was just 4 months old. Unfortunately, the animal care industry tends to attract animal abusers because: 1. Animals can’t “talk” and 2. Animal care is taught in the prison system to convicts. Well, in this case, Ash didn’t need to tell us what happened because it was on video. The video confirmed Ash had a VERY bad experience during his first week home, after he had just completed Turnkey Puppy Training, at the hands of an abusive (and noticeably odd) dog walker. At 4 months old and just 30lbs, Ash was forced to try and defend himself, for his life, but compared to a grown man he didn’t stand a chance.
The previous owner said, “after the dog walker came, everyone knew something very bad happened. Ash was shaking from fear and it took all afternoon for him to calm down”. He came back to us traumatized BUT not broken.
Since Ash returned, about 8 weeks ago, we have been working hard to help Ash overcome his fear of new people and men.
The new owners mistakenly didn’t introduce Ash to the dog walker, prior to the 1st walk taking place. In the mind of ANY dog, this Dog Walker was an “intruder” in the home and (most) dogs instinctively know to protect the home from intruders. Someone Ash had never met came into his house and then, he was also very cruel to Ash. Ash is very smart and HAD associated that experience with new people and especially with men.
Upon returning to MBD, Ash was very very happy to be back where everyone and every dog was familiar and friendly. He came back to us “head shy” , “collar shy” and very hesitant around new people but especially new men. Since he’s been back in training, he has gotten a lot better and gained more confidence. Ash has been in training both at MBD and off site, for new socialization experiences. He is now almost 7 months old, he has excellent obedience skills and he has made tremendous strides in gaining his confidence back.
He will need a home that doesn’t have a whole lot going on ie: with a predictable environment. Someone who doesn’t have a lot of company over because trust is everything for Ash.
While Ash has been good with kids, kids have friends that come over to play and the friends aren’t known to Ash. Ash is more of an “empty nest” kind of guy.
Ash will need kindness going forward and ONLY positive training methods BUT no coddling. We should practice continued training, with you, at home. 100% positive training ONLY & ONLY when you, are present. Another incident like the last one could ruin a dog for good.
Ash is very smart and loyal to “his people” so he will be great company if you like going for walks, runs or hikes! Ash needs an experienced dog owner who has the desire, patience, loving-kindness and time to continue Ash’s (positive only) training and socialization together. He has good instincts and would happily be a working dog!
Why did the Family bring him back? The Family lives in a neighborhood with about 100 kids and their back yard used is a “cut through” for all the kids when they get off the busses. The yard abuts a wetland so putting up a fence wasn’t an option. The kids also “house hop” in groups, like the good ol’ days! Short of selling the house and moving, which they did consider, it just wasn’t a realistic option. The family felt he would be happier in a more predictable environment, which I agree with 100%. A neighborhood full of house hopping kids would fall under unpredictable. After his experience with the dog walker, we agreed Ash would need a completely new environment, TLC with familiar people, re-training and confidence building.
New introductions still need to be taken very slowly. Crates are a “no go” for Ash. Ash doesn’t have any fears or hesitations, aside from new men/people entering his “personal bubble”. Ash does respond to the training cue “quiet”, if he’s barking. He can easily learn “speak” now that he knows “quiet”! He’s a good boy overall, loves kids, loves “his family” and loves other dogs. He just needs to have the Trust factor, with you as the Alpha. He’s a standard bernedoodle so he looks older than he is and he’s going to be a big boy. Continued, POSITIVE only training is a must. Ash needs to know that you are the alpha of the family and YOU will protect him. Otherwise, he will feel the need to protect you and the home. Our trainer can get you off to a good start!
To See ALL of Ash’s Training Videos, Download the Telegram App and click the link below!
https://t.me/+q2994JriafVhYjMx
Apply Here!
AVAILABLE GUARDIAN DOGS =0
Trey is Reserved
Meet Trey! Trey is PENDING until 10/3! Trey is a Bright and very Loving Medium Size Male Poodle.
At 3.5 years old, Trey is well trained! He knows all of his obedience cues and he’s completely house trained. Trey had a Guardian family so he’s used to being with a family, kids and other dogs! Unfortunately for Trey, his Guardian family had a an unforeseen circumstance come up so he’s looking for a new Guardian Family. Trey is the perfect mix of calm, playful energy and gentle affection. He would be great with any family or as a school therapy dog!
Trey absolutely loves to play ball—whether it’s a quick toss in the yard or a full game of fetch, he’ll happily keep going as long as you do. When the ball is put away, Trey is just as content to curl up close and enjoy a good snuggle or to just take a nap!
Are you a walker or a runner? Trey loves going on walks and runs!
Standard Poodles are famously intelligent, and Trey is no exception. He learns quickly, enjoys mental challenges, and thrives when given the chance to engage both his mind and body. His smart, eager-to-please nature makes him a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys a dog that loves affection and playtime.
Now available for guardianship, Trey is looking for a family to share his playful spirit and loving heart with. He’ll be the loyal friend who keeps you laughing during the day and warms your side at night.
Apple HERE!
About Being a Guardian Home…
I have found that having a robust guardian home program is truly the best model for dog breeding as it ensures all of our dogs are happy, loved and get lots of individual attention. Every dog deserves to be loved as part of a family! Please see pages 5.0 & 5.1 for more information!
Please see the FAQ section below!
We have found over the years that having a robust Guardian home program creates happier and healthier parent dogs. There is no upfront cost for a guardian dog or puppy and we actually reimburse our guardians for some expenses! These details are outlined in the guardian home contract below. Yes, you can have more than one Guardian dog too! In fact, I highly recommend it.
A guardian home is an individual, couple or family who would like to become a part of the extended MBD family! You would take care of your guardian dog/puppy just as you’d normally care for any dog. Once s/he is old enough to have puppies and has passed all of their health testing, s/he would visit MBD for the “honeymoon” and then return to you. We have special chat groups for our guardian families and consider our Guardians extended family. We LOVE our Guardian Homes!
Males: Our boys only visit for “honeymoons” and/or sometimes to meet customers who would like to meet the parents on his puppies “Gotcha Day”. Males have a 7 year contract. Once fulfilled, we would have him neutered and he would retire with his guardians furever!
For our girls, which make up 95% of our guardian program, they would visit MBD for their 1st “honeymoon” around 1.5-2.5 years old. We don’t honeymoon on their first cycle. Mom returns 4 weeks later for an ultrasound (which you can stay for!) and she goes home with you on the same day. Then, mom returns again for whelping (birthing) one week prior to their due date. She would stay for 6-7 weeks with her puppies. She would come home once her puppies have been weaned, which happens naturally once they all have their little razor sharp puppy teeth!
Our guardians are welcome to visit their grandpuppies anytime and can even learn how to whelp puppies!
Guardians are always more than welcome to visit at any time and even to learn how to whelp/deliver puppies, if you would like!Just like MBD customers, you would also have access to our live 24/7 puppy cameras as well! It’s Transparent, Educational and entertaining! They would be your grandpuppies after all! After she has had a maximum of 4 litters, some less/none depending on Mother Nature, she is spayed and retires with her guardians furever. We have a very close group of MBD Guardians!
We communicate as a group on our group channel and also by individual guardian chats on private channels. The individual group channels consist of the guardian, myself and our Director of Reproductive Medicine Managers so we can communicate easily.
The MBD Guardian group chat consists of ALL guardian families so we can share our experiences and, of course, puppies! Finally, we have an internal channel called “Candid Camera” where we all post everything that goes on day to day with our dogs. You can be as active as you’d like but the most important point is that we have excellent communication with our Guardians.
FAQ’s
Who should I contact if I’m interested in becoming an MBD Guardian Home?
Contact Kim at PuppyInquiries@MABerneDoodles.com and fill out the adoption application on my website. Indicate that you’d like to be a considered for our Guardian Home Program in the last question.
Are they house trained and do they have basic obedience?
All of our adolescent and adults are house trained, enjoy sleeping in their crates at night and have basic obedience training, unless you’re getting an 8 week old puppy! For the younger puppy placements, guardians are responsible for house, crate and basic obedience training.
Can we choose to be a guardian for a puppy or an adult?
As long as there are adults available for guardianship and it’s a good fit between our dog(s) and you/your family, yes, you can choose to guardian an adult dog. Currently we have a few adolescent Bernese Mountain Dogs available for guardian homes!
What is involved in the process of becoming a guardian family?
Great question! We throughly vet each Guardian home to make sure only the very best care will be given to our dogs. The process involves an application, video submission introducing your family, home and property and, finally, the guardian home contract.
The guardian home contract specifies both MBD’s and the guardian homes responsibilities, the length of the contract and other details regarding standard of care. The standard of care section outlines things like vet visits, food type, preventative care for heart worms, fleas and especially ticks, grooming and some other rules which are more considered “common sense” such as never leaving a dog in a hot or cold vehicle.
Do I have to own a house/apartment to be considered?
Yes, you do have to own a home/apartment. However, exceptions can be made depending on the circumstances. You would need to commit to staying within a 1.5 hour drive of our location in Ashby, MA for the duration of the contract.
What is the cost of the puppy/dog?
We don’t charge any fee’s for our guardian puppy/dog(s). Our goal is to find the best candidates regardless of cost. Your only costs would be for the spay/neuter, canine pet insurance & routine care and maintenance of your guardian dog such as routine vet appointments, sick visits, grooming, food, vet pet insurance through the AKC or Trupanion (only ones that offer a pregnancy rider) and routine wellness visits. We take care of all veterinary assistance during their stay at MBD and any pregnancy related vitamins.
Do we need to have a fenced in yard?
No, we don’t require you to have a fenced in yard.
How can we contact you for more information?
If you’re interested in learning more about our Guardian home program:
1. Please reach out to Kim Puppyinquiries @mabernedoodles.com
2. Please fill out the adoption application HERE and indicate that you’d like to be considered for our Guardian Home Program in the last question.
Is there a guardian home contract?
Yes! To view the current Guardian Home Contract, here is the Link:
Here are some of our Guardian Dogs already placed with their loving Guardian Families!
