What Are Bernedoodles Favorite Activities?

Have you ever wondered where the fun loving and high energy bernedoodle gets the most joy from? We are here to help! Read this blog post to find out what a bernedoodles top favorite activities are.

Bernedoodles are a mix between the Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle, meaning they have unique qualities from each breed that makes them a loyal, intelligent, and an energy filled companion dog. Some of their favorite activities are going on walks, runs, playing fetch, snowshoeing, water sports, mental stimulation games, hiking, camping, or just having a good family cuddle session.

If you have a bernedoodle or are planning to get a bernedoodle, read our list of a bernedoodles favorite activates for some fun ideas for your next family outing. Many people think a simple walk is what their bernedoodle enjoys most and that it is enough to keep your pup satisfied. Although they do love walking, that isn’t enough to keep the intelligent and complex nature of a bernedoodle stimulated. You’d be surprised at how easily bernedoodles get bored and how they would enjoy these activities listed!

Like said above, bernedoodles are intelligent creatures that need much more stimulation than a daily walk. Below is a list of their favorite activities, with ideas of playdates to plan! To have a healthy bernedoodle, you want to have a regular exercise routine while doing a mix of their favorite activities below. Plan to give them 30 minutes to an hour of moderate to high activity daily for optimal heath.

• Running
• Hiking
• Snowshoeing
• Companion Activates
• Walks with Fetch
• Water Sports
• Mental Stimulation
• Camping

This activity is mainly for when your bernedoodle is a little older than a puppy, but one they are sure to enjoy. When they get out of the puppy stage, which experts have determined is at 1.5 years old, they love going on runs with their companion. Bernedoodles have massive amounts of energy that can be released while you get a killer running workout in. If you don’t enjoy running, consider a game of fetch in a long stretch of grass that your bernedoodle can run around in.

Bernedoodles making amazing hiking partners. They love to spend time with you while being outdoors. Therefore, if you are a nature loving type, consider taking your bernedoodle on your next hike. Plan on starting with hiking moderate trails so your bernedoodle gets used to the activity. Bernedoodles generally don’t take off running to a scent or other animal/dog, another reason why they are great hikers. Your bernedoodle will be extra happy if the hiking trail are around small bodies of water. Like you will discover below, they love swimming, and it is a great way for them to cool off.

The Bernese Mountain Dog aspect of the bernedoodle is well suited for winter sports, particularly snowshoeing. The thick coats that they have makes them able to stay warm outside for long periods of time and makes them love snowy walks! You will probably have to spend more time preparing gear for yourself, like snowshoes and warm layers, but if you do choose to get your bernedoodle gear for the trip, stick to booties. It may take a few times of wearing the booties for your pup to get fully comfortable and used to them. When you get home, you can have a cuddle session to warm up! Your bernedoodle will appreciate the pets

Like mentioned above, bernedoodles are loyal companions. They love spending time with their family or owner if it is just one person. Simple activities like a family movie night or coffee date that you bring them along to is enjoyable for them. Being around their humans is something they will always get pleasure out of. Think about planning activities that your family can do with your bernedoodle to avoid leaving them at home and isolating them. This could be a family hike, soccer game, or movie night like stated above. If the environment is safe and dog friendly, never hesitate to bring your bernedoodle along for the ride. They would love to spend time with you while you do daily activities or see your friends.

Even though bernedoodles need more stimulation than a walk, walks with fetch intermixed can add dimension to the walk and keep your bernedoodle engaged. Consider going around your neighborhood and stopping 1-2 times throughout the walk to play a quick game of fetch. The Poodle part of a bernedoodle loves retrieving items, therefore a game of fetch during a walk could be a simple yet fun daily activity to do with your bernedoodle. Because bernedoodles have more energy than other breeds, a fetching device may be in order. There are many options of these, but any simple toy that allows you to throw the ball farther than your arm can throw will be beneficial, so you won’t blow out your shoulder trying to exercise your bernedoodle.

The poodle part of a bernedoodle also likes water sports, however it is not a given that all bernedoodles like water. You can experiment with water to see if your bernedoodle enjoys this. If they do, having a family lake day or just playing with the garden hose is something your bernedoodle will love, especially in the warmer months. A bonus activity would be playing fetch in the water. Because bernedoodles love retrieving items, adding the element of water will combine two of their favorite activities.

Bernedoodles are intelligent dogs. They need to constantly be challenged with mental stimulation to avoid getting bored. An activity that kids can partake in is a game of hide and seek. If your bernedoodle knows the command “stay,” you can use this to have your dog seek while you hide. When you are hidden, call your dog’s name and let them find you! If you are looking for your bernedoodle to get some mental stimulation while you are gone, consider buying or making an interactive puzzle that hides treats and your bernedoodle has to search for it. There are many different interactive puzzles to buy or make, but even the simplest ones will help your dog search for the treat and use brain power while they are home alone.

What would happen if you combined all of these activities into one? Well, that could be considered a family camping trip! If you are looking for a bigger but less frequent activity to plan, try going on a family camp trip with your bernedoodle. They will love being in close proximity to you for that extended amount of time and will have fun with all the activities that go along with camping. Common camping activities like trail hiking, fishing, and sitting by the fire fall into the categories of some of a bernedoodles favorite activities! Make sure that your bernedoodle is getting some down time in between activities and getting the proper rest and nutrition to make sure they don’t get worn out!