Ernie
Sex: Male
ID Number: 8025
Breed: Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)
Age: 1 Year 2 Months (Birthdate: 6/21/2025)
Size: 36.2 lbs. (Medium)
Other: Neutered, Vaccinations current, Microchip
Housetrained: Yes
Exercise: Moderate Exercise Needed
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Only
New People: Friendly
Adoption Fee: $250
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Learn More About Ernie
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Name: Ernie
Size: ~Medium range: 26-60 lbs
Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.
Other: Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Older/Considerate Children Only, Resource Guarding
** Ernie does have some resource guarding issues. His foster is working with him currently. The link and book below are provided so his adopter can continue the training.
Please visit the following link for more information & training tips: https://tinyurl.com/yy4eaou6
Jean Donaldson's book "Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs." is a great read.
Ernie would love to play fetch with you!
Foster Home Feedback
** Older/Considerate Children Only, Resource Guarding
8/26/2026 Foster Home Feedback: Meet Ernie, your future sunshine and certified lover boy!
At just a year old, this sweet Shepherd mix is an absolute joy, full of personality, and guaranteed to keep you smiling. Ernie has been one of our easiest foster dogs yet—he’s extremely gentle, kind, and has the most soulful eyes that will melt your heart instantly.
Ernie's Highlights:
People & Dog Friendly: He is a total lover boy! He has met men, women, and kids at adoption events and was exceptionally gentle with everyone. He doesn't jump—instead, he greets every new friend with the wiggliest butt you've ever seen!
Playful & Submissive: He loves other dogs and thrives wrestling and chasing balls with our resident pups. He reads dog cues exceptionally well, takes them like a champ.
House & Crate Trained: Potty training is 100% checked off the list, and he keeps a squeaky-clean kennel! He might whine for just a couple of minutes when he goes in for bed or work, but he quickly settles right in.
Loves car rides: Ernie loves car rides! He rides like a pro in the car and lays down in the backseat. He never puts up a fuss and is just happy to be by your side.
The Ultimate Companion: Ernie is the perfect blend of fun energy and cozy affection—he will happily be your sweet, loyal shadow around the house.
Ideal Home: Ernie treasures his toys a bit too much and has shown signs of resource guarding with them. Because of this, he’d do best in a home without young kids, though older/considerate children would be ok! His toy guarding is not difficult to manage with basic habits (like trading him for toys, feeding separately, and supervising high-value items), which are beneficial for any dog in any household. Ernie will happily trade you for a toy!
Ernie will absolutely steal your socks and he loves to play keep-away with them. He will also happily follow you room to room to supervise any and all activities. He really is the goofiest boy and has been one of our easiest fosters. We (humans and resident dogs) just adore this sweet boy and hope you take a chance on him.
Ernie is so friendly, wildly playful, and bursting with love. There is truly never a dull moment with this happy boy around. Apply to adopt Ernie today and bring home your new best friend!