Saint Bernard
Gentle, patient and huge, the Saint Bernard was developed at an Alpine hospice for mountain rescue. It is calm, friendly and devoted.
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- Bred for
- Alpine rescue work in Switzerland
- Typical energy
- Low to moderate
- Size
- Large
Where to start
Usually motivated by praise, food and closeness. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Teach manners while your puppy is small, because jumping and pulling are harder to fix on a giant.
Next
Use soft praise and food, and keep sessions calm and positive.
Daily habit
Start loose-leash walking and calm greetings from day one.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
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