Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022
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- Are Saint Bernards Aggressive Towards Strangers?
- Are Saint Bernards Aggressive Towards their Owners?
- Are Saint Bernards Aggressive Towards other Dogs?
- Are Saint Bernards Afraid of Strangers?
- Are Saint Bernards Afraid of Other Dogs?
- Do Saint Bernards Have Non-Social Fears?
- Do Saint Bernards Get Along Well With Other Dogs?
- Are Saint Bernards Easy to Train?
- Do Saint Bernards Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?
- Do Saint Bernards Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?
- Do Saint Bernards have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?
- Are Saint Bernards Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?
- Are Saint Bernards Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?
- Are Saint Bernards Playful? What is the Energy Level of Saint Bernards
- Conclusion on Saint Bernard Temperament
Introduction to the Temperament of the Saint Bernard
The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Saint Bernard out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.
In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Saint Bernard based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Saint Bernard breed.
We obtained our description of the temperament of Saint Bernard by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.
The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.
Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Saint Bernard.
The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.
The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.
The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:
- Aggression towards stranger
- Aggression towards its owner
- Aggression towards other dogs
- How well they get along with other dogs
- Fear of strangers
- Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
- Fear of other dogs
- Separation anxiety
- Clinginess
- Trainability/ Stubbornness
- Prey drive
- Excitability
- Touch sensitivity
- Energy level
In this article, we will discuss the score of the Saint Bernard for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Saint Bernard.
The summary table below shows the score of the Saint Bernard for the different behavioral characteristics.
High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.
| Behavior | Score |
|---|---|
| Dog Directed Aggression | 63.0 percent |
| Dog Directed Fear | 56.8 percent |
| Nonsocial Fear | 54.0 percent |
| Stubbornness | 53.5 percent |
| Dog Rivalry | 5.9 percent |
| Attachment Attention Seeking | 49.6 percent |
| Excitability | 47.3 percent |
| Energy Level | 46.7 percent |
| Stranger Directed Fear | 44.7 percent |
| Stranger Directed Aggression | 39.9 percent |
| Prey Drive | 27.0 percent |
| Separation Related Behavior | 26.1 percent |
| Owner Directed Aggression | 22.6 percent |
| Touch Sensitivity | 12.8 percent |
Note that with proper training, you can better your Saint Bernard`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Saint Bernard, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.
I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.
Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Saint Bernard.
See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.
Are Saint Bernards Aggressive Towards Strangers?
Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.
Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.
Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.
Saint Bernards are quite a bit aggressive towards strangers.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks high for aggression towards strangers.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 45 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 39.9 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit aggressive towards strangers just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Poodle (Miniature) | 40.7 % |
| 43 | Old English Sheepdog | 40.5 % |
| 44 | Cocker Spaniel (American) | 40.4 % |
| 45 | Saint Bernard | 39.9 % |
| 46 | Cairn Terrier | 39.6 % |
| 47 | Redbone Coonhound | 38.8 % |
| 48 | Rottweiler | 36.8 % |
The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Saint Bernards Aggressive Towards their Owners?
Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.
Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.
A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.
Saint Bernards are quite a bit aggressive towards their owners.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks high for aggression towards its owner.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 41 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has an owner-directed-aggression score of 22.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit owner-aggressive just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Owner-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Afghan Hound | 24.1 % |
| 39 | Bulldog | 23.1 % |
| 40 | Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired) | 22.8 % |
| 41 | Saint Bernard | 22.6 % |
| 42 | Chinese Crested | 22.1 % |
| 43 | English Springer Spaniel | 21.9 % |
| 44 | Newfoundland | 21.2 % |
The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Saint Bernards Aggressive Towards other Dogs?
Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.
A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs
A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.
Saint Bernards are quite a bit aggressive towards other dogs.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks high for aggression towards other dogs.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 31 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a dog-directed aggression score of 63.0 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit dog-aggressive just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Dog-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | American Pit Bull Terrier | 66.5 % |
| 29 | German Shepherd | 66.2 % |
| 30 | Jack Russell Terrier | 65.8 % |
| 31 | Saint Bernard | 63.0 % |
| 32 | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 62.6 % |
| 33 | Tibetan Terrier | 62.3 % |
| 34 | Chinese Shar-Pei | 61.7 % |
The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Saint Bernards Afraid of Strangers?
Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.
Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.
Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.
Saint Bernards are very much fearful of strangers.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very high for fear of strangers.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 21 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a stranger-directed-fear score of 44.7 %.
Other dog breeds that are very much stranger-fearful just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank | Breed | Stranger-Directed-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Yorkshire Terrier | 48.4 % |
| 19 | Maltese | 47.9 % |
| 20 | Ibizan Hound | 46.7 % |
| 21 | Saint Bernard | 44.7 % |
| 22 | Shetland Sheepdog | 44.0 % |
| 23 | Afghan Hound | 43.1 % |
| 24 | Pekingese | 42.7 % |
The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:
Are Saint Bernards Afraid of Other Dogs?
Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.
A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.
Saint Bernards are very much fearful of other dogs.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very high for fear of other dogs.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 23 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a dog-directed-fear score of 56.8 %.
Other dog breeds that are very much other-dog-fearful just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Dog-Directed-Fear Rank | Breed | Dog-Directed-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | American Eskimo Dog | 58.8 % |
| 21 | Beagle | 57.6 % |
| 22 | Poodle (Toy) | 56.9 % |
| 23 | Saint Bernard | 56.8 % |
| 24 | Yorkshire Terrier | 56.6 % |
| 25 | English Springer Spaniel | 55.0 % |
| 26 | Pekingese | 55.0 % |
The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:
Do Saint Bernards Have Non-Social Fears?
Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.
Saint Bernards are very much fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very high for non-social fear.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 14 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a nonsocial-fear score of 54.0 %.
Other dog breeds that are very much nonsocial-fearful just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Nonsocial-Fear Rank | Breed | Nonsocial-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Redbone Coonhound | 59.3 % |
| 12 | Chinese Crested | 57.4 % |
| 13 | Greyhound | 56.1 % |
| 14 | Saint Bernard | 54.0 % |
| 15 | Cairn Terrier | 53.5 % |
| 16 | Lhasa Apso | 53.5 % |
| 17 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 53.3 % |
The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:
Do Saint Bernards Get Along Well With Other Dogs?
Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.
These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.
Saint Bernards are not competitive when dealing with other dogs.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very low on dog rivalry.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 123 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a dog-rivalry score of 5.9 %.
Other dog breeds that are not competition-driven just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Dog-Rivalry Rank | Breed | Dog-Rivalry Score |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Scottish Terrier | 8.2 % |
| 121 | Italian Greyhound | 6.8 % |
| 122 | Norwegian Elkhound | 5.9 % |
| 123 | Saint Bernard | 5.9 % |
| 124 | Chinook | 0.0 % |
The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.
Are Saint Bernards Easy to Train?
Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.
Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.
Saint Bernards are not easy to train.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very low for trainability.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 106 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the trainability of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a trainability score of 46.5 %.
Other dog breeds that are not easy to train just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Trainability Rank | Breed | Trainability Score |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | Lhasa Apso | 47.8 % |
| 104 | Chihuahua | 46.9 % |
| 105 | Dachshund | 46.6 % |
| 106 | Saint Bernard | 46.5 % |
| 107 | Pug | 45.9 % |
| 108 | French Bulldog | 45.4 % |
| 109 | Beagle | 45.3 % |
The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:
The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:
Learn more about how intelligent the Saint Bernard is and how the intelligence of the Saint Bernard affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Saint Bernard is.
Do Saint Bernards Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?
Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.
Saint Bernards are not into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very low for small-pet-chasing.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 109 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a chasing score of 27.0 %.
Other dog breeds that are not into chasing after smaller pets just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Chasing Rank | Breed | Chasing Score |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Great Dane | 28.0 % |
| 107 | Basset Hound | 27.9 % |
| 108 | Shetland Sheepdog | 27.1 % |
| 109 | Saint Bernard | 27.0 % |
| 110 | Chihuahua | 26.5 % |
| 111 | Chinese Crested | 26.2 % |
| 112 | French Bulldog | 25.1 % |
The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:
The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.
Do Saint Bernards Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?
Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.
These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.
Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.
Saint Bernards are somewhat attachment/attention-seeking.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks average for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 69 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 49.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat attachment/attention-seeking just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank | Breed | Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Bearded Collie | 51.5 % |
| 67 | Border Terrier | 50.7 % |
| 68 | American Bulldog | 50.4 % |
| 69 | Saint Bernard | 49.6 % |
| 70 | Brittany | 49.1 % |
| 71 | Bernese Mountain Dog | 48.8 % |
| 72 | French Bulldog | 48.7 % |
The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:
The dog breeds that are aloof are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.
Do Saint Bernards have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?
Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.
These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.
They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.
Saint Bernards are a little bit prone to developing separation anxiety.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks low for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 92 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a separation anxiety score of 26.1 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Separation-Related-Behavior Rank | Breed | Separation-Related-Behavior Score |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Chinook | 26.9 % |
| 90 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 26.2 % |
| 91 | Akita | 26.1 % |
| 92 | Saint Bernard | 26.1 % |
| 93 | Labrador Retriever | 26.0 % |
| 94 | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | 26.0 % |
| 95 | Lagotto Romagnolo | 25.9 % |
The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
- Chinese Crested
- Miniature Pinscher
- Australian Silky Terrier
The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.
Are Saint Bernards Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?
Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.
These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.
Saint Bernards are not touch-sensitive.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks very low for touch sensitivity.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 117 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has a touch-sensitivity score of 12.8 %.
Other dog breeds that are not touch-sensitive just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Touch-Sensitivity Rank | Breed | Touch-Sensitivity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | English Setter | 15.1 % |
| 115 | Golden Retriever | 14.5 % |
| 116 | German Wirehaired Pointer | 13.5 % |
| 117 | Saint Bernard | 12.8 % |
| 118 | Bernese Mountain Dog | 12.7 % |
| 119 | Irish Water Spaniel | 12.0 % |
| 120 | Portuguese Water Dog | 11.8 % |
The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:
The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.
Are Saint Bernards Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?
Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:
- going for walks
- car trips
- sound of the doorbell
- arrival of visitors, and
- the owner arriving home
Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.
Saint Bernards are somewhat hyper (excitable).
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks average for excitability.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 52 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has an excitability score of 47.3 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat excitable just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Excitability Rank | Breed | Excitability Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Weimaraner | 49.2 % |
| 50 | Pointer | 49.0 % |
| 51 | Australian Shepherd | 47.5 % |
| 52 | Saint Bernard | 47.3 % |
| 53 | Airedale Terrier | 47.3 % |
| 54 | English Springer Spaniel | 47.2 % |
| 55 | Dachshund (Miniature) | 47.1 % |
The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:
- Australian Silky Terrier
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
- American Eskimo Dog
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.
Are Saint Bernards Playful? What is the Energy Level of Saint Bernards
Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.
Saint Bernards are a little bit energetic.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks low for energy level.
The Saint Bernard ranks number 87 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.
This information is based on what 19 Saint Bernard owners reported on the temperament of their Saint Bernard in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Saint Bernard has an energy-level score of 46.7 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit energetic just like the Saint Bernard are listed in the table below
| Energy-Level Rank | Breed | Energy-Level Score |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Chinese Crested | 48.1 % |
| 85 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 47.6 % |
| 86 | Bouvier des Flandres | 47.3 % |
| 87 | Saint Bernard | 46.7 % |
| 88 | Pug | 46.5 % |
| 89 | Beagle | 45.5 % |
| 90 | Norwegian Elkhound | 44.6 % |
The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:
The dog breeds that are laziest are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.
Conclusion on Saint Bernard Temperament
The temperament of your Saint Bernard comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Saint Bernard is exposed to.
You cannot change your Saint Bernard`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Saint Bernard to.
Exposing your Saint Bernard to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Saint Bernard to what you desire.
Again, with proper training, you can better your Saint Bernard`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.
I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.
Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Saint Bernard.
If you think the Saint Bernard is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Saint Bernards cost and Saint Bernard puppy buying guide.
Also, see our list of reputable Saint Bernard breeders in the United States and the prices of their Saint Bernard puppies.