Breed training guide
Saint Bernard
72Overall
Trainability
72
Energy level
55
For beginners
62
Sociability
80
Independence
45
Behavior problems
What Saint Bernards struggle with most.
Most Saint Bernardbehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Reactivity
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→