About the Saint Bernard
Known for their patient and gentle but with a stubborn streak and a body so large that even minor bad habits become major problems, Saint Bernards have a enormous, drooling sweetness and patient calm that makes them the ultimate gentle giant — who happens to weigh 180 pounds.
Common Saint Bernard Training Challenges
The most common challenge Saint Bernard owners face is pulling on leash and knocking over children. Other frequent issues include pulling, jumping, space unawareness, and excessive drooling.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Saints dragging you with unstoppable force on walks, accidentally sitting on small children, and drooling on every surface while completely ignoring your pleas to move.
The Right Training Approach for Saint Bernards
The key to training a Saint Bernard lies in leveraging their natural desire to please their family and natural patience that makes them surprisingly trainable when sessions account for their size and energy level. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Saint Bernards are gentle but enormous. Train spatial awareness early -- they genuinely do not realize they are 180 pounds. Teach them to move around people carefully.
Saint Bernard puppies should learn gentle greetings and body awareness by 4 months, before their size makes jumping dangerous.
The Transformation
Whether your Saint Bernard is a rapidly growing puppy or a full-grown adult who needs leash manners before they dislocate your shoulder, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your lovable, enormous Saint Bernard walking beside you like a giant teddy bear on a loose leash, navigating around children with gentle awareness, and responding to commands despite their size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Saint Bernards?
My Saint Bernard is already 5 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What Saint Bernard Owners Say
“Our Saint Bernard had terrible pulling on leash. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Grace W.
-- Saint Bernard owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Saints. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Nathan J.
-- Saint Bernard owner“The jumping section alone was worth the price. Our Saint Bernard is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Wendy W.
-- Saint Bernard ownerThe Complete Saint Bernard Obedience System
Whether your Saint Bernard is a rapidly growing puppy or a full-grown adult who needs leash manners before they dislocate your shoulder, this breed-specific system was built for Saint Bernards.
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