Bernese Mountain Dog dog training school and breed information

Understanding and Training a Bernese Mountain Dog

Bred as a "gentle giant" to work along side people and oversee to the home and family, the Bernese is responsive to obedience training. Training should be kind, gentle and good-natured, using a lot of praise and high encouragement. Many, less-bulky Bernese have the aptitude and drive to excel in obedience. Also due to the breed's tight family ties, they can attach strongly to one person. To avoid protective and anti-social behaviour, socialise the Bernese early and accustom them to people, noises and include them in a variety of activities.

Breed Profile

Breed Name: Bernese Mountain Dog

Domestic Dog Group:

Brief Description:

General Size: 85-90 lbs (40-44 kg); 58-70 cm
General Temperament: Attentive & Friendly
General Description: Good-natured and responsive to encouragement.

Breed’s Key Traits

High Med-High Medium Med-Low Low

Requires Experience x

Good Family Dog x

Exercise Required x

Activity Indoors x

Ease of Training x

Sociability with Strangers x

Grooming Requirements x

Brief History

This is an old breed dating back to roughly 100 BC. The ancestors were brought to Switzerland by invading Roman legions where the breed was used to pull weaver's cart and act as a farm guardian.

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