Breed training guide
Bernese Mountain Dog
78Overall
Trainability
80
Energy level
65
For beginners
72
Sociability
82
Independence
42
Behavior problems
What Bernese Mountain Dogs struggle with most.
Most Bernese Mountain Dogbehavior 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 5/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→