Bernese Mountain Dog Training

Do you have a Bernese Mountain Dog that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are gentle, affectionate giants originally bred as farm dogs in Switzerland. They're calm, loyal, and incredibly sweet-natured — but their large size and sensitivity require thoughtful training from an early age.

Common Bernese Mountain Dog traits and training needs

• Very large — even gentle behaviours like leaning and paw-giving become significant at their size
• Can be anxious and sensitive, especially to loud noises and unfamiliar situations
• Prone to pulling on lead simply due to their size and strength
• May develop separation anxiety — they bond deeply and want to be near their family
• Can be wary of strangers and may take time to warm up to new people
• Slow to mature both physically and mentally — still growing and developing at two years

Bernese owners adore their gentle giant's calm, loving nature. If your Bernese leans on every person they meet, trembles during storms, or treats the lead like a suggestion rather than a rule, that's classic Bernese. Their sensitivity means they respond wonderfully to calm, positive training — harsh methods will only make them shut down. Patience with their slow maturation pays off enormously.