Just as a figure of speech. I've had 3 Saint Bernards in my life before Bruno, and he is about 13 months old. He is just so bad for a St. Bernard. He hates water like for a bath, and is really hyper. I know he is a pup, but he isn't relaxed ever, which as a lazy breed he should be at home. Plus, he hates the cold, like going into the snow which is very odd for a St. Bernard. I know i have a pure bred because i've met the parents and I have papers. I bought my other dogs from him also. So what is wrong with him?
2006-11-04 12:55:44 · 18 answers · asked by Nitisho Knows all 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I didn't mean "wrong" I meant why is he acting like that.
2006-11-04 13:06:12 · update #1
I love him, i am enjoying him, but i don't really knowhow to train him if he doesn't act like a St. Bernard. That's kind of my "specaillty" If you will.
2006-11-04 13:08:39 · update #2
Not all saint bernards are the same. Humans aren't all the same! Some of us hate germs!!! Be glad Bruno isn't afraid of germs. Just like humans, there's stuff he won't like, and he'll have a different personality. My dog hates water too, and if it's cold, she pees INSIDE the house, really frustrating. But anyways, back to Bruno, for the energy, not all of them are lazy! Just walk him, play with him, and maybe go to a dog park. Just love him!!! i'm sure he'll be fine, and just be patient with him. And look at the good things he does, not all the bad things.
2006-11-04 12:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by beagleowner2 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
He may have been inbred somewhere along the line, or improperly bred.
Most responsible breeders will only breed dogs that sport the breed standard. An irresponsible breeder won't. My guess is someone in Bruno's past, bred a couple of dogs together that didn't fit the St Bernard standard (ie it hates cold and is overly hyper), thus they created your dog, which looks very much like a St Bernard, but acts nothing like one.
2006-11-04 13:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by realdusi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like humans, each dog has it's own nature and personality.
I don't see anything "wrong" with your St. Bernard from the way you describe him. Sounds like a fun, not boring, pet. . . And - be happy you don't have to go out in the cold with him!
2006-11-04 13:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by dgm 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are just like people....their all individuals. Saint Bernard's are wonderful!!
2006-11-04 13:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Thankyou4givengmeaheadache 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try kennel trining him I don't know how well it works on St. Bernards but I have one of the moast obiedent pitts you'd ever see.
2006-11-04 13:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by TDR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might be the runt of the litter. He can be the odd one, but he can turn out to have somthing special than other dogs. But he can be the naughty one also. But he should be a really new experinence and you will learn the wonders of dogs.
Hope I was a help!
2006-11-04 13:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is still a puppy. My dog Whiskey was a pure demon (springer spaniel). Believe me, they do outgro that stage. At least your dog doesn't drag a huge stuffed bear into the living room everytime we have company and screw it (he's fixed). I am wondering when he will outgrow that.
2006-11-04 13:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by stangbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pup is just being a pup,as most pups hate a bath and are very hyper.He will settle down as he gets older,but you may be whipped by then.Enjoy him while you can.
2006-11-04 13:00:06 · answer #8 · answered by Help 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some dogs just are rather strange. I know plenty of labs that hate water. Have fun with him, he clearly is an amazing anomaly.
2006-11-04 12:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ive had this prob before 2. Give him time when he gets older he'll mellow out.
2006-11-04 13:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋