We just moved into a rural area, and there are large bears in the area. We also own a saint bernard dog. I've seen my trash cans turned upside down when i wake up sometimes. Will the dog be okay outside on the porch during the night?
2007-11-14 04:49:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would never ever put my dog in this kind of danger. Granted the bear will probably be more scared of your dog than anything else, but why risk it.
But to answer your question: If the bear wanted to pick a fight with your Saint, your Saint would NOT have a chance.
Why isn't this dog inside your house at night? A garage would even be an upgrade at this point.
2007-11-14 04:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest not keeping your dog outside at night. Saint Bernard's aren't known as the most aggressive dog and a bear is quite bigger, especially depending on what kind of bear it is. If a bear wants to, he can easily overpower your Saint Bernard. A dog's natural response is to fight back, but that doesn't mean he won't get severely injured in the process.
2007-11-14 04:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by DJ Bright 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a dog owner, you're responsible for the health & well being of your St. Bernard. Therefore, if you KNOW there are bears that come onto your property, the responsible thing to do, would be to keep your dog indoors during the night.
It doesn't matter if a St. Bernard can ''fend off'' a bear, because what'll happen if there's more than one bear there? Or an angry momma bear that thinks your dog is a threat to her cubs?
St. Bernards aren't ''fighters'', and most likely, you'll have a severely injured, if not dead, St. Bernard in the morning.
2007-11-14 04:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Score - Bear 1 - Dog 0
Granted, the dog's barking will probably drive the bear away, but why risk it? Never underestimate a hungry bear, especially in the Spring when it wakes up from hibernation.
2007-11-14 05:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Yo LO! Aussie Grins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. A saint bernard doesn't stand a chance. I'm sorry to say it, but I would keep your dog inside when your not home and at night. Good Luck. And be careful yourself too.
2007-11-14 05:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bears are fearful and wouldn't normally attack a dog. They would rather run away. It is really easy to scare a bear despite popular belief. It depends on how the dog reacts. I would be more worried about wolves. I have a country house and many people have had their dogs killed by wolves and coyotes not bears.
As a general "good dog owner" rule, you don't leave your dog unattended outside.
2007-11-14 05:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't put your dog in this danger ever. Keep your dog in the house. You don't want your dog to get killed or seriously injured do you?
Bears are some mean animals and can really tear up your dog or kill your dog! Your dog would probably be killed easily by the bear!
Please keep your dog indoors!!!
2007-11-14 05:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way dogs take on a bear is from all sides. So one dog by it's self regardless of breed ain't gonna get er done.
2007-11-14 05:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that dog isn't going to want to mess with a bear and a bear isn't going to want to mess with a dog. it is likely that food from humans is all these bears know and why would they waste energy fighting with your dog when they have a whole garbage can full of food? if they were in a fight your dog would loose so take him in at night if your worried.
2007-11-14 05:02:46 · answer #9 · answered by Shelby L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to its size and power, your dog could fight a bear, but DON'T risk and let it happen. St. Bernards are not meant to be aggressive guard dogs and your dog might not be able to defend itself from a bear, although it might try. Please take your dog in during the night.
2007-11-14 04:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by Free R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋