@Gertie's Mom my mil used to have a st bernard also and she LOVED walking him. As sweet as they are, you would have to be brave to wanna mess with the one walking them. He would have protected her for sure tho as much of a love as he was but if I had a big dog I think I would feel much more safe also. My pug certainly can bark as he backs up really well but I dont think that is the protection we need.![]()