Breed training guide
English Springer Spaniel
80Overall
Trainability
85
Energy level
85
For beginners
70
Sociability
85
Independence
38
Behavior problems
What English Springer Spaniels struggle with most.
Most English Springer Spanielbehavior 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 6/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 5/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→