Breed training guide
Maltese
67Overall
Trainability
65
Energy level
40
For beginners
72
Sociability
85
Independence
28
Behavior problems
What Malteses struggle with most.
Most Maltesebehavior 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
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 5/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→