Breed training guide
Portuguese Water Dog
80Overall
Trainability
85
Energy level
85
For beginners
68
Sociability
82
Independence
40
Behavior problems
What Portuguese Water Dogs struggle with most.
Most Portuguese Water Dogbehavior 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→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→