Breed training guide
Scottish Terrier
55Overall
Trainability
45
Energy level
58
For beginners
38
Sociability
60
Independence
75
Behavior problems
What Scottish Terriers struggle with most.
Most Scottish Terrierbehavior 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
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
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Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Digging
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 6/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Jumping on People
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 9/10
Very Common→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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