Breed training guide
West Highland White Terrier
65Overall
Trainability
62
Energy level
65
For beginners
60
Sociability
75
Independence
60
Behavior problems
What West Highland White Terriers struggle with most.
Most West Highland White 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.
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
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
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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