Breed training guide
Boston Terrier
72Overall
Trainability
70
Energy level
60
For beginners
74
Sociability
82
Independence
42
Behavior problems
What Boston Terriers struggle with most.
Most Boston 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
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 4/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 4/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 5/10
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Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
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