Breed training guide
Cairn Terrier
62Overall
Trainability
60
Energy level
70
For beginners
55
Sociability
72
Independence
65
Behavior problems
What Cairn Terriers struggle with most.
Most Cairn 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 7/10
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Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
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
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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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