Breed training guide
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
80Overall
Trainability
78
Energy level
45
For beginners
88
Sociability
90
Independence
25
Behavior problems
What Cavalier King Charles Spaniels struggle with most.
Most Cavalier King Charles Spanielbehavior 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.
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 3/10
Rare→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 4/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 3/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→