Breed training guide
Flat-Coated Retriever
74Overall
Trainability
82
Energy level
88
For beginners
58
Sociability
85
Independence
35
Behavior problems
What Flat-Coated Retrievers struggle with most.
Most Flat-Coated Retrieverbehavior 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
Rare · Difficulty 5/10
Rare→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Reactivity
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→