Breed training guide
German Shorthaired Pointer
76Overall
Trainability
88
Energy level
98
For beginners
38
Sociability
78
Independence
42
Behavior problems
What German Shorthaired Pointers struggle with most.
Most German Shorthaired Pointerbehavior 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
Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
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 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→