Breed training guide
Irish Setter
68Overall
Trainability
70
Energy level
90
For beginners
45
Sociability
82
Independence
38
Behavior problems
What Irish Setters struggle with most.
Most Irish Setterbehavior 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
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 5/10
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
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→