Breed training guide
Irish Water Spaniel
68Overall
Trainability
72
Energy level
80
For beginners
50
Sociability
75
Independence
55
Behavior problems
What Irish Water Spaniels struggle with most.
Most Irish Water 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 6/10
Occasional→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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