Breed training guide
Irish Wolfhound
72Overall
Trainability
72
Energy level
60
For beginners
65
Sociability
78
Independence
48
Behavior problems
What Irish Wolfhounds struggle with most.
Most Irish Wolfhoundbehavior 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.
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 7/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Rare · Difficulty 3/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 8/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→