Breed training guide
Labrador Retriever
85Overall
Trainability
90
Energy level
85
For beginners
85
Sociability
92
Independence
30
Behavior problems
What Labrador Retrievers struggle with most.
Most Labrador 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.
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 5/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 5/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 4/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 4/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→