Breed training guide
Miniature American Shepherd
74Overall
Trainability
88
Energy level
88
For beginners
45
Sociability
72
Independence
50
Behavior problems
What Miniature American Shepherds struggle with most.
Most Miniature American Shepherdbehavior 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 6/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→