Breed training guide
Newfoundland
76Overall
Trainability
75
Energy level
55
For beginners
68
Sociability
82
Independence
42
Behavior problems
What Newfoundlands struggle with most.
Most Newfoundlandbehavior 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 6/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Reactivity
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Separation Anxiety
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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