Breed training guide
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
78Overall
Trainability
85
Energy level
85
For beginners
60
Sociability
80
Independence
42
Behavior problems
What Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers struggle with most.
Most Nova Scotia Duck Tolling 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 7/10
Very 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
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→