Breed training guide
Shetland Sheepdog
78Overall
Trainability
88
Energy level
72
For beginners
72
Sociability
78
Independence
42
Behavior problems
What Shetland Sheepdogs struggle with most.
Most Shetland Sheepdogbehavior 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 7/10
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Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
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Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 5/10
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Digging
Common · Difficulty 5/10
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Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 5/10
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Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 5/10
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Nipping & Mouthing
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 4/10
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Reactivity
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Recall Failures
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 6/10
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Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
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