Are Cairn Terriers hard to train?
Terriers in general need to be trained a little differently than other types of dogs. Cairns, like most terriers, are highly intelligent and love a challenge, so they prefer training methods that keep their attention. Most cairns do like to please, but they will not necessarily obey just for the sake of obeying like some other breeds will. Cairns do NOT respond well to training that utilizes negative methods or punishment. The Cairn Rescue League recommends training for all of its dogs, and it is important to find a trainer that understands terriers and the use of positive training methods.
