Are Chessies hard to train?

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are highly intelligent, ranking in the top 20% of all breeds for working and obedience intelligence. They scored 4 out of 5 in both Obedience and Problem Solving on our breed intelligence scale, indicating a strong capacity for learning commands and navigating complex tasks. While intelligent, their independent nature means training can present challenges requiring patience and consistency. To understand how to best work with your Chessie's unique intelligence, delve deeper into our comprehensive training guide.