Are Tibetan Terriers easy to train?

Tibetan Terriers are considered to have average working intelligence for obedience, ranking 75th out of 138 breeds evaluated by Stanley Coren. Their obedience score of 3 out of 5 suggests they are trainable but may require more patience and varied methods than higher-ranking breeds. While they possess average problem-solving and memory skills (3/5 each), their independent streak means they are not always the most compliant students. For a deeper dive into their unique intelligence and how to best train them, explore our full article.