Pet Expert shares the 5 different dog personalities – Which one matches your pup? Find out with this quiz

There are over 10 million households with dogs in them in the UK, so it’s fair to say that as a nation we love our furry companions. They become an integral part of our family dynamics, and often are the most spoiled member of the family.

Recent research from Studio revealed pets in Glasgow are most likely to be spoiled by their owners, followed by Leeds and Newcastle. However, even the most generous dog owner might not know just how much their pup’s personality affects the toys and training techniques they will respond best to.

For owners who want to understand their dogs better, Studio has teamed up with Pet Behaviour and Nutritional Expert Anna Webb to reveal the five different dog personality types and exactly what they mean for your pup’s behavioural and play needs.

Dog owners will know well that each dog has its own individual quirks and personality traits that affect what they enjoy and which training techniques they respond best to. Want to find out more about your dog’s newly discovered personality? Here is the full breakdown of personalities from Pet behaviour expert Anna Webb.

What does each dog personality mean?

1. The Joker

Jokers are independent thinkers and natural comedians. They know exactly what they want, which can lead to attention seeking behaviours to get their way. These ‘tantrums’ mean you might find the Jokers shredding cushions or chewing on table legs.

Plush toys are best avoided as they’re easily shredded by the Joker. Instead, opt for some non-squeaky or interactive toys to channel their fun-loving personality. Training a perfect fetch is great for reducing frustration with a quick high-impact energy burn.

Practising basic cues, like sit, down, and stay, every day with the Joker can help to reduce jumping and barking for attention. Frenchies, Bostons, Bull Terriers, and British Bulldogs are great examples of the Joker personality.

2. The Bell Boy

Bell Boys are very intelligent, making them more conscious of ‘threats’ to the home. For example, they’ll likely be the first to let you know when a delivery driver is close by.

A trained Bell Boy will bark and rush to their owner to check they’ve heard him or her, before retreating to his bed and letting you answer the door. So, owners should focus on creating a boundary around the front door by teaching their dog to settle in bed and rewarding them for doing so.