Training

Despite its occasionally difficult nature, the Brazilian Terrier is a highly trainable breed. However, if they are bored or isolated for long periods of time, they may engage in harmful activities.

Training that is both effective and includes mental and physical exercise is essential for preventing behavioral issues. Due to their great intelligence, Brazilian Terriers do well in obedience and agility training, and some have even gone on to become circus dogs.

Obedience training with your Brazilian Terrier should begin at an early age to set the tone as pack leader and prevent misunderstandings. Because of their background working in packs in Brazilian farms, Brazilian Terriers are more amenable to training than Jack Russell Terriers.

In order to avoid them from becoming dominant over their owners, these dogs benefit greatly from circuit training and should be handled with care due to their high intellect.

Brazilian Terriers make wonderful companions for the proper people, but if you let them treat you like a lap dog or let them walk all over you, they could easily become destructive. They can develop "small dog syndrome" if given the chance to take charge of a situation. When a dog establishes itself as the 'leader' of the household, it can become dominant and violent toward humans and other animals.

While Brazilian Terriers are normally tolerant of canine housemates, they should be kept away from small animals that could be considered prey by the Brazilian Terrier's natural hunting instincts.

It's best to introduce a dog to a young child as soon as possible to enhance the likelihood of acceptance and head off any problems that could arise later. The foundations of a happy and well-behaved Brazilian Terrier in the home are proper training, socialization, and the establishment of firm norms everyone follows.