Today we have another talk in our pet series, Is Your Dog a Hard-to-Train Breed? As we have said in other pet talks, we love dogs, we have had many dogs, and we have several dogs currently.
As with all new pets, you will need to get to know each other and train your dog to do things the way you want them to. Sometimes that is harder than it sounds. Besides the usual house training, leash training and the like there are some tips for how to make training easier and some dog breeds that are harder to train that others.
Do not assume because a dog is of a certain breed or age that it will instinctively know how to do things or know how to do things the way you want them to. Animals that are trained can be retrained to a new routine or process but you must put in the work to show them how you want things done.
Even if you have a dog breed that is harder to train, it can be done with time, patience, love, and consistency.
Is Your Dog a Hard-to-Train Breed?
A. Some Training Tips
Dogs are fun and loving pets to have once they’ve learned their place within the family. In general they tend to give love unconditionally and are eager to please. Some dog breeds, however, can be a challenge when it comes to training. You can be successful though if you approach each training session with a calm and firm disposition. This, plus adhering to a consistent training schedule will bring the best results.
1.Patience
Patience is truly a virtue while training certain breeds. Of course, every dog has his own unique personality, but there are some traits which are prominent within the majority of dogs of a particular breed. Rarely is it impossible to teach a dog the proper way to behave.
2. Do Your Research
It’s a good idea to do some in-depth research before attaining any puppy or dog. You certainly want to choose an individual that is happy to make your acquaintance while keeping in mind any breed tendencies that may surface later on. Research is your friend. Make sure you know not only what the breed is know for but any quirks that breed may have. You want to have an idea of how a breed needs to be trained and how that breeds energy level would be. As we have said with all pets, do not jump in blind, know what you are getting into. Get a dog that will fit your lifestyle, your energy level, and your needs.
3. Highly Intelligent Breeds
Among the breeds that are hard to train it would appear that a common factor is above-average intelligence. A highly intelligent dog may be somewhat stubborn and independent. He may even appear at times to be taunting the trainer. Once such a dog has learned his lesson about who is the master though he’ll likely turn out to be a very loyal companion.
4. Be Confident
If you own a hard to train breed then you’re probably in for a struggle to establish dominance. Whenever the dog is in your presence it is imperative that you present yourself in a confident manner. The way you carry yourself and the tone of your voice will either reinforce your efforts or betray any underlying fears or insecurities you may have. Dogs can easily pick up the scent of adrenalin too. If you are unsure of yourself in any way the dog is sure to know it and will take advantage of your weakness. As the old saying goes, “Dogs Can Smell Fear”.
Is Your Dog a Hard-to-Train Breed?
B. Some of the Breeds That Are Hardest To Train
1. Border Collie – Dogs in this breed require plenty of room to run. Due to their inherent nature for herding they have plenty of energy. This breed need to work, that is what they are for. If you do not have a farm to wok, you will need something else for them to do. Border Collies are very good at agility training and frisby chase.
2. Rottweiler – Known for being excellent watchdogs. They are often unfairly stereotyped as being viscous. Actually these dogs make excellent pets when trained properly. One thing to note though is that they are very loyal dogs and can become a bit overprotective of their master. Once trained they tend be very obedient dogs. It would be best to invest in professional training to be sure it is done correctly. A badly trained dog can be very bad indeed.
3. Husky – Huskies need constant attention toward unwanted behaviors. Hunters at heart they too are very energetic. Huskies are very smart and get bored quickly. They can figure things out if given time so they can get into trouble by getting into things that you do not want them to. Also as they were used for hunting, they do not do very well around small animals.
4. Akita – These dogs make very loyal, loving pets but do not tend to get along with other dogs because of their tendency toward dominance. An owner of an Akita will need to show their dominance over the dog. This breed will try to take over with both dog packs and people families. Be sure the dog knows that you are in charge.
5. Kinds of Terrier – There are quite a few breed groups within the Terrier breed. These animals love to play and show off. They are full of energy and can mess up a room in a hurry with their antics.
People often see a small breed terrier and think it will make a good apartment pet. They are wrong, terriers do not do well being expected to sit around all day and behave. Terriers are far too high-energy to be calm. Keeping a terrier in a small place almost guarantees it will get bored and tare things up.
6. Hound – The bloodhound is often teasingly portrayed as lazy, stubborn, and aloof. This isn’t too far from the truth. They do perk up though when they are on the trail. Once the hound has gotten on a trail it will bay and run as long as it can keep the scent.
This is, of course, not all things for all dogs. There is always an exception to any rule but these are general ideas for most dog.
We hope this talk, Is Your Dog a Hard-to-Train Breed has giving you somethings to think about and will help you make a good choice on what kind of dog you want and the training they may require.
If you want more info on pets, please take a look at some of the talks in our pet series below.
You Are Thinking of Getting a Pet?
Being a Good Fish Aquarium Keeper
How to Help Your Pets Deal with Life Change
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