Comments on: Top 10 Not-So-Obedient Dog Breeds

By: Betty

Betty — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:15:31 +0000

I have a mix breed dog of Chow & Golden Retriever. He is an excellent watch dog and very loyal to his family. However, he is the most stubborn dog I have ever owned. He refuses to respond to any command. He loves to play and jump all over us. There is one thing I can count on, if he barks, I know something is around that shouldn’t be. This has a range from people, raccoons or snakes. He is my Buddy, he takes care of his family and we love him!

PS: When Buddy was approx 12 wks old he was put out and left. A man took him to our vet where my 14 yr old daughter fell in love with him. Needless to say we have given him a good home.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:49:00 +0000

I own a Basset Hound and they are very intelligent dogs he was shipped from Tennessee by plane to Ontario Canada at 6 weeks old .. before he was 7 weeks old he had learned sit and shake a paw and with in the next two weeks he had learned roll over lay down speak and dance which was just a twirl. He was difficult to house train but he knows everything I tell him like he talks English and listens very well. he’ll wonder around the farm and disappear when no ones paying attention but when he hears his name and the word COOKIE right after he comes right back.

I also taught him to chase his tail using only praise with words instead of food as an experiment and he learned it.. took a little longer than the others though.

my basset hound was a very quick learner on tricks he was just a little longer at potty training.

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By: Saa

Saa — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:22:03 +0000

QUOTE: #4 — Chow Chows: They are loyal and have a dominant nature. Their stubbornness may be mistaken for a lack of intelligence.

I own a Chow Chow, Black Labrodor Retriever mix, and this description matches him almost perfectly. My dog, Buddy, is very loyal, and he does have a dominant nature. So dominant, in fact, that we had to separate the dog pen that he shared with another male Lab mix, because he was constantly trying to start fights. He is very stubborn, and refuses to walk on a leash. He is, however, very obedient. I’m not sure why anyone would say a Chow Chow isn’t obedient, as they are just as obedient as any dog. I believe that obedience lies within the dog itself, not the breed of dog.
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By: Saa

Saa — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:20:24 +0000

#4 — Chow Chows: They are loyal and have a dominant nature. Their stubbornness may be mistaken for a lack of intelligence.

I own a Chow Chow, Black Labrodor Retriever mix, and This description matches him almost perfectly. My dog, Buddy, is very loyal, and he does have a dominant nature. So dominant, in fact, that we had to separate the dog pen that he shared with another male Lab mix, because he was constantly trying to start fights. He is very stubborn, and refuses to walk on a leash. He is, howerver, very obedient. I’m not sure why anyone would say a Chow Chow isn’t obedient, as they are just as obedient as any dog. I believe that obedience lies within the dog itself, not the breed of dog.
?~Saa

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By: pickynickike

pickynickike — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:22:50 +0000

This man obviously hasn’t owned a Borzoi since he thinks they are among the least obedient of dogs. I’ve obedience trained three of them. They ARE bred not to look to the master or hunter for instruction but to do what they are bred to do, but that does not mean they aren’t obedient.

I found them to be among the most intelligent of several breeds I’ve owned.

They are members of the giant breeds and it does take praise and reward in initial training. I would use that method with any breed.

He’s right as rain about Bassets being difficult to house train, though. lol

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:11:33 +0000

Thanks pitbull mommy,
I agree wholeheartedly with you. That is my philosophy. I wanted to know what you use because so many people think one has to be tough with either the big breeds or the stubborn breeds. I’m glad to hear others using good old praise and reward. It may take longer but the benefits in the long run are well worth it.

Holly

By: Pit Bull Mommy

Pit Bull Mommy — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:51:47 +0000

Holly,

The only way to train any breed is with Praise and Reward. Dogs will do anything for the handler/owner for that GOOD BOY, GOOD DOG, GOOD SIT.

Have you ever seen a dog look at you with a big smile after completing an obedience command? They are looking for their praise and the reward of your pleasure.

Don’t confuse boredom with stupidity. I’d be bored too, if I worked my butt off and no one told me how great I job I did.

By: mittens

mittens — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:41:03 +0000

in mind it’s generally the humans associated with any breed of dog who are the most untrainable and not the sharpest tools in any kennel.

it’s hard to see the alpha dog in a blithering dolt- who can blame the so called ‘ ‘untrainable dogs’ for not listening.

borzois were the to- have dog of the flapper 20s- and there weren’t many of them about at the time.

By: Val

Val — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:12:53 +0000

Sighthounds are very independent and intelligent! I have had Afghan Hounds and Saluki’s since the 70’s and this Stanley Coren is an idiot. I think he is confusing independent thinking breeds to dependent type breeds. I love the sighthound out look on life!

By: dog collar addict

dog collar addict — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:21:04 +0000

i’d have to agree with the bulldog comment. my friend has one & it’s dumber than a bad of hammers..

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:58:15 +0000

I have had at least one dachshund in my home my whole life (many years) I am very partial…. Extreme work in training the first few yrs. Dedication, patience etc… and for goodness sakes don’t move or do construction! It makes the Dachshund nervous! LOL - but totally worth it! The day we got our Am Staff! Wow what an awesome experience for me! Training was a breeze (compared to Dachshund training that is) This baby was getting the morning newspaper in 2 weeks time! The Sunday paper was a bit tough until she grew more….. and of course the Dachshund is now waking us all up, sometimes earlier than the paper arrives, because she gets a treat just for following along!

Thanks for the post!

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:30:08 +0000

Question for pitbull mommy… I’m curious to know what training methods you are using. I love GSDs but I have worked with many breeds and regardless of the breed and trainability, I find that motivating them and working with them instead of forceful and fearful training methods goes a long way. I have a rescue Elkhound cross. He can be very stubborn at times but patience and working with him goes a long way. We have no problems with him even though there are times where he would rather plunk himself down and not budge. So different from the GSD who won’t sit still and will bring you the kitchen sink if it wasn’t attached! We can all learn so much from all of them. Only if we have the patience and are humble enough to learn!

Thanks for the post. Please note any websites, references if you have any.

BTW, I’m a different Holly than the earlier post.

By: Pit Bull mommy x 4

Pit Bull mommy x 4 — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:28:27 +0000

They are NOT using the correct training methods. I’m an obedience trainer, I’ll train bull dogs and pit bulls before most other breeds. These breeds are independent and loyal, using those traits combined with their desire to please the handler, the work is done for you.

I often use the term “operator error” when discussing training of these breeds. Need I say more.