They are sweet, funny and the loves of our life but – oy! – there are times when they can be so willful! Here are six of the most stubborn dog breeds a person will ever encounter! Read over the list and see if you would agree!
Beagle
If there’s one thing you need to know about Beagles, it’s this: They are ruled by their noses. The breed’s powerful sense of smell can lead them to escape from the yard or break into the dog food bag. Another thing you should know: They have selective hearing. Beagles are skilled at ignoring commands and wandering off. They are highly motivated by food. So if you want your Beagle to listen to you (and not his nose), command his attention with treats.
Tibetan Mastiff
As a breed that’s guarded people for more than 2,000 years, the Tibetan Mastiff can come across as strong-willed and overprotective. His protective nature combined with his independent mindset mean his attitude is “my way or the highway” – especially if he thinks it’s for your safety. Early and frequent training helps this breed be better-behaved and less wary of strangers.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has worked as a herding and flock-guarding dog since the 15th century, and like many of her herding dog cousins, she needs activities to keep her physically and mentally occupied. She sometimes has a possessive temperament and is prone to stealing and stashing household items that you’ll probably spend hours searching for.
Lhasa Apso
Lhasa Apsos are smart dogs, but they can be manipulative, mischievous and stubborn. They were bred by Tibetan monks to protect people, not to please them. The keys to training the breed are consistency, firmness and short, fun training sessions.
Miniature Pinscher
There’s a good reason people call the Miniature Pinscher the King of the Toys. This willful canine enjoys hobbies such as digging, barking and chasing anything that moves – and he doesn’t particularly care if you don’t share his interests. With the Min Pin, it’s important not to let him get away with bad behaviors or they could become habits that are almost impossible to break.
Chihuahua
Don’t let the Chihuahua’s teeny frame fool you. If the little dogs have a reputation for being spoiled and untrainable, it’s probably because their owners have let them get away with things that wouldn’t be tolerated in larger dogs. The good news is that Chihuahuas are intelligent, and many respond well to consistent rules and structure – if you’re smart enough to give that to them.
All of the dogs mentioned above have their own unique personalities and we love them for their individuality. They make us laugh and coo even when not being particularly flexible! Unfortunately, because we appreciate them so much many of us allow our dogs to get away with things we shouldn’t.
Currently, we are having a problem with our Chihuahua begging at the dinner table. We should have nipped that in the bud when it first started to happen… but he was so cute! Now, he has it in his head he can beg whenever he wants and he’ll get a snack. Oops! Correction needed!
To read more on the most stubborn pooches go to Ur Dogs. Keep your headstrong dog in firm, but loving check and you will all live harmoniously!
