| Just because some dogs are hard to train doesn't | | | | on something. Once this happens, say goodbye to |
| mean that there is something wrong with them. | | | | your dog training efforts for the meantime - you |
| Contrary to what most people believe, these dogs | | | | would find it quite difficult to divert your dog's |
| are not in any way stupid. In fact, these dogs might | | | | attention to the exercises anyway! |
| even possess quite a high level of intelligence - high | | | | How would your know that you have a determined |
| enough to let them get what they want when they | | | | dog? Here are some signs that will tell you whether |
| want it! | | | | your dog has this trait: |
| Aside from independence and dominance, there are | | | | .Your dog's attention might be temporarily diverted |
| some other traits that might get in the way of your | | | | by a special treat such as a toy or a cookie but once |
| dog training efforts. A dog with a high level of | | | | he or she is through with it, the dog will return to |
| intelligence and determination may also be hard to | | | | fulfilling his or her original goal. Whether it might be |
| train. Here are the reasons why: | | | | digging flower beds or anything that might be buried |
| Smart Dogs Are Hard To Train Intelligence, not | | | | underground, munching on your sofa or chewing |
| stupidity, makes dog training quite a difficult task. | | | | cords, you can count on your determined dog to get |
| Why? This is because most of the hard-to-train | | | | what it wants and have it his/her own way no |
| breeds are natural born hunters and fighters. They | | | | matter how long it may take! |
| must rely heavily on their brain power in order to | | | | .Your dog shows a marked obsessive behavior and |
| survive. | | | | ignores physical correction. |
| These dogs might be too intelligent for our own | | | | Dog Training Techniques For These Types of Dogs |
| good. They can easily see through us - they know | | | | If your dog shows any of these traits, training can |
| our moods and know just how far they can push us | | | | be difficult but not at all impossible to accomplish. You |
| around. Intelligent dogs can easily manipulate things | | | | just need to know what attitudes and exercises |
| and even us owners to get just what they want. | | | | work with them best. For example, in working with |
| You can tell whether your dog is a genius if he or | | | | intelligent dogs, be sure to include a lot of variations |
| she displays these characteristics: | | | | in your dog training sessions. Also include activities |
| .Intelligent dogs find a lot of new ways to get into | | | | that will stimulate your dog's brain. You should devise |
| trouble | | | | new ways of hiding toys and following trails to |
| .They quickly find an exit even when presented with | | | | encourage the animal to use much of his or her brain |
| a see-through barrier such as a chain-link fence | | | | power and keep his/her interest in your dog training |
| .They have the ability to understand your words | | | | sessions. |
| quickly | | | | For determined dogs, however, you should do just |
| .They respond to your commands based on their | | | | the opposite. These animals get the most from their |
| evaluation of your moods | | | | dog training exercises if there are fewer variations |
| A Dogged Determination Can Also Hinder Your Dog | | | | and more repetitions of the same routines. Showing |
| Training Efforts | | | | that you are having fun during your dog training |
| Determined dogs can be difficult to train especially | | | | sessions may likewise do determined dogs a lot of |
| when they have already set their hearts and minds | | | | good! |