Dogs are the best but some dogs are easier to train than others. This article looks at the 50 least obedient dog breeds there are. Some are a little bit more surprising than others. Of all the dog breeds that exist in the world, these are the hardest to train.
These dogs are not the easiest to train. They are very independent and require a very firm handler to be trained properly. Catahoula Leopard dogs are no pushovers and that makes them difficult to train especially for inexperienced dog owners.
Black and Tan coonhounds are not the most obedient breed of dog. They are persistent workers and very courageous but it’s tough to get them to do exactly what you want them to.
Australian cattle dogs have very strong instincts to chase fleeing animals. If you are trying to teach them a command and a rabbit or something runs by, they aren’t going to listen to you. They are very hard-working and versatile dogs but are not easy to train.
It is possible to train these dogs but you need to be very firm. Lack of strict training for these dogs will result in aggressive behavior. With firm training, however, they can be quite gentle.
Experts disagree a little bit on how easy these dogs are to train. They are said to be easy to house train but can also be strong-willed and might not be the best dogs for inexperienced owners.
With proper training, these dogs will learn quickly and be loyal. Without the proper training, however, they will believe that they are the pack leader and not be open to taking orders from others.
These are very intelligent dogs but they tend to want to learn on their own rather than being trained. It is recommended that these dogs be trained at a very early age.
These dogs can develop dominance problems that will make it hard for them to be trained later in life. They need to be shown that they are not the pack leader in order to take directions from humans.
These dogs are sometimes referred to as “Beagles on steroids.” They are very active and love to explore, traits which can make them difficult to train. If not raised around other animals, they might be aggressive towards them as well.
While some dog owners believe Dalmatians are no more difficult to train than other breeds, there are those that say otherwise. House training can be difficult for Dalmatians and it is recommended that they be trained for this at an early age.
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This breed is also sometimes referred to as a fox terrier. They used to be hunting dogs but they can be pretty difficult to train. They need 25 to 40 repetitions before they begin to respond to new commands. So be careful they don’t run off with your catch before they bring it back to you.
These dogs were originally used for hunting purposes. They really like to have fun and need an activity to be entertaining in order to learn new commands. They are like a really needy house guest who can’t make their own fun.
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The Welsh terrier, like other dogs often used for hunting, can be difficult to train. They need a lot of activity and outdoor time in order to stay true to their nature.
Irish Terriers can also be particularly difficult to train. This breed has been given the nickname of the Daredevil of the Emerald Isle. Daredevils of any species tend to be hard to control.
Boston Terriers have a lot of energy and can be kind of difficult to train. In particular, it is difficult to keep their barking under control much like other species of animals that come from the Boston area.
This species of dog is believed to respond to a first command 50% of the time. While there are definitely humans who fall short of that success rate, it’s considered low for dogs.
Skye Terriers are a very intelligent and strong-willed breed of dog. It is recommended that trainers use only positive reinforcement when attempting to teach new commands to this rather independent dog breed.
Norfolk Terriers tend to be very wary of new people and will bark at them more than some people wish they would. It is believed they need up to 80 repetitions in order to learn a new command.
These dogs are affectionate for the most part but boy can they be pretty loud. This dog’s bark will make you think it is five times its size.
Pugs are a rather rambunctious breed of dog. They were originally hunting dogs used by the ancient Han dynasty. Their instincts to chase something heavily outweigh their conditioning to respond to your commands, however.
French Bulldogs are fantastic watch dogs but they seem less open to learning new skills than many other breeds. They are always alert and on the lookout, they just aren’t looking out to learn new things.
These dogs can be very temperamental and require a lot of attention. They are not the best breed to have if you have small children in the house but boy are they cute.
Maltese dogs have been around for a very long time and they are set in their ways. They are said to be very stubborn and are not as open to learning new things as others. They are adorable little balls of fur, however.
Italian Greyhounds are big dogs that think they are small dogs. This results in some hilarious but often inconvenient missteps in training. It’s like having a big athlete living in your home who has absolutely no understanding of etiquette.
This particular breed of dog kind of looks like they are wearing a wig. They are also thought to be somewhat high maintenance. House training is very difficult and since they are hairless they also require sunblock when going outside.
This breed of dog is not very comfortable around people they don’t know. If they are familiar with someone, however, they are quite affectionate. They get bored easy, however, and this makes them difficult to train.
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These dogs are used to traveling along rocky landscapes and searching for small game. They are very agile and can move across difficult terrain, which makes them difficult to both train and catch up to.
Tibetan Terriers aren’t actually Terriers but we’re given the name nonetheless because they have a similar size. They have a lot of energy and are very independent, making them a handful to train.
These dogs used to be the companions of Japanese royalty. They certainly do look quite a regal. It does take them between 40 to 80 repetitions to learn new commands, however.
Lakeland Terriers are great to have if you want to scare foxes off your property or protect a herd of sheep. They aren’t the easiest to teach other commands to, however.
Old English Sheepdogs can be particularly loud. They do not shy away from barking especially if it has been a while since you have taken them outside for a little bit of exercise.
These dogs are very loyal and protective. They are known to be excellent at protecting people from danger. While they might be great in an emergency, they aren’t the easiest to teach basic commands to.
Scottish Terriers used to be watch dogs on farms. They are used to just being on their own while they protect the property. They aren’t used to being micromanaged in their daily lives by humans and don’t take to it overly well.
Saint Bernards sometimes have a difficult temperament for training. They are big, loyal, and very huggable but they only learn commands on the first try about 30% of the time.
Bull Terriers can be a rather active breed of dog with a lot of energy. It takes a lot of discipline for these dogs to be trained properly but it is possible.
Chihuahuas grow to a maximum of 8 inches. Their bark, on the other hand, makes them seem like they are over 6 ft tall. Good luck trying to get them to be quiet when you want them to.
While these dogs look like they were bred for the purposes of children giving them hair cuts, they are actually very protective animals. They are originally from Tibet where they were used to protect families. Teaching them basic commands, however, can be difficult.
These rather muscular dogs can be a little difficult to control. Also, when they are at the gym they are always clanging their weights and grunting when doing sets. That’s rude.
Shih Tzus are some of the most spoiled dogs there are. They were originally bred as pets for Chinese emperors, so don’t think that your position in life is all that impressive to them.
These rather droopy looking hounds have an excellent sense of smell. They tend to get very excited by the different scents they find, which can cause them to bark loudly or engage in other behavior their owners would rather they wouldn’t.
If these dogs were smaller in size, they might be easier to train. They are one of the largest dog breeds there is in terms of weight. They seem hopelessly unaware of how big they are, making them difficult to train.
Beagles are some of the most beloved dogs in the world. They used to hunt in packs, however, and will adopt a group mentality around other dogs, meaning they will have no problem ignoring you.
These tiny little dogs are far more courageous than their size would have you believe them to be. They are very strong-willed and independent, which makes them difficult to train.
Bloodhounds are controlled by their nose, not by any human. They will go wherever their sense of smell leads them no matter what their human handler wishes them to do.
This breed of dog has very strong instincts to chase other animals. It’s all they want to do. Unless they are trained not to do this from a very early age, it’s instincts to chase outweigh anything else.
Chow Chows arguably have the best name of any dog breed out there but they aren’t exactly the most obedient. It takes a lot of repetitions for Chow Chows to learn new tasks.
Bulldogs are some of the most difficult dogs to train. They are going to do what they want to do. Your best bet to train a bulldog is to start them when they are very young.
This species of dog requires a lot of exercise and needs to burn off a lot of energy. If they have pent up energy, they simply will not listen to your commands.
While Afghan Hounds look like they have all just released their own fashion line, they were actually bred to be predators and that’s where most of their instincts come from. It takes up to 80 to 100 repetitions before they can learn new commands. Also, they only obey first commands 25% of the time or less, the lowest rate of any dog breed.
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Dogs are the best but some dogs are easier to train than others. This article looks at the 50 least obedient dog breeds there are. Some are a little bit more surprising than others. Of all the dog breeds that exist in the world, these are the hardest to train.
