Dogs are undoubtedly humans’ loyal companions, especially for female friends. But during the training process, we may find that some dog breeds are more challenging than others.

However, each dog has its own unique personality and character traits, which makes the trainability of each dog different. In addition, since each dog’s experience is different, it may also affect its trainability. Therefore, there are several factors that need to be considered when evaluating a dog breed’s trainability. Today Xiao Jiang will take you through some of the most difficult dogs to train.

1. Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is recognized as one of the most difficult top dog breeds to train. This dog breed was originally bred in the mountains of Afghanistan and was primarily used for hunting. Due to their naturally independent and playful nature, Afghan Hounds tend to be less willing to follow commands or pay attention during training.

In addition, Afghan hounds have impeccable eyesight, which means they are easily disturbed by things around them. They are quickly attracted to other things, requiring extra attention and skill during training.

2. Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a very intelligent and energetic dog breed. However, their intelligence is often accompanied by a stubborn and irritable personality, especially in the puppy stage. Therefore, training this dog breed requires a lot of patience and repeated reinforcement. Basic obedience and skill training requires repeated practice and a lot of reinforcement to be truly effective. Additionally, Siberian Huskies have a strong prey drive, which can be a challenge when recalling or obeying commands, especially outdoors or in other stimulating environments.

3. Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is a Japanese dog breed with a long history, originally bred to hunt small animals such as birds and rabbits. Today, they have become one of the most popular companion dogs in Japan. However, Shiba Inu are also one of the most difficult dog breeds to train, mainly due to their high intelligence and strong sense of independence.

Shiba Inus behave more like felines than other dog breeds, so they are often called "cat-dogs." This trait makes them hesitant to obey orders unless they see a clear benefit. Additionally, Shiba Inu dogs get bored easily and tend to test the boundaries of what they can get away with.

4. Chow Chow

Chow Chow is a dog breed common in eastern China and is usually used as a guard dog. They are easy to identify due to their unique appearance, but they are also one of the most difficult dog breeds to train. In addition to guarding and hunting, Chow Chows were also used for herding and sledding.

This breed of dog is usually independent, willful, and prone to highly nervous behaviors. They also have a tendency to try to dominate the humans around them, making them less willing to please their owners or follow instructions during training. The difficulty of training increases further when they believe they have a higher status than their owners.

Although these four dog breeds are considered the most difficult to train, remember that it takes patience, consistent training, and lots of positive reinforcement for any dog ​​breed to become a well-behaved companion. Only by understanding and adapting to each dog's unique needs can you build a good interactive relationship with them.